Packers vs. Bills Week 4 predictions, picks for every NFL game

Predictions for every Week 4 game, including the Green Bay Packers’ meeting with the Buffalo Bills at Lambeau Field.

Will the Green Bay Packers bounce back in Week 4?

For the third week in a row, I went 8-8 with my predictions for Week 3. I really need to get above .500 this week. But considering how unpredictable the NFL was last week, maybe eight correct picks isn’t so bad.

Who will win (or at least, half the teams that will win) in Week 4?

Buffalo (1-2) at Green Bay (1-1-1)

I’m not going to suddenly panic on one performance by the Bills. Their win at Minnesota looked a lot like a Vikings team looking ahead to the Rams on Thursday night.

Take nothing away from Buffalo, but this will be a different kind of game at Lambeau Field.

Unless LeSean McCoy plays, there aren’t too many players in the Buffalo offense that should scare Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine.

The Bills have given up a league-high 14 sacks in the first three weeks, so expect Pettine to get creative and try to disguise pressures against a rookie quarterback.

At home, the Packers will win comfortably and get a much-needed victory.

Pick: Green Bay

Minnesota (1-1-1) at LA Rams (3-0)

Minnesota’s defense has struggled somewhat the past two weeks, and that’s bad news on a short week against the league’s third-ranked offense. The Vikings enter a tough two-game stretch on the road at Los Angeles and Philadelphia. They fall to 1-2-1 on Thursday night.

Pick: LA Rams

NY Jets (1-2) at Jacksonville (2-1)

Jacksonville enters Week 4 after failing to score (or give up) a touchdown in a loss to Tennessee. Expect a better performance on offense this week.

Pick: Jacksonville

Miami (3-0) at New England (1-2)

Surely the Patriots can’t lose a third straight? Another loss here would put them three games behind the division-leading Dolphins. I can’t see New England starting the year 1-3, no matter how badly they have played the past two weeks. At home, the Patriots get back on track.

Pick: New England

Philadelphia (2-1) at Tennessee (2-1)

The return of Carson Wentz is great news for the Eagles, and he’ll move to 2-0 in 2018, helping Philadelphia win for a third time this season.

Pick: Philadelphia

Houston (0-3) at Indianapolis (1-2)

This is a must-win game for the Texans, and I think they get the victory. Despite this game being played on the road against an improved Colts defense, the Texans do just enough offensively to win a close game.

Pick: Houston

Detroit (1-2) at Dallas (1-2)

It’s tough to know what to think about both of these teams. The Cowboys looked great in Week 2, but not so much in their other two games. Detroit was outplayed the opening two weeks, but dominated against New England in Week 3. It’s a tough one to predict, so I’ll go with the home team.

Pick: Dallas

Tampa Bay (2-1) at Chicago (2-1)

The Buccaneers offense is a lot of fun to watch, but Ryan Fitzpatrick showed Monday night that he can be careless with the football. Chicago’s defense will create pressure (the Bears lead the league with 14 sacks), which could lead to multiple turnovers.

Pick: Chicago

Cincinnati (2-1) at Atlanta (1-2)

Atlanta keeps losing key pieces on defense, which could lead to a high-scoring game, especially if Joe Mixon and A.J. Green are healthy for Cincinnati. But following Calvin Ridley‘s breakout performance, the Falcons have an excellent number two wide receiver alongside Julio Jones. And Matt Ryan has been great the past two weeks. The Falcons get back on track at home.

Pick: Atlanta

Seattle (1-2) at Arizona (0-3)

After scoring 14 points in the first quarter against Chicago, Arizona didn’t score again all game. The Cardinals haven’t played well all year. The Seahawks improve to .500 and keep their season alive.

Pick: Seattle

Cleveland (1-1-1) at Oakland (0-3)

It’s been a rough start to 2018 for the Raiders, and I don’t see it getting any better in Week 4. With Baker Mayfield starting, the Browns shouldn’t be underestimated. They’ve been in three close games, two of them against 2017 playoff teams. With Mayfield, the Browns double their win tally.

Pick: Cleveland

New Orleans (2-1) at NY Giants (1-2)

The Giants offense looked a lot better last week, but they’ll struggle to keep up with Drew Brees and the Saints. In just three weeks, Michael Thomas has caught 38 of 40 passes thrown his way. Just two incompletions.

Pick: New Orleans

San Francisco (1-2) at LA Chargers (1-2)

After losing Jimmy Garoppolo for the year, the 49ers are going to struggle to win many games. The Chargers get back on track this week.

Pick: LA Chargers

Baltimore (2-1) at Pittsburgh (1-1-1)

These AFC North games are never easy to predict, but I’m picking the Steelers to win at home. They are a much better team at Heinz Field.

Pick: Pittsburgh

Kansas City (3-0) at Denver (2-1)

Patrick Mahomes is a star. The Chiefs offense has so much talent, and Mahomes has been outstanding the first three weeks of the season. Even on the road against a tough defense, the Chiefs win again.

Pick: Kansas City

Last week: 8-8

Season: 24-24