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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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Dec 13, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5)

Cincinnati (1-1) is finally home after a few tough games. Denver (2-0) has played well, but this is a very tough test for Trevor Siemian and Co.

Pick: Cincinnati 23, Denver 13

Cleveland Browns at Miami Dolphins (-10)

How the hell is Miami (0-2) a 10-point favorite against anybody? Cleveland (0-2) is rancid beyond words and starting Cody Kessler, but that’s still a wild line. The Dolphins don’t deserve to lay 10 points against Coral Gables High School.

Pick: Miami 20, Cleveland 14

Oakland Raiders at Tennessee Titans (-1.5)

This was the hardest pick of the week. Oakland (1-1) is very talented, but the defense is obscene. The league should make that group wear warning labels. To this point, the Raiders have allowed 517.5 yards per game. Atlanta ranks 28th in yards against and is 100 YARDS BETTER. Tennessee (1-1) isn’t good, but the defense has been very solid.

Pick: Tennessee 24, Oakland 21

Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers (-7)

Minnesota (2-0) isn’t getting much national respect, but it has played well. Still, the Vikings are without Adrian Peterson this week, and that’s too much to overcome. Carolina (1-1) has been mediocre, but it’ll find a way to win this week.

Pick: Carolina 19, Minnesota 13

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers (-8)

Without Ezekiel Ansah, Detroit (1-1) can’t rush the passer. Green Bay (1-1) will take this one at home, even if Aaron Rodgers continues to struggle.

Pick: Green Bay 30, Detroit 23

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