The Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) host the unbeaten Los Angeles Rams (2-0) in what should be another good game. Last January, the upstart Rams gave the eventual Super Bowl champions their toughest test in the playoffs. Both teams have solid defenses, but right now the Rams have the advantage in that area. The Eagles should do just enough to pull out a win in another close one.
Las Vegas visiting the Washington Commanders (1-1) could be an interesting one as quarterback Jayden Daniels has been nursing a sprained knee and if he cannot go, the Raiders (1-1) could send the Commanders to a second consecutive defeat. Raiders quarterback Geno Smith was terrible last Monday night, throwing three interceptions in a home loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Washington needs to get the ground game going if they want to have success. If Daniels plays, the Commanders win for sure, if he cannot go, it's a toss up.
Perhaps the game of the week will be in Los Angeles where the Chargers (2-0) take on the Denver Broncos (1-1) who saw a game they had won slip away because of a bone head penalty that allowed the Indianapolis Colts to beat them, 29-28 on a 45-yard field goal on the game's final play. So far, the Chargers have shown good play on both sides of the ball and QB Justin Herbert has been stellar. The Broncos defense is highly touted, but was gashed by Daniel Jones and the Colts last week. Look for a close game and which ever team avoids turnovers will win.
A pair of 2-0 teams in the NFC West will do battle when the San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. The 'Niners are not ruling out QB Brock Purdy playing in this game after he sat out last week with shoulder and foot injuries. The Cardinals nearly blew a 24-point lead to lowly Carolina, so they better be ready because the 49ers are a more complete team, even with their multiple injuries to the roster.
The Sunday night game between the Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) and New York Giants (0-2) should result in the Chiefs getting their first win, but the Giants showed they can move the football last week, putting up 37 points against Dallas in an overtime loss. The key will be whether the Chiefs defense can keep Giants QB Russell Wilson in check. In addition, Kansas City must get it going on offense as QB Patrick Mahomes has been a one-man show in their first two games, both resulting in close losses.
In the Monday night game in Baltimore, the Ravens (1-1) take on the Detroit Lions (1-1), who showed they are not dead in the water by hanging 52 points against the lowly Chicago Bears as QB Jared Goff had five touchdown passes. The Ravens have scored 40 or more points in each of their first two games and lead the league in scoring offense (81 points) and both they and Detroit have a lot to prove again this week. The Ravens have blown double digit leads quite a bit in recent memory, including in the season opener at Buffalo. The Lions showed they are not to be dismissed after a lackluster opener in Green Bay. The main question will be if the Detroit defense can contain Ravens QB Lamar Jackson? This game will be an exciting one and whoever has the ball last, could be the winner on Monday Night Football.
The rest of the action is featured in the capsule style previews with the Heftyinfo picks following up.
Atlanta (1-1) at Carolina (0-2) - Take the Falcons, but it will be a closer game that most might anticipate.
Green Bay (2-0) at Cleveland (0-2) - Packers should get the win in rather easy fashion, especially if their defense gets after old man (Joe) Flacco.
Houston (0-2) at Jacksonville (1-1) - Toss up here, but the Texans cannot afford to be 0-3 to start the season.
Cincinnati (2-0) at Minnesota (1-1) - The Vikings will be without starting QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle injury) but their defense will be up to task against Cincy backup QB Jake Browning, who is the guy now that Joe Burrow (toe surgery) is out until at least late December.
Pittsburgh (1-1) at New England (1-1) - The Steelers better rebound after a terrible second half last week if they want to beat a mediocre looking Patriots team.
N.Y. Jets (0-2) at Tampa Bay (2-0) - Bucs should blast the Jets, who will have Tyrod Taylor at quarterback in this game. Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is on a roll through the first two games.
Indianapolis (2-0) at Tennessee (0-2) - Going on a hunch that the Colts offense with quarterback Daniel Jones hits a speed bump this Sunday in a road divisional game.
New Orleans (0-2) at Seattle (1-1) - The Seahawks will likely beat the Saints with the offense possibly hanging 40 points in this one.
Dallas (1-1) at Chicago (0-2) - The Cowboys defense has been pretty bad so far this season as has the Bears, so watch this one possibly go down to the wire with both teams struggling to score 20 points. Toss up here in this game in the Windy City.
The Heftyinfo picks for Week Three . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Home teams are listed in bold; Lock of the Week is listed in BOLD CAPS)
BUFFALO over Miami
Atlanta over Carolina
Green Bay over Cleveland
Houston over Jacksonville
Minnesota over Cincinnati
Pittsburgh over New England
Philadelphia over L.A. Rams
Tampa Bay over N.Y. Jets
Tennessee over Indianapolis
Washington over Las Vegas
L.A. Chargers over Denver
Seattle over New Orleans
Chicago over Dallas
San Francisco over Arizona
Kansas City over N.Y. Giants
Baltimore over Detroit
Last Week's Record - 10-6
SEASON RECORD - 21-11
Lock of the Week Record - 2-0
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