NFL Week 3 2020: Picks and predictions for each game

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after being stomped on against the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

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Gardner Minshew, Jacksonville Jaguars. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Week 3 is always a pivotal moment in the NFL schedule, with 2-0 teams trying to pull away, and 0-2 teams simply trying to survive.

After going 8-8 in the NFL’s opening week, I apologized and vowed to be better. We keep our promises around here. After 14-2, I’m looking good going into Week 3. Let’s keep those vibes.

All lines courtesy of OddsShark.

Miami Dolphins at Jacksonville Jaguars (-3)

This is a weird game. Miami (0-2) has lost to Buffalo and New England, and been in both contests. The Jaguars (1-1) actually beat the Colts and barely lost to the Titans. However, the Dolphins have more talent and if Ryan Fitzpatrick doesn’t throw a ton of picks (HUGE if) Miami should win.

Pick: Miami 30, Jacksonville 27

Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons (-3.5)

Another odd one (sense a theme, yet?). The Falcons (0-2) can’t play defense but the offense looks great. This is good news, considering the Bears (2-0) have Mitchell Trubisky. Atlanta won’t score 35+ like last week, but it gets a win at home here to keep the season alive.

Pick: Atlanta 26, Chicago 20

Cincinnati Bengals at Philadelphia Eagles (-6.5)

This is Last Chance Saloon for the Eagles (0-2). Philadelphia has stunk, but luckily for the home fans, the Bengals (0-2) can’t block, can’t run and can’t play defense. If Cincinnati pulls the upset, there’s going to be some ugly talk radio on Monday morning.

Pick: Philadelphia 31, Cincinnati 20

Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5)

In theory, the Steelers (2-0) should lay waste to the Texans (0-2). However, Pittsburgh has this fun way of playing down to opponents. Additionally, while Houston isn’t good, it also has played the Chiefs and Ravens. It can only get easier.

Pick: Pittsburgh 27, Houston 24

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