Cincinnati Bengals beat writer Jay Morrison offers his predictions for Week 3 of NFL games.
Baltimore Ravens (2-0) at Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1)
For the second year in a row, all that stands between the Ravens and a 3-0 start is the Jaguars.
Pick: Ravens 27, Jaguars 10
Cleveland Browns (0-2) at Indianapolis Colts (0-2)
It doesn’t get any more exciting than thizzzzzzzzzzz.
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Pick: Colts 9, Browns 6
New York Giants (0-2) at Philadelphia Eagles (1-1)
When in doubt, take the strapping 24-year-0ld quarterback over the 36-year-old washed up one.
Pick: Eagles 24, Giants 20
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Miami Dolphins (1-0) at New York Jets (0-2)
By Week 3 everyone should know you never, ever pick the Jets
Pick: Dolphins 31, Jets 10
Denver Broncos (2-0) at Buffalo Bills (1-1)
The Broncos are a different team away from home, but their defense should prevail
Pick: Broncos 17, Bills 13
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New Orleans Saints (0-2) at Carolina Panthers (2-0)
Hmmm, Cam Newton vs. the worst defense in the league?
Pick: Panthers 38, Saints 21
Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) at Chicago Bears (0-2)
Not even Bears fans are picking the Bears to win this one.
Pick: Steelers 35, Bears 13
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Atlanta Falcons (2-0) at Detroit Lions (2-0)
The only battle of unbeatens on the ledger should make for great viewing.
Pick: Lions 28, Falcons 27
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) at Minnesota Vikings (1-1)
Tampa Bay has won three straight in Minnesota, but four is too much to ask.
Pick: Vikings 23, Buccaneers 21
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Houston Texans (1-1) at New England Patriots (1-1)
Bill Belichick is 11-1 in his last 12 vs. rookie quarterbacks and 28-7 overall.
Pick: Patriots 31, Texans 13
Seattle Seahawks(1-1) at Tennessee e Titans (1-1)
Literally flipped a coin on this one, and it came up tails for Titans.
Pick: Titans 21, Seahawks 20
Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) at San Diego Chargers (0-2)
At least the Chargers don’t have to worry about blowing another game in the final five minutes.
Pick: Chiefs 31, Chargers 17
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Oakland Raiders (2-0) at Washington Redskins (1-1) Sunday night
The Raiders haven’t lost in D.C. since 1986.
Pick: Raiders 33, Redskins 24
Dallas Cowboys (1-1) at Arizona Cardinals (1-1) Monday night
The sophomore slump for Dak and Zeke continues.
Pick: Cardinals 24, Cowboys 21
Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) at Green Bay Packers (1-1)
The Bengals will score a touchdown this week, but the Packers will score more.
Pick: Packers 24, Bengals 14
Season: 23-7
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