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The Armchair Quarterback’s guide to the NFL Week 3

By Lyle Graversen

Dec 30, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) drops back to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) drops back to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 22, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) throws a pass against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of the game at AT&T Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys beat the St. Louis Rams 31-7. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) throws a pass against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of the game at AT&T Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys beat the St. Louis Rams 31-7. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Dallas Cowboys at St. Louis Rams

I have to give the Rams some props. After their absolute shellacking in week one against the Vikings I thought they were destined for a 2-14 type of season. They showed some fight last week against the Bucs, but now the question becomes if the Rams are better than I thought or are the Bucs worse? Dallas also rebounded from a poor season opener by going on the road and taking it to a Tennessee team that looked good in their opener. I hate, and I mean HATE, picking Tony Romo to go on the road against a good pass rush and win. Even now I’m questioning my decision, but the bottom line is that the Cowboys have great playmakers on their roster and I trust them to put points on the board more than I do a Rams team with questions at quarterback.

Cowboys 23
Rams 17

Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles

I almost picked this game as my “Survivor Pool Lock of the Week”. Ultimately, the fact that Washington’s defense has looked good so far (No. 1 in yards allowed) and the fact that Philly is coming off a short week made me go with another option. However, I still think Philly has this game in the bag. Washington’s defense has had the privilege of going up against Chad Henne and Ryan Fitzpatrick in their first two games. I think they’ll find going into Philly and having to face Chip Kelly’s offense and their dual threat of LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles a bit more challenging. I like Kirk Cousins and think he’ll be solid for Washington while RG3 is out, but they simply won’t be able to keep pace with the Eagles in this one.

Redskins 23
Eagles 37

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