The NFL season is right here. Choosing NFL video games straight up is tough sufficient, however selecting in opposition to the unfold is even more durable. Listed here are NFL week 3 picks in opposition to the unfold. (Spreads are from Tallysight as of Tuesday morning)
Final Week: 9-7
Season: 18-14
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Payments (-11.5)
On paper, the Dolphins ought to have the ability to maintain it throughout the unfold. However the offense hasn’t performed as much as their expectations this season. Buffalo had a terrific comeback in opposition to the Ravens, then took care of the Jets. On a brief week, they will get the job finished.
Choose: Payments
Sunday Afternoon
Atlanta Falcons (-4.5) at Carolina Panthers
Carolina was in a position to come again late in opposition to the Cardinals to cowl the unfold in week 2 after an terrible week 1 in opposition to the Jaguars. Atlanta has seen enhancements on their protection after including a number of younger gamers, so they need to have the ability to win by at the least a landing.
Choose: Falcons
Cincinnati Bengals at Minnesota Vikings (-3)
Each groups might be sporting a backup quarterback on this sport. Jake Browning is acquainted within the Bengals’ offense and has higher weapons to make the most of. Carson Wentz may battle in opposition to a Bengals’ protection that has been opportunistic, even when they haven’t been nice this yr.
Choose: Bengals
Inexperienced Bay Packers (-7.5) at Cleveland Browns
The Browns are going through an uphill battle on this one. Their rookies are enjoying effectively, however they simply don’t have the expertise to compete with the most effective of the most effective. Inexperienced Bay’s protection ought to have a wonderful sport to assist the crew cowl.
Choose: Packers
Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars (-1.5)
Whether or not it’s Trevor Lawrence’s interceptions, Brian Thomas’s incapacity to go over the center or Liam Coen’s frustration on the sideline, the vibes in Jacksonville appear off. Houston is on a brief week with a questionable offensive line, however their protection ought to make it onerous for Lawrence.
Choose: Texans
Indianapolis Colts (-3.5) at Tennessee Titans
Cam Ward has proven flashes for the Titans, however not on a constant foundation. The offense hasn’t all the time been on the identical web page and the Colts’ protection might be robust to crack. Daniel Jones has performed effectively and is being utilized in a approach he can succeed.
Choose: Colts
Las Vegas Raiders at Washington Commanders (-3.5)
The Raiders have struggled to get the offense occurring the bottom and it has been inconsistent general. Washington might need to gameplan round Jayden Daniels’ knee damage, however they need to have sufficient firepower to win and canopy.
Choose: Commanders
Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5)
Two of the groups with nice expectations are assembly on this one. It must be a detailed sport with each defenses being able to play effectively. Philadelphia might win the sport, however it may very well be shut. The Rams’ protection could make issues onerous on the Eagles’ offense and canopy the unfold.
Choose: Rams
New York Jets at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-4.5)
The Jets faltered after enjoying effectively in week 1, even in a loss. Tampa Bay is on a brief week, however they need to have the ability to shield their dwelling turf. New York is coping with Justin Fields being in concussion protocol, however he didn’t play effectively early within the sport in opposition to the Payments, giving the Bucs extra of a possibility to cowl.
Choose: Buccaneers
Pittsburgh Steelers (-2.5) at New England Patriots
The Steelers are making a number of basic errors proper now. Whereas the Patriots haven’t performed their finest soccer this season, Drake Maye ought to have the ability to shield their dwelling turf for the win.
Choose: Patriots
Sunday Night
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers (-2.5)
Whereas the Chargers might be on a brief week, they’ve regarded nice this season. The Broncos’ offense has been inconsistent and Bo Nix has been making errors. The Chargers ought to have the ability to win and canopy at dwelling.
Choose: Chargers
New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks (-7)
Seattle’s offense has their points, however their protection is nice. The Saints will battle to maneuver the ball on the street and the Seahawks can cowl.
Choose: Seahawks
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers (-1.5)
Arizona hasn’t performed the hardest competitors within the first two video games of the season they usually haven’t regarded particularly proficient. Even with Mac Jones, the 49ers ought to have the ability to win a sport at dwelling.
Choose: 49ers
Dallas Cowboys at Chicago Bears (-1.5)
Each these groups have struggled out of the gate, though the Cowboys do have a win. The Cowboys’ offense at the least can rating some factors, whereas the Bears are struggling to persistently transfer the ball.
Choose: Cowboys
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (-5.5) at New York Giants
The Chiefs are determined for a win and may have the ability to cowl on the street in opposition to the Giants. Their protection could cause issues for Russell Wilson.
Choose: Chiefs
Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens (-4.5)
Baltimore did lose week 1 in opposition to the Payments, however acquired again heading in the right direction in week 2. Detroit had a get-right sport in opposition to the Bears, however might have extra points with the Ravens on the street.
Choose: Ravens
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