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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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Nov 28, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions offensive line lines up against Green Bay Packers defensive line during the fourth quarter during a NFL football game on Thanksgiving at Ford Field. Detroit won 40-10. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions offensive line lines up against Green Bay Packers defensive line during the fourth quarter during a NFL football game on Thanksgiving at Ford Field. Detroit won 40-10. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

A lot of fans will pick the Packers in this one because of the Aaron Rodgers factor. While I still think Green Bay is probably the best team in the NFC North, I HATE this matchup for them. Green Bay has been really suspect on the offensive line and the Detroit defensive line has to be licking their chops. The Lions clobbered the Packers in Detroit last season 40-10. While that was without Aaron Rodgers, they still abused their offensive line holding Eddie Lacy to 16 yards on ten carries and sacking Matt Flynn seven times. While Aaron Rodgers will keep the game much closer, I don’t think they’ll be able to keep pace with the Detroit offense.

Packers 23
Lions 30

Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars

Much like the New Orleans Saints, I think the Indianapolis Colts are still a good team despite their 0-2 record and have a hard time believing that they’ll drop to 0-3, especially when they’re going up against an inferior opponent. I simply don’t understand why the Jaguars don’t get Blake Bortles on the field. Not only would it help him gain valuable experience, but he clearly looked like the better QB in the preseason. Bottom line, do I think Chad Henne and Toby Gerhart will drop Andrew Luck and the Colts to 0-3 on the season? No, no I don’t.

Colts 30
Jaguars 17

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