NFL Predictions Week 3 2015: Game Picks, Schedule, Scores & Odds For Every Game
Week 3 of the 2015 National Football League season is here. The New York Giants already defeated the Washington Redskins on Thursday Night Football, but we still have a full weekend of NFL action.
Here are the game predictions for Week 3:
Bengals vs. Ravens
The Ravens defense isn't what it used to be, and Terrell Suggs is out for the season. Let's also not forget the Bengals did sweep the Ravens last season.
Prediction: Bengals win, 31-27.
Raiders vs. Browns
This might be your "ugly game of the week." The Cleveland Browns are making a huge mistake by not starting Johnny Manziel, but they are at home. Still, the Raiders will win their second consecutive game with Derek Carr.
Prediction: Raiders win, 24-17.
Saints vs. Panthers
This Saints defense is absolutely terrible. To make matters worse, Drew Brees is hurting and may not even play. The Panthers will extend their unbeaten record to 3-0. Saints fall to 0-3. Maybe a team in the NFC South will actually have a winning record this season.
Prediction: Panthers win, 31-17.
Falcons vs. Cowboys
With Tony Romo out, this is now Brandon Weeden's team. The Cowboys actually have an underrated defense, but this is going to be a tough game against the high powered Falcons offense. In the end, the Falcons will simply outscore the new look Cowboys.
Prediction: Falcons win, 33- 20.
Buccaneers vs. Texans
Interesting game here. The Buccaneers are coming off a nice win, but they will fall to the Houston Texans in this one. The Texans know they have to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home if they're going to steal the AFC South from the Colts.
Prediction: Texans win, 20-17.
Colts vs. Titans
The 0-2 Colts will pick up their first win of the season. Let's not forget that the Colts did start off 0-2 last season but still finished 11-5. The Titans defense is improved with Dick Lebeau, but Andrew Luck will lead his team to a victory.
Prediction: Colts win, 33-17.
Jaguars vs. Patriots
The Patriots are big favorites in this one, but this could be a trap game for Bill Belichick. The Jaguars will hang in there for a while with the Patriots eventually winning and extending their record to 3-0.
Prediction: Patriots win, 35-21.
Chargers vs. Vikings
This might be the "toss up" game of the week. The Chargers and Vikings are both inconsistent teams, but the Chargers have a huge advantage at quarterback.
Prediction: Chargers win, 24-19.
Eagles vs. Jets
This might be the game of the week. The 0-2 Eagles vs. the 2-0 Jets. No, that's not a typo. The Eagles offense has been a complete disaster, especially DeMarco Murray. Things won't get easier against the Jets elite secondary.
Prediction: Jets win 19-17.
Steelers vs. Rams
The Rams have one of the best defensive lines in the league, but the Steelers passing attack will prevail. Antonio Brown is by far the best healthy wide receiver, and Ben Roethlisberger is on point.
Prediction: Steelers win, 31-17.
49ers vs. Cardinals
Has anyone noticed that Carson Palmer has won his last eight consecutive starts? Well, he'll be on the field again for the Cardinals on Sunday against the new-look San Francisco 49ers. This Cardinals team isn't going away anytime soon.
Prediction: Cardinals win, 35-24.
Bills vs. Dolphins
A good old fashion AFC East rivalry game here. Jim Kelly and Dan Marino aren't walking through those doors, but this game is huge. The loser of this game will drop to 1-2. That lose will be the Dolphins.
Prediction: Bills win, 21-17.
Bears vs. Seahawks
We have two 0-2 reams going at it here. The Seattle Seahawks will get back on track with Kam Chancellor returning to the roster. The Bears are a huge mess, with or without Jay Cutler. Expect the Seahawks to dominate the Bears in their first home game.
Prediction: Seahawks win, 34-10.
Broncos vs. Lions
This Detroit Lions team has no identity without Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley on the defensive line. The Broncos have an elite defense with Aqib Talib and Von Miller. Peyton Manning and the Broncos will be 3-0 after Sunday.
Prediction: Broncos win, 28-21.
Chiefs vs. Packers
Aaron Rodgers hasn't thrown an interception at home since 2012. Don't expect that to change on Monday Night Football. Every time the Chiefs have a chance to prove their doubters wrong (see last week against the Broncos) they blow it.
Prediction: Packers win, 27-14.
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