NFL Picks Week 4: Aaron Rodgers and 4 QBs Who Will Lead Teams to Victory

Even though winning the battle in the trenches is the most important thing in winning a football game—thus making the offensive and defensive lines the most important aspect of any one team—the QB is the most important single position on a team.

When you think of all the great teams throughout the years, the constant factor for winning consistently has been the QB.

That said, here are four QBs that will lead their teams to Week 4 wins.

Two are already established NFL vets, while the other two are quickly making a name for themselves.

Drew Brees

So far the Saints' QB has been miraculous in 2011, and that's saying something after a solid 2010 season (despite throwing 22 picks).

This week New Orleans travels to Jacksonville to play the Jaguars, a team in dire straits after the 1-2 start.

And although the Jags' defense has been decent so far, they have yet to face a QB and offense quite like Brees and the Saints.

Last week they started off slow against the upstart Houston Texans, but because Brees and company are that good, they rallied to score 23 fourth quarter points and win by one TD.

That won't be needed this week however, as The Big Easy comes out blazing to dominate a vulnerable Jacksonville team.

Saints 38, Jaguars 20

Matthew Stafford

Finally the man is healthy, and it's a sight to see in The Motor City.

QB Matthew Stafford performed rather well in his first two seasons, but because of injuries, he has yet to really emerge in the NFL.

Well, he is currently in the midst of that emergence this season, and the Lions are 3-0 heading into Week 4.

There, Detroit travels to Dallas to play the banged up Cowboys who, although they won last week over Washington, are still a couple of steps back of the Lions.

Even though they have some confidence and a bit more health, the Lions have more of each.

In addition, the Lions know how to win multiple ways whether it's a sound performance throughout, dominating throughout or starting off slow then making a comeback.

Detroit simply has too much talent. The Cowboys will have a solid year, but not better than the Lions.

Lions 28, Cowboys 20

Aaron Rodgers

After playing three straight NFC teams, the Green Bay Packers catch a break this week against the 1-2 Denver Broncos.

Although Denver's defense has significantly improved since 2010, they're still no match for Aaron Rodgers and football's best receiving corps.

For one, pass rusher Elvis Dumervil won't be 100 percent if he plays—though it won't make much of a difference—and the offense has no chance of keeping pace with that of Green Bay.

The Broncos find out how a complete team operates in Week 4, while Rodgers and the cheese move to 4-0 and remain the NFL's best.

Packers 34, Broncos 13

Colt McCoy

The young QB from Texas is making his name in Cleveland, and with RB Peyton Hillis back this week, the Browns will defeat fellow 2-1 franchise, the Tennessee Titans.

Just because the Browns' two wins came over Miami and Indianapolis doesn't mean they're not a good team.

They're gradually gaining confidence and McCoy is the real deal under center.

Against Tennessee, who has a solid defense, McCoy will be more of game manager as opposed to a gunslinger. With Hillis in the backfield, they will run the football, as he is their best player and option.

However, Colt's very smart as well, and he'll make the right audibles to keep the Titans' D at bay while the Browns methodically move the chains on a consistent basis.

Browns 24, Titans 17

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