Everything You Need to Know for Week 4

The lowdown: After an inauspicious start, the Ravens looked officialbrownsfootball.com/WOMENS-JOHNNY-MANZIEL-JERSEY.html like the defending world champs last week, laying the smackdown on the Houston Texans. Though lacking the merit of its historical predecessors, the Baltimore defense proved it no pushover, holding the Texans to nine points and notching a pick six. Equally impressive was Baltimore conquest came with offensive catalyst Ray Rice on the sidelines. Considering the Ravens were in the Khalil Mack Kids Jersey news this week for their, ahem, off the field activities, you better believe they fuming to get back on the gridiron.

Not that the Bills are a cakewalk. Buffalo may rock a 1 2 record, yet Doug Marrone squad has been a feisty bunch, nearly knocking off the Pats in the season opener and losing to the Jets by seven. Rookie signal caller EJ Manuel has played well beyond his years, giving those in Ralph Wilson Stadium a sentiment that been missing for quite some time: hope. Spiller is hampered with a thigh injury, and All Pro safety Jairus Byrd passive aggressive sabbatical from the team endures. If Buffalo harbors any aspirations of relevancy in the AFC this season, they will need both playmakers back in form.

Fantasy Impact: Torrey Smith is starting to flourish into a primary target for Joe Flacco, yet it the development of undrafted rookie Marlon Brown that has our eye. The Georgia product hauled in eight balls for 110 yards and two scores in the first two weeks before posting a no show against the Texans. Nevertheless, the Bills secondary can be exploited, and with Rice still on the mend, look for the Ravens to attack from the skies. If such a circumstance comes to pass (Get it? Come to Thank you, thank you.), Brown could be in for a bountiful harvest.

The lowdown: The Who Deys enter off one of the more thrilling regular season contests in recent memory, a turnover tizzy 34 30 victory over the Packers. Featuring a stout defensive front and host of spark plugs on offense, the Bengals are emerging as a dark horse AFC contender. And lest backers fear a trap game, Cincinnati lost in Cleveland last season, which should keep the Bengals on their toes.

As for the Brownies in the Brian Hoyer Era! Of course, when I tried to congratulate one of my college buddies who has the misfortune of living in Cleveland, his response was, dunno, man. Now we aren even in line for a high draft pick. It like we lose when we win. you wonder why LeBron bounced.

Key injuries: CIN CB Leon Hall Hamstring (Questionable), CIN RB BenJarvus Green Ellis Ankle (Probable); CLE OL Shawn Lauvao Ankle (Questionable)

Line: Cincinnati 4, 42.5 points

Fantasy Impact: Hoyer don laugh. Cleveland will likely be down early against Cincinnati this weekend, and with the exodus of Trent Richardson, the Browns backfield remains a mess. Both elements point to an overabundance of aerial ventures for Hoyer and the Cleveland offense. Replicating Week 3 54 passing attempts might be a stretch, but 40 plus throws is not out of the question. Hoyer has viable assets in Josh Gordon and Jordan Cameron, and Cincinnati defense can be victimized in the passing game. Hey, weirder things have happened the Browns winning last week.

The lowdown: Marc Trestman has been effective in refining the efficiency in Jay Cutler and the Bears offense, a development that evidenced in just five giveaways through the first three games. However, as solid as Cutler and company have been, defense remains the foundation in the Windy City. At first glance, the Blake Bortles Authentic Jersey Bears don seem to be anything remarkable on paper, giving up a fair share of points (24.7 per game, 20th in the NFL). This figure is countered by the team league best 11 takeaways, including a NFL high three defensive touchdowns. Brian Urlacher may be gone and Pro Bowler Henry Melton is on the shelf, but the Chicago resistance is still a tour de force.

Known for their high volume passing game (336 yards per contest, second best in the NFL), Motown has a functioning terrain attack for the first time in years. The combination of Reggie Bush and Joique Bell has provided a dual proficiency in the rushing and receiving arenas, alleviating some of the offensive burden off Matthew Stafford. Combined with a disruptive group of defensive lineman, the Lions have a reasonable shot at returning to the postseason.

Key injuries: DET WR Calvin Johnson Knee (Questionable); DET RB Reggie Bush Knee (Probable); CHI CB Charles Tillman Groin (Questionable), CHI DT Henry Melton Knee (Out)

New York Giants (0 3) at Kansas City Chiefs (3 0)

The lowdown: The Giants, 0 4. That seemed like an absurd proposition a month ago, although it close to becoming a reality in Arrowhead this Sunday. David Wilson has been a lightning rod for most of the offenses woes, but the second year back wasn that bad in Week 3, and his output could have been respectable if it wasn for two nullified runs (one of which was to pay dirt). Rather, the rapport, or lack thereof, between Eli Manning and his receiving corps is the fundamental issue with this unit. Early deficits have put an unfair onus on this group, but if the G Men hope to depart the NFC cellar, Blake Bortles Kids Jersey it starts with the man under center.

On the other side of that spectrum resides the Kansas City Chiefs. Andy Reid and Alex Smith were envisioned to restore stability and tranquility to the franchise, yet the duo has gone above and beyond the call of duty in their debut. While he not posting inflated passing numbers, Smith has been a sound presence for the Kanas City offense, an outlook that has correlated to zero turnovers this season. Eric Berry and Tamba Hali lead a defense that has racked up a conference best nine takeaways. Better believe it, folks: these Chiefs are for real.

Key injuries: KC OT Branden Albert Shoulder (Questionable), KC CB Brandon Flowers Knee (Questionable); NYG CB Corey Webster Hip (Questionable)

Line: Kanas City 4, 43 points

Fantasy Impact: Considering the Giants have allowed seven passing touchdowns against two interceptions, inserting Smith versus New York in deeper formats or two QB leagues could endow a nice afternoon.

The battle between Larry Fitzgerald and Darrelle Revis should be riveting, and the Cardinals aren as bad as everyone believes. Once linebacker Daryl Washington returns from suspension, this Arizona roster could be a legitimate entity in the NFC conversation.

Key injuries: ARZ WR Larry Fitzgerald Hamstring (Probable), ARZ RB Rashard Mendenhall Toe (Probable); TB WR Vincent Jackson Ribs (Questionable), TB WR Mike Williams Hamstring (Questionable)

Line: Tampa Bay 1, 40.5 points

Fantasy Impact: Super desperate for a running back? Take a gander at Arizona Andre Ellington. With Rashard Mendenhall banged up, Ellington could see an elevated workload versus a Tampa Bay defense yielding 107 rushing yards per outing. The Cardinals line is shaky, harnessing Ellington value, but his supporting role in the receiving game (three catches for 36 yards in Week 3) gives his stock an extra boost.

The lowdown: How far along is Trent Richardson in the acclimation process? Can the Indianapolis defense, viewed as the team Achilles heel a year ago, prolong its efforts (16 points per game, sixth lowest in the NFL) or is it merely an early season aberration? Will the Jaguars cross midfield?

Key injuries: IND RB Ahmad Bradshaw Neck (Out), IND S LaRon Landry Ankle (Doubtful); JAC RB Maurice Jones Drew Ankle (Probable)

Line: Indianapolis 9, 42.5 points

Fantasy Impact: Coby Fleener has an opportunity to be a consistent asset in fantasy with fellow tight end Dwayne Allen done for the year. Jacksonville has struggled in defending the middle of the field, providing room to roam for Fleener this weekend.

Seattle flaunts one of the best ground games in the league, averaging 132.7 yards per contest, and Russell Wilson 109.6 QB Rating is tops among NFC field generals. Alas, the Seahawks line is in disarray, with injuries ravaging the big men up front. With Russell Okung out for the next two months, Seattle protection issues will only be amplified in the coming weeks.

For the Texans, rookie DeAndre Hopkins has finally given the club a dependable No. 2 receiver. The former Clemson Tiger has brought in 18 receptions for 243 yards; more importantly, he taken heat off Andre Johnson. Houston remains a soil first offense with Arian Foster and Ben Tate, but Hopkins deep ball dexterity has infused the unit with new life.

Key injuries: SEA OT Breno Giacomini Knee (Doubtful), SEA DT Jordan Hill Biceps (Out); HOU OT Duane Brown Toe (Questionable), HOU CB Johnathan Joseph Toe (Questionable)

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