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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 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) talks to the offensive line during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) talks to the offensive line during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, FOX

Well, this one leaves a bit to be desired to say the least. Unfortunately for Chicago, the worst case scenario has emerged. Across the board, things just aren’t working. The defense can’t make stops against the pass or rush and Jay Cutler and/or Brian Hoyer are failing to produce NFL-caliber big numbers on offense. The best storyline heading into the season, running back Jeremy Langford, is averaging just 3.7 yards per carry in limited touches early. There doesn’t appear to be a winning recipe for the Bears at the moment, a trend that might carry on throughout the remainder of the season.

There’s quite a bit more to be intrigued with on Detroit’s side, even on the road this Sunday. Theo Riddick has been special early on, while Matthew Stafford is tossing the ball with authority and making impressive throws to his new target, Marvin Jones. The defense is suspect, there’s no doubt about it. However, a matchup against a Chicago offense that leaves much to be desired shouldn’t prove to be the most difficult task of the season. The Lions held Tennessee to just 16 points — there’s no reason they can’t be as dominant in this one.

Lions tack on second win of the season, defeat Chicago, 23-17.

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