2014 NFL Week 3 Picks

2014 NFL Week 3 Picks

I did better last week going 8-8.  I am getting the feeling that this year the NFL will be very unpredictable.  Let's be honest, it makes the weekly grind more fun that way too.  Let's dive in:

Bucs @ Falcons:   I have been really disappointed with the Bucs this year.  Unfortunately for them, they are facing a very angry Falcons team on the road.  I think that the Falcons get back on track this game.  If you own a Bucs RB start them tonight against the Falcons.  Falcons 28, Bucs 17.

Titans @ Bengals:  This could be a serious trap game for the Bengals.  They injury list is really growing, and I hope they don't sit most of the team because they are only playing the Titans.  I have not picked my beloved Bengals yet this year, but there is a first time for everything.  Bengals 24, Titans 6.

Chargers @ Bills:  I like this Charger team, and I was very wrong on the Bills.  I know that West Coast teams struggle when they come towards the East in early games.  I think this Bills defense is very underrated, and is actually really good.  I like the Bills.  Bills 17, Chargers 16.

Ravens @ Browns:  This is a key game for both teams.  Both of these teams already have a divisional loss, and both could have won that game they lost.  Watch out for this Ravens team...that organization seems to thrive on being under the radar or having all the cards in the deck stacked against them.  But as any fan from the AFC North knows, the dog pound is not an easy place to play.  With all that being said, I like the Ravens on extra rest.  Ravens 21, Browns 17.

Redskins @ Eagles:  This should be a very interesting game.  I know that the Eagles have suffered a number of injuries on the offensive line, and the Redskins defensive line is actually pretty decent.  I think that Jackson will have a decent game.  With all that said, Chip is Chip, and I like the Eagles more.  Eagles 27, Redskins 24.

Texans @ Giants:  There are some people picking the Giants this game.  My response: have you seen the Giants play at all this year?  Houston's defense is for real, and they are going to give Eli a rough day.  Texans 17, Giants 10.

Colts @ Jags:  Well I don't think anyone would have thought at the beginning of the year that this would be a battle for the basement, but here it is folks.  I honestly don't see this game even being close.  This game will be very theraputic for the Colts.  Colts 31, Jags 9.

Packers @ Lions:  If you are looking for a game with a lot of points up on the board, look no further.  This game will come down to clock control and turnovers.  If you have any fantasy players in this game...play them.  Packers 38, Lions 36.

Raiders @ Patriots:  I really feel sorry for the Raiders this game.  The entire deck is stacked against them.  I don't like them traveling to the East, I don't like their team, and I really don't like the fact that the Pats are coming off a rough start to their season.  Patriots 26, Raiders 6.

Cowboys @ Rams:  Honestly, I don't like either of these teams.  I still have no idea how the Cowboys beat the Titans last week.  I am making this pick off of the fact that one team is worse than the other.  Cowboys 19, Rams 6.

Vikings @ Saints:  The one team that is probably more pissed than any other team in the NFL is the Saints.  They have lost two games, and many people (myself included) picked them to win the Superbowl.  I don't see them losing this game.  Saints 38, Vikings 12.

49ers @ Cardinals:  I am not impressed at all with the 49ers so far this year.  They have looked pretty pedestrian except for one half against a horrible Cowboys team.  The Cardinals have looked pretty good, especially that defense.  Cardinals 24, 49ers 21.

Chiefs @ Dolphins:  This is short and sweet.  The Dolphins that showed up last week is who I thought they were.  I pick them this week only because they are playing the Chiefs.  Dolphins 24, Chiefs 19.

Broncos @ Seahawks:  This is going to be a good game because it is in Seattle.  Is than any team in the NFL that plays so differently on the road other than the Seahawks????  This will be a tight game, but in the end I see the Seahawks D saving the day.  Seahawks 21, Broncos 19.

Steelers @ Panthers:  Even with the Steelers on extra rest I don't like their defense.  One week they can't stop the run, the very next week, they can't stop the pass.  Their offensive line look mediocre at best.  The Panthers D looks great this year.  Panthers 27, Steelers 17.

Bears @ Jets:  I am really not excited about this Monday night game at all.  It's actually probably good I have a meeting that night and have to go to bed early due to a early morning Commitment the next day.  The Jets will stop the run, Cutler will throw some picks, and the Jets defense won't do much with the ball.  There I just saved you three hours of your life.  Bears 24, Jets 19.

Season Stats: 

Last Week 8-8

Season: 14-18