This week, five of the six participating staff members have selected the 49ers to beat the Patriots. San Francisco is currently a 10.5-point favorite.
As for the fans participating in our NFL Pick 'em contest, 97 percent have predicted a 49ers victory, as of this post.
Among the Week 4 game predictions, the 49ers-Patriots matchup stands out as the most one-sided.
Meanwhile, the closest matchup in terms of predictions is Sunday's game between the Cleveland Browns and the Las Vegas Raiders, with 53 percent favoring the Raiders.
Below is a breakdown of all 15 matchups for the upcoming slate of NFL games.
| Picks | Away | Home | Picks |
|---|---|---|---|
|
55%
|
Saints
|
Falcons
|
45%
|
|
61%
|
Rams
|
Bears
|
39%
|
|
56%
|
Vikings
|
Packers
|
44%
|
|
73%
|
Steelers
|
Colts
|
27%
|
|
6%
|
Broncos
|
Jets
|
94%
|
|
60%
|
Eagles
|
Buccaneers
|
40%
|
|
84%
|
Bengals
|
Panthers
|
16%
|
|
4%
|
Jaguars
|
Texans
|
96%
|
|
31%
|
Commanders
|
Cardinals
|
69%
|
|
3%
|
Patriots
|
49ers
|
97%
|
|
47%
|
Browns
|
Raiders
|
53%
|
|
82%
|
Chiefs
|
Chargers
|
18%
|
|
45%
|
Bills
|
Ravens
|
55%
|
|
46%
|
Titans
|
Dolphins
|
54%
|
|
12%
|
Seahawks
|
Lions
|
88%
|
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