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NFL Week 3: Predicting the Outcomes of Every AFC Game

Zack Cook

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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)
AFC Home Game

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)
AFC Home Game

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
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
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Green Bay Packers vs. Tennessee Titans (-2.5)
AFC Home Game

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)
AFC Home Game

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
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)
AFC Home Game

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

NFL Week 3: Predicting the Outcomes of Every AFC Game

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