Jets vs. Vikings (-2½)
The unbeaten Vikings and their arch-nemesis Aaron Rodgers face off in London. The Jets’ quarterback admitted some of his throws “sucked” last week and prepared for the trip by doing his own research on how much ayahuasca, ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine he can take through customs at Heathrow.
Pick: Vikings by 3

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets is sacked by Jonah Elliss #52 and Malcolm Roach #97 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 29, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Packers at Rams (+3½)
Green Bay police reported there were three arrests and six ejections of fans during Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field. The culprits apparently got carried away after they invented a drinking game where they took shots of hard liquor every time the Vikings scored.
Pick: Packers by 7

A Green Bay Packers fan reacts during the second half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sept. 29, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Saints at Chiefs (-5½)
Kansas City receiver Rashee Rice likely will miss the rest of the season because of a torn knee ligament. Doctors say it will be at least several months before Rice can get into his old routine of driving 119 miles per hour.
Pick: Chiefs by 3

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is assisted after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Colts at Jaguars (-2½)
Jacksonville coach Doug Pederson insisted Sunday that he’s not worried about his job status after his Jaguars lost for the ninth time in their past 10 games. That stretch is easily the second-most embarrassing moment for the franchise, trailing only the reign of Urban Meyer.
Pick: Jaguars by 7

Head coach Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Aug. 23, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Panthers at Bears (-3½)
Future hall of fame quarterback Tom Brady revealed that he considered signing with Chicago back in 2020 before moving on to the Buccaneers. The Fox analyst decided on his new team when he realized he’d have a significantly less chance in Tampa Bay of getting shot.
Pick: Bears by 7

Tom Brady, Minority Owner of Birmingham City, looks on prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Birmingham City FC and Wrexham AFC at St Andrew’s at Knighthead Park on Sept. 16, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Giants at Seahawks (-6½)
Rookie sensation Malik Nabers made a reassuring Instagram post after leaving last Thursday’s game with a concussion. New York fans were relieved because the loss of their star wide receiver would leave the Giants with zero good players.
Pick: Seahawks by 11

Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants in action during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 26, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Cowboys at Steelers (-2½)
Pittsburgh quarterback Justin Fields had his biggest day as a pro, passing for 312 yards and a touchdown, and running for two more TDs last Sunday at Indianapolis. So Steelers fans will be surprised when they find out that coach Mike Tomlin again gave a game ball to Russell Wilson..
Pick: Steelers by 3

Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Indianapolis Colts against at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 29, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Raiders at Broncos (-2½)
Denver rookie quarterback Bo NIx evened his pro record at 2-2 last Sunday at the Meadowlands despite throwing for negative-seven yards in the first half. The Broncos’ 10-9 victory shows just how hard it is to lose to the New York Jets.
Pick: Raiders by 3

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 29, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Dolphins at Patriots (-1½)
Tyler Huntley started at quarterback for Miami during its Monday night loss to previously-winless Tennessee. The journeyman qualified to play QB for the Dolphins because he was the only candidate who could simultaneously walk and chew gum.
Pick: Patriots by 7

Tyler Huntley #18 of the Miami Dolphins recovers a fumble against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. 30, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Ravens at Bengals (+2½)
Baltimore’s Derrick Henry rushed for 199 yards and scored two touchdowns last Sunday night against Buffalo, and he’s currently on pace for another 2,000-yard season. It’s the surest sign yet that The Loop’s preseason fantasy predictions are never wrong.
Pick: Ravens by 3

Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept. 29, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Other games

Bills at Texans (-1½):
Pick: Texans by 3

Browns at Commanders (-3½):
Pick: Commanders by 7

Cardinals at 49ers (-7½):
Pick: 49ers by 3

Stefon Diggs #1 of the Houston Texans reacts during the first half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on Sept. 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Bye weeks

Titans, Chargers, Eagles, Lions

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) catches a 8-yard reception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Record

Week 4
12-4 straight up
10-6 vs. spread

Season
38-26 straight up (.594)
34-30 vs. spread (.531)

All-time (2003-24)
3669-2046-14 straight up (.642)
2794-2791-144 vs spread (.500)

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