The San Francisco 49ers visit the St. Louis Rams in Week 3 of the 2013 NFL season.
Several key injuries could be huge factors in Week Four.
The usual suspects like Houston, Seattle, and Pittsburgh remain near the top, but the New York Jets have made a return after a poor rushing defense left them near the middle of the league.
The Dallas Cowboys lost Anthony Spencer for the 2013 season with a knee injury.
Andre Johnson could miss Sunday’s Houston Texans game against the Seattle Seahawks with a leg injury.
On a punt return during the Cardinals loss to New Orleans, the tip of Rashad Johnson’s left middle finger was lopped off when the safety tried to tackle running back Darren Sproles.
The injury is unfortunate both for the Cowboys and the 29-year-old, after Dallas placed the franchise tag on him over the summer.
This is the crucial part of the season when dissecting matchups and previous success is the key to a successful run at the playoffs. Injuries, another huge factor to consider, are also taking their toll around the league.
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The 2013 NFL Week 4 betting lines, including point spreads and totals from Las Vegas odds-makers, have eight road teams favored.
The Oakland Raiders visit the Denver Broncos in Week 3 of Monday Night Football.
The Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans have strengthened their chances of making the playoffs.
The undefeated Miami Dolphins held off the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday for their best start in 11 years.
The Chicago Bears will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3 on Sunday Night Football.
The Seattle Seahawks will host the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3 of the 2013 NFL season.
The Buffalo Bills visit the New York Jets in Week 3 of the 2013 NFL season.
The Atlanta Falcons visit the Miami Dolphins in Week 3 of the 2013 NFL season.
The San Francisco 49ers host the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3 of the 2013 NFL season.
The New England Patriots will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 of the 2013 NFL season.
The Houston Texans visit the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3 of the 2013 NFL season.
The Washington Redskins host the Detroit Lions in Week 3 of the 2013 NFL season.
The New York Giants visit the Carolina Panthers in Week 3 of the 2013 NFL season.