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Two NFL underdogs to take in Week 4

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Sep 27, 2024 3:13 PM ET

In Week 3 of the NFL season, the six largest underdogs of the week were victorious. Going into Week 4, there are a couple of underdogs who have a real chance to pull off the upset.

Here's who they are and why they have a chance:

Los Angeles Rams

The Rams square off against the Chicago Bears in Week 4, entering as three-point underdogs, according to ESPNBET.

Coming off of a win against the San Francisco 49ers, the Rams get a lesser opponent in the form of the Bears, but they remain underdogs.

Why exactly are the Rams the underdog? Maybe it's because the experts are feeling that all the injuries will catch-up to them. Los Angeles remains without Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, John Johnson and several members of the offensive line.

This has not seemed to phase the Rams at all, as they did just knock off the 49ers after being down by 10 at one point in the fourth quarter. Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford and running back Kyren Williams led the comeback and got Los Angeles right back in the game before a game-winning field goal from Joshua Karty.

Kyren Williams has a hat trick to even the score with 1:51 to go!

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— NFL (@NFL) September 22, 2024

The Bears team they will match up against is reeling off of two straight losses and below-average play from No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams.

The Bears rank No. 30 in the NFL in yards per game (249.3) and No. 22 in points per game (17.7)

It feels like Stafford and Co. will continue to get healthier and surprise teams. The Rams will cover the +3 and win outright.

Minnesota Vikings

The 3-0 Vikings will head into Green Bay for a divisional showdown at Lambeau Field against the Packers. According to ESPNBET, the Packers are 2.5-point favorites over the Vikings.

Minnesota and quarterback Sam Darnold have gotten off to an unbelievable start, as Darnold leads the NFL in touchdown passes with eight.

He and star receiver Justin Jefferson have been near impossible to stop so far this season, as Jefferson has hauled in fourteen catches for 273 yards and three touchdowns this season.

Cashed in early.@JJettas2

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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 22, 2024

Minnesota will have a challenge in front of it, as Green Bay hopes to get back starting quarterback Jordan Love. Love has missed the last two games after suffering an injury in Week 1 against the Eagles.

The Vikings do have a stellar defense, as they rank second in points per game allowed (10.0) and they will look to slow down a Packers offense that has excelled over the last two weeks.

Minnesota will shine on defense on Sunday and not only slow down the Green Bay offense, but shut it down completely, cover the 2.5-point spread and win outright to improve to 4-0.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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