New York Giants Headline Week 4 ATS Picks

This will be the first edition of a weekly ATS article where Kenneth Teape and myself battle it out for bragging rights and friendly wager that has yet to be determined. We will keep track of how we are doing each week against the spread and post an updated standings every week from here on out.

Week 4 has a few big games on the schedule with both the New York Giants and New York Jets playing big games against AFC East opponents. The lines we have used are from Covers.com, and Kenneth and myself will get the picks started in London with Jets playing the Miami Dolphins.

New York Jets (-1) vs. Miami Dolphins (+1)

Kenny: Dolphins (+1)

With Joe Philbin’s job possibly on the line, the Dolphins could be playing with more urgency. Also, Brian Winters‘ first start at right guard is to slow down Ndamukong Suh. Good luck.

Nick: Jets (-1)

The Jets were very banged up in Week 3 against the Eagles and that led to asking way to much from Ryan Fitzpatrick. With Ivory back and healthy, the Jets will have a much more balanced attack in a London win.

New York Giants (+5.5) vs. Buffalo Bills (-5.5)

Kenny: Giants (+5.5)

This is exactly the type of game Rex Ryan losses. His team looks great and people get back on their bandwagon, only to fall apart the next week. With LeSean McCoy and Sammy Watkins both out, the Giants defense should be able to handle the talent that is left offensively.

Nick: Bills (-5.5)

Rex Ryan has the Bills playing very well in 2015. The Bills may be banged up with Sammy Watkins and LeSean McCoy both hurt, but they should still be able to handle the Giants at home.

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Philadelphia Eagles (-3) vs. Washington Redskins (+3)

Kenny: Redskins (+3)

In what will be a sloppy game because of inclement weather, I’ll take the home team with points. It will be at least one more week until the Eagles get their offense going as the weather will be too much to overcome. Also, the offense still has a lot of work to do outside of Ryan Mathews.

Nick: Eagles (-3)

The Eagles looked much better in Week 3 against the Jets, and the main reason for that was that they found their running game. The Redskins are coming off some extra rest, but that won’t be enough to stop the Eagles who appear ready to soar.

Oakland Raiders (-3) vs. Chicago Bears (+3)

Kenny: Raiders (-3)

The Raider offense is soaring with Derek Carr, Latavius Murray and Amari Cooper, and their defense has talent in Kahlil Mack and Aldon Smith. If Jimmy Clausen starts for the Bears again the Raiders should get the win despite the 1 PM ET game and travel from west coast.

Nick: Raiders (-3)

There is a lot to like about the Raiders’ offense and I believe that they will handle their business against a terrible Bears team despite the time differential.

Houston Texans (+6.5) vs. Atlanta Falcons (-6.5)

Kenny: Texans (+6.5)

The Falcons are better at home than on the road, but they have played close games virtually all season. They are probably the luckiest 3-0 team in the NFL, as they could easily be 1-2. With Arian Foster back, the Texans should be able to work the clock and keep it close.

Nick: Texans (+6.5)

This is a difficult pick without knowing the health of Foster, but Alfred Blue stepped up big time last week against the Buccaneers. The Texans should be able to keep the Falcons’ offense off the field with their running game.

Kansas City Chiefs (+4) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (-4)

Kenny: Bengals (-4)

I’m still waiting for the other shoe to drop for the Bengals, but I don’t expect it to happen at a home game. Also, A.J. Green is rolling right now, don’t see the Chiefs slowing him down after just seeing what the Packers did to them, and how well Demaryius Thomas was in Week 2.

Nick: Bengals (-4)

Has the time come to believe in Andy Dalton and the Bengals? The Chiefs don’t appear to be an playoff team in 2015 which means the Bengals should be just fine in Week 4.

Cleveland Browns (+7.5) vs. San Diego Chargers (-7.5)

Kenny: Chargers (-7.5)

Until Johnny Manziel gets back under center to give opposing defenses something to worry about in his legs, the Browns will go nowhere. Expect Melvin Gordon to have the best game of his early career as the Browns run defense is very poor.

Nick: Chargers (-7.5)

I don’t love that the Chargers are banged up along the offensive line, but I find it almost impossible to have any faith in the Browns right now.

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