Three weeks into the 2026 NFL season and we’ve already seen some shocks. That includes a pair of playoff teams from a year ago that are still looking for their first victory this season.
As for last week and this forum, it was a total stinker in terms of predictions. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell at home to the Vikings, and the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Dallas Cowboys in Rio. And while the Broncos rallied to beat the Rams on Sunday night, the Denver running game that was supposed to be untraceable was managed 78 yards on 25 carries.
So here we are again with three more surprises in mind.
Here are 3 bold predictions for NFL Week 4
Washington leads the Colts in London
Both Dan Quinn’s club and Shane Steichen’s team picked up their first win of the season last week, and both the Washington Commanders and Indianapolis Colts earned two-point victories. While the latter snapped a nine-game losing streak that began last season with a 19-17 victory over the struggling Houston Texans, Quinn’s team came off an impressive season by knocking off the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, 33-31.
Both of these clubs give up their share of yards and points, so expect a high-scoring game. And some of that could come courtesy of Washington’s defense, which will have a pick-six for the second straight weekâthis time at the expense of Colts quarterback Daniel Jones.
Jets defend difference in surprise win at Soldier Field
The wait continues. Under head coach Aaron Glenn, the New York Jets own a 4-16 record since last season. The team opened 2026 with a win at Tennessee, but has now dropped consecutive games to the Green Bay Packers (in overtime) and the Detroit Lions. This week, they will once again face an NFC North team in the defending division champion Chicago Bears.
Led by quarterback Case Keenum, Ben Johnson’s team is coming off a convincing 27-7 Monday night victory over the visiting Philadelphia Eagles. Chicago’s offense rolled up 375 total yards and played turnover-free football. But don’t underestimate the Jets’ defense as only the Seahawks have given up fewer total yards per game this season. And Glenn and Johnson used to work together in Detroit. Is this a trap game for the Bears with the rival Packers on the horizon?
The Falcons’ running game had another big outing in covering the Saints
The last time Kevin Stefanski’s team took the field, his Atlanta Falcons picked up their first win of the season, and he received his first victory as the franchise’s newest head coach. On Thursday night at Lambeau Field, Bijan Robinson ran for 194 yards and a pair of scores, the Falcons finished with 242 yards on the ground, and the team stunned the Packers in prime time, 35-14.
Like the Falcons, the New Orleans Saints own a 1-2 record. Kellen Moore’s team scored almost as many points (81) as it allowed (83), and all three of their games were decided by single digits. Second-year quarterback Tyler Shough was impressive, and wideout Chris Olave is tied for the NFL lead with 27 receptions. But as good as the young signal-caller is, he also has six of the club’s seven turnovers this season. Regardless, Atlanta’s ground attack will prove to be a bit too much this Monday night in the Big Easy.
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