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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OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 10: Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to pass against the Oakland Raiders during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams (-6.5)

The Rams (2-0) are the best team in football through two weeks, while the Chargers (1-1) are middling and without Joey Bosa. It’s a tough ask to beat the Rams in general, but without Bosa, it’s damn near impossible.

Pick: Rams 31, Chargers 26

Chicago Bears (-4) at Arizona Cardinals

Dear God. The Cardinals (0-2) are the NFC version of Buffalo, and Mitchell Trubisky was somehow selected ahead of Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson by Chicago (1-1).

Pick: Chicago 18, Arizona 9

Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks (-3)

This is going to be ugly. The Cowboys (1-1) have no talent on the outside. The Seahawks (0-2) have no talent anywhere on offense save Russell Wilson. Who wins? Seattle, because it’s at home and it won’t go 0-16.

Pick: Seattle 20, Dallas 16

New England Patriots (-6.5) at Detroit Lions

The Patriots (1-1) are going to commit a felony against the Lions (0-2). Matt Patricia is going to have a very long game, and maybe the season.

Pick: New England 33, Detroit 24

Pittsburgh Steelers (-2) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Buccaneers (2-0) are flat-out better than the Steelers (0-1-1) at this point. Pittsburgh is a soap opera, and Tampa Bay is absolutely rolling.

Pick: Tampa Bay 30, Pittsburgh 20

Last Week: 9-6-1 (13-17-2 ATS)
Season: 18-12-2