A much tougher slate of games in Week 3. So, all you kids who like to watch the games with a little added juice for fun and amusement, pay careful attention.
At Buffalo -6 NY Jets 34.5
The Bills play their third road game against a Jet team that’s played surprisingly well to start the year, The Bills have better talent than the J-E-T-S, but as with any division rivalry, look for both teams to really hit. I see Buffalo squeaking by.
Projected Final Score: Buffalo 17, NY Jets 13.
At Pittsburgh -2 Cincinnati 41.5
Big Ben’s MNF debut was less than memorable, but the defense was very physical as always. The Steelers were really smacked around as well by the Jaguars, and I see the effects of their play carrying over into Sunday’s game. The Bengals had an easy time of it last week and enter the game physically less worn down, but the Steelers are a wounded lion. Do not expect the Steelers to pack it in, but the Bengals ought to come out on top. While their defense is not as physical as the Jaguars, they can hit and will come into Pittsburgh to show who’s the Big Dog in the AFC North.
Projected Final Score: Cincinnati 21, Pittsburgh 13.
At Indianapolis -7 Jacksonville 44
Now we’re going to get some answers about who will emerge in the AFC South. Jacksonville is coming off an emotional shutout of Pittsburgh at home. Indianapolis has a tremendous advantage in the dome. Look for the Jags to really make Indy work for every point. Peyton will not have his usual 400 yards in the air, but have enough offensive firepower to win at home.
Projected Final Score: Indianapolis 24, Jacksonville 13.
At Miami -11 Tennessee 36.5
This is one of the handicapper’s gifts for Week 3. While Miami has underperformed to date, with the Titans coming to town Saban’s crew has to be chomping at the bit. Tennessee stinks. They just do. While I’m wary of double-digit spreads, the Dolphins will play as if their season depends on winning this one game. It’s going to be a long, hot and miserable afternoon for the Tuxedos. The only hope for cooling the Dolphins of is the threat of showers.
Projected Final Score: Miami 31, Tennessee 17.
Washington -4 At Houston 37.5
Talk about a season riding in the outcome of one game, if the underachieving Redskins fail to pull out a victory on Sunday, you may just want to put a fork in ‘em. But, rest assured, they will not lose against the lowly Texans. Nothing fancy, mind you, just sixty minutes of efficient football.
Projected Final Score: Washington 28, Houston 13.
Chicago -3.5 At Minnesota 34
Never pick with your heart. Emotionally, it would be fun to Go Purple on this one, nut there’s simply too much to like about the Bears. Though they easily throttled Detroit last week at home, their defense matches well with the Vikes’ methodical ball control style. The Vikes will play Chicago much tougher than had Detroit, but the Bears D will squelch the Vikes.
Projected Final Score: Chicago 24, Minnesota 13.
Carolina -3 At Tampa Bay 35
This is a divisional matchup of two teams that have started off rather badly. If Carolina can’t pull this one off, their playoff hopes will take a serious hit. Based on the Bucs start, Cowlina should pull this one off.
Projected Final Score: Carolina 20, Tampa Bay 13.
At Detroit -6.5 Green Bay 38.5
It’s “Dud Bowl I” in Motown Sunday. How can anyone reasonably forecast this one? Let’s see, Detroit got their ass kicked big time last week while the Pack gave the Saints a football game. Momentum is the key. The Pack have it, the Lions don’t.
Projected Final Score: Green Bay 24, Detroit 13.
Baltimore -6.5 At Cleveland 33
Cleveland, you ask? What’s to analyze? No way, there’s no possible way.
Projected Final Score: Ravens 27, Cleveland 9.
At Arizona -5 St. Louis 45
This is the upset special of the week. Arizona showed that they’re mincemeat against a top team. St. Louis may no longer be in the elite class, but I believe that they’re better than the Cards.
Projected Final Score: St. Louis 27, Arizona 21.
At Seattle -4 NY Giants 44
The G-Men have the misfortune of following their dramatic OT win by facing the ‘Hawks out west. Seattle’s loaded and on a roll. Eli’s inexperience will loom large, as Seattle’s defense will force him into key mistakes.
Projected Final Score: Seattle 33, NY Giants 17.
Philadelphia -6 At San Francisco 41.5
What were the oddsmakers thinking here? Philly lost Kearse last week and lost in a most deflating way in OT. It’s hard to get the magic back once it’s left the bottle. While the Niners have a long way to go, facing a physically and emotionally wounded opponent ought to push SF to victory.
Projected Final Score: San Francisco 27, Philadelphia 20.
At New England -6.5 Denver 39.5
The Patriots are a work in progress, and Denver’s defense will present variations of their blitz crazy package that worked rather well in last year’s playoffs. New England has traditionally had trouble with the Broncos, who despite their offensive inconsistencies, will give the Patriots a tough go in Foxboro. The Patriots’ 2-0 start is deceptive.
Projected Final Score: Denver 24, New England 16.
At Buffalo -6 NY Jets 34.5
The Bills play their third road game against a Jet team that’s played surprisingly well to start the year, The Bills have better talent than the J-E-T-S, but as with any division rivalry, look for both teams to really hit. I see Buffalo squeaking by.
Projected Final Score: Buffalo 17, NY Jets 13.
At Pittsburgh -2 Cincinnati 41.5
Big Ben’s MNF debut was less than memorable, but the defense was very physical as always. The Steelers were really smacked around as well by the Jaguars, and I see the effects of their play carrying over into Sunday’s game. The Bengals had an easy time of it last week and enter the game physically less worn down, but the Steelers are a wounded lion. Do not expect the Steelers to pack it in, but the Bengals ought to come out on top. While their defense is not as physical as the Jaguars, they can hit and will come into Pittsburgh to show who’s the Big Dog in the AFC North.
Projected Final Score: Cincinnati 21, Pittsburgh 13.
At Indianapolis -7 Jacksonville 44
Now we’re going to get some answers about who will emerge in the AFC South. Jacksonville is coming off an emotional shutout of Pittsburgh at home. Indianapolis has a tremendous advantage in the dome. Look for the Jags to really make Indy work for every point. Peyton will not have his usual 400 yards in the air, but have enough offensive firepower to win at home.
Projected Final Score: Indianapolis 24, Jacksonville 13.
At Miami -11 Tennessee 36.5
This is one of the handicapper’s gifts for Week 3. While Miami has underperformed to date, with the Titans coming to town Saban’s crew has to be chomping at the bit. Tennessee stinks. They just do. While I’m wary of double-digit spreads, the Dolphins will play as if their season depends on winning this one game. It’s going to be a long, hot and miserable afternoon for the Tuxedos. The only hope for cooling the Dolphins of is the threat of showers.
Projected Final Score: Miami 31, Tennessee 17.
Washington -4 At Houston 37.5
Talk about a season riding in the outcome of one game, if the underachieving Redskins fail to pull out a victory on Sunday, you may just want to put a fork in ‘em. But, rest assured, they will not lose against the lowly Texans. Nothing fancy, mind you, just sixty minutes of efficient football.
Projected Final Score: Washington 28, Houston 13.
Chicago -3.5 At Minnesota 34
Never pick with your heart. Emotionally, it would be fun to Go Purple on this one, nut there’s simply too much to like about the Bears. Though they easily throttled Detroit last week at home, their defense matches well with the Vikes’ methodical ball control style. The Vikes will play Chicago much tougher than had Detroit, but the Bears D will squelch the Vikes.
Projected Final Score: Chicago 24, Minnesota 13.
Carolina -3 At Tampa Bay 35
This is a divisional matchup of two teams that have started off rather badly. If Carolina can’t pull this one off, their playoff hopes will take a serious hit. Based on the Bucs start, Cowlina should pull this one off.
Projected Final Score: Carolina 20, Tampa Bay 13.
At Detroit -6.5 Green Bay 38.5
It’s “Dud Bowl I” in Motown Sunday. How can anyone reasonably forecast this one? Let’s see, Detroit got their ass kicked big time last week while the Pack gave the Saints a football game. Momentum is the key. The Pack have it, the Lions don’t.
Projected Final Score: Green Bay 24, Detroit 13.
Baltimore -6.5 At Cleveland 33
Cleveland, you ask? What’s to analyze? No way, there’s no possible way.
Projected Final Score: Ravens 27, Cleveland 9.
At Arizona -5 St. Louis 45
This is the upset special of the week. Arizona showed that they’re mincemeat against a top team. St. Louis may no longer be in the elite class, but I believe that they’re better than the Cards.
Projected Final Score: St. Louis 27, Arizona 21.
At Seattle -4 NY Giants 44
The G-Men have the misfortune of following their dramatic OT win by facing the ‘Hawks out west. Seattle’s loaded and on a roll. Eli’s inexperience will loom large, as Seattle’s defense will force him into key mistakes.
Projected Final Score: Seattle 33, NY Giants 17.
Philadelphia -6 At San Francisco 41.5
What were the oddsmakers thinking here? Philly lost Kearse last week and lost in a most deflating way in OT. It’s hard to get the magic back once it’s left the bottle. While the Niners have a long way to go, facing a physically and emotionally wounded opponent ought to push SF to victory.
Projected Final Score: San Francisco 27, Philadelphia 20.
At New England -6.5 Denver 39.5
The Patriots are a work in progress, and Denver’s defense will present variations of their blitz crazy package that worked rather well in last year’s playoffs. New England has traditionally had trouble with the Broncos, who despite their offensive inconsistencies, will give the Patriots a tough go in Foxboro. The Patriots’ 2-0 start is deceptive.
Projected Final Score: Denver 24, New England 16.
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