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At least football fans won’t have to watch the Chicago Bears in primetime this week. After two dismal performances in front of a national television audience, maybe the Bears can get it right. A winless start isn’t quite what John Fox was expecting in the second year of his team rebuild, but he’s stuck with it. Winning a home game and beating the Detroit Lions might actually help his position. Chicago has lost six straight to the Lions and overall at Soldier Field and will try to snap those skids in Week 4.This contest in Week 4 of the regular season will go down Sunday, October 2, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at Soldier Field.... 

Who would have thought that after their opening night disaster the Los Angeles Rams would be sitting atop the NFC West after three weeks of the season? Though the Rams didn’t score their first touchdown of the year until their third game, that’s exactly where they are. L.A. has already knocked off one of the division favorites and will look to carry the momentum from their offensive outburst into a Week 4 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.This matchup in Week 4 of the regular season will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2016, at 4:25 p.m. ET at University of Phoenix Stadium.... 

The good news for New York Jets fans is that things can’t get much worse than what happened Sunday in Kansas City. The bad news is that the Seattle Seahawks are the Week 4 opponent. With playoff and Super Bowl talk surrounding the Jets in the preseason, the start has been nothing what Todd Bowles imagined and the eight-turnover performance is one that needs to be flushed soon or the Jets could be sitting in a deeper hole in the AFC than they are in right now.Watch this regular season Week 4 matchup live on Sunday, October 2, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium.... 

The Cleveland Browns are still searching for their first victory of the season, but at least they made things interesting last week. Hue Jackson knows his team will have an uphill battle just about every week and he reached into his bag of tricks to nearly pull out a win last Sunday. He didn’t get it, but you can bet that Jackson and the Browns will have plenty more up their sleeve when they visit the Washington Redskins for a Week 4 matchup.Watch this regular season Week 4 matchup live on Sunday, October 2, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at FedEx Field.... 

Let’s not hand the AFC South crown to the Houston Texans just yet. Following an embarrassing Thursday night shutout loss, Houston slid down to the rest of the division and now must rebound to stave off the Tennessee Titans in what is a showdown for first place. It’s still early in the season but games within the division are critical and the Texans used a 5-1 record against their South brethren to claim the division title last season. If the Titans are to be contenders, a Week 4 road win against the favored Texans would be a step in the right direction.This matchup in Week 4 of the regular season will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium.... 

This is what the Baltimore Ravens are supposed to look like. Not the injury ravaged team that suited up players who didn’t belong in the purple outfits and won just five games last season. John Harbaugh has his guys and he’s doing what he’s always done when he has them – winning football games. The Ravens are 3-0 for the third time in team history and look to extend that when they host the Oakland Raiders in a Week 4 matchup.This contest in Week 4 of the regular season will go down Sunday, October 2, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at MT Bank Stadium.... 

After barely squeaking by the bottom team in the AFC North, the Miami Dolphins hit the road in Week 4 to play against one of the top teams in that division. The Fins got Adam Gase his first victory, but it was a close call in overtime. Now they look for a second straight win when they take on a hungry Cincinnati Bengals team that was embarrassed in its home opener. The Bengals haven’t had a losing record through their first three games since 2011 and that year they rattled off five straight wins after opening 1-2.Kickoff for this regular season Week 4 game is set for Thursday, September 29, 2016, at 8:25 p.m. ET at Paul Brown Stadium.... 

If Gus Bradley goes to London as coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, will he return in the same capacity? In a scenario reminiscent of what the Dolphins went through last season, Bradley’s time could be coming to an end. The Jags continue to bumble and stumble on the field and their antics cost them a win Sunday. At least in Week 4 they won’t hear the hometown fans booing as they take on the Indianapolis Colts across the pond in the first game of the league’s International Series at Wembley Stadium.This matchup in Week 4 of the regular season will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. ET at Wembley Stadium in London, England.... 

Before the season began and Tom Brady was staring at a four-game suspension to open the year, the New England Patriots were unsure of what the first quarter held in store. There was time to prep Jimmy Garoppolo for the starting gig during the preseason and the kid came through. However, that wasn’t the case for Jacoby Brissett, and still the Pats rolled. Splitting their first four games without Brady looked like a best-case scenario, Now the Pats have a chance to go unbeaten in that stretch if they can knock off the Buffalo Bills in Week 4.This contest in Week 4 of the regular season will go down Sunday, October 2, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium.... 

If the playoffs were to start today, the Rams, Vikings and Eagles would all be division winners in the NFC. If that isn't enough quirkiness for you, the Panthers and Cardinals, the two teams that met in the NFC Championship Game, would both be watching the playoffs from their couches. Yes, the NFL season has been wild and wacky to date, and Week 4 promises much more of the same.... 

After pulling off an ugly win at home in Week 1, Seattle was upset by a poor Los Angeles Rams team last week -- a squad that San Francisco shutout in its season opener -- while the 49ers followed up their blowout win with a 46-28 loss on the road to the Super Bowl runner-up Carolina Panthers.In a division where every team has already suffered a loss just two games into the season, this is an important game for Seattle as it aims to outlast the Cardinals for the NFC West title.... 

The season is unraveling quickly in Chicago, and even with a rookie quarterback at the helm, the Cowboys will be substantial favorites. They are coming off a win against the Redskins to get back to 1-1 on the year.Kickoff for this regular season Week 3 game is set for Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 8:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium.... 

Andrew Luck and the the Colts have only beaten the Chargers once, by a field goal, in the last seven tries but are slight home favorites. Indianapolis is winless heading into this showdown and it’s an important one as an 0-3 start would be tough to overcome.Watch this regular season Week 3 matchup live on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 4:25 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium.... 

Add the fact that Ryan has one of the best wide receivers in the game in Julio Jones and Falcons fan have a lot to feel optimistic about. The New Orleans Saints are experiencing a very different feeling coming into this Week 3 contest, entering with an 0-2 record and hoping to turn the tide.This could be one of the more entertaining games of the weekend, as both teams have high-powered offenses and little in the way of defense.... 

The Jets are coming into this Week 3 matchup off a 37-31 win over Buffalo while Kansas City is looking to rebound after falling short against the Texans last Sunday. The talent level is very close and the Chiefs are slight favorites based on the game’s location.This contest in Week 3 of the regular season will go down on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 4:25 p.m. ET at Arrowhead Stadium.... 

The team is 2-0 behind Carson Wentz, who is looking like anything but a rookie right now and will face a big test in Week 3 as the Eagles take on the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers home. It’s been a feel-good story thus far for Philadelphia, but this level of competition could be a wakeup call as the Steelers are the road favorites.Watch this regular season Week 3 matchup live on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 4:25 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field.... 

Minnesota will play on the road against the Panthers in a matchup of two division winners from a season ago. The Vikings are coming off a win against the Packers but will have a tough time in this one, as the Panthers will be the home favorites.This contest in Week 3 of the regular season will go down Sunday, September 24, 2016, at 7 p.m. ET at Heinz Field.... 

The winless Redskins will travel to play the New York Giants in Week 3 of the regular season. The Giants are one of two undefeated teams remaining in the NFC and will be the home favorites to remain that way.Kickoff for this regular season Week 3 game is set for Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium.... 

The Rams are 1-1 despite not yet registering an offensive touchdown, and hope to slow down Jameis Winston and the Tampa Bay offense. The Buccaneers have the more talented quarterback and the home field advantage, which makes them the comfortable favorite.This contest in Week 3 of the regular season will go down on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 4:05 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium.... 

They will aim to turn it on in a Week 3 matchup with the Detroit Lions. Even though Green Bay hasn’t played particularly well early on, it will still be favored to win this game at home.This matchup in Week 3 of the regular season will take place on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field.... 

Denver will aim for a 3-0 start but it won’t be easy as it prepares for a road game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3 of the regular season. Cincinnati lost last time out to the Steelers, but also has a ferocious defense and a solid offense.This is a great matchup between a pair of teams which hope to be among the best in the AFC by the end of the year.... 

The Dolphins have the more talented roster and get this game at home, so there’s little question they will be the favorites. Cleveland had a 20-2 lead against the Ravens early in Week 2 and then gave it all away in a 25-20 loss. It was a tough way to fall and it will be interesting to see if the Browns can bounce back.Watch this regular season Week 3 matchup live on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium.... 

The Cardinals got back on track last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will be favored in this contest. Buffalo has to turn it around quickly or else the season could be lost before it hits high gear.Watch this regular season Week 3 matchup live on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at New Era Field.... 

Oakland has high hopes this season but has been hard to peg, as its defense has been leaky and the offense has been inconsistent. The Raiders have the more talented overall roster but the home field advantage will give Tennessee a slight edge. This will be an intriguing showdown between a pair of AFC foes used to be lower in the standings but hoping for more in 2016.Watch this regular season Week 3 matchup live on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at Nissan Stadium.... 

Jacksonville will aim to right the ship when it hosts the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3 of the regular season. If the Jaguars do indeed want to compete for a playoff spot, a win here seems crucial. Meanwhile, Baltimore is off to an undefeated start and hopes to keep it rolling as it aims to make the postseason.Watch this regular season Week 3 matchup live on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at EverBank Field....