NFL Week 4 upset alert: Why these five favorites could easily lose, including the 49ers

The dogs were BARKING in Week 3! In a slate where 12 games were decided by a single possession (tying an NFL record), the underdogs were able to have themselves a day. Eight underdogs won outright in Week 3, including four that we presented to you last week.

We accurately pinpointed the Falcons, Browns, Colts and Broncos as teams that could pull off the upset, with our lone miss coming with the Titans. That said, Tennessee nearly helped us record a clean sweep as the Titans took the ball to the Giants' 7-yard line with a chance to score a game-winning touchdown with less than 30 seconds left in regulation. Alas, the upset hopes were quickly dashed, with Cam Ward throwing a game-clinching interception in the end zone.

After sharpening our eagle eye for upsets last week, our attention turns to Week 4. Specifically, we're highlighting four road teams with a chance to pull off victories, along with a home dog that is very familiar with being in this position.

These aren't your father's Jets. No, they aren't going to win the Super Bowl or anything like that, but they're going to be a pesky thorn in the side of…

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