Grades for Cowboys and Giants after Dallas' sloppy win on 'TNF', plus daring predictions for Week 4 within the NFL

Welcome to the Friday version of the Choose Six publication!

It will be a terrific day for Mike McCarthy, and that is primarily as a result of his sizzling seat cooled down by one diploma Thursday night time. If the Cowboys had misplaced to the Giants, Jerry Jones may need fired McCarthy on the spot, however as a substitute, Dallas edged New York, 20-15. Dak Prescott has now overwhelmed the Giants 13 straight instances, which is tied for the second-longest successful streak by any QB towards an opponent since 1950. 

In right this moment’s publication, we’ll be handing out some grades from final night time’s recreation, plus we’ll be giving out some daring predictions and NFL picks for Week 4. 

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1. Cowboys edge Giants: Grades and notes from Dallas’ sloppy win

Going into Thursday night time, the Cowboys had received six straight over the Giants; they stored their streak alive by successful a nail-biter over New York, 20-15. The Cowboys’ win wasn’t sealed till Daniel Jones threw an interception with simply 5 seconds left to play. 

Listed here are our grades from final night time’s recreation: 

COWBOYS GRADE: B-

It took 4 weeks, however the Cowboys lastly discovered cease the run. Certain, they had been solely taking part in the Giants, however the Cowboys nonetheless got here by with a formidable efficiency, holding New York to simply 26 yards on the bottom. It was an enormous step ahead for a protection that had surrendered essentially the most dashing yards within the NFL by the primary three weeks. Offensively, the Cowboys weren’t flashy — they barely topped 100 yards within the second half — however Dak Prescott did give you two large performs with a 15-yard TD to Rico Dawdle and a 55-yard TD to CeeDee Lamb, which each got here within the first half. The Cowboys did not look overly very spectacular, however they did win, and that is all that issues. 

Cowboys notes

• Aubrey’s superb streak ends. The Cowboys kicker prolonged his personal NFL document by hitting one subject objective from past 50 yards on Thursday night time, giving him 16 straight kicks from past 50 to start out his profession. Nevertheless, that streak lastly got here to an finish when he missed a 51-yarder broad proper within the fourth quarter (you can see the kick here). That being stated, Aubrey did hit a 60-yarder within the recreation, making him simply the second kicker in NFL historical past to try a minimum of three subject objectives from 60 yards or longer in his profession AND make all of them. 
• Cowboys protection comes up large. The Cowboys protection wasn’t simply good towards the run, it was nice. The Giants solely totaled 26 yards on 24 carries, which implies they averaged simply 1.08 yards per rush. That is the fewest yards per carry that the Cowboys have EVER given up in franchise historical past in a recreation the place their opponent had a minimum of 20 carries. 
• Cowboys will probably be holding their breath after Micah Parsons harm. The Cowboys star needed to be carted to the locker room after injuring his leg late within the fourth quarter. It isn’t clear how critical the harm is, but when Parsons has to overlook any time, that will clearly be a devastating loss for the Cowboys protection. Proper now, the Cowboys are fearing that Parsons has a high-ankle sprain. You can read the latest on Parsons here. 

GIANTS GRADE: C

If the Giants have had one brilliant spot by 4 weeks, it has been Malik Nabers, who placed on one other present on this recreation. The Giants rookie caught 12 passes for 115 yards and was an enormous cause New York was capable of go toe-to-toe with the Cowboys. With the Giants floor recreation being completely shut down (they had been held to simply 26 yards), Daniel Jones needed to carry the offense, and though that labored at instances — particularly when Jones was throwing to Nabers — the Giants simply could not end drives. They settled for 5 subject objectives from Greg Joseph on an evening the place they went 0-for-2 within the pink zone. Jones wasn’t unhealthy, however he struggled to throw deep, which is one thing he will must get discovered if this offense needs to get any higher. For the second time this season, the Giants performed nicely sufficient to win towards an NFC East opponent. As an alternative, they picked up an ethical victory, which counts for nothing within the NFL. 

Giants notes

• Malik Nabers leaves recreation with harm. The Giants rookie suffered a concussion within the fourth quarter that knocked him out of the sport. For the reason that Giants will now have 10 days earlier than their subsequent recreation, there is definitely an opportunity he may play in Week 5 towards the Seahawks, however he’ll first need to make it by the NFL’s five-step protocol earlier than he can return to the sphere. 
• Will not you be my Naber. Earlier than leaving, the Giants rookie had an enormous recreation. He caught 12 passes, which tied the franchise document for a single recreation. Nabers now has 35 receptions on the season, which is the second-most in NFL historical past for a rookie by 4 video games. With Wan’Dale Robinson additionally catching 11 passes, the 2 receivers grew to become the primary pair in franchise historical past to each rack up a minimum of 11 receptions in a recreation.  
• Danny Dimes ought to be banned from prime time. Daniel Jones may go down because the worst prime-time quarterback in NFL historical past. Jones has NEVER received a Thursday recreation: He is 0-6 in his profession, which strikes him previous Geno Smith for the worst document ever (Smith is 0-5). Jones can be simply 1-13 in all prime-time video games, which is the bottom successful share (.077) ever for any QB with a minimum of 10 prime-time begins. The second-lowest share belongs to Andy Dalton, who’s 6-21 (.222) in prime-time video games in his profession. 

You’ll be able to check out our full takeaways from the game here. 

2. Justin Fields reveals three of the groups that attempted to make a commerce for him

When the Steelers made the commerce for Justin Fields again in March, Pittsburgh only gave up a sixth-round pick to acquire the previous Bears‘ QB, which made it look like there wasn’t a lot of a market. Nevertheless, it seems like there have been a minimum of three different groups keen on him, and Fields revealed these groups throughout a current interview with Cameron Heyward on the “Not Just Football” podcast. 

• What Fields needed to say. “I am undecided of all of the groups,” Fields stated, per NBC Sports, “however there have been lots of groups that already had solidified quarterbacks, and I did not need to try this. Chargers had been one, Ravens had been one other. Raiders, they talked somewhat bit. I do not know an excessive amount of. Who else was in there, I do not know, however lots of groups had solidified quarterbacks who simply acquired new contracts, so I did not need to [go] there.”
• Why the Chargers and Ravens offers doubtless fell by. When the Bears determined they had been going to commerce Fields, normal supervisor Ryan Poles stated they were going to do him right, which primarily meant they had been going to offer him some say and weren’t going to ship him to a workforce with a longtime QB. The Chargers have Justin Herbert and the Ravens have Lamar Jackson, and as Fields famous, he “did not need to try this.”
• Raiders would have been an fascinating choice. Fields may need had a shot to start out for the Raiders, however going to Las Vegas would have meant reuniting with Luke Getsy. The Raiders offensive coordinator was Fields’ OC in Chicago for 2 seasons (2022-23), they usually did not precisely have a ton of success collectively, so either side may need felt that the pairing most likely wasn’t going to work. 

In the long run, Fields positively ended up in the very best spot. He is now with the Steelers and he is off to a 3-0 begin for the primary time in his profession. You’ll be able to read our full story here on the trade options for Fields. 

3. Atlanta anticipated to be tabbed to host Super Bowl LXII

When the NFL’s 32 homeowners get collectively for the league’s fall assembly subsequent month, one of many greatest gadgets on the docket will probably be handing out the internet hosting duties for Tremendous Bowl LXII. 

In accordance to the Sports Business Journal, the homeowners are anticipated to approve Atlanta because the host metropolis for the sport. The autumn assembly is being held in Atlanta (Oct. 15-16), so it could clearly be becoming for the homeowners to approve town for Tremendous Bowl internet hosting duties whereas they’re within the Georgia capital. 

If Atlanta does get the Tremendous Bowl, it could mark the fourth time town has hosted the sport and second time Mercedes-Benz Stadium has hosted. Atlanta beforehand hosted Tremendous Bowl XXVIII (Cowboys over Bills), Tremendous Bowl XXXIV (Rams over Titans) and Tremendous Bowl LIII (Patriots over Rams). 

Town did not host a Tremendous Bowl from 2001 via 2018, however Atlanta acquired put again within the rotation after the development of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The constructing opened in 2014 after which ended up internet hosting its first Tremendous Bowl in February 2019. If Atlanta will get the sport, it could mark the second time in 9 years town has hosted the Tremendous Bowl. 

As soon as Atlanta will get formally accredited, we’ll know the host metropolis for the subsequent 4 Tremendous Bowls and here is what that appears like: 

• Tremendous Bowl LIX (February 2025): New Orleans (Caesars Superdome)
• Tremendous Bowl LX (February 2026): Santa Clara, California (Levi’s Stadium)
• Tremendous Bowl LXI (February 2027): Inglewood, California (SoFi Stadium)
• Tremendous Bowl LXII (February 2028): Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)

After that, issues will probably be up within the air, however do not be shocked if Tremendous Bowl LXIII in February 2029 ends up in Nashville. Town is constructing a brand new stadium that is expected to be finished by February 2027. 

4. NFL Week 4 picks: Commanders pull off one other upset, Steelers keep undefeated

Welcome to your favourite a part of the Friday publication, which is the place I spherical up 5 NFL writers and all of us make some picks for the upcoming week. Simply in case you’ve got forgotten, our 5 writers are: Pete Prisco, Will Brinson, Jordan Dajani, Tyler Sullivan and myself. After going 1-4 in Week 2, we rebounded in Week 3 by going 3-2 towards the unfold. Meaning we’re now 7-8 ATS on the season with the picks that we have featured on this a part of the publication (and 6-9 straight-up). 

For those who’re new right here, here is how issues work: I will offer you one Week 4 choose from every author after which direct you to the remainder of their picks. That approach, if you happen to like their choose, you can click on over and take a look at all of their Week 4 picks, however if you happen to hate their choose, you’ll be able to ignore the remainder of their picks and transfer on together with your life. 

• Pete Prisco — Saints (+1.5) 20-17 over Falcons. From Prisco: “The Saints offense got here again to actuality final week within the loss to the Eagles and now should play an improved Falcons protection. The Atlanta offense will probably be challenged, too, by a strong Saints protection. Search for a low-scoring recreation with the Saints pulling off the upset.” For the remainder of Prisco’s Week 4 picks, be sure to click here.
• Tyler Sullivan — Steelers (-2) 23-19 over Colts. From Sullivan: “Anthony Richardson has the bottom completion share (49.3%) and essentially the most interceptions (6) within the NFL this season. On the flip facet, Justin Fields has been taking part in nicely and maintaining the Steelers offense shifting at a decent degree. I will fortunately lay lower than a subject objective on this spot.” For the remainder of Sullivan’s Week 4 picks, be sure to click here.
• Will Brinson — Seahawks at Lions UNDER 46.5 whole factors. From Brinson: “Mike Macdonald’s protection will not surrender a ton of shot performs to the Lions offense, resulting in a slower recreation setting than we’d anticipate.”
• Jordan Dajani — Commanders (+3.5) 30-26 over Cardinals. From Dajani: “The Cardinals are a feisty workforce, but it surely seemingly depends upon the week. They’d ample alternative to return again towards the Lions on Sunday, however the offense scored simply two subject objectives over the ultimate three quarters. Washington could be a feisty workforce too, and I like getting the hook at 3.5.” For the remainder of Dajani’s Week 4 greatest bets, be sure to click here.
• John Breech — Ravens (-2.5) 23-20 over Payments. The Ravens ran the ball on 45 of their 60 performs towards the Cowboys in Week 3, and I will not be shocked in the event that they run it EVEN MORE this week. If the Ravens can run the ball, that can burn the clock whereas maintaining Josh Allen off the sphere, which might be a win-win scenario for them. For the rest of my Week 4 picks, be sure to click here. 

For extra Week 4 NFL picks, you’ll be able to check out out our CBSSports.com picks hub here.

5. NFL daring predictions for Week 4

After supplying you with some daring predictions for Week 3 final Friday, Garrett Podell is again with 5 extra for Week 4. And if final week is any indication, he may nail all of them. In Week 3, Garrett appropriately predicted that Andy Dalton would lead the Panthers to an upset over the Raiders. He additionally predicted that the Vikings would beat the Texans as an underdog. You need extra? Our resident Nostradamus stated Quentin Johnston would rating a landing, and he ended up scoring the Chargers’ solely TD of the sport towards Pittsburgh.  

Here is a have a look at his predictions for Week 4:  

• 1. Packers beat Vikings regardless of who’s taking part in QB for Inexperienced Bay. “Malik Willis has crammed the void left by Jordan Love’s absence admirably in victories towards the Colts and Titans the final two weeks. His 9.8 yards per go try and 9.5 yards per carry each lead the NFL since Week 2 amongst gamers to have a minimal of 12 makes an attempt for every class. … However If Love does play on Sunday, that is a transparent benefit for the Packers. LaFleur and Love made a mockery of Flores’ protection in Week 17 final season, throwing for 256 yards and three touchdowns on 24 of 33 passing in a 33-10 Packers highway win over the Vikings on New Yr’s Eve”
• 2. Panthers win once more: Andy Dalton will get revenge on the Bengals. “In his first begin in a 12 months, Andy Dalton grew to become the primary quarterback to throw for 300 or extra yards (319) and three or extra touchdowns (three) in a recreation this season. … Now, Carolina will face a Bengals protection that surrendered 38 factors, 22 first downs, three touchdowns in three pink zone drives, three fourth-down conversions whereas forcing zero punts towards the Commanders in Week 3. If Dalton beats the Bengals, Cincinnati will probably be 0-4 this season. The final time the Bengals began 0-4, Andy Dalton was their beginning QB (2019, began season 0-11). Time is a flat circle, and Dalton may have a hand within the Bengals going 0-4 as soon as once more.”
• 3. Chargers upset Chiefs… however provided that Justin Herbert performs. “If Herbert, who was restricted in observe on Wednesday and Thursday this week with the ankle harm, can swimsuit up on Sunday, the Chargers will snap the defending Tremendous Bowl champion Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ nine-game successful streak. Jim Harbaugh’s bunch has been stout defensively, rating third in scoring protection (11.0 PPG allowed) and sixth in dashing protection (91.7) this season. That group will face a Chiefs workforce that has been begging for somebody to beat them all through their nine-game successful streak, as they’ve the smallest margin of victory in a 9-0 stretch in NFL historical past (+54).”

Garrett made a complete of 5 daring predictions for Week 4, and you check out all of them here. 

6. Additional factors: Dolphins do not know who QB will probably be in Week 4

It has been a busy 24 hours within the NFL, and because it’s almost unattainable to maintain observe of the whole lot that occurred, I went forward and put collectively a roundup for you.

• Dolphins coping with a QB dilemma. The Dolphins do not play till Monday this week, which might be for the very best, as a result of Mike McDaniel goes to wish that additional day to determine who his beginning QB goes to be. Skylar Thompson began in Week 3, however he is coping with a rib harm. If he cannot go, then Tyler Huntley or Tim Boyle will begin towards the Titans on Monday night time. 
• Rex Ryan says Cowboys had been too low-cost to rent him. The Cowboys may have employed Rex Ryan to be their defensive coordinator, however that did not occur, as a result of the workforce is seemingly too low-cost. “They could not pony up the cash, or I might’ve been there,” Ryan stated this week. The Cowboys ended up hiring former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer for the job, which is a transfer Ryan wasn’t impressed with. You’ll be able to learn Ryan’s full comments here. 
• Austin Ekeler dominated out for Week 4. Ekeler had an enormous recreation in Week 3 towards the Bengals with 119 whole yards, together with a key 62-yard kickoff return, however he will not be on the sphere in Week 4. The operating again has already been ruled out of Sunday’s game towards the Cardinals attributable to a concussion.  
• 49ers may get again two of their offensive stars this week. George Kittle (hamstring) and Deebo Samuel (calf) each returned to observe Thursday, which is able to open the door for them to probably play Sunday towards the Patriots. Kittle and Samuel each missed final week’s loss to the Rams attributable to their respective accidents. Then again, the 49ers are coping with two new defensive accidents after linebacker Curtis Robinson and defensive deal with Jordan Elliott each acquired damage in observe Thursday. 
• Packers’ opponent is planning on doing Lambeau Leap. Aaron Jones will probably be returning to Lambeau Area on Sunday, and if he scores a landing, he has made it clear that he’ll “definitely” be attempting a Lambeau Leap. The operating again spent the primary seven seasons of his profession in Inexperienced Bay earlier than signing with the Vikings within the offseason. It is going to be fascinating to see how Packers’ followers reply if he makes an attempt to drag off the leap. You’ll be able to read more about Jones’ return to Green Bay here.