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The updated point spreads, matchups and betting odds for Week 4 NFL action…
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Sunday, October 4 – 8:20 p.m. ET
Spread: Steelers -6.5
The Super Bowl Champion Steelers have stumbled out of the gate, dropping to 1-2 after last week’s loss to the Bengals. Beating the Chargers could light the fire, but losing will put Pittsburgh in a big hole in the AFC North.
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GREEN BAY PACKERS @ MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Monday, October 5 – 8:30 p.m. ET
Spread: Vikings -3.5
This is Brett Favre’s first chance at revenge against his former team. Need we say more? Well, new Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers probably has something to say about it.
In-depth analysis.
BALTIMORE RAVENS @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Sunday, October 4 – 1:05 p.m. ET
Spread: Patriots -2
Can Tom Brady and the Patriots get back to the top of the hill, or are the Baltimore Ravens the AFC’s new heavyweight? We’ll find out Sunday.
In-depth analysis.
NEW YORK JETS @ NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Sunday, October 4 – 4:05 p.m. ET
Spread: Saints -7
“The best defense is a good offense” or “Defense wins championships”? No, it’s not a title game, but one of those maxims will be reinforced when the high-scoring Saints play the defensive-minded Jets.
In-depth analysis.
DALLAS COWBOYS @ DENVER BRONCOS
Sunday, October 4 – 4:15 p.m. ET
Spread: Cowboys -3
Finally, a real test for Denver. The Broncos defense has played unbelievable, but this is the first NFL-caliber offense they will face this season.
In-depth analysis.
NEW YORK GIANTS @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Sunday, October 4 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Spread: Giants -8.5
The Giants are in midseason form after destroying Tampa Bay last weekend, but they need to be careful not to look past the Chiefs, who are fighting for their first win of 2009.
In-depth analysis.
DETROIT LIONS @ CHICAGO BEARS
Sunday, October 4 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Spread: Bears -10
Can the Lions deliver their second straight victory after stopping a 19-game losing streak? Not if Jay Cutler and the Bears have anything to say about it.
In-depth analysis.
BUFFALO BILLS @ MIAMI DOLPHINS
Sunday, October 4 – 4:05 p.m. ET
Spread: Bills -2
Miami and Buffalo each had reasons for optimism heading into 2009, but most of them have already been flushed down the drain. The clock on the Terrell Owens Time Bomb has started.
In-depth analysis.
ST. LOUIS RAMS @ SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Sunday, October 4 – 4:15 p.m. ET
Spread: 49ers -9.5
The Niners suffered a tough loss against Minnesota last week, but a victory over the Rams will give them a 3-1 record, including three division wins. They’ll have to do it without Frank Gore, though.
In-depth analysis.
CINCINNATI BENGALS @ CLEVELAND BROWNS
Sunday, October 4 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Spread: Bengals -5.5
The Bengals would like to believe they can compete in the AFC North by knocking off Pittsburgh next week, but they have to beat teams they’re supposed to—like Cleveland—to do it.
In-depth analysis.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS @ WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Sunday, October 4 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Spread: Redskins -7
It’ll be a fight of field goals in this one, as both teams are struggling on offense. Both coaches could be on the hot seat, too, so expect some desperation and creativity.
In-depth analysis.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Sunday, October 4 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Spread: Colts -10.5
Peyton Manning has thrown for 300 yards in three straight games; he’ll try to make it four against the struggling Seahawks, who could be without Matt Hasselbeck again.
OAKLAND RAIDERS @ HOUSTON TEXANS
Sunday, October 4 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Spread: Texans -9
Houston has fallen flat on its face after an offseason filled with playoff hype. The Texans have been accused of being chokers and, if they lose to the Raiders, we’ll know it’s true.
TENNESSEE TITANS @ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Sunday, October 4 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Spread: Titans -3
Incredibly, the Titans have already lost three games—as many as they did all of last season. If they’re going to salvage their playoff hopes they must beat the Jaguars.
