Prisco’s Week 3 NFL picks: Patriots’ nightmare start continues with loss to Jets; Eagles hold off feisty Bucs

It was once sure to occur.

Brady Quinn, who works with me at CBS Sports, predicted I’d have a foul Week 2 after a excellent Week 1 choosing NFL games.

Damn you, Brady. He was once proper.

I puked on my blouse.

The data had been 8-8 immediately up and 6-9-1 opposed to the unfold, which integrated a win at the past due Rams box objective, even supposing it don’t have come down to that. The drops my season report to 17-15 immediately up and 16-15-1 opposed to the unfold.

Remember if what is going up has to move down, it may also return up. That’s what Week 3 can be for me.

It’s turnaround time.

Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET (Stream: Amazon Prime Video)

This is a foul spot for the Giants. They performed at the street opposed to Arizona and now get a excellent 49ers staff taking part in their house opener. And the Giants will nearly surely be with out operating again Saquon Barkley. Look for the 49ers protection to get again on course after a not-so-great appearing agains the Rams. 49ers large. 

Pick: 49ers 30, Giants 16

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The Colts might be with out quarterback Anthony Richardson since he’s within the concussion protocol. Gardner Minshew would start, however I do not believe it is going to subject. The Ravens offense clicked opposed to the Bengals, and it is going to achieve this right here as neatly. Look for Lamar Jackson to insert his identify into the early MVP communicate. 

Pick: Ravens 30, Colts 17

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The Browns misplaced operating again Nick Chubb Monday evening, and he’s the center of the offense. That will put extra force on Deshaun Watson, who is not taking part in neatly. The Titans protection is cast, whilst the offense got here alive remaining week. The Browns will win this, however it is in point of fact shut. 

Pick: Browns 24, Titans 23

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Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)

The Falcons are 2-0 after profitable two house video games to start the season, whilst the Lions are coming off a horrible house loss to the Seahawks. The Detroit protection had some problems in that recreation. But I do not see the Lions dropping two immediately at house. They get again on course right here. Lions take it. 

Pick: Lions 27, Falcons 23

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)

The Saints are 2-0, however now face a difficult street recreation at Green Bay after taking part in at the street Monday evening. That’s tricky. The Packers misplaced to the Falcons remaining week in a recreation they will have to have received. Look for the Packers to get again on course right here and win a decent defensive combat. 

Pick: Packers 21, Saints 17

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)

The Texans have given the Jaguars suits in recent times, however no longer on this one. The Jacksonville offense is coming off a deficient appearing opposed to the Chiefs. But they’re going to get it going right here opposed to the Texans. Trevor Lawrence has his first special day of the season.

Pick: Jaguars 31, Texans 19

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

This is a protracted travel for the Broncos after dropping two video games at house. The Dolphins can be taking part in their house opener after going 2-0 at the street. The force is on Russell Wilson and the Denver offense. But this isn’t a great place to attempt to get it going. Miami and Tua Tagovailoa gets the most efficient of the Broncos because the Dolphins move to 3-0. 

Pick: Dolphins 31, Broncos 23

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)

This is a recreation that includes two 0-2 groups in dire want of a victory. The Chargers are taking part in consecutive street video games, whilst the Vikings can be taking part in on 10 days leisure. That, coupled with the lack of the Chargers to forestall anyone, will give the Vikings their first victory. Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson move nuts. 

Pick: Vikings 32, Chargers 30

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The Patriots have owned the Jets in recent times, profitable 14 immediately. The Pats are in survival mode after opening 0-2 with two house losses. The protection has performed neatly, and it is going to right here opposed to Zach Wilson. But do they have got sufficient offense? I do not believe they do. It’s an in depth, low-scoring recreation. 

Pick: Jets 19, Patriots 16

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The Commanders are 2-0 and coming off an outstanding come-from-behind victory over the Broncos at the street. The Bills were given again on course remaining week opposed to the Raiders, however it is a difficult problem for Josh Allen and particularly his offensive line. Even so, I search for the Bills to move in and win a decent one.

Pick: Bills 24, Commanders 23

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The Panthers are 0-2 and now face a protracted travel to play a staff coming off an outstanding street victory. The Carolina offense with Bryce Young is suffering in a large means. The Seahawks were given their offense going remaining week, which can raise over right here. The Seattle protection will prohibit Young because the Seahawks move to 2-1. 

Pick: Seahawks 24, Panthers 14

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)

The Cardinals have performed two shut video games of their two losses, however it is a large ask opposed to a excellent Dallas staff with a protection this is the most efficient within the NFL presently. Josh Dobbs could have a difficult time opposed to that protection, and the Dallas offense gets it going opposed to the Cardinals protection. Blowout. 

Pick: Cowboys 33, Cardinals 16

Chicago Bears at Kansas City Chiefs (-12.5)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)

The Bears are taking part in consecutive street video games and have not regarded excellent in both in their two losses. The Chiefs have not regarded dynamic on offense but, however that is the sport to repair that. The Bears are suspect on protection, and Justin Fields may not stay up. 

Pick: Chiefs 30, Bears 13

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC, fubo)

The Steelers received a recreation Monday evening thank you to two defensive touchdowns, however the offense struggled for the second one immediately week. The Raiders bumped into an ambush in Buffalo in dropping to the Bills. Even although the Raiders are again house, I feel the Steelers protection can be an excessive amount of for the Raiders offense. The Pittsburgh entrance can be an excessive amount of. The Steelers additionally display some existence on offense. 

Pick: Steelers 23, Raiders 20

Monday, 7:15 p.m. ET (ESPN, fubo)

This is a recreation that includes two 2-0 groups, the Bucs being the wonder of the 2. Tampa Bay has performed neatly to this point and Baker Mayfield has performed some excellent issues. The Eagles have not regarded proper but on ether facet of the ball. Is this the sport Jalen Hurts will get it going? I feel the Bucs will hang out, however the Eagles will win it past due. 

Pick: Eagles 25, Bucs 23

Los Angeles Rams at Cincinnati Bengals (-2)

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC, fubo)

The Bengals have the foremost factor on this recreation. They have the unsure well being of Joe Burrow. Will he play, and if he does how wholesome will he be? The Rams have received one and performed the 49ers shut, however it is a difficult ask at the street. Take the Bengals if Burrow performs.

Pick: Bengals 23, Rams 17