The offenses slowed down in Week 2 of the NFL season. But while we hit on the Bengals-Texans Under last week, the Bucs at -7.5 lost. The loss happened despite the solid CLV. Let’s look to go 2-0 with our early NFL best bets for Week 3.
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Early Week 3 NFL Best Bets & Trends
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Carolina Panthers vs. Cleveland Browns
Don’t get too excited about the Cleveland Browns. Deshaun Watson still leads the team in rushing yards through two weeks of the season. The offensive line hasn’t helped the run game, either. According to PFF, the Browns currently have a 45.8 grade collectively in the run block.
Plus, just last week, the Browns lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 34-10, on the road.
This week, it’ll be Cleveland’s first home game, but even fans hoped Watson would be benched by then. Obviously, that’s unlikely after yesterday’s win. However, the team still isn’t great in most areas.
On the other hand, the Panthers took it to the Falcons, earning a 34-3 victory. This came after the Panthers allowed the Bears 59 points a week prior. Don’t expect the Panthers’ defense to be elite this season. However, the offense truly is special. They’ve scored at least 34 points in both games to begin the season.
In fact, Bryce Young has 648 passing yards in two games.
For whatever it’s worth, the Panthers are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games in Week 3.
Give me Carolina at -3.
Pick: Panthers -3 (-105)
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Buffalo Bills
The Chargers are a sinking ship. There’s no other way to put it.
They’re 0-2 with home losses to the Cardinals and Raiders. It’s only going to get harder from here.
Through two games, Justin Herbert has thrown three interceptions with just two passing touchdowns. Their “star” running back Omarion Hampton has a fumbling problem, and their “star” wide receiver isn’t healthy; Ladd McConkey.
The Chargers have never started the season this badly under Jim Harbaugh.
Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills are 2-0 with wins over the Texans and Lions. The offense has scored at least 36 points in both games. Ultimately, the Chargers wouldn’t be able to keep up.
Buffalo needs to improve its secondary, but the pass rush has been strong. That should be enough to escape with the win and earn a double-digit victory.
The Chargers are 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall. The Bills are 4-1 during that same stretch. Take the Bills at -7.
Pick: Bills -7 (-110)
