Unbeaten Dolphins kick off Week 4 as underdogs vs Bengals

Tua Tagovailoa and the unbeaten Miami Dolphins are underdogs in Week 4.

The Dolphins (3-0) kick off this week’s schedule in opposition to Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals (1-2) on “Thursday Night time Soccer.”

The Bengals are 3 1/2-point favorites, in response to FanDuel Sportsbook.

If a victory over the Buffalo Payments wasn’t convincing sufficient, maybe a win over the defending AFC champion Bengals would show the Dolphins are official contenders.

“There are nonetheless some doubters, however we don’t actually concentrate an excessive amount of,” Dolphins working again Raheem Mostert mentioned. “We simply exit right here and do what we obtained to do on the finish of the day. Whether or not if it’s in opposition to a tricky opponent or a not-so powerful opponent, every week is a distinct problem and every week is a distinct alternative for us to develop.”

Tagovailoa is making an attempt to play with an injured again on quick relaxation. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel mentioned Tagovailoa could be questionable in a typical week. Miami has a succesful backup in Teddy Bridgewater if wanted.

Tagovailoa’s uncertainty makes this one simpler to foretell.

BENGALS 26-20

Denver (plus 2 1/2) at Las Vegas

The Raiders are too gifted to be keep winless after successful 10 video games final season. Russell Wilson nonetheless hasn’t discovered a rhythm in Denver’s offense and rookie coach Nathaniel Hackett has made a number of head-scratching selections. It’s a possibility for Raiders coach Josh McDaniels to get his first win since Nov. 24, 2010, when he coached the Broncos.

BEST BET: RAIDERS 24-19

Arizona (plus 2) at Carolina

The Cardinals have struggled within the first half and want to begin video games the way in which they end them. They’ve gained 9 straight street video games within the common season. Kyler Murray ought to outduel Baker Mayfield within the battle between former Oklahoma quarterbacks.

UPSET SPECIAL: CARDINALS 26-20

Los Angeles Chargers (minus 5 1/2) at Houston

Justin Herbert is enjoying damage, the Chargers are banged-up they usually had been blown out by the Jaguars final week. The winless Texans have been outscored a mixed 30-0 within the fourth quarter this season.

CHARGERS 30-16

Jacksonville (plus 6 1/2) at Philadelphia

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are rolling. They dominated Carson Wentz final week and have one other reunion in opposition to coach Doug Pederson, who led them to the franchise’s solely Tremendous Bowl title.

EAGLES 27-17

Los Angeles Rams (plus 2 1/2) at San Francisco

The 49ers have owned the Rams the previous three years, successful six straight, although Los Angeles beat San Francisco within the NFC championship recreation.

49ERS 23-20

Minnesota (minus 2 1/2) at New Orleans

The Saints, particularly Jameis Winston, have to cease turning the ball over. The Vikings are nonetheless discovering their offensive groove beneath new coach Kevin O’Connell.

SAINTS 23-20

Tennessee (plus 3 1/2) at Indianapolis

Matt Ryan rallied the Colts to their first win of the season in a comeback victory over the Chiefs. Now, he will get his first style of this AFC South rivalry.

COLTS 24-21

Chicago (plus 3 1/2) at New York Giants

The Bears have gained two video games with out testing Justin Fields an excessive amount of. He’s thrown solely 45 passes. The Giants have a brief week after a tricky loss at residence to Dallas on Monday evening.

GIANTS 22-16

Jets (plus 3 1/2) at Pittsburgh

The Steelers are sputtering offensively beneath Mitch Trubisky. The Jets have held a lead for simply 22 seconds.

STEELERS 21-17

Cleveland (minus 1 1/2) at Atlanta

Jacoby Brissett is proving he’s greater than a game-manager for the Browns, who depend on Nick Chubb and a very good floor recreation.

BROWNS 27-19

Washington (plus 3 1/2) at Dallas

Cooper Rush is 2-0 filling in for Dak Prescott this season. Carson Wentz tries to bounce again from a beatdown in opposition to the Eagles to face one other acquainted opponent.

COWBOYS 23-21

New England (plus 10) at Inexperienced Bay

After beating Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, the Packers face the reeling Patriots.

PACKERS 30-13

Kansas Metropolis (minus 1 1/2) at Tampa Bay

The Buccaneers are in hurricane upheaval, struggling on offense and going through a group searching for to get even for its loss within the Tremendous Bowl two years in the past.

CHIEFS 24-21

2022 RECORD

Final Week: Straight up: 10-6. In opposition to unfold: 10-6.

Season: Straight up: 27-21. In opposition to unfold: 24-24.

Finest Wager: Straight up: 1-0. In opposition to unfold: 1-0.

Season: Straight up: 2-1. In opposition to unfold: 2-1.

Upset Particular: Straight up: 1-0. In opposition to unfold: 1-0.

Season: Straight up: 1-2. In opposition to unfold: 1-2

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