NFL Quick Pick: Complete Week 4 Schedule, Vegas Lines, Stats, And VAVEL NFL Picks

Week 3 saw another top quarterback go down to injury. The Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger joined Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints and Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys as franchise quarterbacks who were forced out of action due to injury. While Roethlisberger and Romo are expected to miss significant time, New Orleans was hopeful that Brees would be back for their Week 4 matchup with the now Brandon Weeden led Cowboys.

Spotlight Games:

Minnesota Vikings - Denver Broncos

The 2-1 Minnesota Vikings pay a visit to the 3-0 Broncos who sit in first place in the AFC West.

Adrian Peterson (291 rushing yards) enters Week 4 as the top rusher in the NFL.  The Denver Broncos possess the league's top defense. Sunday afternoon at Sports Authority Field at Mile High the Minnesota rushing attack and Broncos defense will each face their toughest challenge so far this season.  

The Vikings will feature Peterson early and often as they attempt to slow down the Broncos pass rush that has been overwhelming offensive lines this season.  Denver has recorded 11.5 sacks in their first three games while Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been sacked six times.  It will be important for the Vikings to gain an early lead in hopes of putting pressure on Peyton Manning and the still developing Broncos offense. 

Baltimore Ravens - Pittsburgh Steelers

An AFC North matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers sounds like the natural choice for "game of the week."  But a 0-3 start for the Ravens and a Michael Vick quarterbacked Steelers offense dampens the enthusiasm for a game that historically has been a tough, competitive battle between division rivals.

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Pick in BOLD denotes a correct pick.  *Did not pick in Week 1.  **Did not pick in Week 1 and Week 3.  +Did not pick in Week 1-3.