NFL Week 3 2020: Picks and predictions for each game

Los Angeles Rams at Buffalo Bills (-2.5)

The Bills (2-0) and Josh Allen look terrific. However, Buffalo has beaten the Dolphins and Jets. Not exactly title contenders. This week, the Rams (2-0) come to town with a rebuilt offense and a defense playing fast. It should be one of the better games on Sunday.

Pick: Buffalo 29, Los Angeles 27

Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots (-6)

The Raiders (2-0) are surprisingly unbeaten and feeling good after handling the Saints on Monday night. Now, they get the Patriots (1-1) who lost a heartbreaker up in Seattle. This won’t be easy for New England, but Cam Newton looks great, and Las Vegas’ defense is suspect.

Pick: New England 30, Las Vegas 22

San Francisco 49ers (-4) at New York Giants

This could be an atrocity of a football game. Even so, the 49ers (1-1) are considerably better than the Giants (0-2). Without Saquon Barkley, New York could be staring at a top-three pick in the 2021 Draft.

Pick: San Francisco 23, New York 19

Tennessee Titans (-2.5) at Minnesota Vikings

This is my upset of the week. Minnesota (0-2) has been horrendous but the talent is there in many respects. The Titans (2-0) are unbeaten but barely beat the Jaguars and Broncos. At home and very desperate, give me the Vikings to get a win.

Pick: Minnesota 32, Tennessee 30

Washington Football Team at Cleveland Browns (-7)

Who the hell knows? Washington (1-1) has no offense but the Browns (1-1) are the Browns, so anything is in play. Still, take the more talented team at home with the better — albeit flawed — quarterback.

Pick: Cleveland 24, Washington 15