Thursday, September 19, 2024

2024 Week 3 Picks


Gardner Minshew has won 
his last 2 games against Baltimore


New England Patriots (+6.5) @ New York Jets - Jets finally won a game but Rodgers’ streak of throwing less than 300 yards continues since week 13 of 2022.  The Patriots have been playing well including an overtime loss to the Seahawks.  

Baltimore Ravens (-1.5) @ Dallas - Must win game for Baltimore.  The Ravens need another target other than Flowers to step up including either Andrews or Likely.  

Los Angeles Chargers (+1.5) @ Pittsburgh Steelers - Justin Fields is slightly worse than Justin Herbert.  The Steelers have a better defense, but the chargers appear to be running the ball better with JK Dobbins

Houston Texans @ Minnesota Vikings (+2.5) - Jefferson may be out in this one, but the Vikings have been playing extremely well. 

Philadelphia Eagles (+3) @ New Orleans Saints - The Saints offense has taken a turn back into the time machine with two blowout wins.  The Eagles’ defense has looked off after giving up a last-minute drive to Cousins.  

Detroit Lions @ Arizona Cardinals (+3) - Kyler Murray looked sharp against the Rams.  The Lions look to rebound from a tough loss last week against the Buccaneers.

Chicago Bears @ Indianapolis Colts (-1) - Both teams suffered shaky losses with their young quarterbacks underperforming.  The Colts could get a win here if Jonathan Taylor plays well.  Caleb Williams, the number 1 overall pick, has yet to throw a touchdown.

Miami Dolphins @ Seattle Seahawks (-4.5) - Seattle looks to get a win with the Dolphins being without Tua.  

San Francisco 49ers (-7.5) @ Los Angeles Rams - The Rams are without two of their top wide receivers.  The 49ers will look to rebound at home and perhaps the home crowd will favor the 49ers.

Denver Broncos @ Tampa Buccaneers (-7) - The Buccaneers look for their 2nd win against a rookie quarterback this season.   

Green Bay Packers (+3) @ Tennessee Titans - Malik Willis returning back against his former team.  The Titans can potentially hang in with the Packers if Pollard can get it going on the ground, but coach Matt LaFleur drew up an excellent game plan to beat the Colts.  

New York Giants (+6.5) @ Cleveland Browns - Cleveland got their act together against the Jaguars.  The Giants looked like they found some rhythm with Malik Neighbors.

Carolina Panthers @ Las Vegas Raiders (-5.5) (LOCK) - The Raiders will look to continue their case to be the Chiefs top rival as they go against the Panthers who will go with Andy Dalton.

Kansas City Chiefs (-3.5) @ Falcons - The Chiefs seem like they are content with playing close games down to the wire.  The Falcons could keep the game close if Cousins plays like he did as he showed good poise despite coming off an Achilles Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Buffalo Bills (-6) - Questions remain about the Jaguars offensive line.  The Bills have extra time to prepare coming off a Thursday Night Game

Washington Commanders (+7.5) @ Cincinnati Bengals - The Commanders only gave up 18 points against the Giants which is a stark improvement to what they showed against the Bucs.  Granted the Giants wounds may have been self-inflicted with a drop by Neighbors and an injured kicker.  But despite not scoring a touchdown, Jayden Daniel and the Commanders' offense did not put in the game.   The Bengals looked much better against the Chiefs but have already let a lesser opponent like the Patriots beat them.  The thing is the Commanders defense still looks like a work in progress meaning guys like Ja’Marr Chase could have a big game.

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