Arizona Cardinals versus Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the game at 3-1, coming off a 26-24 win against the Chargers. The Cardinals are 2-2, coming off a last second win against the Colts. The Cardinals have won the last two meetings between the teams, once on the road and once at home. The teams appear to be heading in opposite directions, the Cardinals at +7 and declining on the Power Ranking Indicator, with the Eagles holding steady at +15. Similarly, the Cardinals are -3.09 and ice cold on the Team Strength Oscillator, while the Eagles are +4.01 and slowing rising. Although the Eagles have played poorly in fourth quarters this season, they are finding a way to win. They are a 6.5 point favorite and while the Cardinals could cover the spread, the Eagles should take this one at home.
Carolina Panthers versus Detroit Lions
The 3-1 Panthers have momentum coming in following a win over Patriots on the road last week. The Lions have also been strong, also off to a 3-1 start. Carolina won the last meeting as a home favorite in 2014. Both teams are on the rise in the Team Strength Oscillator with the Lions holding a +10.31 to +1.85 advantage. The teams are nearly even in terms of the Power Ranking Indicator with the Panthers holding a three-point edge. The Lions are a 3 point favorite at home, but I feel the Panthers riding the momentum from last week’s big win. I see the Panthers pulling at a close one to improve to 4-1.
Los Angeles Chargers versus New York Giants
Both teams come into play at 0-4 and heading nowhere. The Chargers played in front of a home crowd last week and there were more Eagles fans in the stands, showing how abysmal this team has been. They are a horrendous -20.51 and declining on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Giants are at at less than stellar -6.37 and ice cold but still hold a significant advantage. The Chargers won the last meeting in 2013 as a home favorite, but that has no bearing on this Sunday’s outcome.The Giants are 3.5 point favorites and I see them picking up their first win, while the Chargers drop to 0-5.
Jacksonville Jaguars versus Pittsburgh Steelers
The Jaguars enter Pittsburgh at 2-2 and coming off a tough 23-20 loss to the Jets. The Steelers pounded the Ravens, 26-9 and are 3-1 despite playing three games on the road. The Steelers won the last meeting between the teams in 2014 as a road favorite. According to the Team Strength Oscillator, the Steelers hold a large +3.32 to -15.79 advantage. The Jaguars will have a difficult time getting anything going against the Steelers, who are 8.5 point favorites. Look for the Steelers to win this one comfortably to improve to 4-1.
Buffalo Bills versus Cincinnati Bengals
In this match up, the Bills are coming off an impressive 23-17 win on the road against the Falcons, while the Bengals recorded their first win overly the lowly Browns. Despite the win, the Bengals are dead at -13.63 on the Team Strength Oscillator, while the Bills are -3.54 and rising. Similar movement is displayed according to the Power Ranking Indicator, with the Bills holding a large +27 to +1 advantage. The teams split the last two meetings, each winning on the road. I see the trend continuing, with the Bills winning as the road underdog to stay on top of the AFC East.
Green Bay Packers versus Dallas Cowboys
In perhaps the best match up of the week, the 3-1 Packers head to Dallas to take on the 2-2 Cowboys. The teams split last year, both teams winning as a road underdog. The Packers are coming off a blowout win over the Bears, while the Cowboys fell to the Rams at home. The teams are deadlocked at +25 according to the Power Ranking Indicator. A different picture is seen with the Team Strength Oscillator, as the Packers as a hot team at +5.74 and the Cowboys at -4.39. Dallas has struggled defensively, which is a bad sign against a quarterback like Rodgers. In what could be a shootout, I see the Packers edging the Cowboys as a road underdog.
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