The NFL season is officially hitting its stride

After a record-breaking week of one-score games, the NFL is ready to keep the momentum going as we flip the calendar to October. If you’ve been struggling to keep up with the chaotic news cycle, here’s the tea: we just saw a massive mid-week trade sending standout corner Joey Porter Jr. to the Cowboys, and the Commanders and Colts are kicking things off early across the pond in London. Real talk, the vibes are off for some of the league’s supposed heavyweights, but Week 4 is the perfect chance for a glow-up.

Big games and predictions

  • Rams vs. Eagles: The Eagles are struggling, big time. They haven’t scored a single point in the first quarter all year and are currently rocking the highest three-and-out rate in the league. With DeVonta Smith out, the Rams are looking like the play here, especially with Puka Nacua back in the mix.
  • Packers vs. Buccaneers: It’s giving desperation. The Bucs are 0-3 and down their star QB Baker Mayfield. If Jordan Love and the Packers can’t secure this win, the whole team might need a serious reality check. The pick is Packers -3.5.
  • Cowboys vs. Texans: The Texans are reeling at 0-3 with an O-line that’s frankly struggling to protect anyone. Dallas has been putting up points, and with Joey Porter Jr. potentially making his debut, they’re looking like the move. The pick is Cowboys +3.
  • Seahawks vs. Chargers: Seattle is looking like a main character in the NFL right now. Sam Darnold is back, and despite some turnover hiccups, this team is built to dominate. Meanwhile, the Chargers’ offense is averaging a dismal 14.7 points per game. Take the Seahawks -7.
  • Vikings vs. Dolphins: This one might get ugly. The Dolphins just lost star running back De'Von Achane, and Brian Flores is about to bring a 71% blitz rate against a Miami team that can't protect the pocket. It’s a blowout in the making; take the Vikings -10.5.

Why it matters

We’re moving past the preseason hype and into the real deal. Week 4 is the litmus test for which teams are actually championship contenders and which ones are already fumbling their postseason dreams. Pay attention to the trenches and the injury reports—they’re lowkey the biggest factors deciding your Sunday wagers.