NFL Week 3 Predictions

Week 2 Predictions (12-4)
Season Record (23-9)

Winners in BOLD
(Game Times CST)

KC @ PHI
Thursday 7:25 p.m.

Can't say enough how much I loved the signing of Alex Smith for this Chiefs team. Already with two great weapons on offense in Charles and Bowe and a pretty good defense, they needed to bring in a QB who could limit turnovers and actually give them a chance to win every night. 2-0 this year (even though one was against the Jaguars) after 2-14 last year speaks for itself. Philly's offense is good, there's no doubt about it (talk about offensive weapons). But, I haven't seen anything in their defense to make me think they can beat a much improved KC team. After making Philip Rivers look like Peyton Manning in Week 2, I don't see why Alex Smith won't be any different.

GB @ CIN
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

Aaron Rodgers looks really good as usual. James Starks just posted the first 100 yard game from a GB running back in 45 games, although I don't think we'll see anywhere near that type of production against a strong Bengals front seven. With Cobb, Nelson, Jones and Finley, the Bengals secondary just isn't good enough to stop them. Packers get the win and improve to 2-1 before their early bye.

STL @ DAL
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

SD @ TEN
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

CLE @ MIN
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

Neither team is good. Neither will win more than five games this season. But, the trade of Trent Richardson just gave this already predictable game away. Although, I don't disagree with the trade because you can get a good running back beyond the first round of the draft, it still won't make fans happy. But, this team is a while away from contending. Draft a franchise QB and WR in the first round, and a RB can wait (just look at Alfred Morris, LeSean McCoy, Jamaal Charles, Matt Forte, etc.) Minnesota wins big, but it'll probably be the only time you read that statement this year.

TB @ NE
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

Patriots will go to 3-0, but can any of Brady's receivers not named Julian Edelman catch the ball?

ARI @ NO
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

DET @ WSH
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

NYG @ CAR
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

The Giants have turned the ball over 10 times in the first two games. As bad as that is, the talent is still there. I have my doubts the usually disciplined G-men will fall to 0-3.

HOU @ BAL
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

ATL @ MIA
Sunday 3:05 p.m.

I'm really not understanding the love for the Dolphins. Yes, they're 2-0, but one of their wins was against the Browns. Ryan Tannehill has been a big reason for the hot start because it has had nothing to do with Lamar Miller and Daniel Thomas. Although the Falcons are beaten up, they're still a lock for 10-11 wins and their explosive offense will be too much for Miami to keep up with.

BUF @ NYJ

Sunday 3:25 p.m.

IND @ SF
Sunday 3:25 p.m.

49ers will bounce back at home after an ugly loss to the division rival Seahawks.

JAC @ SEA
Sunday 3:25 p.m.

The real question is will the Seahawks win by the score of 35-0, or 35-7?

CHI @ PIT
Sunday 7:30 p.m.

Chicago is 2-0 and although it hasn't exactly been pretty, let's try and take away the important things from the wins. Jay Cutler has led two fourth quarter comebacks, the offensive line has been better than any Bears fan imagined, the defense has had opportunistic takeaways and the special teams unit looks great as always. It's been a while since the Bears have seen Devin Hester play like that. Pittsburgh has absolutely no running game. Chicago will be ready for Roethlisberger on a prime-time game.

OAK @ DEN
Monday 7:30 p.m.

You could probably find worse guys to start in fantasy this week than Terrelle Pryor. It'll most likely be "garbage time" at halftime, so he'll rack up some yards and meaningless touchdowns. But, it's fantasy football so who cares who wins and loses. Peyton Manning looks better than ever with more weapons around him than he's had in his career. He's going to be a lot of fun to watch all season.