Anyone who told you they knew the last 3 undefeated teams would be Detroit, Buffalo, and Green Bay is lying. While everyone thought GB would be super, and everyone was jumping on the Detrot bandwagon, the biggest surprise of the season has to be the Buffalo Bills. Most people expected 1-2 at best after 3 weeks. Now watch them lose to a dreadful team like the Cincinatti Bengals just to put the NFL world back on its axis.
The featured games this week are Bills @ Bengals, Patriots @ Raiders, and Jets @ Ravens.
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NFL Week 4 2011 Picks
Straight Up
| MATCHUP | Vegas Vinny | BostonMac | RJ | Burton | Actual |
| Lions @ Cowboys | Lions | Lions | Lions | Cowboys | |
| Steelers @ Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | |
| Panthers @ Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | |
| Titans @ Browns | Titans | Titans | Browns | Browns | |
| Bills @ Bengals | Bills | Bills | Bills | Bills | |
| Saints @ Jaguars | Saints | Saints | Saints | Saints | |
| Vikings @ Chiefs | Vikings | Chiefs | Vikings | Chiefs | |
| Redskins @ Rams | Redskins | Redskins | Rams | Rams | |
| Niners @ Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | |
| Giants @ Cards | Giants | Giants | Giants | Giants | |
| Falcons @ Seahawks | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | |
| Broncos @ Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | |
| Dolphins @ Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers | |
| Patriots @ Raiders | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Raiders | |
| Jets @ Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Ravens | Jets | |
| Colts @ Bucs | Bucs | Bucs | Bucs | Bucs | |
| Prev Week | 10-6 | 10-6 | 6-10 | 9-7 | |
| Overall | 32-16 | 29-19 | 27-21 | 26-22 |
Against the Spread
| MATCHUP | Vegas Vinny | BostonMac | RJ | Burton | Actual |
| Lions @ Cowboys (-1.5) | Lions | Lions | Lions | Cowboys | |
| Steelers @ Texans (-4) | Texans | Steelers | Texans | Steelers | |
| Panthers @ Bears (-6.5) | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Bears | |
| Titans @ Browns (-1) | Titans | Titans | Browns | Browns | |
| Bills @ Bengals (+3) | Bills | Bills | Bills | Bills | |
| Saints @ Jaguars (+7) | Saints | Saints | Saints | Saints | |
| Vikings @ Chiefs (+1.5) | Vikings | Chiefs | Vikings | Chiefs | |
| Redskins @ Rams (-1) | Redskins | Redskins | Rams | Rams | |
| Niners @ Eagles (-10) | Niners | Niners | Eagles | Niners | |
| Giants @ Cards (+1.5) | Giants | Giants | Giants | Giants | |
| Falcons @ Seahawks (+4.5) | Seahawks | Seahawks | Falcons | Falcons | |
| Broncos @ Packers (-13) | Broncos | Broncos | Packers | Broncos | |
| Dolphins @ Chargers (+8) | Chargers | Chargers | Dolphins | Chargers | |
| Patriots @ Raiders (+4.5) | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Raiders | |
| Jets @ Ravens (-3.5) | Ravens | Jets | Ravens | Jets | |
| Colts @ Bucs (-10.5) | Colts | Colts | Bucs | Colts | |
| Prev Week | 7-9 | 10-6 | 7-9 | 11-5 | |
| Overall | 23-24-1 | 25-22-1 | 25-22-1 | 25-22-1 |
Locks of the Week
Vegas Vinny: (1-2, Balance=$885) The Raiders are feeling pretty good about their big win over the Jets last week. Unfortunately, the Patriots are in town and they’re pissed. It’s written in the NFL charter that the Patriots cannot lose two games in a row. From and Xs and Os standpoint, the Raiders’ biggest strength (McFadden) plays right into the Patriots strength on defense. Sure New England can’t stop the pass but nobody is afraid of Jason Campbell. If the Patriots jump out to a big lead, Oakland doesn’t have the offense to catch up. On the other hand, running the ball won’t keep Tom Brady from passing for his 3 touchdowns and 350 yards. I’ll put $110 to win $100 on the Patriots (-4.5)
BostonMac: (1-2, Balance=$1090) I think Detroit is an easy pick this week. We’ve suspected since Week 3 of the preseason that the Lions are a legit team, and they’re proving us right each week. On the other hand, the Cowboys just put up six field goals at home against a mediocre at best Washington team. If the Cowboys couldn’t score on the Skins, they won’t be able to make a dent in Detroit’s tough front four. The Lions aren’t a good running team so look for Matthew Stafford to have a big day as the Cowboys have a letdown after their Monday night division win. $55 to win $50 on DETROIT (+1.5)
RJ: (1-2, Balance =$990) Sorry, I’m tired and don’t feel like writing a detailed explanation for my lock pick this week. My reasoning is Philadelphia (-10) is going to win and cover because the Forty Niners are boring and stupid and they will mail this game in much like I mailed in this write-up. Accept my apologies and put $55 to win $50 on PHI.
Burton: (1-2, Balance =$820)