NFL Week 4 delivered breakout performances, injuries to key stars, and a few surprises against the spread. Rookie quarterbacks made headlines, contenders separated from the pack, and Sportshub handicappers stayed hot, adding more profit to the leaderboard.
Giants 21, Chargers 18
Rookie Jaxson Dart gave New York a spark in his first NFL start, passing for 111 yards with two touchdowns and rushing for 54 more. Cam Skattebo added 79 on the ground as the Giants picked up their first win. Justin Herbert threw for 203 yards with two interceptions, his lowest total of the season, while rookie Omarion Hampton ran for 128 and a score in defeat. Both teams lost key starters, with Malik Nabers and Joe Alt exiting to injury.
Capper Insight: Rubi Chavez, the hottest name on Sportshub with +$1,764 profit over the last 14 days, had the Giants +3 circled as one of her featured spread plays.
Eagles 31, Buccaneers 25
Philadelphia jumped out to a 24-6 halftime lead behind Jalen Hurts’ two first-half touchdowns to Dallas Goedert. The Eagles’ defense held firm to move to 4-0. Baker Mayfield threw for 289 yards and two scores for Tampa Bay, while rookie Emeka Egbuka posted his first 100-yard game.
Capper Insight: Sas Insider, up +$1,576 over the last two weeks, targeted the Eagles moneyline early, pointing to Tampa Bay’s shaky special teams.
Chiefs 37, Ravens 20
Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdowns, becoming the youngest quarterback to reach 250 career scores, as Kansas City overwhelmed Baltimore. Xavier Worthy added 83 yards in his return, while Isiah Pacheco and JuJu Smith-Schuster paced the ground and short passing game. Lamar Jackson exited with a hamstring injury in the third quarter, leaving the Ravens at 1-3.
Capper Insight: Dan Jones, currently third on the Picks Leaderboard at +$1,139, had Chiefs -3 on his card, capitalizing on Mahomes’ home bounce-back.
Rams 27, Colts 20
Matthew Stafford connected on an 88-yard touchdown to Tutu Atwell in the final minutes to lift Los Angeles. Stafford finished with 375 yards and three scores, while Puka Nacua set a career-high with 170 receiving yards on 13 catches. Daniel Jones threw for 262 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for Indianapolis.
Capper Insight: TonyK 3G-Sports, riding a +$1,060 run, leaned Rams -3 and extended his ATS streak with another cover.
Lions 34, Browns 10
Detroit rolled to its third straight win. Jared Goff threw two touchdowns to Amon-Ra St. Brown, who now has six TDs in four games. Kalif Raymond added a punt return score, and Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown. Joe Flacco managed 184 passing yards with two interceptions, while rookie Quinshon Jenkins added 82 rushing yards and Cleveland’s lone score.
Capper Insight: Rubi Chavez highlighted the Over pregame, noting Detroit’s home scoring pace. Her sharp totals run has fueled her leaderboard climb.
Patriots 42, Panthers 13
Marcus Jones delivered two big punt returns, including one for a touchdown, as New England’s special teams swung momentum. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye threw two TDs and added a rushing score, while Stefon Diggs topped 100 yards receiving. Carolina sputtered after its opening drive, with Bryce Young limited to 150 passing yards.
Capper Insight: Geovanny Araya, up +$1,118 in the last two weeks, backed New England -7 and pointed to Carolina’s weak offensive line as a deciding factor. His approach mirrors the lessons shared in the Bettors Handbook.
Steelers 24, Vikings 21
In the NFL’s first regular-season game in Dublin, Pittsburgh edged Minnesota behind Kenneth Gainwell’s 99 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Aaron Rodgers was efficient with 200 passing yards and a score, while the defense sacked Carson Wentz six times. Wentz threw for 350 yards and two touchdowns but also tossed two interceptions.
Capper Insight: Jimmy Boyd, up +$1,061 over the last two weeks, leaned Steelers +3, citing their pass rush as the key mismatch.
Falcons 34, Commanders 27
Michael Penix Jr. threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns while Bijan Robinson accounted for 181 total yards and a score. Drake London added 110 receiving yards and a touchdown. Washington, with Marcus Mariota starting again, stayed close but gave up too many explosive plays.
Capper Insight: Dan Jones added Falcons -3, one of his four picks for the week, extending his consistent multi-sport run.
Bills 31, Saints 19
Josh Allen threw two touchdowns and ran for another as Buffalo improved to 4-0. Dalton Kincaid and Khalil Shakir caught scores, while the Bills overcame 11 penalties. Spencer Rattler threw for 126 yards and a touchdown as New Orleans fell to 0-4.
Capper Insight: Sas Insider cashed Buffalo -7, continuing his sharp read on moneyline favorites and top-tier teams.
Jaguars 26, 49ers 21
Jacksonville handed San Francisco its first loss. Travis Etienne ran for 124 yards and a score, while the defense forced four turnovers. Trevor Lawrence added a passing touchdown. Brock Purdy threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns but was intercepted twice.
Capper Insight: Rubi Chavez grabbed Jaguars +4, calling it her best spread play of the week and adding to her 37-19 September record.
Texans 26, Titans 0
CJ Stroud threw two touchdowns as Houston blanked Tennessee, holding them to 175 total yards. Nico Collins had 79 receiving yards, while Woody Marks scored twice. Tennessee dropped to 0-4 as Jamie Ward managed only 108 passing yards.
Capper Insight: TonyK 3G-Sports stayed with Houston -3, noting Tennessee’s extended 3-18 skid since last season.
Bears 25, Raiders 24
D’Andre Swift’s late 2-yard touchdown and Josh Blackwell’s blocked field goal sealed Chicago’s road win. The Bears forced four turnovers, including two Kevin Byard III interceptions. Rookie Ashton Jeanty starred for Las Vegas with 138 rushing yards and two receiving scores, but Geno Smith’s three interceptions proved costly.
Capper Insight: Geovanny Araya tagged the Bears moneyline as a live underdog spot, rewarding bettors with another profitable swing play.
Handicappers Roundup
Week 4 saw rookies shine and contenders separate, but Sportshub cappers once again made the difference:
- Rubi Chavez (+$1,764) extended her spread dominance with Giants and Jaguars.
- Sas Insider (+$1,576) hit clean with the Eagles and Bills.
- Dan Jones (+$1,139) cashed Chiefs and Falcons as part of a steady card.
- Geovanny Araya (+$1,118) found value in New England and Chicago.
- Jimmy Boyd (+$1,061) kept it selective, riding Steelers +3.
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