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NFL Week 3: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) before the game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) before the game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) makes the call at the line during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) makes the call at the line during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s time to make my Week 3 NFL picks. I wouldn’t use these to gamble. Seriously.

Houston Texans (-2.5) at New England Patriots

New England (2-0) is going to have a tough time without Jimmy Garoppolo. Still, it’s terrifying picking Houston (2-0) and Brock Osweiler on the road against Bill Belichick.

Pick: Houston 20, New England 16

Baltimore Ravens at Jacksonville Jaguars (EVEN)

This is a must-win for Jacksonville (0-2), which was a trendy pick to win the AFC South. Baltimore (2-0) is not nearly as desperate and frankly, hasn’t shown to be very good yet.

Pick: Jacksonville 27, Baltimore 24

Washington Redskins at New York Giants (-4.5)

How could anybody pick Washington (0-2) in this game? Have you seen Kirk Cousins? Brutal. New York (2-0) is playing well, and it’s about to add another win in the NFC East.

Pick: New York 30, Washington 21

Arizona Cardinals (-4.5) at Buffalo Bills

Buffalo (0-2) is a dumpster fire. Arizona (1-1) got off the deck in a big way last Sunday and will continue to roll against a team coached by a real-life clown.

Pick: Arizona 34, Buffalo 16

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