Prisco’s NFL picks, Week 3: Eagles roll once more, Ravens win wild recreation vs. Lions

Thud.

That is the sound of me crashing again to Earth after a great Week 1 choosing NFL video games.

Week 2 was a horror present.

I really went into the week considering I might proceed my quick begin to the season, however a number of shut video games went the opposite method — Texans, Cardinals and some others — and I completed the week within the dumps. I had a stable week straight up, going 11-5, however I used to be the precise reverse at 5-11 in opposition to the unfold.

That brings my season information to 24-8 straight up and 16-16 ATS. From 11-5 ATS the primary week to 5-11 the subsequent.

Rattling.

So someplace within the center this week? I am going to take it after that exhibiting in Week 2. 

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Thursday, 8:15 p.m. on Prime Video

This could possibly be a pivotal recreation for Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel if it will get ugly. The Payments are rolling and Miami is 0-2. The Buffalo offense could possibly be in for an enormous night time on this one. The Dolphins have seemed unhealthy on protection. Josh Allen has an enormous night time for the offense. The Dolphins will not sustain.  

Choose: Payments 33, Dolphins 17 | Odds by way of Caesars Sportsbook

Sunday, 1 p.m. on Fox (Stream: Fubo — attempt without spending a dime)

The Falcons are taking part in consecutive highway video games off a formidable Sunday night time victory over the Vikings. The protection got here up huge in that one. Carolina shall be taking part in its residence opener, which is an edge, however that is the one edge. Michael Penix Jr. will get the offense going for Atlanta, nevertheless it’s shut.   

Choose: Falcons 27, Panthers 26 | Odds by way of BetMGM

Sunday, 1 p.m. on CBS (Stream on Paramount+)

This shall be Jake Browning in opposition to Carson Wentz quite than Joe Burrow vs. J.J. McCarthy at quarterback, not precisely what you need to see in Week 3. Browning got here off the bench within the Bengals’ victory over the Jaguars and led them to victory late. However I feel Wentz at residence would be the one who performs the higher of the 2 to win it.  

Choose: Vikings 27, Bengals 17 | Odds by way of Caesars Sportsbook

Sunday, 1 p.m. on Fox (Stream: Fubo — attempt without spending a dime)

The two-0 Packers have been dominant in two video games and take one of the best protection within the league to Cleveland to face a Browns offense that has struggled. Joe Flacco is coming off a foul recreation and this Inexperienced Bay protection could make it powerful on him. Jordan Love will do sufficient to win it for the Packers, however the Browns protection will hold them in it.  

Choose: Packers 23, Browns 20 | Odds by way of FanDuel Sportsbook, the place new customers get $300 in bonus bets with a profitable $5 guess:

Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars (-1.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. on CBS (Stream on Paramount+)

The Texans come to Jacksonville at 0-2 on a brief week and have not confirmed a number of offense. That is regarding. Jacksonville is coming off a troublesome loss to the Bengals, however I see the Jaguars utilizing their working recreation to push across the Texans entrance in a bodily victory.  

Choose: Jaguars 23, Texans 17 | Odds by way of DraftKings Sportsbook

Sunday, 1 p.m. on CBS (Stream on Paramount+)

This would be the first highway recreation for the 2-0 Colts, who’ve been so good on offense they’ve but to punt. Daniel Jones has actually performed nicely. The Titans did not look good on protection in opposition to the Rams final week and have generated little offense. Search for the Colts to maintain rolling.  

Choose: Colts 30, Titans 16 | Odds by way of Caesars Sportsbook

Sunday, 1 p.m. on Fox (Stream: Fubo — attempt without spending a dime)

That is the sport of the week, that includes two 2-0 groups and a rematch of the NFC divisional spherical playoff recreation received by the Eagles final January. The Rams rallied in that recreation, however they’re taking part in consecutive highway video games right here, which is a problem. The Eagles offense hasn’t been nice to this point, however it is going to be higher right here.  

Choose: Eagles 28, Rams 21 | Odds by way of BetMGM

Sunday, 1 p.m. on Fox (Stream: Fubo — attempt without spending a dime)

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is coping with a knee harm that would hold him out of this one. That may imply Marcus Mariota would begin. The Raiders are coming off a horrible exhibiting Monday night time on offense in opposition to the Chargers and this can be a lengthy journey on a brief week. Commanders will win, irrespective of who performs quarterback, however the Raiders cling round.   

Choose: Commanders 24, Raiders 22 | Odds by way of Caesars Sportsbook, the place new customers get 20 100% revenue boosts with the code CBS20X:

Sunday, 1 p.m. on Fox (Stream: Fubo — attempt without spending a dime)

The 0-2 Jets face the undefeated Bucs of their residence opener. The Jets protection has been a serious situation to this point and quarterback Justin Fields is within the concussion protocol. Tyrod Taylor may begin. It does not matter. The Bucs will win this recreation with Baker Mayfield and the working recreation getting one of the best of the Jets protection.  

Choose: Buccaneers 29, Jets 17 | Odds by way of BetMGM

Sunday, 1 p.m. on CBS (Stream on Paramount+)

The Steeles have not seemed nice on protection to this point, which is regarding. Aaron Rodgers has achieved some good issues, and I feel he’ll play nicely right here. The issue is the Steelers protection will not gradual Drake Maye both. This shall be excessive scoring with Rodgers pulling it out late.   

Choose: Steelers 31, Patriots 28 | Odds by way of DraftKings Sportsbook

Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers (-2.5)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. on CBS (Stream on Paramount+)

The Chargers can actually take an early maintain of the division with a win right here. They’re taking part in nice protection and Justin Herbert is taking part in nicely on offense. The Denver protection struggled final week in opposition to the Colts and now the Broncos are on the highway once more. The Chargers win it.  

Choose: Chargers 23, Broncos 17 | Odds by way of Caesars Sportsbook

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. on CBS (Stream on Paramount+)

It is a lengthy journey for the 0-2 Saints after two shut losses. Seattle has performed nicely on protection, which can problem Spencer Rattler and the New Orleans offense. Search for that protection to indicate up huge right here and have just a few turnovers that result in factors for Sam Darnold and the offense. Seattle takes it.   

Choose: Seahawks 27, Saints 14 | Odds by way of FanDuel Sportsbook

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco (-1.5)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. on Fox (Stream: Fubo — attempt without spending a dime)

It is a recreation that includes two 2-0 groups. It is the house opener for the 49ers, who received with Mac Jones taking part in nicely at quarterback final week. This Arizona protection will current a a lot more durable problem on this one. The Cardinals will keep round, however the 49ers will win a detailed one.   

Choose: 49ers 24, Cardinals 20 | Odds by way of FanDuel Sportsbook, the place new customers get $300 in bonus bets with a profitable $5 guess:

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. on Fox (Stream: Fubo — attempt without spending a dime)

The 0-2 Bears are in desperation mode for first-year coach Ben Johnson as they’re 0-2. The Cowboys received in time beyond regulation in opposition to the Giants in a wild one final week, however this shall be a troublesome highway recreation. The Chicago protection is a serious fear proper now after giving up 52 to the Lions, however I feel the unit performs higher right here. The Bears will get their first victory.   

Choose: Bears 26, Cowboys 23 | Odds by way of FanDuel Sportsbook

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. on NBC (Stream: Fubo — attempt without spending a dime)

The Chiefs limp into this recreation at 0-2 with issues on offense. The Giants are 0-2, however at the very least they confirmed some life on offense in opposition to Dallas. That ends right here. Search for the Chiefs protection to decelerate Russell Wilson and the Giants offense because the determined Chiefs discover a method to win their first recreation.   

Choose: Chiefs 20, Giants 17 | Odds by way of DraftKings Sportsbook

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN (Stream: Fubo — attempt without spending a dime)

This shall be enjoyable as each groups can rating. The Lions scored 52 final week, whereas the Ravens scored 41. I do not assume both will come near these numbers, however they are going to get into the 30s. Search for the Ravens at residence to win a enjoyable shootout.   

Choose: Ravens 37, Lions 30 | Odds by way of BetMGM