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NFL Week 4 Kicks Off with Commanders-Colts Game
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In Short: ESPN's NFL coverage kicks off with the Commanders-Colts game in London, featuring new commentator teams and full day of studio coverage.
ESPN's NFL coverage kicked off Sunday with the Washington Commanders versus Indianapolis Colts game in London, marking the first of seven games on the network’s regular season slate.
The network’s coverage began early Sunday morning with NFL GameDay Kickoff, featuring Rich Eisen, Steve Mariucci, and Gerald McCoy.
Following the morning kickoff, NFL Network provided continuous coverage throughout the day, including NFL GameDay LIVE from 1-7:30 p.m.
The day's coverage culminated with NFL GameDay Final from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., rounding out the full day of live studio coverage.
The Commanders-Colts game is the first of three consecutive Sunday morning games in London this season.
ESPN analysts provided insights and predictions for the game, highlighting the Colts' defense giving up the most total yards per game in the NFL.
The game also featured fantasy football intel and betting insights, with analysts sharing their final score picks.
The NFL International Series continues to expand, with five of the seven games this season being part of the series, including the NFL’s first-ever Paris game in Week 7.
What this adds
ESPN's new commentator teams and full day of studio coverage add to the excitement of the NFL's international expansion.
Background
The show’s eighth Brooklyn Week will mark another milestone for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which has become a highlight of the late-night television schedule, offering a unique blend of entertainment and cultural significance.
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- NFL GameDay LIVE (1-7:30 p.m.)takes fans through the day’s full slate of action, with Patrick Claybon and Steve Smith from 1-4 p.m., followed by Rhett Lewis and Sam Acho from 4-7:30 p.m.
- Chris Rose, Michael Robinson and David Carr get fans ready for the primetime matchup on GameDay Highlights (7:30-8:30 p.m.), then cap it all off with NFL GameDay Final (11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.).
- The quartet of Pasch, Kelce, Warner and McGrath will have the call from Paris, after kicking off the schedule’s first two games in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- Let's get into the full Week 4 slate, which culminates with "Monday Night Football" matchup between the Falcons and Saints on ESPN. (Game times are Sunday unless otherwise noted, and all odds are via DraftKings.) Jump to a matchup: IND-WSH | JAX-CIN | DAL-HOU NE-BUF | LAR-PHI | NYJ-CHI TEN-BAL | GB-TB | ARI-NYG MIA-MIN | DEN-SF | LAC-SEA KC-LV | DET-CAR | ATL-NO 9:30 a.m.
- "[Taylor] has game-breaking speed, he's physical," defensive coordinator Daronte Jones said.
- DT Daron Payne said it's just about "being real physical and dominating the line." -- John Keim Stat to know: The Colts' defense is giving up 417.3 total yards per game -- the most in the NFL. -- ESPN Research Bold prediction: Commanders WR Stefon Diggs will record at least 85 receiving yards.
- He has posted a solid 1.8 yards per route run this season, but the fact that he is being targeted on 33% of his routes suggests his production could be even stronger going forward. -- Walder Why you should watch this game: You don't need a reason to watch the London game -- it's the only game on at that time, and a great appetizer while you're toasting your bagels and brewing your coffee. -- Solak Fantasy nugget: Commanders QB Marcus Mariota finished with 20.4 fantasy points against a stout Seahawks defense in Week 3 and now faces a Colts defense that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to QBs.
- Then, analytics writer Seth Walder makes a bold prediction for each matchup, NFL analyst Ben Solak gives one reason to tune into each game, fantasy analyst Eric Moody shares fantasy football intel and betting analyst Pamela Maldonado hits betting insights for each contest.
- We also have Football Power Index (FPI) game projections, and Maldonado, Moody and Walder all give us final score picks for every game.
- Meanwhile, in the AFC West we have the Raiders in a game against the Chiefs that will really determine whether Las Vegas becomes a team to watch, or just a fun footnote to the season.
- It’s seeming like one of these teams is going to miss expecations this season, and this game could definine that.