UTTQ Predictions: Week 4

We're back at it with our UTTQ Week 4 predictions. This time I'll be looking at most of the early games, while Insider Access will take the late ones. Here goes nothing:

DETROIT 31, DALLAS 24
Dallas is coming off another impressive comeback win, while Detroit, albeit making a comeback of their own, is soundly beating their opponents. This game will show which team is the real deal. Injuries are a concern for Dallas.

NEW ORLEANS 34, JACKSONVILLE 16
Blaine Gabbert will be tested against the his first formidable opponent. The Saints' pass rush will relentlessly attack Gabbert, who may have to rely on the ground game. Unfortunately, just running the ball won't be enough to stand up against a potent Saints passing attack.

TENNESSEE 20, CLEVELAND 24
A defensive struggle will be won by Colt McCoy and company, who may have better luck than the now Kenny Britt-less Titans. Chris Johnson better find his legs soon, otherwise this Cleveland team could be in contention for first in the AFC North after this weekend.

BUFFALO 37, CINCINNATI 17
The Buffalo bandwagon has never been more crowded. This team has a tough offense, and an inspiring (but still only better-than-average) defense. Luckily, Cincinnati hasn't been effective on offense, and the Bills should come away 4-0.

WASHINGTON 31, ST. LOUIS 20
The Redskins couldn't quite close out the Cowboys, and their lead in the NFC East has now turned into a three-way race. Look for them to separate against a lowly Rams team that can't seem to pull things together. Rex Grossman could have a big day.

SAN FRANCISCO 24, PHILADELPHIA 27
The top NFC West team takes on the bottom-dwellers of the NFC East, and yet this matchup is still lopsided. The Eagles are struggling to keep up with the other NFC East teams in a tight division, so look for them to pull one out here. The Eagles defense has been picked on several times the last two weeks, but they should be able to hold off a miserable 49ers offense. Then again, the Niners do manage to put up quite a bit of points, so the Eagles shouldn't take this one lightly.

MINNESOTA 24, KANSAS CITY 20
Minnesota has been a great first half team, but they just can't finish. Kansas City is struggling with injuries and a sluggish offense. Both teams will be fighting for their first win. On paper, the Vikings look to be the very slight favorite. But I could see this one going either way.

PITTSBURGH 34, HOUSTON 37
The Steelers didn't always look themselves in a closer-than-it-should-have-been match against the Colts. Pittsburgh will now have to face a defiant Houston team that is looking for its first playoff berth ever.  Houston showed that they could hold their own against tough opponents last week, so expect them to play hard against the Steelers. I can't see the Steelers getting blown out in this game, but I also can't see the Texans not scoring a lot of points. Expect a narrow escape from a shootout.