Remember that “surprise win” the Commanders snagged against our Seahawks? Yeah, the one that probably had you scratching your head a bit after the final buzzer? Well, the SportsLine experts are diving deep into the Week 4 NFL schedule, and they’re calling that Washington victory a total mirage, exposing some serious issues with the Commanders. Turns out, what looked like a win on the scoreboard was actually Washington getting totally outmatched, and the numbers don’t lie.
The Commanders’ False Alarm Against the Hawks
So, about that Commanders game. Expert R.J. White isn’t mincing words, flat out saying, “This is a great time to fade one of these teams, with the Commanders catching 4.5 on the lookahead before the surprise win against the Seahawks.” He’s basically telling everyone that Washington’s victory against us was an anomaly, a one-off that shouldn’t fool anyone. Why? Because despite the final score, Washington was undeniably “outmatched” in that game. Think about it: they gained just 4 yards per play while letting us run all over them for 6.8 yards per play. That’s a huge gap! White pointed out that only one Commanders drive went longer than 43 yards despite their point total. That’s not winning; that’s getting lucky.
Now, looking ahead to their Week 4 matchup, the Colts are favored by 3 points against the Commanders. White feels that a 4.5-point spread would have been more accurate, especially after seeing the Colts hold the Texans to a measly 223 yards of offense. Even though Houston was missing receivers, the Texans had moved the ball way easier the previous week. So yeah, for anyone thinking the Commanders were turning a corner after beating our Hawks, the experts are saying pump the brakes. That “win” was not what it seemed.
Around the League in Week 4
It’s Week 4, and the league slate is packed with some intriguing matchups beyond just our Hawks’ history. The Bills are stepping onto the field as 6.5-point favorites against the Patriots, and with an over/under of 48.5 points, that’s actually the highest total on the board for the entire Sunday schedule. Sounds like it could be a shootout, or at least a game with some serious offensive action. On the flip side, if you’re into defensive battles, the lowest total comes from the Packers vs. Buccaneers game, sitting at 38.5 points.
R.J. White had some thoughts on the Bills-Patriots game too, noting both teams are “coming off ugly games.” He specifically mentioned the Bills winning despite an insane five turnovers! Meanwhile, the Patriots got absolutely pummeled by the Jaguars. White isn’t worried about the Bills’ turnover issues sticking around, but he’s got “serious concerns about this Patriots team.” And honestly, who wouldn’t? Their offense has scored only two touchdowns in three games, and quarterback Drake Maye has already tossed six picks behind what White calls a “questionable offensive line.” Yikes. Other games on the radar include Cowboys vs. Texans, Broncos vs. 49ers (with the 49ers as 3-point favorites), Bears vs. Jets, and Titans vs. Ravens.
What’s Next on the Gridiron
So, while we’re processing that Commanders “win” over our Hawks, the NFL continues to roll. The Sunday Week 4 action wraps up with the Lions taking on the Panthers for Sunday Night Football, live from North Carolina. With a few weeks of stats and observations now in the books, these early season trends are starting to tell a real story across the league. Every game matters, and as fans, we’re watching closely to see which teams are for real and which ones, like maybe the Commanders, are still just trying to figure things out.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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