Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here . Five home underdogs, a winless favorite and three undefeated underdogs highlight the NFL’s Week 4 schedule.
The Bills, Vikings and Seahawks are among five 3-0 teams but they’re road dogs this weekend. The Bengals are 0-3 but they’re road favorites. Home field isn’t an odds advantage for the Giants, Colts, Buccaneers, Panthers and Chargers.
Oddsmakers are still trying to figure teams out in September, giving respect to some based on last year’s success and waiting for others to earn more trust. Pro Picks aims for a fourth straight winning week. Line: Bengals minus 4 Andy Dalton and the Panthers (1-2) are getting no respect after the veteran quarterback excelled in his first start, leading Carolina to its first victory.
Joe Burrow and the Bengals (0-3) are reeling. They can’t afford another loss with their playoff hopes already on the ropes. Expect Joe Cool to come out slinging.
BEST BET: BENGALS: 27-13 Line: Packers minus 2 1/2 Malik Willis has led the Packers (2-1) to two straight wins without Jordan Love thanks to the best rushing attack in the NFL at 204 yards per game and an opportunistic defense. The Vikings (3-0) are coming off back-to-back impressive wins over San Francisco and Houston and Sam Darnold is thriving. Minnesota’s defense presents a tough challenge for Willis or Love, if he returns from a knee injury.
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