#280: 2021 Week 4 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)

1. Week 3 Takeaways -Me: Watching Justin Tucker’s historic 66-yard field goal at the gun reminded me that it’s time for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors to put more specialists in these next several years -Hal: 2020 Josh Allen is back, Derek Carr continues to dominate, Aaron Rodgers back to normal, surprising upsets, et al 2. Truth or Exaggeration -Ben Roethlisberger is literally finished and the Steelers should consider benching him if their offense continues to sputter -Nobody is playing better football than the Los Angeles Rams right now -If the Chiefs do not beat the Eagles in dominating fashion this week, it will be THE reddest of red flags -Matt Nagy is the biggest impediment to the development of Justin Fields -The Buffalo Bills are in prime position to nab the AFC’s #1 playoff seed -If the Seahawks lose to the 49ers on Sunday, they will NOT make the playoffs -If it wasn’t for two plays, Kirk Cousins would be squarely in the MVP conversation right now -The Dallas Cowboys are clear favorites to win the NFC East in 2021 3. This Or That -What is Micah Parsons best long-term position: Off-ball linebacker or edge pass rusher? -Which 3-0 team is the more legitimate contender: Panthers or Broncos? -What has been the bigger disappointment so far this season: The rookie QB’s or the Washington defense? -Who will make the bigger impact for his new team: Richard Sherman (Bucs) or Josh Gordon (Chiefs)? 4. Cardinals at Rams Preview 5. Raiders at Chargers Preview 6. Picks for all other Week 4 Games        -Jaguars at Bengals        -Browns at Vikings        -Lions at Bears        -Washington at Falcons        -Panthers at Cowboys          -Giants at Saints        -Chiefs at Eagles        -Texans at Bills        -Colts at Dolphins        -Titans at Jets        -Seahawks at 49ers        -Ravens at Broncos        -Steelers at Packers        -Bucs at Patriots 7. Bold Predictions        -Hal: Sony Michel runs for 120 yards and 3 TD for the Rams        -DKrom: Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase connect for 4 TD’s on Thursday night 8. Challenge Flags        -DKrom: Chargers and Raiders…give us a game for the ages on Monday night and show America you mean business!!!!         -Hal: Vikings…don’t let your season slip away this week!!!!