Last week we decided here SB Nation We'll be running several “upset specials” every week.
Well, at least one got it right.
Jared Mueller, perhaps having something of a “reverse jinx”, chose to: new york giants beyond cleveland brownsturned out to be the correct pick in week 3.
Can we do better in week 4?
Only time will tell, but here are three upsets from Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears — Mark Schofield
Last week, it looked like things were going to get worse quickly. Los Angeles Rams. They had suffered a crushing defeat. arizona cardinalsDue to a series of injuries, he returned to Los Angeles for the home opener against Los Angeles. san francisco 49ers.
Now, they head to Chicago to take on Caleb Williams' Bears, who just got their first win of the season, and are riding high on momentum. Los Angeles overcame a 14-point deficit in the second half to earn a much-needed victory.
Chicago has a three-man advantage in this game, probably due to home field advantage. But I really like the Rams in this matchup.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Philadelphia Eagles — JP Acosta
Lately, Todd Bowles has become the Eagles and especially Jalen Hurts has become the boogeyman. His exotic blitz and pressure package always confuses signal callers and ends up turning the Eagles into a punching bag. The Eagles still have a two-point advantage in this game, but I think Tampa will win in the end. Philadelphia could be without star receivers AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith, making Hurts' life as a passer even more difficult.
Conversely, you can't expect the Bucks to use 12 or 21 players like the Saints. The Bucs aren't very good at running the ball, so this game should end up being won by Bucs QB Baker Mayfield. But Philadelphia has another big matchup in store for wideouts Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. I love it here in Tampa.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers — Ricky O'Donnell
There are five teams in the NFL that are undefeated through three weeks, and one of them is somehow minnesota vikings. Sam Darnold is currently playing for Linsanity. He leads the league in passing touchdowns with eight, and has impressive completion percentage, yards per attempt and QB rating. Throwing to the NFL's best wide receiver in Justin Jefferson certainly doesn't help, and a matchup with Green Bay cornerback Jaire Alexander will be must-see on TV. of packers They're playing great ball with QB Malik Willis, thanks in large part to the genius of head coach Matt LaFleur. Packers' run game has been deadly, but it stops this week: Minnesota standings 5th against EPA runs in rushing attempts. We'll see another week of the Vikings' shocking start.
