# NFL Week 4 Picks: Packers Make-or-Break Game

> Packers face Buccaneers in critical Week 4 clash to avoid straight-up embarrassment.
- Title: NFL Week 4 Picks: Packers Make-or-Break Game · CBS Sports
- Summary: Packers face Buccaneers in critical Week 4 clash to avoid straight-up embarrassment. Green Bay Packers defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers to avoid straight-up…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-4-picks-odds-packers-road-teams
- Published: 2026-09-30T13:20:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, packers, buccaneers, week 4, football, handicapping, sports, regular season
## NFL Week 3 tight games
Twelve games decided by a single possession in Week 3 tied the NFL record for a single week.
## Week 4 handicapping record
The picks achieved a 6-9-1 ATS record and an 8-8 straight-up record for the weekend.
## Rams vs Eagles preview
Los Angeles Rams face Philadelphia Eagles with both teams entering week four after demoralizing road losses.
## Rams' home advantage
Rams have a better chance to win despite eagles' poor first quarter scoring record.
## Packers vs Buccaneers
Green Bay Packers face Tampa Bay Buccaneers in make-or-break game for both teams.
## Packers' quarterback struggles
Jordan Love has second-highest off-target rate and second-lowest completion percentage in the nfl.
## Buccaneers' defensive weakness
Tampa Bay is on a 12-game coverless streak with the second-lowest pressure rate in the league.
## Chargers vs Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks face Los Angeles Chargers with sam darnold back from injury.
## Seahawks' offensive strength
Seahawks have the best offense with sam darnold completing 31 of 45 for 379 yards and four touchdowns.
## Dolphins vs Vikings
Miami Dolphins face Minnesota Vikings with dolphins losing star running back de'von achane.
## Vikings' blitz advantage
Minnesota Vikings have highest blitz rate at 71 percent to counter dolphins' weak defense.
## Week 4 picks summary
Packers win by 7 points against Buccaneers with 27-20 score to avoid straight-up embarrassment.
## Key takeaway

Green Bay Packers defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers to avoid straight-up embarrassment.