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NFL Predictions: Week 4 Picks and Hot Takes

By Joe Wedra

Nov 22, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) and Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) before facing the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) and Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) before facing the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) during a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) during a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

New Orleans Saints vs. San Diego Chargers, 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, FOX

It’s hard to not feel for the Saints. Drew Brees might just be the most likeable guy on the planet (perhaps fans of fellow NFC South teams would disagree), and the defense just can’t help him along the way. Brees and that offense can only score so much; if the woes on defense continue, his arm might fall off before the end of his contract. You’d like to think New Orleans has a chance in this one, but how can we peg the defense for any performance other than one akin to Monday night’s, especially against a red-hot Phillip Rivers?

The Chargers offense is still working through a few kinks, but they appear well on their way to a productive season, even sans Keenan Allen. Travis Benjamin’s production has been a welcomed addition, while Melvin Gordon continues to gain his sea legs by the week. The injury to Danny Woodhead brutally hurts the unit as a whole. But Rivers has a knack for doing big things without a massive arsenal at his disposal. If the offensive line can pull the weight on Sunday, there’s no reason to believe Rivers can’t victimize this flawed New Orleans defense.

Hopefully you enjoy shootouts – the over/under here is 53.5.

Chargers attack Saints defense early and often, pick up 30-27 win.

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