We reach the fourth and final week of the NFL preseason, where teams will try to close these games in the best possible way looking towards the 24/25 edition of the competition.
Even with mostly reserve players being the protagonists, that does not mean that we will boring games, as all the players who are part of the squads will want to give their best to convince their coaches to include them or use them during the regular season.
Now, we bring you a preview of the best games that we can enjoy in this last week of NFL preseason 2024.
Bengals 2.00 | Colts 1.73 |
Buccaneers 2.00 | Dolphins 1.73 |
Bills 1.41 | Panthers 2.754 |
Packers 1.91 | Ravens 1.80 |
NFL Preseason Week 4: Bengals vs. Colts
When? | Thursday, August 22 at 8:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM CST, 6:00 PM MT, and 5:00 PM PT |
Where? | Paycor Stadium |
Where can I watch it? | NFL Network |
After finishing last in the AFC North last season, the Bengals made some adjustments to their roster heading into 2024/25. However, so far, things have not gone the way the team would have hoped this preseason, as they have lost both games.
The first one was close against the Tampa Bay Buccanneers, but they finally lost 14-17, after allowing three points in the third quarter. Finally, in their second game, this time against the Chicago Bears, the Bengals had a terrible performance, both offensively and defensively, as they were annihilated with a score of 3-27. Now, the team needs to leap in quality to close this preseason with a victory.
On the other hand, the Colts were also unable to play the postseason in the previous season, but, they have had mixed luck in this preseason 2024. In their first game, they had a back-and-forth with the Denver Broncos, which ended in a 30-34 loss.
However, in the second game, this time against the Arizona Cardinals, the team performed better and was able to come away with a 21-13 win. The Colts have shown a fierce scoring ability in this preseason, and they have to take advantage of the Bengals’ defensive lapses to take the win.
For this game, our prediction is a win for the Colts.
Bengals vs. Colts Betting Pick: Colts
NFL Preseason Week 4: Buccaneers vs. Dolphins
When? | Friday, August 23 at 7:31 PM ET, 6:31 PM CST, 5:31 PM MT, and 4:31 PM PT |
Where? | Raymond James Stadium |
Where can I watch it? | NFL Network |
The Buccaneers have had several really good seasons, and we have even listed them as favorites to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy. However, their run in the postseason has not been as expected, and, a sample of this was in the previous campaign, where they managed to eliminate the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round to later fell to the Detroit Lions in the divisional round by 23-31.
Now, in this preseason, Tampa Bay started very well by beating the Bengals 17-14 in their first game. However, in their second game against the Jaguars, they were annihilated with a score of 7-20. Now, they have the opportunity to get back on track with a win at home against Miami.
On the other hand, the Dolphins have been gradually adding important pieces to their roster, and, thanks to this, they are now a strong team with many spotlights on them. In the previous season, the Dolphins managed to advance to the Wild Card Round but were annihilated by the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 7-26.
In this preseason, Miami has shown a high level of play, as they achieved victories over the Falcons (20-13) and Washington (13-6) in the two games they have played.Tua Tagovailoa played a few minutes and completed 5/5 passes for 51 yards and 1 touchdown.
For this game, our prediction is a win for the Dolphins.
Buccaneers vs. Dolphins Betting Pick: Dolphins
NFL Preseason Week 4: Bills vs. Panthers
When? | Saturday, August 24 at 1:00 PM ET, 12:00 PM CST, 11:00 PM MT, 10:00 PM PT |
Where? | Highmark Stadium |
Where can I watch it? | NFL Network |
The Bills have been big favorites in recent seasons to fight for the championship trophy. However, their postseason run has been cut short in the playoffs. Last season, the Bills defeated the Steelers 31-17 in the Wild Card Round. However, they lost to the Chiefs in the Divisional Round to end their campaign empty-handed.
However, their preseason started badly, with a 6-33 loss to the Bears in the first game. Later, they recovered by beating the Steelers 9-3 in their most recent game.
On the other hand, the Carolina Panthers are one of the teams looking to pull off an upset this 2024/25 season. In the previous campaign, they were one of the worst teams in the league and last in the NFC South, with a terrible record of 2 wins and 15 losses.
In the preseason, the Panthers have had no luck whatsoever, losing both games they have played against the Patriots (3-17) and the Jets (12-15). As we can see, they appear to have not improved at all and are unlikely to pull out a win in this away game.
For this matchup, our winner’s chip is on the Bills.
Bills vs. Panthers Betting Pick: Bills
NFL Preseason Week 4: Packers vs. Ravens
When? | Saturday, August 24 at 1:00 PM ET, 12:00 PM CST, 11:00 PM MT, 10:00 PM PT |
Where? | Lambeau Field |
Where can I watch it? | NFL Network |
The Packers were one of the pleasant surprises last season, as they managed to qualify for the postseason in second place in the NFC North. Then, they kept their rhythm of play by beating the Dallas Cowboys 48-32 in the Wild Card Round, but,they were unable to beat the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round and ended up losing 21-24.
Now, in this preseason, the Packers got off to an excellent start, beating the Browns 23-10 in the first game. However, in the second game, they were annihilated by the Broncos with a terrible score of 2-27.
On the other hand, the Baltimore Ravens are one of the favorites in this 2024/25 season to reach the Super Bowl. Last season, they lost in the Conference Championship game to the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 10-17, so they are coming into the 2024/25 season with a vengeance.
In the preseason, the Ravens lost to the Eagles in their first game by 13-16, while in their most recent game against the Falcons, they won by 13-12. As we can see, the team’s offense has been off, but their defense, for now, is brilliant.
For this game, we do not doubt that our prediction is a win for the Ravens.
Packers vs. Ravens Betting Pick: Ravens
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