The Chiefs are the reigning Super Bowl champions with the highest paid quarterback in NFL history and a great supporting cast, meanwhile the Ravens had the best record in the league last season and have the reigning MVP Lamar Jackson. I believe that the Raiders have a more explosive and dangerous offense, but the Patriots have a far better defense. Now Atlanta faces an interesting challenge in the Bears (2-0) who have a little momentum to start their season (with the extremely large caveat that their wins came against the Lions and the Giants). © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. But when he plays poorly, they are one of the worst teams in the league. In theory, the Steelers (2-0) should lay waste to the Texans (0-2). Week 3 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread. Rams vs. Bills Both of these teams have already had solid wins so far this season. Here is a look at N.F.L. Let’s keep those vibes. Pick: Jets +10.5, Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m., Fox. However, their run game has improved since David Johnson has joined the team, but overall, their offense is far too inconsistent. Herbert was just the third quarterback to ever have 300-plus passing yards and a rushing touchdown in his first N.F.L. Russell Wilson is the MVP through the first two weeks, and he adds to the resumè this weekend as well. The Bills may need to show that improvement quickly, as the Rams have a lot of options on offense, even with the rookie running back Cam Akers injured. Jack’s Free Pick Saturday: Army -7.5This is a good time to ‘buy low’ on Army off a bad performance, and ‘sell high’ on UTSA off a great performance. New England’s defense has shown some effects from an off-season spent shedding players, or having them opt out of the season, which could leave open some room for quarterback Derek Carr to put points on the board. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (2-0). ga_10956a9763b6a60e6b7fa7293f83d69b('send', 'pageview'); (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images). All Rights Reserved. Visit ESPN to view NFL Expert Picks for the current week and season The top pick in this year’s draft had an exciting touchdown run in Week 1 and threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns in Week 2. game (Otto Graham and Cam Newton are the others), and if he follows up that performance with a win over the Christian McCaffrey-less Panthers (0-2), it may be very hard to unseat him from the starting job. The Jaguars (1-1) actually beat the Colts and barely lost to the Titans. They will need Dwayne Haskins to play far better if they have any hopes of having a winning record this season, however. Couple that with a defense that is solid at every level and it’s no wonder that they win so many games in blowouts. N.F.L. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at 49ers vs. Giants The 49ers haven’t played their greatest football so far this season, but that is expected to change this week against a very weak opponent in the Giants. However, the Dolphins have more talent and if Ryan Fitzpatrick doesn't throw a ton of picks (HUGE if) Miami should win. The big-armed Allen has responded with a league-leading 729 yards passing and six touchdowns, with no interceptions. The circumstances of Tyrod Taylor’s late scratch last week — it has been reported by ESPN that his lung was punctured by a team doctor during treatment for injured ribs — are terrifying and upsetting. 2020 NFL Week 3 features several favorites that the public is picking at a lower rate than their chance to win. Pittsburgh will also have a field day against this below average Texans defense that doesn’t have a lot of big names outside of J.J. Watt. Los Angeles Rams at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m., Fox. Best NFL Straight Up Picks Week 3. But the league still plans on playing the other games, and there should be some good ones along the way to get you ready for Monday. I am not quite sure what is going on over in Cleveland, but I am starting to believe that they are just unable to have a winning season.