2024 NFL Week 4 Picks
Sideline Sights Week 4 Picks
Note: All picks are based on the money line, not the spread.
The unpredictability of the 2024 NFL season carried into Week 3. The Vikings have unexpectedly risen to the top of their division with a 3-0 start with Sam Darnold making his case for CPOY, while the Cowboys, despite a late surge, dropped two consecutive home games to open the season. The week ended with a stunning Monday Night Football upset as the Washington Commanders defeated the Bengals, dropping them to a brutal 0-3 start.
So far, the season has been full of surprises, with favorites winning only 29 of the first 48 games, making it tough to gain an edge on picks. Before diving into this week's slate, let's take a look back at our overall records and last week's results.
Justin:
Cumulative record: 22-26
Week 2 record: 8-8
TNF: 1-0
Sunday: 5-7
SNF: 1-0
MNF: 1-1
Betting the Favorite: 7-7
Betting the Underdog: 1-1
Different Picks: 2-2
Jeff:
Cumulative record: 27-21
Week 2 record: 8-8
TNF: 1-0
Sunday: 5-7
SNF: 1-0
MNF: 1-1
Betting the Favorite: 6-6
Betting the Underdog: 2-2
Different Picks: 2-2
Same Picks: 6-6
Thursday Night Football
Cowboys (1- 2) @ Giants (1 -2) (-5.5)
Week 4 kicks off with a lackluster divisional showdown as the struggling Dallas Cowboys head to New Jersey to face the Giants on a short week. No one would have expected these teams to share the same losing record after Week 1, but following a pair of stunning blowout losses at home, the Cowboys are in crisis mode. Dallas’ run defense has been abysmal, and the offense has failed to find its rhythm despite high expectations. With 6 straight wins over the Giants, the Cowboys desperately need to make it 7 to avoid seeing their season spiral out of control before the midway point.
Meanwhile, the Giants come into Thursday night fresh off a win where Daniel Jones showed signs of life. Rookie Malik Nabers has been as electrifying as advertised, providing a much-needed spark to their offense. While the expectations for the 2024 Giants have never been sky-high, snapping their six-season losing streak against Dallas could shift the narrative for the rest of their year.
Picks:
Justin: Giants
Jeff: Cowboys
