The NFL season is in full swing, and with each passing week, the excitement continues to build as the popular NFL teams go head to head. NFL Week 3 predictions promise to be another thrilling chapter in the football saga, with intriguing matchups and surprising outcomes on the horizon. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the upcoming games, providing expert analysis and predictions for each.
Game-by-Game: Week 3 Predictions
As the NFL season progresses into Week 3, football enthusiasts eagerly await the matchups that will undoubtedly provide moments of exhilaration and unpredictability. In this comprehensive breakdown, we’ll delve into each game, offering insights and predictions to keep you informed about the exciting football action ahead.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction
The only matchup between 2-0 teams this week is on Monday when Philadelphia Eagles plays at Tampa Bay. No team has a higher playoff probability right now than the Eagles at 96.9%, but the Bucs have won four straight against Philadelphia, including a playoff win in January of 2022. We expect the Eagles to get to 3-0 with a 28-23 victory in Florida.
Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers Prediction
The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers are both at 0-2 despite entering the season with playoff aspirations. The Chargers have given up more passing yards than any other NFL team so far this season. They will be facing off with Kirk Cousins, who is one of just two quarterbacks to throw for 700 or more yards entering Thursday. Whether you credit him or his receivers for that, Minnesota has the edge with a projected score of 28-24.
Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals Prediction
Tony Pollard is expected to rack up the second most fantasy points of any running back this week as he and the Dallas Cowboys take on the Arizona Cardinals, who are clear underdogs here. And with Pollard helping lead the way, Dallas has a 73.8% chance of securing the win in regulation with a projected score of 27-14.
Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions Prediction
When including the playoffs, the NFL team with the longest active win streak is the Atlanta Falcons, who have won four in a row. They’ll face the Detroit Lions, who have scored at least 20 points in 11 straight games, the longest current streak in the league. And we expect Detroit’s streak to live on and Atlanta’s to end with a 23-20 Lions win.
New York Jets vs New England Patriots Prediction
Over in the AFC East, the Jets have lost a franchise-record 14 straight games against the Patriots as New England will look to avoid its first 0-3 start since Bill Belichick’s first season with the team in 2000. Both of those streaks figure to continue with a 20-17 Patriots win. We expect this game to be a tight one with it having a 6.8% chance of going to overtime, the highest percentage of any game this week. The supercomputer must want bonus Zach Wilson.
Sunday Night Showdown Prediction
Here’s a look at all 16 NFL Week 3 predictions, with Joe Burrow outdueling Matthew Stafford and Lamar Jackson getting back on track against the Colts:
NFL Week 3 Predictions
- Thursday night prediction: San Francisco 49ers 24, New York Giants 17
- Sunday predictions: Baltimore Ravens 24, Indianapolis Colts 21
- Cleveland Browns 17, Tennessee Titans 10
- Miami Dolphins 28, Denver Broncos 23
- New England Patriots 20, New York Jets 17
- Jacksonville Jaguars 24, Houston Texans 24 (Win probability weighted by the point spread gives the Jaguars an advantage)
- Detroit Lions 23, Atlanta Falcons 20
- New Orleans Saints 20, Green Bay Packers 17
- Buffalo Bills 27, Washington Commanders 17
- Minnesota Vikings 28, Los Angeles Chargers 24
- Seattle Seahawks 20, Carolina Panthers 14
- Kansas City Chiefs 27, Chicago Bears 14
- Dallas Cowboys 27, Arizona Cardinals 14
- Sunday night prediction: Las Vegas Raiders 28, Pittsburgh Steelers 21
- Monday night predictions: Philadelphia Eagles 28, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23
- Cincinnati Bengals 23, Los Angeles Rams 21
Conclusion
Week 3 of the NFL season promises to deliver exhilarating football action and unexpected twists. With these expert predictions, you can stay ahead of the game and make informed choices for your fantasy football teams or friendly wagers.
