Column as I see ’em – Week 3
Column as I see ‘Em is your weekly fix for all things NFL. Here’s one writer’s take on how teams may fare during Week 3 of National Football League play.
Thursday
Giants at Panthers
Look for Eli to have another big night as two young quarterbacks go head to head against weak secondary defenses. High scoring game, Giants by 7.
Sunday
Rams at Bears
Chicago, coming off a rocky loss to Green Bay, will be forced to contend with a hot St. Louis. Look for Cutler to throw at least two interceptions. St. Louis by 3.
Buffalo Bills at Browns
Buffalo, with the most rushing yards this season, will run all over the Browns’ defense. Watch for C.J. Spiller to dominate. Bills by 14.
Buccaneers at Cowboys
After turnovers handed a loss to the Cowboys, look for Tampa Bay to force just as many turnovers this week. Bucs by 7.
Lions at Titans
The Lions put up a good fight against the NFC favorite 49ers last week. If Detroit can get their penalties under control, they’ll be a major threat. Lions by 14.
Jaguars at Colts
Both teams are struggling out of the gate. Look for a sloppy game, multiple turnovers and a low score. Colts by 3.
NY Jets at Miami Dolphins
The Jets are struggling to take off, but against the flopping Dolphins, they should not have any issue getting a win this weekend. Jets by 21.
49ers at Vikings
Niners roll over the Vikings. Look for Frank Gore to have a big day. 49ers by 21.
Chiefs at Saints
Neither team has a win, but the Saints definitely have an edge over the Chiefs. Another sloppy game, Saints by 7.
Bengals at Redskins
RG3 and the Redskins showed massive potential against the Saints. The Bengals beat a lackluster team in the Browns. Look for RG3 to have a solid game. Redskins by 10.
Eagles at Cardinals
Arizona pulled out a shocking win against the Patriots last week, but their luck does not compare to the Eagles’ last minute wins. Philly will not need luck this game. Eagles by 10.
Falcons at Chargers
Look for a solid grudge match between these two teams. Matt Ryan and Phillip Rivers will put up big numbers. Falcons by 3.
Steelers at Raiders
A loss to the Broncos and a win against the Jets has the Steelers sitting in the middle of the AFC as far as the early season goes. The Raiders are faltering early. Steelers by 14.