NFL Week 3: Predicting the Outcomes of All 16 Games

Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals (-7.5)

We have no doubt that the Bengals are the better football team here, but they haven't exactly shown us the consistency we've been looking for against lesser competition. As long as the hook's there on the number, take the points with the road dog. 

Prediction: Bengals 24, Commanders 20

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New England Patriots vs. New York Jets (-6.5)

Kicking off Week 3 will have the New York Jets home opener against the New England Patriots. The Patriots have been surprisingly competitive through Week 2, and we like that streak to continue on the road in New York. 

Prediction: Jets 22, Patriots 17

New York Giants vs. Cleveland Browns (-6.5)

It's hard to envision the New York Giants not having an immensely difficult time with the Cleveland Browns pass rush. We're not confident in the Browns offense, but we don't need to be in this matchup. 

Prediction: Browns 18, Giants 10

Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts (-1.5)

For whatever it's worth, the Indianapolis Colts play much better as the home team inside their dome. They'll be hosting the Chicago Bears in Week 3, who have plenty of concerns of their own to tackle. 

Prediction: Colts 23, Bears 19

Houston Texans (-2.5) vs. Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a solidvictory against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2. Can they string together another win against a Super Bowl contender? We wouldn't count on it. 

Prediction: Texans 24, Vikings 20

Philadelphia Eagles vs. New Orleans Saints (-2.5)

This will be another big test for the New Orleans Saints as they host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3. With the way Klint Kubiak has this offense humming, we're not about to fade the Saints right now. 

Prediction: Saints 26, Eagles 23

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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (-1.5)

This is a great matchup between two teams with a very similar run-heavy identity. With a lot to like about these teams on both sides of the football, we'll ride with the home side in their home opener. 

Prediction: Steelers 17, Chargers 13

Denver Broncos vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-6.5)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers haven't missed a beat this season after making it to the Divisional Round of the playoffs last year. On the other hand, the Broncos are downright struggling on both sides of the football. 

Prediction: Buccaneers 25, Broncos 15

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Green Bay Packers vs. Tennessee Titans (-2.5)

Even if we don't have confidence in the Green Bay Packers' passing offense, they demonstrated in Week 2 that they can win with a strong defensive effort and run game. Look for them to bring that energy on the road and pick up a victory. 

Prediction: Packers 18, Titans 15

Carolina Panthers vs. Las Vegas Raiders (-5.5)

The Carolina Panthers benched Bryce Young and have moved on to veteran Andy Dalton at quarterback. Even if Dalton doesn't have the flare, he'll make better reads and should give the Panthers a chance for a backdoor cover late. 

Prediction: Raiders 21, Panthers 17

Miami Dolphins vs. Seattle Seahawks (-4.5)

As we stand right now, it's hard to have any sort of confidence in the Miami Dolphins quarterback room. On the other hand, the Seahawks offense is working like a well oiled machine. The home side comes out on top by a touchdown. 

Prediction: Seahawks 23, Dolphins 16

Detroit Lions (-3) vs. Arizona Cardinals

The highest total of the week has the Detroit Lions visiting the Arizona Cardinals as a three-point road favorite. As much as we've been impressed with the Cardinals offense early, the Lions do just enough defensively to close it out late and cover the number. 

Prediction: Lions 30, Cardinals 25

Baltimore Ravens (-1.5) vs. Dallas Cowboys

This is one of the more interesting games of the week to look at. The oddsmakers have this matchup as essentially a pick 'em. With the Cowboys getting points at home with a high-end pass rush against a struggling Ravens offensive line, we'll gladly take them. 

Prediction: Cowboys 28, Ravens 25

San Francisco 49ers (-7.5) vs. Los Angeles Rams

It's hard to have any sort of confidence in the Los Angeles Rams with their current injury concerns. Yes, the 49ers have those same concerns, but they still have plenty of offensive weapons to take this divisional clash by double-digits. 

Prediction: 49ers 25, Rams 12

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Kansas City Chiefs (-3.5) vs. Atlanta Falcons

Even after the Atlanta Falcons had a strong bounce back effort in Week 2, were not sold on how they'll deal with a Steve Spagnuolo defense. The Chiefs passing attack comes alive in Week 3 and leads to a cover for the road favorites. 

Prediction: Chiefs 25, Falcons 18

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills (-5.5)

The Buffalo Bills are well coached and look like a real challenger for the top spot in the AFC. On the other hand, the Jaguars have underachieved early and have carried over last seasons struggles. Jacksonville's given Buffalo trouble before, and I say they do it again here. 

Prediction: Bills 23, Jaguars 20 

Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals (-7.5)

We have no doubt that the Bengals are the better football team here, but they haven't exactly shown us the consistency we've been looking for against lesser competition. As long as the hook's there on the number, take the points with the road dog. 

Prediction: Bengals 24, Commanders 20

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