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NFL Week 3 Odds, Picks & Predictions (2024)

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NFL Week 3 Odds, Picks & Predictions

Giants vs. Browns

The Giants hit the road for a second straight game after making NFL history in Week 2. New York became the first team to score three or more touchdowns, while allowing zero TDs, and they lost in regulation. QB Daniel Jones was at least a little better, and he has jelled nicely with rookie WR Malik Nabers, who looks to be everything as advertised. New York has averaged just 12.0 PPG, while allowing 24.5 PPG, and they’re 0-2 ATS so far. The Browns haven’t exactly been killing it offensively, but the defense gets the job done, and will likely coax Jones into at least couple of miscues with tremendous pressure from the front seven. Nabers will be the focus of the Cleveland secondary, and it is talented enough to at least keep him somewhat in check. We should have a lower-scoring game, with the Browns coming away with the victory. If you’re a SGP player, you’ll want the home side and the Under.

Pick: Under 39.5

  • Daniel Dobish

Packers vs. Titans

Will he or won’t he? That’s the question all Packers fans want answered. Jordan Love has quickly recovered from a sprained MCL in the season opener against the Eagles. The Packers quarterback has practiced this week but will be a game-time decision. If he can’t go, Malik Willis will get his second start. Green Bay rushed for 261 yards in a 16-10 win over Indianapolis in Week 2 but face a Titans defense that has yielded just over 200 total yards per game and 92.5 yards on the ground. Even if Love plays, his mobility could be limited, which will force the Packers into quick throws and to pound the rock again. With Tennesse’s struggles on offense as well, the smart play here is the under.

Pick: Under 38.5

  • Tom Stad

Bears vs. Colts

It has been a rough start to the season for the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts. Caleb Williams has looked more like a rookie running for his life behind a porous offensive line than a former Heisman winner. Luckily, their defense has been playing lights out, and they’ve gotten some big plays from the special teams unit. The Colts have been getting a harsh reminder that Anthony Richardson is a relatively raw, inexperienced QB. Oh-and the Indy defense can’t stop the run, which is why the Bears will do just what the Texans and Packers did and run the ball 40-50+ times against a banged-up Indianapolis front. If the Colts are smart, they’ll counter by doing the same with Jonathan Taylor, but he only had 12 carries last week (for 103 yards). The winner will end up being whoever makes the fewest mistakes, but we can probably count on one thing-the score will be low.

Pick: Under 43.5

  • Travis Pulver

Texans vs. Vikings

Texans vs. Vikings may be the most intriguing game on the Week 3 slate. Here are two undefeated teams with productive offenses that feature the passing game and have defenses that are fantastic at getting after the quarterback. We might see a high-scoring shootout or see a new record set for most combined sacks in a single game. Injuries and mistakes will be critical factors in this game. Minnesota has already ruled Jordan Addison and a couple of key defenders. Aaron Jones and Justin Jefferson have also been dealing with injuries all week. There’s a chance Houston could be without Joe Mixon, and with Dameon Pierce ruled out, Cam Akers could get the start. Minnesota has turned the ball over four times; Houston just once. Look for Houston’s defense to give Sam Darnold fits while C.J. Stroud turns in his third solid outing of the season, leading the Texans to win No.3.

Pick: Texans -1.5

  • Travis Pulver

Eagles vs. Saints

The numbers don't lie. Through the first two weeks of the season, the New Orleans Saints have been the best team in the NFL. The Saints have scored 45.5 points per game, including a win against Carolina and Dallas. To start the season, New Orleans has scored on all 14 drives led by Derek Carr. Eventually, that's going to end. But I'm an analytics guy. The Saints look incredible analytically on offense. Meanwhile, Philadelphia has been awful against the run and really hasn't performed well in the secondary to start the season, either. On the other hand, the Eagles are getting the best performance from Jalen Hurts to begin the season. Hurts ran the ball more effectively last week but has already thrown three interceptions in two games. Therefore, I'll grab the Saints against the spread at -2.5 (-120).

Pick: Saints -2.5

  • Jason Radowitz

Chargers vs. Steelers

The Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers have each started the season 2-0 with subpar offenses. After all, Justin Herbert has dealt with multiple injuries over the first two weeks and has just 274 yards passing in two games. On the other hand, the Steelers have been rolling with Justin Fields at quarterback since Russell Wilson began the season injured. Fields has won the trust of Pittsburgh's playmakers but has a QBR of just 40.9. That's only good for 23rd in the league. The expectation is that this game is a low-scoring slugfest between two defenses that have allowed no more than 16 points each in the season’s first two games. But with Pittsburgh home and Herbert limited with an ankle injury, I'll ride the Steelers at -1.5 (-115). Good luck escaping T.J. Watt.

Pick: Steelers -1.5

  • Jason Radowitz

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Broncos vs. Buccaneers

The hype surrounding the Buccaneers is great. They're certainly a playoff team and getting fantastic quarterback play out of Baker Mayfield. Yet, Tampa Bay only earned 14 first downs last week against the Lions. The Buccaneers also gained just 216 yards of offense and were outgained by nearly 250 yards in that game against the Lions. The run game earned only three yards a rush, and Mayfield threw for only 185 yards. The Lions lost that game to the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers didn't win it... if you get what I'm saying. Meanwhile, the Broncos earned 295 yards against the Steelers and only scored six points. Both offenses underperformed based on their yardage earned. That is why I think we'll get a closer game than some might believe. Give me the Broncos at +6.5 (-110).

Pick: Broncos +6.5

  • Jason Radowitz

Panthers vs. Raiders

The Panthers decided to pull the plug on 2023 No. 1 overall pick QB Bryce Young after just two games this season. Head coach Dave Canales has elected to roll with veteran QB Andy Dalton, as he tries to get the season untracked. It won’t be easy in Las Vegas, as the Raiders are playing good football. The Silver and Black steam in with a lot of confidence after stunning the Ravens in Baltimore in Week 2 in overtime as a heavy underdog. RB Zamir White has gotten off to a slow start, but he should find plenty of running room against a very giving Carolina defense. While there was the quarterback change, Young or Dalton don’t make tackles. The Panthers D has really struggled, and facing a team with WR Davante Adams, rookie TE Brock Bowers and a confident QB Gardner Minshew in Vegas isn’t likely to make things go much better for the Panthers.

Pick: Raiders -5

  • Daniel Dobish

Dolphins vs. Seahawks

With Tua Tagovailoa headed to the IR after a horrific head injury last Thursday, the Dolphins will be turning to Skylar Thompson as they travel to Seattle to take on the Seahawks. Thompson got some significant time with a few starts in 2022 when Tua was hurt, but he was never able to really get the offense going and the Dolphins went 1-4 SU in the games he got real minutes. Seattle is coming into this game 2-0, but the level of competition leaves a lot to be desired with wins over the Broncos and Patriots. However, the offense has looked impressive, currently ranking sixth in offensive DVOA. Thompson’s deficiencies can be easily camouflaged with the artillery of playmakers around him. This total is too low for two offenses that will be better than public perception headed into the weekend. The over is a play to keep an eye on.

Pick: Over 41.5

  • Ryan Rodeman

Ravens vs. Cowboys

The Ravens and Cowboys may be the two most perplexing teams in the NFL. Baltimore was a few plays away from a trip to the Super Bowl last year but can’t seem to make the clutch play when it matters most this year. The team’s strength is its running game, but they’ve been throwing the ball more than running it for some odd reason. The passing game is at its best when defenses are worried about the Ravens running the ball. As for the Cowboys, the defense was outstanding in Week 1 but forgot how to play in Week 2. Dak Prescott has been efficient but ineffective, settling for field goals more than a $60 million QB should. Not making enough plays in the second half has been part of the problem for the Ravens. But if they let Lamar Jackson loose, he’ll run for 100+ yards and Baltimore will have enough of a cushion to weather any late breakdowns.

Pick: Baltimore ML (-115)

  • Travis Pulver

49ers vs. Rams

We’re only two weeks into the season, but no team has been bitten by the injury bug quite like the Rams. They’ve lost their top two pass catchers and a slew of offensive linemen, and it will be Matthew Stafford’s job to piece together an offense against the 49ers. Last week, with many of the same injuries, the results weren’t great. They managed only 4.7 yards per play against an Arizona defense that allowed Josh Allen and the Bills to run wild in Week 1. Going up against this 49ers pass rush will be challenging without Cooper Kupp as a safety valve. The 49ers should also be coming into this game fired up after a disappointing loss in Week 2. A 97-yard touchdown from Sam Darnold to Justin Jefferson was the difference in the game, a situation they don’t need to worry about here. Additionally, the offense moved the ball well despite two turnovers on downs, an interception, and a fumble lost. We can expect the 49ers to clean up those mistakes and cruise by an undermanned Rams team.

Pick: 49ers -6.5

  • Ryan Rodeman

Lions vs. Cardinals

These two teams are coming off of vastly different results in Week 2. Detroit fell to the Buccaneers after failing to capitalize in the red zone and continually shooting themselves in the foot with turnovers and a botched end-of-half sequence. Arizona, meanwhile, looked like a juggernaut as they picked apart the Rams to the tune of 41-10 and 7.9 yards per play. These results have influenced this number and perhaps there is more than meets the eye. Detroit was able to move the ball with ease between the 20s. The red zone woes were real, but there is a lot of evidence that OC Ben Johnson and Jared Goff can figure this out. Arizona is a great opponent to do that with, as they let Josh Allen and the Bills run all over them in the red zone in Week 1. The Bills gained over six yards per play as they overcame an early 17-3 deficit to win outright. Additionally, there isn’t much you can really take from Arizona’s Week 2 performance against a banged-up Rams team missing key pieces all over the 22-man starting unit. We’re fading the noise from Week 2 and backing the road favorite.

Pick: Lions -3

  • Ryan Rodeman

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