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Week 3 was an early reminder to NFL fans and bettors that the league is unpredictable from week to week, especially at this early stage in the 2024 season.
Of the 13 NFL games played Sunday, eight were won outright by underdogs. Four favorites of six-plus points — the Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers — were among the losing sides, and their performances against less-heralded competition is going to send some gamblers back to the drawing board as they determine Week 4 strategies.
Week 4 will feature plenty of good matchups that will draw the attention of fans and bettors alike. The undefeated Minnesota Vikings are playing their first division game against the Green Bay Packers, who may get Jordan Love back after he missed two games nursing an MCL sprain. The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens will face off in a marquee “Sunday Night Football” matchup that will function as both a potential playoff preview and an important spot for the Ravens, who enter the contest with a 1-2 record.
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The Philadelphia Eagles vs. Buccaneers matchup will be a playoff rematch from last season with the winner earning a 3-1 record and an early edge in the race for the conference’s top seed. The 49ers will also need to stave off a disastrous 1-3 start by taking care of business against the New England Patriots.
What surprises will be in store for NFL teams this week? Perhaps one of the remaining unbeatens will fall; or maybe another big underdog will pull off an unexpected win.
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Early NFL Week 4 point spreads
- Dallas Cowboys (-4.5) at New York Giants
- New Orleans Saints (+1.5) at Atlanta Falcons
- Los Angeles Rams (+2.5) at Chicago Bears
- Minnesota Vikings (+2.5) at Green Bay Packers
- Pittsburgh Steelers (-1.5) at Indianapolis Colts
- Denver Broncos (+7) at New York Jets
- Philadelphia Eagles (-2.5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Cincinnati Bengals (-5.5) at Carolina Panthers
- Jacksonville Jaguars (+4.5) at Houston Texans
- Washington Commanders (+5) at Arizona Cardinals
- New England Patriots (+10.5) at San Francisco 49ers
- Cleveland Browns (-1) at Las Vegas Raiders
- Kansas City Chiefs (-7) at Los Angeles Chargers
- Buffalo Bills (+2.5) at Baltimore Ravens
- Tennessee Titans (-1) at Miami Dolphins
- Seattle Seahawks (+4.5) at Detroit Lions
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Early NFL Week 4 moneylines
- Dallas Cowboys (-225) at New York Giants (+185)
- New Orleans Saints (+100) at Atlanta Falcons (-120)
- Los Angeles Rams (+115) at Chicago Bears (-135)
- Minnesota Vikings (+110) at Green Bay Packers (-135)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (-125) at Indianapolis Colts (+105)
- Denver Broncos (+260) at New York Jets (-350)
- Philadelphia Eagles (-145) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+120)
- Cincinnati Bengals (-250) at Carolina Panthers (+200)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (+170) at Houston Texans (-210)
- Washington Commanders (+190) at Arizona Cardinals (-225)
- New England Patriots (+450) at San Francisco 49ers (-600)
- Cleveland Browns (-115) at Las Vegas Raiders (-105)
- Kansas City Chiefs (-300) at Los Angeles Chargers (-240)
- Buffalo Bills (+120) at Baltimore Ravens (-145)
- Tennessee Titans (-110) at Miami Dolphins (-110)
- Seattle Seahawks (+180) at Detroit Lions (-225)
Early NFL Week 4 totals
- Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants: 44
- New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons: 42.5
- Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears: 41
- Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers: 43.5
- Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts: 40
- Denver Broncos at New York Jets: 38.5
- Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 45
- Cincinnati Bengals at Carolina Panthers: 47.5
- Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans: 45
- Washington Commanders at Arizona Cardinals: 49.5
- New England Patriots at San Francisco 49ers: 40
- Cleveland Browns at Las Vegas Raiders: 37.5
- Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers: 39.5
- Buffalo Bills at Baltimore Ravens: 45.5
- Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins: 37
- Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions: 47