NFL Week 3 2018: Picks and predictions

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) reacts to his touchdown pass during an NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 16, 2018, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 6: Malcolm Jenkins #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Eagles defeat the Falcons 18-12. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

Indianapolis Colts at Philadelphia Eagles (-6)

Is Indianapolis (1-1) decent? Tough to say, but Andrew Luck is healthy and rounding into form. The Eagles (1-1), on the other hand, are getting Carson Wentz back but have looked awfully rusty in the early going. Take the home team in a tight game.

Pick: Philadelphia 30, Indianapolis 28

New York Giants at Houston Texans (-6)

Have you seen the Giants (0-2)? Eli Manning has more fear in his eyes than somebody trying to quickly check out at WalMart. The Texans (0-2) also have an offensive line made of wet paper, but they get right here at home.

Pick: Houston 26, New York 17

New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (-3)

Great rivalry, and if the teams play like they can, a great game. The Saints (1-1) and Falcons (1-1) have both struggled some in the early going, and now they find themselves in a huge divisional showdown. The winner will feel great come Sunday night.

Pick: Atlanta 31, New Orleans 27

Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins (-3)

The Dolphins (2-0) are undefeated. The Raiders (0-2) are winless. Neither are particularly good football teams. Has Jon Gruden stopped laughing over the $100 million he fleeced Mark Davis for?

Pick: Miami 22, Oakland 16

San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs (-6.5)

The Chiefs (2-0) have an awful defense, but the offense is something from a video game on rookie level. Kansas City is going to score on just about everybody this year, and while the 49ers (1-1) are decent, they aren’t up to stopping this juggernaut.

Pick: Kansas City 34, San Francisco 23

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars (-6.5)

The Jaguars (2-0) have a great defense, and the Titans (1-1) aren’t exactly brimming with firepower. This isn’t the matchup Tennessee wants, although it did beat the Jags twice last year. Can lightning strike again?

Pick: Jacksonville 23, Tennessee 13