NFL Week 4 Preview

As we dive into Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season, we’ve got several exciting matchups on the slate, with key divisional rivalries and significant betting opportunities. Here’s a look at the top games, odds, and predictions.

Highlighted Matchups:

  1. New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys
    The Cowboys head into their Thursday Night Football showdown against the Giants as 6-point favorites. Despite recent struggles, Dallas will look to lean on their passing game led by Dak Prescott, while the Giants will aim to keep the game close at home. Current spread: Cowboys -6​(Vegas Odds)​(The Lines).
  2. Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints
    This NFC South rivalry sees the Falcons as 2.5-point favorites at home against a Saints team coming off a tough loss. Atlanta’s defense will need to contain Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara as they try to claim an early lead in the division. Current spread: Falcons -2.5​(The Lines)​(RotoWire).
  3. Cincinnati Bengals vs. Carolina Panthers
    The Bengals are favored by 4 points in their road matchup against the Panthers. Cincinnati’s offense, led by Joe Burrow, will look to exploit Carolina’s defense, while the Panthers aim to improve on offense after a slow start to the season. Current spread: Bengals -4​(RotoWire)​(Covers.com).
  4. Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
    In a key NFC North battle, the Packers are 2.5-point favorites at home against the Vikings. Green Bay has shown strength on both sides of the ball, but the Vikings’ explosive offense will look to make it a close game. Current spread: Packers -2.5​(Covers.com)​(Vegas Odds).

Other Key Games:

  • Chicago Bears (-3) vs. Los Angeles Rams
    • The Bears are slight favorites at home against the Rams, who will be missing key receivers. Chicago’s defense will be crucial in this low-scoring affair​(Covers.com).
  • New York Jets (-7.5) vs. Denver Broncos
    • The Jets are heavily favored in their matchup against the struggling Broncos, with Aaron Rodgers expected to take control early​(Vegas Odds).
  • Baltimore Ravens (-2.5) vs. Buffalo Bills
    • This Sunday night AFC matchup is one of the most anticipated of Week 4. The Ravens are favored at home, but the Bills’ high-powered offense could upset those predictions​(The Lines)​(Covers.com).
  • Detroit Lions (-3.5) vs. Seattle Seahawks
    • Detroit comes in as 3.5-point favorites in this Monday Night Football game. The Lions are looking to continue their strong start to the season​(Vegas Odds).

Betting Insights:

With several tight spreads and competitive matchups, Week 4 offers intriguing betting lines. Keep an eye on late line movements, especially for games like Vikings vs. Packers and Bills vs. Ravens, which could shift as injury updates come in. High-scoring games like Eagles vs. Buccaneers and Lions vs. Seahawks may also attract a lot of betting interest on the over/under​(

Home TeamAway TeamDateSpreadFavoriteOdds
NEW YORK GIANTSDALLAS COWBOYS2024-09-27-6.0DALLAS COWBOYS1.93
ATLANTA FALCONSNEW ORLEANS SAINTS2024-09-29-2.5ATLANTA FALCONS1.91
CAROLINA PANTHERSCINCINNATI BENGALS2024-09-29-4.0CINCINNATI BENGALS1.93
CHICAGO BEARSLOS ANGELES RAMS2024-09-29-3.0CHICAGO BEARS1.93
NEW YORK JETSDENVER BRONCOS2024-09-29-7.5NEW YORK JETS1.91
GREEN BAY PACKERSMINNESOTA VIKINGS2024-09-29-2.5GREEN BAY PACKERS1.85
HOUSTON TEXANSJACKSONVILLE JAGUARS2024-09-29-6.5HOUSTON TEXANS1.93
INDIANAPOLIS COLTSPITTSBURGH STEELERS2024-09-29-1.5PITTSBURGH STEELERS1.89
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERSPHILADELPHIA EAGLES2024-09-29-2.0PHILADELPHIA EAGLES1.91
ARIZONA CARDINALSWASHINGTON COMMANDERS2024-09-29-3.5ARIZONA CARDINALS1.98
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERSNEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS2024-09-29-10.5SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS1.93
LAS VEGAS RAIDERSCLEVELAND BROWNS2024-09-29-2.0LAS VEGAS RAIDERS1.93
LOS ANGELES CHARGERSKANSAS CITY CHIEFS2024-09-29-7.5KANSAS CITY CHIEFS1.93
BALTIMORE RAVENSBUFFALO BILLS2024-09-30-2.5BALTIMORE RAVENS1.93
MIAMI DOLPHINSTENNESSEE TITANS2024-09-30-1.0MIAMI DOLPHINS1.89
DETROIT LIONSSEATTLE SEAHAWKS2024-10-01-3.5DETROIT LIONS1.89