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Skye’s NFL Week 4 predictions
Sunday games:
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correct result and red incorrect*
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Skye’s predictions:
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Results:
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Dallas Cowboys 24-20 San Diego Chargers
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Dallas Cowboys 21-30 San
Diego Chargers
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Cincinnati Bengals 24-13 Cleveland Browns
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Cincinnati Bengals 6-17
Cleveland Browns
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Chicago Bears 27-30 Detroit Lions
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Chicago Bears 32-40 Detroit
Lions
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Seattle Seahawks 31-17 Houston Texans
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Seattle Seahawks 23-20
Houston Texans
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Indianapolis Colts 27-9 Jacksonville
Jaguars
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Indianapolis Colts 37-3
Jacksonville Jaguars
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New York Giants 21-17 Kansas City Chiefs
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New York Giants 7-31 Kansas
City Chiefs
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Pittsburgh Steelers 21-27 Minnesota
Vikings
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Pittsburgh Steelers 27-34
Minnesota Vikings
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Arizona Cardinals 19-13 Tampa Bay Bucs
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Arizona Cardinals 13-10
Tampa Bay Bucs
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New York Jets 17-13 Tennessee Titans
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New York Jets 13-38
Tennessee Titans
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Philadelphia Eagles 24-41 Denver Broncos
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Philadelphia Eagles 20-52
Denver Broncos
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Washington Redskins 24-17 Oakland Raiders
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Washington Redskins 24-14
Oakland Raiders
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Baltimore Ravens 20-14 Buffalo Bills
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Baltimore Ravens 20-23
Buffalo Bills
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New England Patriots 28-27 Atlanta
Falcons
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New England Patriots 30-23
Atlanta Falcons
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So from the predictions above you can see I scored 8/13. Take in to consideration I tweeted that the 49ers and Saints would both win their matches on Thursday night and Monday night respectively which they did so I'll claim a 10/15 for this week! @Skye1991
A Thursday Night Football thriller which saw the Cleveland Browns defeat the Buffalo Bills 37-24 set the tone for an exciting week 5! Now let's take a look at the week 5 predictions for the rest of the matches:
(4-0) New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals (2-2)
The New England Patriots go on the road again following a massive victory which saw them beat the Falcons 30-23 last Sunday. This time they take on the Bengals at Paul Brown stadium as Andy Dalton and co welcome Bill Belichick's men in a game which promises to be very exciting.
The Patriots four game winning streak has seen them play gutsy football and come up big whenever needed. The offense's production matched that of the defense last week with Tom Brady finishing Sunday night's game with a season high of 316 passing yards completing 20 out of 31 passes. Aqib Talib was the standout performer on defense and his game winning play on defense was a moment all those associated with the Patriots franchise will remember.
New England will have a new found confidence and belief about themselves after knocking off one of the league's better teams but the Bengals will be no pushovers. Despite being stunned by the resurgent Cleveland Browns this Bengals team has proven they can mix it with the best after defeating the Green Bay Packers in week 3.The Bengals defense has been productive and we know that the likes of A.J. Green can light it up for this team on offense. The Patriots suffered devastating news about Vince Wilfork's injury as the nose tackle prepares to sit out the entire 2013 season.
Sunday's game will be one that most likely comes down to fine margins as both rosters have players with lots of potential and talent; both defenses have the ability to create turnover opportunities whilst both offenses can easily put points on the board. My prediction for this match goes to the Patriots as they have that little bit of experience that is required to win these type of games so you can expect them to rack up a fifth straight win on the road to Cincinnati tomorrow.
Prediction: Patriots 24-21 Bengals
(3-1) Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers (1-2)
This NFC North matchup has high stakes so early in the season as the Lions go to Lambeau Field looking to add fuel to the fire that is the Packers' season to date. Green Bay had the bye week to contemplate a second defeat in three games after a 34-30 loss to the Bengals. Meanwhile the Detroit Lions are coming off a two game winning streak and a massive 40-32 win at home against the Chicago Bears last week to go 1st in the NFC North.
This Lions team appears to be finally rising to the occasion as they look to turn their rosters talent in to production on the field which has led to three out of four wins in this 203 campaign. On defense their discipline has improved; they have recovered three out of four forced fumble attempts and are second in the league for interceptions. From an offensive viewpoint quarterback Matthew Stafford is using all of his receiving weapons as he has 7 touchdowns to 3 interceptions, ranks 8th in the league with a passer rating of 96.2 and is fourth in the league in passing yardage, the rewards of a better running game clear are clear to see in this offense
The Packers are in need of a victory as falling to 1-3 and games back of their divisional rivals would be a disaster so early in the season. Despite the early season woes while they have Aaron Rodgers as their quarterback they will always have a chance to win; 8 touchdowns to just 3 interceptions and tied for third in the league with a passer rating of a 105.1
Green Bay has many offensive weapons but as we know so does Detroit and you can't ask for any better weapon than Calvin Johnson; despite some injury concerns it appears he will play. The key for me in this game is the running game as both of these teams need a good ground attack to get the aerial attack in full swing. Can rookie Eddie Lacy do the job for Green Bay well we'll have to wait and see but what we do know is that Reggie Bush and Joique Bell are putting up impressive numbers for the Lions. Despite their being many signs that would swing a decision in Detroit's favour I feel that the Packers will rise to the must win type occasion and that being at Lambeau gives them a great chance because it is such a hard place to go to.
Prediction: Lions 27-33 Packers
(4-0) Seattle Seahawks vs Indianapolis Colts (3-1)
As you go through the list of week 5 games they just seem to somehow get better and better! Seattle vs Indianapolis is one that sees two talented rosters go head to head with both on a good run and both teams 1st in their respective divisions. The Seahawks have beaten Carolina, San Francisco, Jacksonville and Houston whilst the Colts are on a two game winning streak after healthy wins against Jacksonville and San Francisco.
Both teams have looked good so far with the Colts defying bad omens after certain players on their roster suffered bad early season injuries. The Trent Richardson trade has revitalised the franchise and a victory over one of the best teams in the league could be a real catalyst for this Colts team. The Seahawks on the other hand showed grit and determination to overcome the Texans in overtime last week so they will believe they can rack up a fifth straight victory.
Seattle's defense is rank highly in many different fields and we know how dangerous its secondary is but the Colts D proved it can come up big in that week 3 win over the 49ers when they limited them to just 7 points. Both of these teams have knocked off each other's divisional rivals so this matchup brings us a current best of the best to a certain degree.
Seahawks slight edge in terms of rosters is cancelled out by the fact that they are on the road at Lucas Oil stadium which will be pumped up for the arrival of Seattle. This game will come down to the sophomore quarterbacks Russell Wilson, 6:3 TD to interception ratio, and Andrew Luck, 5:2. Both have the talent to change a game but it will come down to who can be more efficient on the day and who can utilize their teams running game as Lynch and Richardson can both make a difference. Like I said last week this Seattle team looks like an even fiercer animal so far in 2013 and have managed to grind out two road wins so far this season... Well I have them down to make that three as they maintain their unbeaten record.
Prediction: Seahawks 24-19 Colts
(2-2) Baltimore Ravens vs Miami Dolphins (3-1)
The Ravens head in to Sun Life stadium on the back of a 23-20 defeat to the Buffalo Bills. The defending Super Bowl champions' season has fluctuated from bad to good back to bad and with this new look Ravens team it is hard to predict whether the good or bad will turn up when they face the Dolphins.
These Jekyll and Hyde like performances peaked against the Bills when Joe Flacco threw five picks in that ugly defeat. The defense is still trying to find itself after losing many of its Super Bowl winners and on offense Joe Flacco appear to lack the leadership to get the Ravens on a run of victories or even good performances.
As for Miami on the other hand well they had won three straight games until they endured their first defeat of the 2013 on Monday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints so they will be looking to bounce back straight away as they look to stay close to the New England Patriots in the AFC East.
The Dolphins defense has been solid and helped them gain close wins over competitive teams such as the Colts and Falcons. On offense Ryan Tannehill is being moulded in to a very good young quarterback and after four games he has 5 touchdowns to 5 interceptions so far this year but 3 of those came last Monday. I expect Miami to bounce back with a victory in this one; after defeating the Falcons at home it is clear to see that Sun Life is not an easy place to come and play so with the home support the Dolphins will progress to 4-1.
Prediction: Ravens 20-29 Dolphins
(4-0) New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears (3-1)
Sean Payton's New Orleans Saints are on a roll and they wrapped up a second straight blowout victory in week 4. The team ranks 4th in total net yardage for offense and 7th in the same category for defense; new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has been like a knight in shining armour although whether he would fit in the armour is a different story.
The Saints will look to extend their unbeaten run to five games when they go to Chicago to face the 3-1 Bears who were undefeated themselves until they lost to divisional rivals Detroit last week. Marc Trestman's Bears have looked impressive and even came to within of the Lions last week; the offense is clicking with Jay Cutler releasing the ball earlier being a key factor in his success but defensive pressure last week caused him problems and led to three interceptions.
Cutler now has 6 picks on the year but 8 touchdowns. While he has improved he is up against a rejuvenated Saints defense which is tied for 12th in sacks with San Francisco and even better is tied for 3rd in interceptions with 7 in four games. However Saints QB Drew Brees has been as efficient as ever and despite going up against a very good Bears defense expose any weaknesses or bad looks they show him by picking holes in it and making the most of any opportunity he is given.
Brees is New Orleans' difference maker and has accumulated a passer rating of 103.8 from his first four games; he is only 36 yards behind first place Peyton Manning in passing yards and has 10 touchdowns to just 4 interceptions. For Chicago their difference maker is running back Matt Forte and he has become as crucial to quarterback Jay Cutler as wideout Brandon Marshall. Forte has racked up 320 rushing yards and 3 scores as well as 160 receiving yards which proves his versatility.
Overall it promises to be a very close game and with it being so close to call it is a really tough decision but personally I am going to plummet for the Saints to remain unbeaten by getting the win tomorrow which will set them up against the New England Patriots in a week 6 encounter with both teams at 5-0.
Prediction: Saints 34-30 Bears
(4-0) Kansas City Chiefs vs Tennessee Titans (3-1)
Tennessee have won two straight games against the Chargers and Jets to leave them tied for first in the AFC South ahead of a home game against the unbeaten Chiefs. The Titans are without quarterback Jake Locker after the QB suffered a hip injury which will keep him out for a few weeks and that is particularly bad news for them when you consider that after this matchup with the Chiefs they then face the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers.
Within the first four games the Titans have been written off on occasion but these next three games before the bye week will show where they really are as a team starting with this game against the Chiefs as if they manage to pull off a victory it would give them a great morale boost. The Chiefs though have looked impressive and having swept away three members of the NFC East in the past three weeks they are on a high.
The Chiefs defense has been fantastic in the team's opening four matches with it being ranked 8th in total net yards as well as tied for 10th in interceptions with 5 along with forcing 4 fumbles whilst recovering 7 and scoring one touchdown. On offense Alex Smith has settled in well as the team's new quarterback and has 7 touchdowns to his name to just 2 picks; 957 passing yards. He has built up a good rapport with the likes of Avery, Bowe and Jamaal Charles with the latter impressing at the running back position; he has a total of 502 yards in receptions and rushes for 4 scores.
With a potential upset on the cards this game is close to call but with the Chiefs proving they know how to win in different circumstances. The trip to LP Field will be a tough one but it will be worth it when they leave with the W.
Prediction: 26-17 Titans
(4-0) Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys (2-2)
I'm going to a clean sweep for the current undefeated teams which will be complete when the Broncos walk in to AT&T Stadium and defeat the Dallas Cowboys. The NFC East is a competitive division and we've seen it won by a 9-7 team in the past so Dallas need not worry about a defeat tomorrow night if it comes around.
Personally I see the Cowboys as a 10-6 team and the NFC East champions but I also see the Denver Broncos as a 14-2 team and the top seeds in the AFC. Denver's latest victory saw them annihilate the Eagles 52-20 with the offense lighting it up throughout the whole game. The Broncos are on track to surpass the 2007 undefeated Patriots team with Denver scoring 179 points in its first four games to the Patriots' 148 scored in its first four games back in 2007.
There is a long way to go but Broncos QB Peyton Manning continued his superhuman like start to the season as he completed 28/34 passing attempts against Philadelphia for 327 yards and 2 touchdowns taking his season tally to 16 touchdown throws and zero interceptions; his passer rating is a formidable 138.0 With Demaryius Thomas, Wes Welker, Eric Decker and Julius Thomas at his disposal as well Knowshon Moreno at the running back position this Bronco's offense will strike fear in to a not so shabby Dallas defense
Speaking of the Cowboys well their week 4 wasn't as good as they lost out 30-21 to the Chargers although they are still 1st in the NFC East with a 2-2 record. Tony Romo and co was unlucky to lose out last week and Romo himself has benefited from a stabilised offensive line and consistent production from the likes of running back DeMarco Murray along with tight end Jason Witten and receiver Dez Bryant. Romo himself has a passer rating of 105.1 after four games leaving him tied for third in that category in the league and has thrown 8 touchdowns to just the one interception which came in the season opener against the Giants.
To predict the Cowboys pulling off an upset was tempting especially with Denver having it all their own way the past month. Dallas may be able to catch them off guard but will their defense be able to stop Peyton Manning and co once they get going... Well nobody has managed it so far and unfortunately for the Cowboys I doubt they will either.
Prediction: Broncos 41-30 Cowboys
Other Week 5 predictions:
(1-3) Eagles vs Giants (0-4) - 21-24
(0-4) Jaguars vs Rams (1-3) - 17-27
(1-2) Panthers vs Cardinals (2-2) - 17-16
(2-2) Chargers vs Raiders (1-3) - 30-24
SNF: (2-2) Texans Houston vs San Francisco 49ers (2-2) Bold prediction: Kaepernick throws two touchdowns and a rushing score in a 31-24 victory.
MNF: (2-2) Jets vs Falcons (1-3) - 16-30
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