Mattie T’s Week 4 Predictions of the 2006 NFL Season

Here we go!

Week 3 record: 8-6

Overall record to date: 29-17 (.630)

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Arizona Cardinals (1-2) vs. Atlanta Falcons (2-1) from Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA.

1:00 PM EST on FOX

Atlanta has won previous 3 home games in this series.

Mattie T’s Prediction: I’m picking the Falcons, as Mike Vick & Co. should bounce back from their disappointing outing during Monday Night Football.

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Dallas Cowboys (1-1) vs. Tennessee Titans (0-3) from LP Field in Nashville, TN.

1:00 PM EST on FOX

Tennessee has won 4 of previous 6 meetings.

Mattie T’s Prediction: I’m picking the Cowboys, as they should be able to steamroll over the Titans whether or not T.O. plays on Sunday.

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Indianapolis Colts (3-0) vs. N.Y. Jets (2-1) from Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

1:00 PM EST on CBS

Colts are 39-25 all-time against the Jets, their highest win total against any opponent.

Mattie T’s Prediction: I’m picking the Colts to win now that it appears that Reggie Wayne will suit up on Sunday following the death of his brother. Indy should have no problem scoring over 30 points offensively. The Jets might not be a pushover though & will need to show a consistent run game if they want to pull off a shocking upset.

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Miami Dolphins (1-2) vs. Houston Texans (0-3) from Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX.

1:00 PM EST on CBS

Houston won only previous meeting 21-20 in Sept of ‘03.

Mattie T’s Prediction: I’m picking the Dolphins to win a close game. Is this the week that rookie DE Mario Williams finally gets his 1st NFL sack?

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Minnesota Vikings (2-1) vs. Buffalo Bills (2-1) from Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, NY.

1:00 PM EST on FOX

Minnesota is 7-3 all time against Buffalo.

Mattie T’s Prediction: I’m picking the Vikings to win a close game. Ryan Longwell could again emerge as a late-game hero in this one.

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New Orleans Saints (3-0) vs. Carolina Panthers (1-2) from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

1:00 PM EST on FOX

Carolina has won 5 of 7 previous meetings.

Mattie T’s Prediction: I’m picking the Panthers to win, as the Carolina offense should have another productive day now that WR Steve Smith is back & ready to go. Keyshawn Johnson is looking like one of the best free-agent pickups early on.

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San Diego Chargers (2-0) vs. Baltimore Ravens (3-0) from M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.

1:00 PM EST on CBS

Baltimore won last meeting 24-10 in Sept of ‘03.

Mattie T’s Prediction: I’m picking the Ravens to win simply because of their veteran leadership at QB, which could make the difference in a low-scoring contest.

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San Francisco 49ers (1-2) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO.

1:00 PM EST on FOX

San Francisco has lost 7 consecutive road games vs. the AFC.

Mattie T’s Prediction: I’m picking the Chiefs to win, as Larry Johnson should break off his first 150+ yd game of the season & show everyone that ‘05 was no fluke.

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Detroit Lions (0-2) vs. St. Louis Rams (2-1) from Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO.

4:05 PM EST on FOX

Detroit has won 4 of 5 previous meetings.

Mattie T’s Prediction: I’m picking the Rams, as Marc Bulger should have a field day against a defense that has given up 64 points in the previous 2 games, both losses.

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Cleveland Browns (0-3) vs. Oakland Raiders (0-2) from McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, CA.

4:15 PM EST on CBS

Oakland has lost 8 consecutive games, dating back to Nov. of ‘05.

Mattie T’s Prediction: I predict that the Browns will notch their 1st win against a Raider offense that has failed to produce a touchdown in 8 quarters this season.

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Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1) vs. Washington Redskins (1-2) from FedEx Field in Landover, MD.

4:15 PM EST on CBS

Washington has won 2 of 3 previous meetings.

Mattie T’s Prediction: I am going with an upset special here, picking the Redskins to win this one. Jacksonville might’ve outplayed Indy last week, but their special teams mistake cost them the game. Washington has an electric punt returner in Antwaan Randle-El that is very capable of running one back for a TD any time in the game.

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New England Patriots (2-1) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (3-0) from Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.

4:15 PM EST on CBS

Patriots RB Corey Dillon will play his first game in Cincinnati since getting traded prior to the 2004 season.

Mattie T’s Prediction: I’m picking the Bengals to win big over a depleted New England secondary. Expect big games out of both Carson Palmer & Rudi Johnson.

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Seattle Seahawks (3-0) vs. Chicago Bears (3-0) from Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.

7:15 PM EST on NBC

Seattle has won 6 of 7 previous meetings.

Mattie T’s Prediction: I’m picking the Bears to win, as this game should be close even with an inactive Shaun Alexander. Robbie Gould’s leg could be the difference, he’s 10 for 10 in field goals to start the season.

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Green Bay Packers (1-2) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

7:30 PM EST on ESPN

Philadelphia has won 8 straight home games over Green Bay.

Mattie T’s Prediction: I’m picking the Eagles to win big, as both Favre & McNabb should easily top 300+ yards passing by the time this one’s said and done.

Bye week:

Until next time,

Mattie T

Sports Writer for BMS Radio Chicago

www.bmsradio.com