NFL 2023: Week 4 Preview

First & Jenn’s Game of the Week

Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: CBS: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson

Notes: The Dolphins are coming off of a stellar performance last week and are undefeated, so this should be an interesting game.

All-Time History: Dolphins lead, 61-52-1

Prediction: Dolphins

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Denver Broncos @ Chicago Bears

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: CBS: Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, Matt Ryan, AJ Ross

Notes: Again, at least someone has to win.

All-Time History: Series tied, 8-8

Prediction: Bears

Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers

When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 8:15 PM EST

Television: Prime Video: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung

Notes: I love a good rivalry. Both defenses are stellar so it will be a fun game.

All-Time History: Packers lead, 103-75-7

Prediction: Lions

Atlanta Falcons @ Jacksonville Jaguars

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 9:30 AM EST

Television: ESPN+: Chris Fowler, Louis Riddick, Dan Orlovsky, Laura Rutledge

Radio: Westwood One: J.P. Shadrick, James Lofton

Notes: I’m just happy to have football all day. Both teams are making a tiny bit of noise in their division.

All-Time History: Falcons lead, 5-3

Prediction: Jaguars

Los Angeles Rams @ Indianapolis Colts

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: FOX: Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Shannon Spake

Notes: One team dominates in passing, another dominates in the run game. This will be interesting.

All-Time History: Colts lead, 23-20-2

Prediction: Rams

Baltimore Ravens @ Cleveland Browns

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: CBS: Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, Evan Washburn

Notes: Both teams come into this game 2-1. I’m excited to see Watson and Jackson in this quarterback battle after the Browns fiery start.

All-Time History: Ravens lead, 35-13

Prediction: Browns

Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: FOX: Alex Faust, Brady Quinn, Megan Olivi

Notes: On the bright side, someone has to get their first win of the season.

All-Time History: Vikings lead, 10-8

Prediction: Vikings

Cincinnati Bengals @ Tennessee Titans

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: FOX: Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth, Kristina Pink

Notes: Uncharacteristic starts for both of these teams, so I’m interested to see who prevails in the AFC.

All-Time History: Titans lead, 40-35-1

Prediction: Bengals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: FOX: Chris Myers, Robert Smith, Jen Hale

Notes: Now, both NFC South teams are 2-1. One team still feels more stable than the other.

All-Time History: Saints lead, 39-23

Prediction: Buccaneers

Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: FOX: Joe Davis, Daryl Johnston, Pam Oliver

Notes: Last time the Eagles went undefeated, the Commanders broke up that streak. I’m excited (and nervous) to see how this will play out early in the season.

All-Time History: Washington leads, 88-82-5

Prediction: Eagles

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Houston Texans

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: CBS: Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Amanda Renner

Notes: Both teams won last week and I’m excited to see what happens on either side of the ball for either – similar – team.

All-Time History: Steelers lead, 5-2

Prediction: Steelers

Las Vegas Raiders @ Los Angeles Chargers

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 4:05 PM EST

Television: CBS: Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins

Notes: I’m surprised the Chargers are essentially on the same level as the Raiders. I’m also surprised that statement could be said in reverse.

All-Time History: Raiders lead, 67-57-2

Prediction: Chargers

New England Patriots @ Dallas Cowboys

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 4:25 PM EST

Television: FOX: Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi

Notes: I don’t doubt the Cowboys bounce back this week, then again, I also said they’d win against the Cardinals last week.

All-Time History: Cowboys lead, 8-6

Prediction: Cowboys

Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 4:25 PM EST

Television: FOX: Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez, Laura Okmin

Notes: We know how this one plays out…or do we?

All-Time History: 49ers lead, 34-29

Prediction: 49ers

Kansas City Chiefs @ New York Jets

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 8:20 PM EST

Television: NBC: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark

Radio: Westwood One: Ryan Radtke, Jason McCourty

Notes: The Jets are badly looking for a comeback from Week 1.

All-Time History: Chiefs lead, 19-18-1

Prediction: Chiefs

Seattle Seahawks @ New York Giants

When: Monday, October 2, 2023 @ 8:15 PM EST

Television: ABC: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters

Radio: Westwood One: Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner

Notes: Kind of similar teams go head-to-head: Average QB, known for running but still have offensive weapons.

All-Time History: Series tied, 10-10

Prediction: Seahawks

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