NFL Week 4 2012 Predictions

Prediction record: 20-28 [0.42]

Le sigh! Right so it might look like we had a bad week last week (and by gum we certainly had a bad week) but there are some positives! *ruffles some papers* I seem to have lost the positives. So in the meantime let's take a look at my predictions for next week:

Thursday Night Football

Browns @ Ravens
I'm not sure this is so much a matchup as a comedy festival.
Ravens 23-16

Sunday Evening

Pats @ Bills
There really shouldn't be much competition here. Bills made short work of the Browns last week but this is the Patriots. To be fair, I'm not sure anyone expected New England to lose to the Cardinals but they've come off two straight losses so I'd be expecting Brady to be pulling out all the stops.
Patriots 52-28

49ers @ Jets
Now this match is interesting for several reasons, none of them begin with Tim Tebow. I'm liking 49ers despite a loss last week, they're probably the best team in the league. Jets just lost Revis [torn ACL] for the rest of the season.
49ers 34-0

Seahawks @ Rams
Seattle have shhhnaked their way into two wins so far this season against two very decent teams. St Louis meanwhile lost to Detroit and Chicago, registering their only win in a tight match with the Redskins.
Seahawks [19-13 Rams]

Panthers @ Falcons
Falcons 30-28

Vikings @ Lions
Good lord, should I comment on this matchup? Neither of these teams mean a huge amount to me. Based on last week's performance I'd say that Minnesota are in a better position to win, especially considering the Lions are bottom of the division.
Vikings 20-13

Chargers @ Chiefs
Kansas City have two odd losses and an even odder win. If I said last year that the Chiefs would have beaten the Saints but lost to Buffalo people would say I was cracked
Chargers 37-20

Titans @ Texans
Texans 38-14

Sunday Late

Bengals @ Jags
Bengals 27-10

Raiders @ Broncos
Oakland played a stunner against the Steelers last week, where did that come out of? Broncos were disappointing against the Falcons and the Texans, but then neither of them have lost games. On balance I think Manning will swing it.
Broncos 37-6

Dolphins @ Cardinals
Arizona, you say? 3-0, you say? They're one of only four teams to be undefeated so far this season and who saw that coming? Miami won well against Oakland but fell short of the line against the Jets and Texans (another team with an impeccable record). Safe bet seems to be
Cardinals 24-21

Redskins @ Bucs
Both teams are in poor positions. I think I'll call Washington because they've a veteran coach which makes all the difference.
Redskins 24-22

Saints @ Packers
New Orleans have yet to win their first match this season. The Pack had a rough week last week but at least they have one win under their belt. The odds are stacked well against the Saints in this matchup and for good reason. Much and all as I'd like to believe that Brees can pull it together, it just doesn't seem to be happening.
Packers 28-27

Sunday Stupidly Late

Giants @ Eagles [Match of the week]
It's a classic. Giants travel to Philadelphia to deal out some punishment. Now, Vick loves to run but he can also pass. Giants proved their worth against the Panthers showing they can contain a running QB. I think NY have it but that the Eagles could reach the playoffs ahead of them this year.
Giants [19-17 Eagles]

Monday Night Football

Bears @ Cowboys
Chicago have had their fill of problems already this year. Dallas looked great in their opening game against the Giants but really have lost their sheen with a bad loss to Seattle and only a slight victory over Tampa. Bears have two wins but against fairly junior teams in the league. It has to be
Bears