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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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Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) passes the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) passes the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, NFLN

The Jaguars head to London with one goal in mind: score more points. Last week, Blake Bortles and the offense heard the boo birds at home, as Baltimore entered and shut down anything the Jacksonville had to offer, especially the rushing attack. They picked off Bortles three times, but the most impressive defensive performance was consistently against the rush, where Chris Ivory managed 14 yards on 12 rushes – not exactly a winning formula. If they want the win here, they’ll need to cash in on the ground against a vulnerable Colts defense.

For Indianapolis, the game plan isn’t exactly clear cut. For another season, it seems identity is missing across the board on both offense and defense. Andrew Luck’s talent will only take Pagano’s squad so far. And if the defense continues to give up massive numbers as they did against Detroit and Denver, it’s hard to imagine Indy compiling more than six or seven wins.

In what should prove to be a scrappy, ugly game across the pond, watch for the battle in the trenches to be a key factor here. Whichever squad can be most disruptive at the point of attack should have the clear edge.

Jaguars find a way in London, get first win of the year with 20-17 victory over Colts.

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