NFL Predictions: Picking Week 3 against the spread

By Michael Burke | Sep 19, 2014

Sep 4, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) defends during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Packers 36-16. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Game: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (-2.5)

Pick: Packers (+2.5)

Wait, Aaron Rodgers is getting 2.5 points in an important division game against a Jim Caldwell-coached team? Seriously? I need no more convincing.

Game: Indianapolis Colts (-7) at Jacksonville Jaguars

Pick: Colts (-7)

In two games, the Jaguars have been outscored by a total of 48 points. They might be as bad as the Jaguars team that started 0-8 a season ago. And there’s no way I’m betting that Andrew Luck is starting 0-3. He’s far too good of a quarterback and the Colts are far too desperate of a team to let Jacksonville hang around for very long in this one.

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