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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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Sep 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during a NFL game at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Dolphins 12-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during a NFL game at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Dolphins 12-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks (-9.5)

Seattle (1-1) can barely score a point, but Blaine Gabbert is now leading San Francisco (1-1) to the upset on the road. In fact, this could very well be the Seahawks’ coming out party.

Pick: Seattle 24, San Francisco 3

Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-5)

Los Angeles (1-1) is averaging 4.5 points and passed on Carson Wentz. It also is going to extend Jeff Fisher and Les Snead. Tampa Bay (1-1) isn’t great, but it’s better than this raging tire fire.

Pick: Tampa Bay 26, Los Angeles 13

Pittsburgh Steelers (-5) at Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia (2-0) is playing better than expected, but now faces its first real test against a very good Pittsburgh (2-0) team. Look for Wentz to play well, but be beaten soundly by Ben Roethlisberger.

Pick: Pittsburgh 31, Philadelphia 23

San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts (-3)

This is going to be a very entertaining game. Indianapolis (0-2) has to win and could score 40 points. San Diego (1-1) looks much better than anticipated and could also score 40 points. The defenses are both more than happy to oblige.

Pick: Indianapolis 35, San Diego 31

New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs (-3)

Another very hard game to pick. New York (1-1) has looked good for the most part throughout the first two weeks. Kansas City (1-1) has been atrocious save for a crazy fourth-quarter comeback against San Diego in Week 1. At some point, the Chiefs get it together offensively.

Pick: Kansas City 22, New York 20

Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys (-4.5)

Chicago (0-2) is forcing an entire city to simultaneously vomit. The Bears are worse than unforgiving diarrhea in a long road trip without rest areas. Dallas (1-1) will roll.

Pick: Dallas 28, Chicago 10

Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (-3)

This is like the rivalry between the trombone players and Boy Scouts in high school. It’s embarrassing, it’s too entertaining not to watch, and some poor bastards have to win.

Pick: New Orleans 38, Atlanta 34

Last Week: 10-6
Overall: 18-14

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