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](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/988f401e4e1c7791dcc7a74008a39ac030769f2852db741bc2a7c1e25f7b0732.jpg)
Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers, 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, FOX
The 49ers… well, they are who we thought they were. After pitching a shutout in their first battle against L.A., the defense has been struggling to say the least. Both Carolina and Seattle flawlessly carved up the squad, performances on par with what we should expect to see this week as well. Dallas is no joke, perhaps more potent than the Seahawks group they saw last week. Blaine Gabbert’s opportunity to get back on track is shortening by the week – if he doesn’t improve against Dallas at home, the Kaepernick cheers will be fierce.
Zeke Elliott’s outing against Chicago last Sunday night more than encouraging for a Dallas offense that appears to be set for the next 10 seasons. His workload has increased by the week, and there’s a legitimate chance that he receives another workload of 30+ touches this week. The Cowboys shouldn’t have to do too much here, even on the road against a desperate squad. As long as they hang onto the football and don’t make game-shifting games, this one should turn out to be a walk in the park.
Cowboys take down 49ers on the road, 24-16.