Week 3 Predictions
By: Tyler LaFountain
Colts vs Titans
AFC South divisional match between the two favorites to win this division. This game will be decided on how Carson Wentz plays and if he can last the whole game with his ankle injuries.
Colts 21 Titans 28
Falcons vs Giants
A battle of two 0–2 teams looking to get their first win this season. Both the Giants and Falcons have some promise at certain moments. This game could turn into a shootout fast.
Falcons 28 Giants 31
Chargers vs Chiefs
AFC West divisional match that is going to show us a lot about these teams. Both sitting at 1–1 but could very easily be 2–0. The Chiefs will hope to control this game as that is what cost them the most in their loss to the Ravens.
Chargers 21 Chiefs 31
Bengals vs Steelers
This game will be determined by the line play of the steelers d line and Bengals o-line. If Joe Burrow is running for his life the Steelers will win this game comfortably. However, if Burrow is given the protection he needs, the Bengals could pull off the upset.
Bengals 14 Steelers 17
Bears vs Browns
Justin Fields will be making his first start and is going to be a difficult ask for him to pull out the win. The Browns are going to try and make Fields struggle with defense formations and pressures. I see the Browns winning this game by a couple scores.
Bears 17 Browns 28
Ravens vs Lions
Even though the Lions are 0–2 they have shown fight in both their games this season. For the Ravens they had a massive win in week 2 over the chiefs, they hope to continue. I see the Ravens winning but not by much
Ravens 28 Lions 24
Saints vs Patriots
One of the hardest games to predict this week. As nobody truly knows what the Saints are. The Patriots are a solid defensive team with a developing offense who are kinda limited.
Pats 21 Saints 17
Cardinals vs Jaguars
A team that is one of the best in the lagues vs a team that looks to be a dumpster fire. The Cardinals should win this game comfortably as their offense will be too much.
Cardinals 28 Jaguars 14
Washington vs Bills
A battle of two descending division winners from last year. Both teams have had some struggles this year but are looking to get on track. I could see this game coming down to the play of the quarterbacks, giving the BIlls a massive advantage.
Bills 24 Washington 17
Jets vs Broncos
Last week Zach Wilson threw 4 picks against the Patriots, this week he will face a defense just as good or even slightly better. The Broncos offense is also looking the best they have in years and should win this game on the ground very easily.
Broncos 27 Jets 10
Dolphins vs Raiders
The Dolphins will be without their starting QB in Tua as he has been placed on IR. The raiders have looked better than most people expected this season. The Raiders fans are crazy and make it difficult for opponents.
Raiders 31 Dolphins 24
Seahawks vs Vikings
This one is going to be a shootout as both defensives have struggled massively to start off this season. Russell Wilson is always good to start the season and looks to be even better with this new offense. Kirk Cousins has had the Vikings offense moving the ball but struggled to get points at times.
Seahawks 27 Vikings 20
Buccaneers vs Rams
A look at a possible NFC Championship matchup comes January. The Rams and Bucs have both started the season strong, especially offensively. This could come as a shock but I see the Rams pulling off the upset at home.
Rams 27 Bucs 26
Packers vs 49ers
A couple years ago these teams were playing for a spot in the superbowl. This season they hope to both be there again, but they have many questions that need to be answered first. Nobody truly knows if Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are ok, while the 49ers could have Jimmy G on a very short leash.
Packers 28 49ers 21
