2021 NFL picks, score predictions for Week 4

Baltimore Ravens (2-1) at Denver Broncos (3-0)

Sunday, October 3, 4:25PM PT

Honestly, I wouldn’t mind being proven wrong with this one. While the Baltimore Ravens have shown some serious potential through the first three weeks, the Denver Broncos are undefeated and looking like a team worth taking seriously.

The problem is that the combined record of the teams they’ve beaten is 0-9. All of Denver’s opponents are among the worst teams in the league right now. The Ravens pose much more of a threat, having far more talent than any of the three teams Denver has faced so far in 2021.

Ultimately, I think it comes down to Lamar Jackson, who has been nothing short of a hero so far this season. He’s kept the Ravens in games while they’ve dealt with injuries in the running game and is giving up glimpses of what made him an MVP. As good as the Denver defense is, does it have enough to contain Jackson and keep him from earning Baltimore its third-straight victory?

I’m not sure. I’m also not sure if Teddy Bridgewater is going to have the same type of success against a stout Baltimore defense. I guess we’ll find out this upcoming weekend, but at this moment my vote is for the Ravens to get the win in Week 4.

Prediction: Ravens win 25-23 | Spread: Broncos (-1)