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It is hard to believe that we have reached the quarter point of the NFL season.  There are some pretty good games on tap this week, and perhaps none bigger than when Brett Favre faces the Packers on Monday Night (ESPN 8:30 ET).  More on that later.  Now, let's take a look at the week to be in the NFL, Week 4:

Detroit @ Chicago 1:00 ET FOX (Detroit finally got their first win in what seems like forever to Lions fans.  While they will win more than just that one game this year, Jay Cutler and Bears are playing really well the last couple of weeks and should beat the Lions pretty easily at home.)

Prediction: Lions 17 Bears 27

Cincinnati @ Cleveland 1:00 ET CBS (Has any team gone through as much turmoil in the first three weeks like the Browns have?  Fans and the media hate Eric Mangini and there have been reports that some players don't like him either.  They're offense is terrible, they can't stop anybody on defense, and changing QBs from Brady Quinn to Derek Anderson may not prove to be much of a spark.  Expect the Bengals to roll the Browns.)

Prediction: Bengals 30 Browns 13

Oakland @ Houston 1:00 ET CBS (Wanted: Texans defense.  Why: to stop teams from scoring.  As luck would have it, the Raiders come to town, and I don't think much more needs to be said about their offense.)

Prediction: Raiders 13 Texans 24

Seattle @ Indianapolis 1:00 ET FOX (Has anyone gotten off to a stronger start for legitimate MVP other than Peyton Manning?  His stats are incredible and the offense is really clicking.  Facing a depleted Seahawks defense and team overall, this should be no sweat.)

Prediction: Seahawks 17 Colts 31

Tennessee @ Jacksonville 1:00 ET CBS (The Titans desperately need a win this week otherwise their season is done.  The Jaguars had an impressive win last week at Houston, but can Maurice Jones-Drew carry the load once again.  It is going to be tough.)

Prediction: Titans 23 Jaguars 17

New York Giants @ Kansas City 1:00 ET FOX (The Giants defense held the Bucs to 86 yards of offense and the Bucs had been able to gain some yards against the Cowboys and Bills the first two weeks, so you got to think that if Justin Tuck comes back the Chiefs won't even get to 100, right.  Well maybe 150 or 175 is more reasonable.  Regardless, expect a beatdown.)

Prediction: Giants 27 Chiefs 3

Baltimore @ New England 1:00 ET CBS (This is going to be a very intersting game.  Balitmore's offense has clicked very well so far this year, but this is going to be a very tough test against the Patriots, who may be getting their mojo back after beating a good Falcons team last week.  Expect a dogfight in this game.)

Prediction: Ravens 27 Patriots 24

Tampa Bay @ Washington 1:00 ET FOX (Jim Zorn's chair is getting pretty hot right now.  Lose to the Bucs, and he's out.  I don't think he or the team will let that happen.)

Prediction: Bucs 10 Redskins 24

Buffalo @ Miami 4:05 ET CBS (If the Bills want to keep T.O. happy, they better get him the ball.  The Dolphins are 0-3, but they still have a lot of fight in them, and Chad Henne will want to make his debut one to remember.  Still, I think the Bills get the best of him.)

Prediction: Bills 24 Dolphins 20

New York Jets @ New Orleans 4:05 ET CBS (What a game this will be.  The great offensive attack of New Orleans led by Drew Brees against the stout defense of the Jets led by Bart Scott and head coach Rex Ryan.  It will be great to watch.  The edge goes to the Saints though because they are at home and you better believe that the fans are going to make it tough for Mark Sanchez.  Plus the Saints defense will prove that they are for real.)

Prediction: Jets 17 Saints 30

Dallas @ Denver 4:15 ET FOX (The running attack of the Cowboys has been really impressive so far this year, but just as impressive has been the Broncos defense.  If the Broncos win this game they are filet.  This is and extremely difficult game to pick, but I'm going with the Cowboys.  Broncos, if you're for real: prove me wrong!  I would love to be wrong on this one.)

Prediction: Cowboys 23 Broncos 20

St. Louis @ San Francisco 4:15 ET FOX (Even with Frank Gore out, the 49ers should still be able to run all over the Rams with Glen Coffee.  Should have no problems on defense given the fact that the Rams have what 3 healthy receivers and two subpar QBs?)

Prediction: Rams 10 49ers 24 

San Diego @ Pittsburgh 8:20 ET NBC (The fact that L.T. is finally back on the practice field and may play against the Steelers is encouraging and makes them a trendy pick this weekend, but the Steelers are desperate for a win and playing at home under the lights will give them a little extra energy.)

Prediction: Chargers 20 Steelers 27

Green Bay @ Minnesota 8:30 ET ESPN (Ah, the game of the week.  We all know that everyone is looking at this as Brett Favre vs. Green Bay and how this is a motivation game for him and all that.  The key though will be if the offensive line of the Vikings can protect Favre more than the first three weeks.  Adrian Peterson should have another big game, and the Vikings pass defense will need to step up a knotch to contain Aaron Rodgers, Donald Driver, and Greg Jennings.  Are you ready for some football?)

Prediction: Packers 17 Vikings 27

Well that is all I have for this week.  Overall my picks this year are 34-14 so I'm hoping for another good week.  Enjoy the great week of football everyone.  It should be spectacular.  Till next time, c ya.