The NFL Roundup Week 4 - The Most Fascinating Games to Watch on Sunday

Week 4 is underway in the NFL and already we have been treated to an exciting start to the week with the wild finish between Baltimore and Pittsburgh. It's those kinds of games that we latch on to, not only because they are thrilling in every possible way but because the outcome and all the elements that lead to a win for one team and a loss for another absolutely fascinate us. 

This week features plenty more games like that and as we prepare for the rest of Week 4 to arrive on our television screens, here are the games that we believe will be the most fascinating ones to watch come tomorrow. 

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DALLAS COWBOYS AT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Daniel's Take
Expect one incredible fight that will be going down in the big easy as the Cowboys come to town against the Saints. The Cowboys off to a great start but with the loss of Romo the season is now called into question. The loss to Atlanta last week was really not that big of a surprise (to me anyway) but what they don’t need is the rest of the division closing in on them. New York, Washington, and Philadelphia have proven to be late season teams making a solid run to the finish and Dallas can be counted among them for that as well. The last thing they need however is too big a gap to close for that final race to the playoffs and a schedule that has them facing off against two division rivals. If Dallas is going to get any breathing room it has to be here in the non-division games with Romo expected to return in week 11. Just as frustrating is the Saints still struggling to find their rhythm and identity but where do you put the weight of the losses suffered so far. The Saints defense basically fell down in last week’s loss against the Panthers but can only be expected to do so much when the offense can’t get the job done. Brees will be back this week and maybe salvation is at hand but it’s hard to overlook the disappointing performances they have had at home. In the past with the starter out it has equaled a loss for the team but I fear the Saints troubles are much deeper than who is throwing the ball and Romo or not Dallas will be delivering an 0-4 ego blow to the Saints. I think the Cowboys win it.

DETROIT LIONS AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Scotty's Take
After winning their first game of the season, it looks like the Hawks will have some more warm up games to get through before the season really starts to take its toll on them.  With Russell Wilson starting to find his grove to a couple receivers, along with their newest addition Jimmy Graham, they may be finding themselves on a roll sooner than later.  The Lions looked very lackluster during their loss against the Broncos last week and I am unable to find a reason why they have reverted back into the loveable losers everyone went for in the nineties.  The Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson connection may have run its course out already, but they still have the tiny running back Ameer Abdullah that is a joy to watch and can make something out of nothing.  How about getting him some more play calls?

OAKLAND RAIDERS AT CHICAGO BEARS

Scotty's Take
I would hardly ever do this, but I have to pick Oakland this week.  They are starting to look like a football team and I thought it would be another five years before this started to happen.  I guess I was wrong and whatever Head Coach Del Rio has put in the water up there, I hope they keep drinking it, it is fun to watch a team that has been so bad turn some heads.  I also have high hopes for young quarterback Derek Carr, he is so much better than his big brother and looks like a seasoned vet when throwing the ball…most of the time anyway.  I have no idea what Chicago is going to do without their golden boy Cutler, the offense could not find a grove last week, much less score any points for the first time in almost twenty years. This is very disappointing for Chicago fans all over the world and if the offense cant help you, the defense will have to win the game.  This was possible for so many years, even recently, but with so many new faces, it will be difficult to even have this happen for the foreseeable future. 

HOUSTON TEXANS AT ATLANTA FALCONS

Scotty's Take
Hard Knocks seems to be able to find a diamond in the rough every now and then and after the series ended, everyone is saying that the Texans are a Super Bowl bound team. Meh. When there is only one returning all star from a formally star studded roster, you know that you are going to have a long year, but everyone has a chance at making it to the Super Bowl I guess.  I mean, a team can vanish in their airplane or something.  That is a bit mean hearted I know, but it is the truth, what this team is lacking is the drive to get it done.  Facing a Falcons team that was able to put up its best performance against a stingy Dallas defense, yea, I don’t see how they can lose this game. But If the Texans follow this game plan, they might have a chance of winning.  Triple cover Julio Jones and put your biggest lineman on the line of scrimmage and let the linebackers do their thing.  It will force Matty Ice beat you with one of the other receivers that barley get thrown to.