Colin Cowherd's NFL Blazin' 5 Picks For Week 4 (Video at Bottom of Page)
Colin's 2019 Blazin' 5 Record Through 3 Weeks: 11-3-1
Titans at Falcons (SPREAD: ATL -3.5)
"I’m going take Tennessee plus 3.5. Don’t bail on Tennessee, they’re the most Jekyll and Hyde team in the NFL. Atlanta has been really troublesome – Matt Ryan leads the NFL with six interceptions after throwing seven all of last year. They’re also tied with the Browns with the most penalties in the league; they’re a mess. They have the third worst third down defense, which means Ryan sits around for long stretches on the sidelines. Tennessee has a good coach, a good offensive line, and is plus four in turnover differential. They’ve finished 9-7 the last three years and are just inconsistent because Marcus Mariota is inconsistent. I’m calling for an upset, Tennessee wins 27-24.”
Colin's Pick: Tennessee (+3.5)
Browns at Ravens (SPREAD: BAL -7.0)
"I generally don’t like laying a touchdown but I’m taking Baltimore minus seven here. Cleveland has been the poster boy for inefficiency. Leads the NFL in penalties, Baker Mayfield is second in the NFL in interceptions, and they’re converting just 28% of third down attempts with all those talented players. Baltimore is the opposite; they have a lower ceiling but are completely efficient and are the only team in the NFL without a turnover. Points, yards, and rushing – FIRST, FIRST, FIRST. The Ravens never put Lamar Jackson in positions to fail and I think the Browns continually put Baker into positions to fail. Im predicting the Ravens to win 29-17 and COVER.”
Colin's Pick: Baltimore (-7)
Raiders at Colts (SPREAD: IND -6.5)
"I’m going to go against the public here and taking the Raiders plus six and a half. The Raiders have done some things well -- they’re running the football, their offensive line is better, and they’ve got a really skilled wide receiving corps. Here’s the problem with Indianapolis so far; they’ve won but BARELY, and their defense has been really underwhelming. They're 28th in red zone defense and 28th in third down defense. I think the Raiders are going to convert a lot of third downs in this game and keep it close. I think it’s a 27-26 game either way but I’m taking the Raiders and 6.5 points.”
Colin's Pick: Raiders (+6.5)
Seahawks at Cardinals (SPREAD: SEA -5.5)
“This game is always close. Seattle had a 2-1 statistical edge on New Orleans and got CRUSHED. They’re not converting enough, and are allowing almost 27 points a game. They just can’t put teams away. Say what you want about Arizona, but they’ve played real teams (Detroit, Baltimore, Carolina) and are staying in all these games. Arizona is a very interesting story and they're getting better and better every week. I think it’s 24-23 Seahawks in a very ugly game. Seattle will lead most of it but I think Kyler Murray comes back and gets a backdoor cover.”
Colin's Pick: Cardinals (+5.5)
Cowboys at Saints (SPREAD: DAL -2.5)
“This is a gift. I get 2.5 points with New Orleans who could be the BETTER team, playing at home, and with the superior coach. Teddy Bridgewater is 13-6 in his last 19 starts and is pretty good. Alvin Kamara has six TD’s his past five home games and is REALLY good. The Saints only have three turnovers all year and the Saints pass rush has 9 sacks. This is a Sunday night game so New Orleans fans can lubricate all day, and it will be the loudest crowd of the year. I’m taking the Saints to win outright 28-27.”
Colin's Pick: Saints (+2.5)