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Before the season began and Tom Brady was staring at a four-game suspension to open the year, the New England Patriots were unsure of what the first quarter held in store. There was time to prep Jimmy Garoppolo for the starting gig during the preseason and the kid came through. However, that wasn’t the case for Jacoby Brissett, and still the Pats rolled. Splitting their first four games without Brady looked like a best-case scenario, Now the Pats have a chance to go unbeaten in that stretch if they can knock off the Buffalo Bills in Week 4.This contest in Week 4 of the regular season will go down Sunday, October 2, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium.... 

If the playoffs were to start today, the Rams, Vikings and Eagles would all be division winners in the NFC. If that isn't enough quirkiness for you, the Panthers and Cardinals, the two teams that met in the NFC Championship Game, would both be watching the playoffs from their couches. Yes, the NFL season has been wild and wacky to date, and Week 4 promises much more of the same.... 

After pulling off an ugly win at home in Week 1, Seattle was upset by a poor Los Angeles Rams team last week -- a squad that San Francisco shutout in its season opener -- while the 49ers followed up their blowout win with a 46-28 loss on the road to the Super Bowl runner-up Carolina Panthers.In a division where every team has already suffered a loss just two games into the season, this is an important game for Seattle as it aims to outlast the Cardinals for the NFC West title.... 

The season is unraveling quickly in Chicago, and even with a rookie quarterback at the helm, the Cowboys will be substantial favorites. They are coming off a win against the Redskins to get back to 1-1 on the year.Kickoff for this regular season Week 3 game is set for Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 8:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium.... 

Andrew Luck and the the Colts have only beaten the Chargers once, by a field goal, in the last seven tries but are slight home favorites. Indianapolis is winless heading into this showdown and it’s an important one as an 0-3 start would be tough to overcome.Watch this regular season Week 3 matchup live on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 4:25 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium.... 

Add the fact that Ryan has one of the best wide receivers in the game in Julio Jones and Falcons fan have a lot to feel optimistic about. The New Orleans Saints are experiencing a very different feeling coming into this Week 3 contest, entering with an 0-2 record and hoping to turn the tide.This could be one of the more entertaining games of the weekend, as both teams have high-powered offenses and little in the way of defense.... 

The Jets are coming into this Week 3 matchup off a 37-31 win over Buffalo while Kansas City is looking to rebound after falling short against the Texans last Sunday. The talent level is very close and the Chiefs are slight favorites based on the game’s location.This contest in Week 3 of the regular season will go down on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 4:25 p.m. ET at Arrowhead Stadium.... 

The team is 2-0 behind Carson Wentz, who is looking like anything but a rookie right now and will face a big test in Week 3 as the Eagles take on the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers home. It’s been a feel-good story thus far for Philadelphia, but this level of competition could be a wakeup call as the Steelers are the road favorites.Watch this regular season Week 3 matchup live on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 4:25 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field.... 

Minnesota will play on the road against the Panthers in a matchup of two division winners from a season ago. The Vikings are coming off a win against the Packers but will have a tough time in this one, as the Panthers will be the home favorites.This contest in Week 3 of the regular season will go down Sunday, September 24, 2016, at 7 p.m. ET at Heinz Field.... 

The winless Redskins will travel to play the New York Giants in Week 3 of the regular season. The Giants are one of two undefeated teams remaining in the NFC and will be the home favorites to remain that way.Kickoff for this regular season Week 3 game is set for Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium.... 

The Rams are 1-1 despite not yet registering an offensive touchdown, and hope to slow down Jameis Winston and the Tampa Bay offense. The Buccaneers have the more talented quarterback and the home field advantage, which makes them the comfortable favorite.This contest in Week 3 of the regular season will go down on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 4:05 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium.... 

They will aim to turn it on in a Week 3 matchup with the Detroit Lions. Even though Green Bay hasn’t played particularly well early on, it will still be favored to win this game at home.This matchup in Week 3 of the regular season will take place on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field.... 

Denver will aim for a 3-0 start but it won’t be easy as it prepares for a road game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3 of the regular season. Cincinnati lost last time out to the Steelers, but also has a ferocious defense and a solid offense.This is a great matchup between a pair of teams which hope to be among the best in the AFC by the end of the year.... 

The Dolphins have the more talented roster and get this game at home, so there’s little question they will be the favorites. Cleveland had a 20-2 lead against the Ravens early in Week 2 and then gave it all away in a 25-20 loss. It was a tough way to fall and it will be interesting to see if the Browns can bounce back.Watch this regular season Week 3 matchup live on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium.... 

The Cardinals got back on track last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will be favored in this contest. Buffalo has to turn it around quickly or else the season could be lost before it hits high gear.Watch this regular season Week 3 matchup live on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at New Era Field.... 

Oakland has high hopes this season but has been hard to peg, as its defense has been leaky and the offense has been inconsistent. The Raiders have the more talented overall roster but the home field advantage will give Tennessee a slight edge. This will be an intriguing showdown between a pair of AFC foes used to be lower in the standings but hoping for more in 2016.Watch this regular season Week 3 matchup live on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at Nissan Stadium.... 

Jacksonville will aim to right the ship when it hosts the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3 of the regular season. If the Jaguars do indeed want to compete for a playoff spot, a win here seems crucial. Meanwhile, Baltimore is off to an undefeated start and hopes to keep it rolling as it aims to make the postseason.Watch this regular season Week 3 matchup live on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET at EverBank Field.... 

Early reports suggest Garoppolo is likely to miss Week 3 against the Houston Texans, and it could be Jacoby Brissett under center. That change would lead to a big swing in the odds, possibly making the Texans the road favorite in this contest.Watch this regular season Week 3 matchup live on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at 8:25 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium.... 

Injuries were the name of the game in Week 2 of the NFL season. We saw a slew of huge names go out of games, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Jimmy Garoppolo's time as the New England starter is likely said and done with after he sprained his AC joint, while Josh McCown's career might be over after he suffered a shoulder injury for the Browns a week after Robert Griffin III suffered the same injury. Throw in running backs Adrian Peterson, Doug Martin, Ameer Abdullah, Arian Foster and Danny Woodhead, and you've got the makings of a lot of offenses that are going to look a lot different in Week 3 than they did in Week 2.... 

The Los Angeles Rams set the game of professional football back to the dark ages in their 2016 debut at San Francisco falling to the 49ers 28-0 as decided road chalk. Now they reopen the Coliseum back in their customary role of home underdog and you’ll be hard pressed to find an NFL bettor brave enough to want a piece of them in this Week 2 division tilt with the rival Seattle Seahawks. You know what that means.Watch this regular season Week 2 matchup live on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at 4:05 p.m. ET at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.... 

After managing just four wins a short season ago and suffering a myriad of injuries, the last way the San Diego Chargers needed to kick off their 2016 campaign was with a meltdown that turned a surefire win into an OT loss of epic proportions. The Jacksonville Jaguars will also be looking to get into the win column for the first time in Week 2 after battling the Packers tough but coming up short in their home debut.Kickoff for this regular season Week 2 game is set for Sunday, September 18, 2016, at 4:25 p.m. ET at Qualcomm Stadium.... 

A major show me game is set to go in the desert in Week 2 when the Arizona Cardinals attempt to pull themselves off the mat after falling to the Patriots as near 10 point home favorites due to a missed last second field goal. Scratching out win No. 1 won’t be easy however against a Tampa Bay Buccaneers squad that played with a confidence not seen since Jon Gruden roamed their sidelines.This matchup in Week 2 of the regular season will take place on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at 4:05 p.m. ET at U of Phoenix Stadium.... 

With two weeks to study the playbook, Bradford could be the guy at quarterback in this crucial matchup. The Vikings used a late win over Green Bay to capture the NFC North a season ago, but the Packers are favored to win it this year.Watch this regular season Week 2 matchup live on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at 8:30 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium.... 

Much more will be known when the Eagles will face off against the Chicago Bears in Week 2 on “Monday Night Football.” The Bears don’t have a great secondary, but the first road game of a rookie quarterback’s career is always interesting.Watch this regular season Week 2 matchup live on Monday, September 19, 2016, at 8:30 p.m. ET at Soldier Field.... 

Andrew Luck showed he is back from a frustrating 2015 season with a star performance against the Lions, but his defense didn’t give any help in the loss. These teams feature opposite strengths, so it will be interesting to see how it shakes out.Watch this regular season Week 2 matchup live on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at 4:25 p.m. ET at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium....