NFL Week 3 picks, schedule, odds, injuries, fantasy tips

The Week 3 NFL schedule for the 2024 season is stacked with nice matchups, and we have you coated with what it’s essential to know heading into the weekend.

Our NFL Nation reporters deliver us the largest keys to each sport, and analytics author Seth Walder makes a daring prediction for every matchup. The ESPN Analysis crew supplies an enormous stat to know and a betting nugget for every contest, whereas our Soccer Energy Index (FPI) goes contained in the numbers with a sport projection. Fantasy analyst Eric Moody finds fantasy soccer X elements, and three analysts — Kalyn Kahler, Moody and Walder — give us closing rating picks for each sport. Every thing you need to know is right here in a single spot that can assist you prepare for a loaded weekend of NFL soccer.

Let’s get into the complete Week 3 slate, together with the surging Vikings internet hosting the Texans and the Ravens going through the Cowboys in Dallas. All of it culminates with a pair of “Monday Evening Soccer” matchups — the Jaguars go to the Payments (7:30 p.m. ET) on ESPN and the Commanders tackle the Bengals (8:15 p.m. ET) on ABC/ESPN+. (Sport occasions are Sunday until in any other case famous.)

Leap to a matchup:NYG-CLE | GB-TEN | CHI-INDHOU-MIN | PHI-NO | LAC-PITDEN-TB | CAR-LV | MIA-SEABAL-DAL | SF-LAR | DET-ARIKC-ATL | JAX-BUF | WSH-CIN

Thursday: NYJ 24, NE 3

1 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: CLE -6.5 (38.5 O/U)

Giants storyline to look at: The Giants are attempting to keep away from beginning 0-3 for the fifth time prior to now 12 years. New York completed 7-9 in 2013, 3-13 in 2017, 6-10 in 2020 and 4-13 in 2021. It is vital for this locker room to really feel optimistic vibes earlier than it is too late. Gamers are sad with the dropping happening proper now. “Personally I am pissed as a result of I hate dropping with a ardour,” defensive lineman and captain Dexter Lawrence II stated. — Jordan Raanan

Browns storyline to look at: The Browns’ offense confirmed indicators of enchancment within the Week 2 win over the Jaguars, so can the unit escape towards a struggling Giants protection Sunday too? New York has given up a league-worst 20 explosive performs, whereas the Browns have produced 9 explosive performs by way of two video games (tied for twenty second within the league). — Daniel Oyefusi

Stat to know: Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has gone 14 straight video games with out throwing for 300-plus passing yards, the longest streak of his profession (he has not thrown for 300 yards since becoming a member of the Browns in 2022) and the second-longest lively streak within the NFL behind solely Aaron Rodgers (24).

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Daring prediction: Giants extensive receiver Darius Slayton will catch a 30-plus-yard cross. Slayton has run vertical routes 56% of the time (second most amongst qualifying extensive receivers) this season, and the Browns have run the least quantity of two-high protection of any crew. — Walder

Accidents: Giants | Browns

Fantasy X issue: Giants extensive receiver Wan’Dale Robinson. Robinson has firmly established himself because the No. 2 receiver for New York. Malik Nabers made headlines together with his 18 targets towards the Commanders, probably the most for a rookie since Puka Nacua’s 20 in Week 2 final season. Nonetheless, Nabers faces a tricky matchup in Week 3 towards Browns CB Denzel Ward. This might lead QB Daniel Jones to give attention to Robinson, who excels in area and is adept at gaining yards after contact. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Browns are 6-1 ATS of their previous seven residence video games. Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: Giants 21, Browns 17Moody’s decide: Browns 20, Giants 13Walder’s decide: Browns 19, Giants 16FPI prediction: CLE, 64.7% (by a mean of 6 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Hyatt: ‘My probability will come and when it comes I might be prepared.’ … Njoku set to overlook second straight sport … Browns’ offense went larger — and obtained higher — in Week 2 win

1 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: TEN -2 (37.5 O/U)

Packers storyline to look at: Even when Packers QB Jordan Love returns from his knee damage, anticipate RB Josh Jacobs to be an enormous a part of the offensive plan once more. He topped 100 yards from scrimmage in every of the primary two video games, and with one other, he’d be the primary Packers working again with 100-plus yards from scrimmage within the first three video games of a season since Ahman Inexperienced in 2004. The Packers consider they’ve a high-volume again in Jacobs. “It is at all times luxurious, particularly if they’ll deal with it,” working backs coach Ben Sirmans stated. “He is confirmed to be that kind of man.” — Rob Demovsky

Titans storyline to look at: Turnovers proceed to be a misplaced treasure for the Titans even with new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson’s emphasis on them. The Titans’ protection has not gotten a takeaway within the first two video games. Tennessee’s minus-4 turnover differential is useless final within the league, whereas the Packers are on prime with a plus-4 differential. The Titans’ protection spent quite a lot of time on ball disruption drills in apply this week. “The factor with takeaways, it is about your method, it is about inhabitants to the ball and being violent on the level of a contact,” Wilson stated. “If you wish to be protection within the league, you bought to take the ball away.” — Turron Davenport

Stat to know: Titans extensive receiver DeAndre Hopkins has a minimum of one reception in 164 straight video games performed, which is the longest lively streak within the NFL.

Daring prediction: The Packers will common beneath 4.0 yards per working again carry. I am not satisfied that the tremendous run-heavy method with Malik Willis at quarterback will work the second time round. — Walder

Accidents: Packers | Titans

Fantasy X issue: Titans working again Tony Pollard. Sure, I am rolling with Pollard for the second week in a row, however hear me out. He is going up towards a Packers protection that gave up 33.2 fantasy factors to Saquon Barkley in Week 1 and 15.5 to Jonathan Taylor in Week 2. Pollard has had 19-plus touches in back-to-back video games. In the meantime, Titans QB Will Levis has made two game-clinching errors in consecutive weeks. Pollard has critical top-10 potential in Week 3. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The beneath has hit in all 4 of Willis’ profession begins (he is 3-1 ATS). Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: Packers 17, Titans 15Moody’s decide: Packers 21, Titans 14Walder’s decide: Titans 22, Packers 19FPI prediction: GB, 54.2% (by a mean of 1.4 factors)

Matchup must-reads: How Jacobs carried Packers to victory with out Love … Titans coach does not remorse ’emotions’ after viral criticism of Levis

1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: IND -1.5 (43.5 O/U)

Bears storyline to look at: The Bears have a chief alternative to ignite their nonexistent run sport towards a Colts protection that has allowed a league-most 237 dashing yards per sport by way of two weeks. Outdoors of QB Caleb Williams’ 44 dashing yards, yards that had been principally gained on scrambles towards the Texans, all different Bears rushers averaged 1.6 yards per carry. The emphasis on establishing the run is paramount for Chicago’s offense in establishing play-action alternatives to ignite the rhythm that was lacking in Weeks 1 and a couple of. — Courtney Cronin

Colts storyline to look at: Colts QB Anthony Richardson has been persistently aggressive by way of two video games, with various success. His 49.1% completion fee is final amongst starters, however he has a league-high 13.7 air yards per try. This might be a positive matchup for Richardson contemplating the Chicago protection has allowed a league-high 12 explosive cross completions in two weeks. — Stephen Holder

Stat to know: Taylor’s 41 profession dashing touchdowns is one shy of matching Marshall Faulk for fourth on the franchise’s profession listing.

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Daring prediction: Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson will file an interception. Johnson has picked up the place he left off — with simply 0.3 yards per protection snap allowed, per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats — and Richardson has a minus-10% completion share over expectation. — Walder

Accidents: Bears | Colts

Fantasy X issue: Bears working again D’Andre Swift. It has been a tricky begin to Williams’ rookie season, with beneath 10 fantasy factors in every of his first two video games. The Bears’ offensive line has struggled to guard him. A powerful working sport might take a few of that strain off the quarterback, and Week 3 is an ideal probability to get it going. The Colts’ protection has been susceptible on the bottom, giving up 159 dashing yards to Joe Mixon in Week 1 and 155 to Jacobs in Week 2. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Bears’ previous 4 street video games went beneath the entire. Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: Colts 21, Bears 14Moody’s decide: Colts 24, Bears 17Walder’s decide: Bears 24, Colts 20FPI prediction: IND, 52.7% (by a mean of 1.1 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Moore regrets exhibiting feelings in loss to Texans … Offensive struggles abound for Colts, Richardson … Bears’ OL has Williams feeling bruised up

1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: HOU -2 (46.5 O/U)

Texans storyline to look at: The Texans’ offense will face a Vikings protection that blitzes on the sixth-highest fee within the NFL. However Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has a passer ranking of 117 towards the blitz by way of two weeks. The battle between the blitz might be a key consider who wins in Week 3. — DJ Bien-Aime

Vikings storyline to look at: The Texans (12.5%) and Vikings (11.8%) lead the NFL in sacks per dropbacks after swapping key members of their cross defenses this offseason. Houston signed longtime Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter, whereas the Vikings signed the Texans’ Jonathan Greenard and Blake Cashman. The Vikings additionally used leftover cap area to signal linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel from Miami. In whole, Minnesota devoted $13.3 million in 2024 cap area to its new trio — just below Hunter’s $13.7 million determine in Houston. The crew’s change of draft picks in March, in the meantime, allowed the Vikings to maneuver for rookie cross rusher Dallas Turner. — Kevin Seifert

Stat to know: Vikings QB Sam Darnold has thrown two passing touchdowns in every of the primary two video games of this season. He has by no means had a number of TD passes in three consecutive video games in his profession.

Daring prediction: Texans defensive finish Will Anderson Jr. could have a multisack sport. He is off to a torrid begin in cross rush win fee (31%, seventh finest) and has a 48% probability to get a minimum of 1.0 sacks — ninth highest this week — in response to my sack mannequin. Even for all his success this 12 months, Darnold nonetheless is taking sacks at a strong 7% clip, which is round a mean mark. — Walder

Accidents: Texans | Vikings

Fantasy X issue: Texans extensive receiver Stefon Diggs. Diggs returns to Minnesota after the Vikings traded him following the 2019 season. He confronted the Vikings when he performed for the Payments through the 2022 season, and he had 12 receptions for 128 yards. Up to now this season, he has solely 70 receiving yards, however Diggs ranks second on the Texans with 12 targets. I am shopping for into the revenge sport narrative and anticipate Stroud to focus on him extra in his homecoming. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Texans are 1-4 ATS in September beneath coach DeMeco Ryans. Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: Vikings 23, Texans 21Moody’s decide: Texans 26, Vikings 23Walder’s decide: Texans 24, Vikings 17FPI prediction: HOU, 54.2% (by a mean of 1.7 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Stroud explains postgame interplay with Williams … Darnold not letting errors snowball? … Ryans: Sort out that injured Mixon ‘positively’ hip-drop

1 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: NO -2.5 (49.5 O/U)

Eagles storyline to look at: The Eagles’ protection is among the many worst within the league by way of two video games in a lot of statistical classes. They rank final in yards allowed per rush (6.4), thirtieth in strain share (24%) and thirty first in yards per play allowed (6.9). Now they tackle a Saints crew that has scored 91 factors by way of two video games, together with 44 towards a decent Cowboys protection in Week 2. If defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s group does not discover a strategy to stabilize, issues might get ugly. — Tim McManus

Saints storyline to look at: The Saints struggled with opposing cell quarterbacks in 2023, permitting 5.4 yards per carry, which ranked final within the league. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is tied for twenty fourth amongst all rushers this 12 months, dashing for 4.5 yards per carry. This would be the first massive take a look at of 2024 for New Orleans, seeing whether or not it may well include Hurts, who had greater than 140 dashing yards in every sport towards the Saints when he performed them in 2020 and 2021. — Katherine Terrell

Stat to know: Hurts is one dashing landing shy of tying Steve Younger for third most by a QB in NFL historical past.

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Daring prediction: Saints quarterback Derek Carr will try a minimum of 33 passes — 10 greater than probably the most he has tried in a sport this season. Though New Orleans has had a run-heavy method — as a result of it desires to and it has been profitable — making the most of its passing effectivity towards an Eagles crew that struggles with pressuring the quarterback might be a possibility it’s going to need to make the most of. Plus, I anticipate this to be a detailed sport. — Walder

Accidents: Eagles | Saints

Fantasy X issue: Eagles tight finish Dallas Goedert. Huge receiver A.J. Brown’s (hamstring) absence opens the door for extra targets for DeVonta Smith, however do not sleep on Goedert. He had solely 4 targets and 6.8 fantasy factors in Week 2, however he has been enjoying quite a lot of snaps and ran as many routes as Smith. The Saints gave up six catches and 10.3 fantasy factors to Cowboys tight finish Luke Schoonmaker final week. Goedert might do higher, particularly in a matchup with one of many highest level totals on the slate. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Saints have coated their two spreads by a mean of 32.5 factors per sport, the best common cowl margin by way of two video games within the Tremendous Bowl period. Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: Eagles 34, Saints 31Moody’s decide: Saints 27, Eagles 21Walder’s decide: Saints 30, Eagles 28FPI prediction: NO, 50.9% (by a mean of 0.7 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Kelce is gone, but the tush push stays — will it nonetheless succeed? … How Carr’s offseason reset helped the Saints begin sturdy

1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: PIT -1.5 (35.5 O/U)

Chargers storyline to look at: The Chargers have the NFL’s main rusher in J.Ok. Dobbins, who has 266 yards and is averaging 9.9 yards per carry. Nonetheless, the Steelers have been one of many NFL’s finest towards the run, permitting simply 153 yards by way of two video games, the fourth least within the league. “Let’s discover out what we’re made from,” coach Jim Harbaugh stated. — Kris Rhim

Steelers storyline to look at: With quarterback Russell Wilson nonetheless sidelined by his lingering calf damage, the Steelers are rolling with Justin Fields for the third straight week, and he’ll be protected by rookie first-round decide Troy Fautanu, making his second profession begin after unseating 2023 first-round decide Broderick Jones at proper deal with. Fautanu and left deal with Dan Moore Jr. could have their palms full towards one of many league’s finest cross rush tandems in Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack — plus a Chargers protection that has allowed a league-best 6.5 factors per sport within the first two weeks. — Brooke Pryor

Stat to know: Chargers QB Justin Herbert has thrown beneath 200 passing yards in three consecutive video games courting again to final season; that is the longest such streak of his profession and the longest by a Chargers QB since Philip Rivers in 2012 (4).

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Daring prediction: Fields will throw two or extra interceptions. I might see the Chargers shocking the Steelers by leaning on the passing sport early and letting Herbert construct a lead. Then as soon as they power the Steelers into pass-heavy conditions, the Chargers’ protection will take benefit. — Walder

Accidents: Chargers | Steelers

Fantasy X issue: Steelers extensive receiver George Pickens. Pickens and Fields are beginning to hit their stride, and I feel we’ll see it actually come collectively in Week 3. Pickens scored solely 4.9 fantasy factors towards the Broncos in Week 2, however he had a 51-yard catch and a landing taken away by penalties. Regardless of that, he leads Pittsburgh in targets, receiving yards and air yards. Pickens is primed for a breakout sport towards the Chargers, and fantasy managers may get the efficiency they have been ready for. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Steelers have coated 4 straight September video games (2-0 ATS this season). Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: Chargers 21, Steelers 13Moody’s decide: Steelers 20, Chargers 19Walder’s decide: Chargers 26, Steelers 16FPI prediction: LAC, 51.4% (by a mean of 1 level)

Matchup must-reads: Chargers’ much-debated shift to run-first offense is working … What’s working — and what is not — for Fields

1 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: TB -6.5 (40.5 O/U)

Broncos storyline to look at: The Broncos’ offense must be greater than decorative to assist the crew keep away from an 0-3 begin, which can contain looking for a contented medium for rookie QB Bo Nix. Nix ended Week 2 with 88 dropbacks, third highest within the league, and the Broncos have struggled to guard him at occasions inside that top quantity of passing playcalls. Defending Nix might be much more troublesome Sunday, as proper deal with Mike McGlinchey (knee) went to injured reserve this week, forcing Alex Palczewski to make his first begin. — Jeff Legwold

Buccaneers storyline to look at: The Bucs are with out a number of key gamers in defensive tackles Calijah Kancey (calf) and Vita Vea (knee), All-Professional security Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot), and proper deal with Luke Goedeke (concussion). With Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson amassing 4.5 sacks final week, Justin Skule and that proper facet of the offensive line might be in for an additional lengthy week. — Jenna Laine

Stat to know: Nix has a 35% completion share, 1.3 yards per try, 0-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio when pressured this season (the Bucs have blitzed the second most within the NFL this season).

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Daring prediction: Bucs CB Zyon McCollum will enable zero receptions on not more than three targets. By two weeks, McCollum ranks second amongst exterior corners with simply 0.3 yards per protection snap allowed (min. 50 protection snaps) and has been focused simply 10% of the time (third least), per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. — Walder

Accidents: Broncos | Buccaneers

Fantasy X issue: Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield. The Broncos are a middle-of-the-road protection in terms of fantasy factors allowed per sport to quarterbacks. Geno Smith put up 17.8 fantasy factors in Week 2, however I anticipate Mayfield to surpass that. Mayfield has scored 19 or extra fantasy factors in every of his previous two video games and might be focusing on WR Chris Godwin. Godwin ought to have a powerful sport towards Broncos slot CB Ja’Quan McMillian. These are the 2 key X elements to look at for on this matchup. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: Underdogs of a minimum of six factors are 8-0 ATS this season. Underdogs of a minimum of seven factors are 3-0 outright. Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: Buccaneers 28, Broncos 17Moody’s decide: Buccaneers 27, Broncos 14Walder’s decide: Buccaneers 20, Broncos 16FPI prediction: TB, 69% (by a mean of seven.9 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Payton shouldering blame for Broncos’ floundering offense … Can the Bucs go 3-0 for the primary time since 2005? … Vea has MCL sprain; might be ‘day-to-day’

4:05 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: LV -5 (39.5 O/U)

Panthers storyline to look at: The Panthers have much more issues than the benching of QB Bryce Younger in favor of veteran Andy Dalton. As depressing as Younger and the offense had been, with just one landing and 13 factors in two video games, the protection performed poorly as nicely, giving up 73 factors. That unit has been notably unhealthy towards the run. Carolina has allowed 199.5 yards dashing per sport, which ranks thirty first within the NFL. The excellent news for the Panthers is that the Raiders rank thirty second in dashing with 49 yards per sport. — David Newton

Raiders storyline to look at: Rookie tight finish Brock Bowers has already set himself up as QB Gardner Minshew’s midrange safety blanket, and little ought to change towards the Panthers. Carolina has surrendered a mixed 10 catches for 103 yards and two TDs to opposing tight ends. Bowers has set a file for many catches (15) and most receiving yards (156) by a rookie tight finish in his first two NFL video games. — Paul Gutierrez

Stat to know: Dalton made one begin for the Panthers final season, throwing for 361 yards on 34 completions (tied for second most in franchise historical past).

Daring prediction: Panthers WR Diontae Johnson will file 80-plus receiving yards. I had excessive hopes for Johnson this season — and I am throwing the primary two disastrous weeks with Younger out the window (5 receptions for 34 yards). I feel Johnson can thrive on this offense: His go routes and deep fades have been lower in additional than half from Pittsburgh (18% to eight%), which is an efficient factor for such route runner like him. Now that he has Dalton throwing to him, I feel we’ll see the outcomes. — Walder

Accidents: Panthers | Raiders

Fantasy X issue: Raiders working again Zamir White. Coach Antonio Pierce has made it clear that he desires to repair the Raiders’ run sport. It is a lot wanted since they’re final in dashing yards per sport. Due to that, they have been pressured to depend on the passing sport, which has already led to 9 sacks this season. This week is a superb probability for White and the offensive line to step up. They’re going through a Panthers protection that ranks final in run cease win fee (25.5%). Carolina gave up 22.0 fantasy factors to Alvin Kamara in Week 1 and 20.1 to Dobbins in Week 2. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Panthers are 2-8 ATS on the street over the previous two seasons (0-10 outright). Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: Panthers 21, Raiders 20Moody’s decide: Raiders 28, Panthers 16Walder’s decide: Panthers 26, Raiders 20FPI prediction: LV, 62.3% (by a mean of 4.9 factors)

Matchup must-reads: What Dalton brings to Panthers rather than Younger … How a Lamar Jackson interception righted the Raiders … What benching Younger for Dalton means for Panthers

4:05 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: SEA -4 (41.5 O/U)

Dolphins storyline to look at: Miami has the receivers to raise QB Skylar Thompson — who is about to start out rather than Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) — even in a troublesome street begin. Nonetheless, the Dolphins have struggled to get their passing sport going with out Tagovailoa on the helm. Within the two video games Thompson has began and completed, neither Jaylen Waddle (eight catches, 88 yards) nor Tyreek Hill (9 catches, 92 yards) made an influence. If Seattle sells out to cease De’Von Achane and the Dolphins’ run sport, Thompson & Co. might want to make their opponent pay by way of the air. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

Seahawks storyline to look at: With Thompson in at quarterback for the Dolphins, the Seahawks’ iffy run protection will probably get examined. It was glorious in Week 1, holding Denver’s working backs to solely 2.6 yards per carry. However towards New England, Seattle allowed 185 dashing yards, a quantity that “makes you sick to your abdomen,” coach Mike Macdonald stated. — Brady Henderson

Stat to know: Since Tagovailoa’s rookie season in 2020, the Dolphins are 33-20 in video games that Tagovailoa began and 7-9 in video games began by all different QBs.

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Daring prediction: The Seahawks will file a defensive landing. The Seahawks’ protection has ranked fourth finest in EPA allowed per dropback, and I am skeptical Thompson will not make an enormous mistake sooner or later. — Walder

Accidents: Dolphins | Seahawks

Fantasy X issue: Seahawks extensive receiver DK Metcalf. He had an enormous sport towards the Patriots in Week 2 regardless of a tricky matchup with cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Metcalf noticed 14 targets and racked up 28.9 fantasy factors. He is arrange for an additional massive efficiency towards a Dolphins secondary that has had bother with speedy receivers. Miami’s protection has some strong veterans, however till its rookie cross rushers step up, it will wrestle to strain quarterbacks. QB Geno Smith ought to be capable to make the most of that. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Seahawks are 0-4 ATS of their previous 4 video games as a favourite (0-2 ATS this season). Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: Seahawks 24, Dolphins 14Moody’s decide: Seahawks 24, Dolphins 21Walder’s decide: Seahawks 27, Dolphins 10FPI prediction: SEA, 66.9% (by a mean of 6.8 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Dolphins place Tua on IR after newest concussion … QB Smith places 2-0 Seahawks ‘on his again’ … What to learn about Tua’s concussion, IR designation — and what’s subsequent

4:05 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: BAL -1 (48.5 O/U)

Ravens storyline to look at: Baltimore desires extra effectivity out of its offense, which ranks first in whole yards per sport (417.5) however simply 14th in factors (21.5). The Ravens have an opportunity to get on observe towards the Cowboys, who’ve allowed 92 factors of their previous two residence video games, probably the most over a two-game span at residence since 1960. — Jamison Hensley

Cowboys storyline to look at: Coming off a sport through which the Cowboys allowed 190 dashing yards to New Orleans, it may not be week for Dallas’ run protection to see Derrick Henry and QB Lamar Jackson. Final week towards the Raiders, Henry had 79 of his 84 yards dashing within the second half, and Jackson had a 25-yard run within the fourth quarter. Nonetheless, since 2021, the Cowboys are 12-2 after a loss. Dallas hasn’t misplaced two straight residence video games in the identical season since 2020, coach Mike McCarthy’s first 12 months. — Todd Archer

Stat to know: The Cowboys are 1-5 all time towards the Ravens, their worst file towards any opponent in franchise historical past.

Daring prediction: Henry will file his first 100-plus-yard dashing sport as a Raven … in a loss. Dallas ranks final in EPA designed carry, and that may damage right here, however I am selecting QB Dak Prescott and Dallas to win by way of the air in additional time. — Walder

Accidents: Ravens | Cowboys

Fantasy X issue: Cowboys extensive receiver CeeDee Lamb. He’s in a great place this week. Prescott and Lamb will probably goal the Ravens’ secondary, which has struggled this season, giving up probably the most receiving yards within the league (576). Lamb has gathered seven or extra targets and scored 13 or extra fantasy factors in back-to-back video games. He might simply prime these numbers towards the Ravens. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Cowboys are 7-1 ATS as residence underdogs since 2018 (4-1 ATS beneath McCarthy). Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: Cowboys 33, Ravens 30Moody’s decide: Ravens 30, Cowboys 28Walder’s decide: Cowboys 29, Ravens 23FPI prediction: BAL, 53.6% (by a mean of 1.3 factors)

Matchup must-reads: A take a look at the Ravens’ early struggles … Will we see a 70-yarder from Cowboys Ok Aubrey? … Cowboys’ protection nonetheless cannot sluggish Shanahan teaching disciples

4:25 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: SF -7 (44.5 O/U)

49ers storyline to look at: Each groups are coping with vital accidents, with the Rams lacking their two finest receivers (Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua) and the Niners with out their two most versatile offensive threats (RB Christian McCaffrey and WR Deebo Samuel Sr.). That places the onus on the quarterbacks to choose up the slack with the Rams’ Matthew Stafford attempting to beat his historical past towards the Niners (he is 1-8 in 9 profession begins towards San Francisco) and the Niners’ Brock Purdy making an attempt to maintain historical past on his facet (together with playoffs, he is 8-0 towards NFC West opponents). — Nick Wagoner

Rams storyline to look at: Niners coach Kyle Shanahan is 10-4 towards coach Sean McVay and the Rams through the common season. If San Francisco wins Sunday, Shanahan will get his eleventh win towards McVay, which is probably the most by any coach towards one other coach because the two took over in 2017, in response to ESPN Analysis. The Rams received their most up-to-date matchup in Week 18 of final season, nevertheless it was a sport through which each groups had been resting key starters to arrange for the playoffs. — Sarah Barshop

Stat to know: Since ESPN launched Complete QBR in 2006, there have been 145 QBs to start out a minimum of 5 divisional video games. Purdy has the second-highest QBR of any these QBs, trailing solely Peyton Manning.

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Daring prediction: Rams rookie linebacker Jared Verse will sack Purdy regardless of the probably sport script. I am shopping for all of the Verse inventory there may be proper now — he is ninth in cross rush win fee at edge — and Purdy has taken sacks at an obscene 10.5% fee this 12 months. — Walder

Accidents: 49ers | Rams

Fantasy X issue: 49ers extensive receiver Brandon Aiyuk. He has had a sluggish begin this season, partly because of holding out throughout coaching camp and the preseason. Nonetheless, he is up towards a Rams protection that has surrendered probably the most yards to extensive receivers. In Weeks 1 and a couple of, Jameson Williams (24.4 factors) and Marvin Harrison Jr. (29.0 factors) delivered epic fantasy performances towards the Rams. With Samuel sidelined, Aiyuk ought to see loads of targets. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The 49ers are 9-3 ATS in division video games since 2022. Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: 49ers 28, Rams 17Moody’s decide: 49ers 34, Rams 19Walder’s decide: 49ers 30, Rams 17FPI prediction: SF, 63.9% (by a mean of 5.3 factors)

Matchup must-reads: 49ers Purdy’s management expertise might be put to check … Can Rams pull out of 2-0 gap with an injury-ravaged roster? … What 49ers miss most about McCaffrey on offense

4:25 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: DET -3 (51.5 O/U)

Lions storyline to look at: Professional Bowl TE Sam LaPorta has gotten off to a sluggish begin in 12 months 2 after hurting his hamstring throughout coaching camp, however Lions QB Jared Goff stated he’s planning to get LaPorta extra concerned. “His touches will come, I do know he is aware of that, and it is only a matter of time,” Goff stated. LaPorta has simply six catches for 58 yards by way of the primary two video games. — Eric Woodyard

Cardinals storyline to look at: The Cardinals are ranked second within the league in scoring, averaging 34.5 factors of their two video games after placing up 41 on Sunday in a win over the Rams, however the Lions are giving up 20 factors per sport so far. Detroit is stout towards the run, giving up 76.5 yards on the bottom and three.3 yards per carry, each ranked fourth within the league. In the meantime Arizona is fourth in dashing yards per sport this season and fifth in dashing yards per play. Whereas the bottom assaults duke it out, Marvin Harrison Jr. will search for a second straight 100-yard sport. — Josh Weinfuss

Stat to know: Harrison’s 130 receiving yards within the first quarter final week was greater than his father had in a whole sport as a rookie with the Colts in 1996.

Daring prediction: Goff will lead the league in QBR in Week 3. It is a tiny pattern, however quarterbacks going through Arizona have the third-best QBR this season — we all know what Goff is able to on this offense, regardless that he has solely a 37(!) QBR so far this season. — Walder

Accidents: Lions | Cardinals

Fantasy X issue: Lions working again David Montgomery. Montgomery is in an awesome spot this week towards the Cardinals. The sport is predicted to be high-scoring, with some extent whole of over 50. A slim unfold additionally suggests it’s going to be a detailed, aggressive matchup. Montgomery has had 15-plus touches and 16-plus fantasy factors in two straight video games. Behind the Lions’ sturdy offensive line, he ought to hold thriving. He additionally has scored 15 dashing touchdowns in his previous 16 regular-season video games with Detroit. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is 26-15-1 ATS in his profession as an underdog. Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: Cardinals 31, Lions 28Moody’s decide: Lions 34, Cardinals 30Walder’s decide: Lions 40, Cardinals 31FPI prediction: DET, 49.9% (by a mean of 0.2 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Campbell owns as much as clock gaffe vs. Bucs, appears forward … The creating relationship between Murray and Harrison … Lions WR St. Brown avoids critical damage in Bucs loss

8:20 p.m. ET | NBC/Peacock | ESPN BET: KC -3.5 (46.5 O/U)

Chiefs storyline to look at: Quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Falcons’ passing sport have been lower than stellar up to now this season, however is that this their time for a breakout sport? The Chiefs have struggled to defend the cross, having allowed extra yards per sport (256.5) than all however the Ravens. Cornerback play aside from Trent McDuffie has been inconsistent, and the cross rush, aside from a key strip sack and landing return final week, has additionally been spotty. — Adam Teicher

Falcons storyline to look at: The Falcons’ secondary has given up the seventh-fewest passing yards (339) within the league enjoying zone protection 76% of the time beneath new defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has feasted on zones — he has probably the most yards (16,486) and passing touchdowns (75) towards them within the NFL since 2018. The Falcons have not been in a position to successfully get strain on quarterbacks, both, so it might be a difficult day for his or her protection. — Marc Raimondi

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Stat to know: Mahomes can set a file for probably the most wins in his first 100 begins Sunday. He is making his 99th profession begin and his 76 wins is tied with the tallies of Tom Brady and Roger Staubach for probably the most by quarterback since 1950.

Daring prediction: Chiefs will win by 14 or extra factors. Cousins’ closing drive towards the Eagles was magnificent, however I do not assume we should always overlook the remainder of the sport. Add in a brief week and the power of Kansas Metropolis, and I feel this one will not be shut. — Walder

Accidents: Chiefs | Falcons

Fantasy X issue: Chiefs working again Carson Steele. Fantasy managers are curious concerning the Chiefs’ working again rotation with Isiah Pacheco (fibula) sidelined. Kansas Metropolis has signed Kareem Hunt to the apply squad, whereas Steele and Samaje Perine will deal with backfield duties in Week 3. Pacheco has had 17 or extra touches in every sport this season. Steele had a standout preseason with 11 carries for 87 yards. Anticipate him to deal with early downs and short-yardage conditions towards the Falcons. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Falcons are 2-8 ATS of their previous 10 prime-time video games. Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: Chiefs 30, Falcons 24Moody’s decide: Chiefs 28, Falcons 13Walder’s decide: Chiefs 30, Falcons 14FPI prediction: KC, 58.2% (by a mean of three factors)

Matchup must-reads: Chiefs say RB Hunt has ‘grown up’ since his launch … London laments gun celebration in win vs. Eagles … Kelce on sluggish begin: ‘I put that on me’

Monday, 7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN | ESPN BET: BUF -5 (45.5 O/U)

Jaguars storyline to look at: Receiver Christian Kirk — who has 1,924 yards receiving with the Jaguars since 2022 — was focused simply seven occasions in two video games this season, a quantity that coach Doug Pederson and QB Trevor Lawrence stated is unacceptable. He has averaged seven targets per sport the previous two seasons. “Acquired to get him going this week, and I’ve obtained quite a lot of belief and religion that it’s going to get going this week,” Lawrence stated. — Mike DiRocco

Payments storyline to look at: The Payments might be with out beginning nickel nook Taron Johnson (forearm) and center linebacker Terrel Bernard (pectoral) for this matchup. Whereas the protection performed nicely in Week 2, even after Bernard went out through the sport, how the unit will carry out towards the Jaguars with a wide range of backups might be a strong take a look at. When the groups confronted off final season, Jags RB Travis Etienne rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns, together with a 35-yard dashing landing. Etienne, nonetheless, has not rushed for greater than 52 yards by way of two weeks. How the backup linebacker tandem of Dorian Williams and Baylon Spector performs, together with backup nickel nook Cam Lewis, will go a great distance on the bottom and be one thing to look at. — Alaina Getzenberg

Stat to know: Since Week 13 of final season, the Jaguars are tied with the Panthers for the worst file within the NFL (1-7). 5 of these losses had been by one rating (eight or fewer factors).

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Daring prediction: Foyesade Oluokun will lead the league in mixed tackles in Week 3. Buffalo has been run-heavy so far and can probably be profitable, which can solely additional improve the variety of runs. Oluokun ranked seventh in tackles per run snap final season. — Walder

Accidents: Jaguars | Payments

Fantasy X issue: Payments extensive receiver Khalil Shakir. Shakir leads the Payments with 8 targets, 8 receptions and 96 receiving yards, making him a strong play towards a Jaguars protection that has allowed the second-most receiving yards to extensive receivers this 12 months. Along with his effectivity and potential for an even bigger position, Shakir might make a big impact. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Jaguars are 13-21-1 ATS in prime-time video games since 2000. Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: Payments 24, Jaguars 21Moody’s decide: Payments 30, Jaguars 21Walder’s decide: Payments 24, Jaguars 16FPI prediction: BUF, 66% (by a mean of 6.6 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Why the Jaguars rank within the backside 10 of NFL offenses … The duality of Coleman: the fun-loving and cerebral Payments WR

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET | ABC/ESPN+ | ESPN BET: CIN -7.5 (47.5 O/U)

Commanders storyline to look at: Washington has allowed 373 yards to opposing receivers within the first two video games, rating twenty eighth within the NFL. The Commanders’ corners have struggled to play persistently and now must cope with WRs Ja’Marr Chase and probably Tee Higgins. Nook Benjamin St-Juste has performed one of the best at this place, so it is probably he’d cowl Chase more often than not when in man protection. One key for Washington is tackling. The Commanders have allowed six cross performs for 20 or extra yards, though of the 154 yards on these performs, 97 have come after the catch. — John Keim

Bengals storyline to look at: Cincinnati’s banged-up line of defense must cope with one of many NFL’s finest dashing assaults. Washington is third in dashing EPA and fifth in fee of carries that go for 10 or extra yards (18.5%). The Commanders’ Brian Robinson Jr., who’s coming off a career-high 133 dashing yards in Week 2, is going through a Bengals inside battling accidents and compelled to signal veteran Lawrence Man Sr. to supply depth within the center. — Ben Child

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Stat to know: This would be the third matchup in “Monday Evening Soccer” historical past between Heisman-winning quarterbacks. It will likely be the primary assembly between two Heisman QBs from the identical faculty (Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow, LSU).

Daring prediction: Robinson will rush for 50 yards after contact. By two video games, Robinson is averaging 3.1 yards after contact per carry — third finest within the NFL — and has 63 rush yards over expectation, second finest within the NFL, per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. — Walder

Accidents: Commanders | Bengals

Fantasy X issue: Chase. The Commanders have given up probably the most fantasy factors to extensive receivers, and Chase is sitting at simply 11 targets and 19.7 fantasy factors heading into Week 3. The connection between Chase and Burrow is simple, and this matchup is ideal to reignite that spark. The Bengals are determined to keep away from falling to 0-3, and getting the ball to their prime playmakers is vital. In regular-season video games when Chase has had 9 or extra targets with Burrow beneath heart, he has averaged 25.2 fantasy factors. See Week 3 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: Burrow is 4-0 outright and 3-1 ATS on MNF. All 4 video games went beneath the entire. Learn extra.

Kahler’s decide: Bengals 28, Commanders 21Moody’s decide: Bengals 34, Commanders 20Walder’s decide: Bengals 27, Commanders 23FPI prediction: CIN, 63.9% (by a mean of 5.4 factors)

Matchup must-reads: QB Daniels confirmed poise in first NFL win … Pool report: Chase used ‘abusive language’ towards official