Sunday’s NFL betting Preview and top picks | October 1, 2023

Week four of the NFL season is upon us, and this Sunday will feature 14 games. For many NFL teams, it’s do-or-die time, as we are already nearly a quarter of the way through the season. Here are our picks for Sunday’s packed slate.

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons

This game will be played in London, and when the NFL goes abroad, weird things tend to happen. That being said, we will stick with something consistent. Calvin Ridley, the Jaguars’ best wide receiver, to grab a deep ball. Ridley has a catch over 23 yards in each game this season, and QB Trevor Lawrence trusts him to make a play. The Falcons have been beaten through the air all season long, and we expect Ridley to dominate at Wembley this Sunday.

Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens preview

In this AFC North contest, we will take the home team. Each squad has played very well through three games, and each team will come into this battle with a 2-1 record. With that said, the Ravens have been a little disorganized offensively, and while it hasn’t been too much of a problem yet, the Browns’ defense should take full advantage of their errors. The Browns have two games this season where they held their opponent to three points, and their defense is dominating. That should be the difference in this spot.

Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals preview

Ja’Marr Chase, the uber-talented receiver for the Bengals, is yet to score a touchdown this season, but he is averaging 11 a season through his two-year career. The Titans’ defense simply cannot stop the pass, and they have given up the sixth-most passing yards this season. The Bengals should have a huge game through the air, and Chase will be a big reason for that. At +130, this is a great bet on one of the best weapons in the league.

New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers preview

Both of these teams have been very solid up to this point in the season and will enter this game with 2-1 records. While the Bucs have been impressive, we still think the Saints are a better team. New Orleans will likely be without their starting QB, Derek Carr, for this contest, but their backup Jameis Winston is very capable. He should do enough offensively to win this game, and the Saints have one of the best defensive units in the league. Take the home team to cover in this divisional battle.

Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders preview

This pick is becoming an automatic bet each week. Jalen Hurts has three rushing touchdowns through three games this season after putting up 13 last season in 15 games. He is the Eagles’ number one option around the endzone, and they have shown no signs of stopping that game plan. At -106, this is a great bet and one we will look for each week.

Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots preview

The Dallas Cowboys looked like Super Bowl contenders through two weeks, but last time out, they were embarrassed by a far inferior Cardinals team. While they aren’t as bad as the team that played last weekend, it is still cause for concern. New England have struggled, but they have an elite defense that should keep them in this game. Considering the concerns for the Cowboys, the Patriots to cover is a great pick.

Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders preview

This is a bit of a longshot pick but one worth taking. The Chargers star wide receiver, Mike Williams, tore his ACL last weekend, and that will open up opportunities for Johnston, their first-round pick in the last NFL Draft. Johnston is a big-bodied receiver who should thrive in the red zone, and he should be featured in this contest. The Raiders have an awful defense, and LA should comfortably score in this game. At +260, we like Johnston to end up one with one of them.

New York Jets vs Kansas City Chiefs preview

This Sunday Night feature could get ugly. The Chiefs are expected to dominate the Jets, and considering each team’s form, they should. And Travis Kelce, the Chiefs’ best playmaker, should be involved. Kelce has a touchdown in each game he played this season and is as sure of a thing as anyone in the NFL. In this game, the Chiefs should score a lot, and -122 with the top betting sites isn’t short enough to scare us away from taking Kelce to score. Also, Taylor Swift is expected to be at this game so Mahomes and company may factor that into their red zone decision making.

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