The action for the third week in the NFL gets going on Thursday night when the Miami Dolphins play
at the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both teams are coming off close losses that came down to the final minutes last week. Jacksonville is 1-1 and the Dolphins are 0-2 so far this season.
The two "prime time" games are by far the best looking ones this week as the Green Bay Packers travel to The Big Easy and play the New Orleans Saints on Sunday night. On Monday Night Football, it will be the Baltimore Ravens hosting the Kansas City Chiefs. Four of the best quarterbacks in the NFL go at it as Drew Brees and the Saints challenge Aaron Rodgers and the high scoring Packers, a team that has averaged 42.5 points per game so far.
The Monday night game will feature Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs playing Baltimore and quarterback Lamar Jackson (2019 NFL MVP) and the high flying Ravens offense, which has averaged 35.5 points per game through the first two games. Kansas City is averaging 28.5 PPG through the first two weeks.
The Dallas Cowboys and the Seattle Seahawks go at it on Sunday afternoon in the great northwest and that game also features two of the NFL's better quarterbacks in Dak Prescott and Russell Wilson (Seattle) who leads the NFL with nine touchdown passes in two games. Seattle is averaging 36.5 points so far in their 2-0 start. Dallas had the huge comeback win against Atlanta last week as they scored 16 points in the final five minutes to defeat the Falcons, 40-39.
One other matchup that looks to be a good one features two unbeaten teams going at it in Buffalo as the Bills host the Los Angeles Rams, who have defeated both Dallas and Philadelphia in the first two games. The Bills beat division foes Miami and the New York Jets to get their season started. Rams QB Jared Goff has been efficient in the victories, passing for 542 yards and three touchdowns while Bills QB Josh Allen has thrown six TD passes (no interceptions) and has 729 passing yards along with a 70.4 completion percentage.
The rest of the action this week appears in the capsule style format and the Heftyinfo predictions follow up.
Miami (0-2) at Jacksonville (1-1) - This game could be a real exciting one between two teams who are not expected to do much this season.
Chicago (2-0) at Atlanta (0-2) - Falcons find ways to lose games while the Bears have done the opposite so far in the 2020 season. Toss up in this one.
L.A. Rams (2-0) at Buffalo (2-0) - Two very evenly matched teams in this game. Bills win in a squeaker.
Washington (1-1) at Cleveland (1-1) - The Browns are a hard team to figure out. Washington plays good defense. Toss up here as well.
Tennessee (2-0) at Minnesota (0-2) - Will the Vikings start out 0-3?
Las Vegas (2-0) at New England (1-1) - The Raiders travel to play the Patriots. This should be a good one that goes down to the wire.
San Francisco (1-1) at N.Y. Giants (0-2) - The 49ers are all banged up on both sides of the ball while the Giants have struggled on offense in the first two games.
Cincinnati (0-2) at Philadelphia (0-2) - Two winless teams in this one. Bengals have looked better than the Eagles so far, but Philly cannot start out 0-3 can they?
Houston (0-2) at Pittsburgh (2-0) - The Texans have had a tough schedule so far and now they have to face the Steelers, who are playing well with "Big Ben" back at quarterback, on the road.
N.Y. Jets (0-2) at Indianapolis (1-1) - The Colts should win this game, but the old saying about 'On any given Sunday' applies to this one.
Carolina (0-2) at L.A. Chargers (1-1) - The Chargers plays solid defense and rookie QB Justin Herbert gets the starting nod once again after the bizarre injury to Tyrod Taylor last week.
Detroit (0-2) at Arizona (2-0) - The Lions have been woeful so far while the Cards are flying high. Take Big Red in this one.
Tampa Bay (1-1) at Denver (0-2) - Upset alert . . . Don't sleep on Denver in this one.
Dallas (1-1) at Seattle (2-0) - Look for a high scoring game with the Seahawks pulling it out in the final minutes.
Green Bay (2-0) at New Orleans (1-1) - Can Drew Brees and the Saints get things straightened out after the debacle against the Raiders last week? Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Jones lead a potent Packers offense. Toss up in this game.
Kansas City (2-0) at Baltimore (2-0) - Two teams loaded on offense go at it on Monday Night Football. The Ravens get the nod in this one as they have a better defense.
The Heftyinfo predictions for Week Three . . . . . . (Home teams are listed in bold; Lock of the Week is listed in BOLD CAPS)
Jacksonville over Miami
Atlanta over Chicago
Buffalo over L.A. Rams
Cleveland over Washington
Minnesota over Tennesssee
New England over Las Vegas
San Francisco over N.Y. Giants
Philadelphia over Cincinnati
Pittsburgh over Houston
Indianapolis over N.Y. Jets
L.A. CHARGERS over Carolina
Arizona over Detroit
Denver over Tampa Bay
Seattle over Dallas
New Orleans over Green Bay
Baltimore over Kansas City
Last Week's Record - 14-2
SEASON RECORD - 24-8
Lock of the Week Record - 2-0
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