NFL Week 3 thread

eagle eye

Thursday night game(Friday 1.25am)

Houston Texans @ New England Patriots

Sunday 6.00pm

Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns @ Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills
Oakland Raiders @ Tennessee Titans

Sunday 9.05pm

St. Louis Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks

Sunday 9.25pm

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs
San Diego Chargers @ Indianapolis Colts

Sunday Night Game(Monday 1.30am)

Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys

Monday Night Game(Tuesday 1.30am)

Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

eagle eye

I went 10-6 last week again for a season total of 20-12

Houston Texans @ New England Patriots
Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns @ Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills
Oakland Raiders @ Tennessee Titans
St. Louis Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs
San Diego Chargers @ Indianapolis Colts
Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys
Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

D9Male

Some very interesting matches this week.

Houston must be licking their chops to be facing a Patriots team with a third string quarterback. I still think the Pats will find a way to win because they're the Pats, but it will be fun to watch I think.

I know it is a 2-0 team against an 0-2 team, but I don't think the Jags are as bad as they have looked, and I think Baltimore have had the softest start to a season imaginable. Coming back from 20-0 down may sound impressive, but the Browns are the Browns. I can see Jacksonville win that one.

I think Detroit will give the Pack a scare. I will be looking for ways to get with them with the bookies.

Vikings - Panthers is arguably game of the week. If Bradford can do it on the road against that defence, I will get excited.

Broncos @ Bengals is the other shout for best game. I think the Bengals do them, but if the Steelers could keep Green and the Red Rifle quiet, then Miller and co will surely fancy their chances. For me, the Bengals will murder the Broncos offence, which swings it to the home team.

Jets @ Chiefs also gets me aroused. Both teams are at a crossroads. Win this one, and they are legitimate playoff shots. Lose it, and it is an uphill struggle. I really don't know what will happen here.

Chargers can put a fork in the Colts' season.

Magico Gonzalez

10 - 6 last week, 22 - 10 for the season. Let my head rule my heart and backed the Packers to beat my Vikes. Happy to have been wrong but I am less confident for the Panthers, the Packers came in off the boil. I like the Texans to take the Pats with their 3rd string rookie QB.

Houston Texans @ New England Patriots
Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns @ Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills
Almost Vegas Raiders @ Tennessee Titans
LA Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs
Bye Bye San Diego Chargers @ Indianapolis Colts
Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys
Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

Magico Gonzalez

eagle eye wrote: »

I went 10-6 last week again for a season total of 20-12

Houston Texans @ New England Patriots
Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns @ Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills
Oakland Raiders @ Tennessee Titans
St. Louis Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs
San Diego Chargers @ Indianapolis Colts
Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys
Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

Broncos games to tight to call ? Get off the fence !

D9Male

I have been posting my picks in the superbru league. I am 21-11 so far.

This week's guesses:
Houston Texans @ New England Patriots
Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns @ Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills
Almost Vegas Raiders @ Tennessee Titans
LA Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs
Bye Bye San Diego Chargers @ Indianapolis Colts
Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys
Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

paulie21

11-5 last week, 20-12 on season

Houston Texans @ New England Patriots
Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns @ Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills
Oakland Raiders @ Tennessee Titans
St. Louis Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs
San Diego Chargers @ Indianapolis Colts
Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys
New Orleans Saints

helimachoptor

going to be a big test of the the titans D this week, Raiders are scoring for fun.

Expect a huge amount of rushing and ultimately trying to keep the Raiders D on the field

Realt Dearg Sec

Really looking forward to the Bears in primetime this week! The whole country will be watching my team show what they're made of! What could go wrong?

thomond2006

Houston Texans @ New England Patriots
Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns @ Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills
Oakland Raiders @ Tennessee Titans
LA Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs
San Diego Chargers @ Indianapolis Colts
Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys
Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

adrian522

Houston Texans @ New England Patriots
Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns @ Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills
Oakland Raiders @ Tennessee Titans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles
Kansas City Chiefs
San Diego Chargers @ Indianapolis Colts
Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys
Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

krustydoyle

Live games on Sky Sunday are

Washington v New York 6.00

Pittsburgh v Philly 9.25

D9Male

They have picked two bad games I think.

Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals

Either of those should be the early game.

Realt Dearg Sec

D9Male wrote: »

They have picked two bad games I think.

Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals

Either of those should be the early game.

Yeah Minny @ Carolina has a good chance of being the nfccg latter in the season. Very exciting match up.

D9Male

Could be previews of the AFC and NFC championship games.

eagle eye

I don't think you'll see the Bengals or the Panthers there this year.

dfx-

Eagles have played Cleveland and Chicago so far I think? But they have looked good...

Realt Dearg Sec

dfx- wrote: »

Eagles have played Cleveland and Chicago so far I think? But they have looked good...

They have. For all that the Bears are quite poor the D is actually pretty strong in places, they just were put in bad positions by the offense in the second half. We didn't blitz Wentz much at all but when our guys got to pressure him he was still able to get off his passes. I can't remember who it was that really blasted him with a hit that he could see coming, a real car crash, and he had enough poise to make a completion. It was impressive. For a team that doesn't really have many receivers, and who were missing their main receiving TE, it was quite a performance.

I would say they are one of those teams listed as "in the hunt" in the final few weeks of the season. Think it's a year early for them to really take on the better teams, but yeah, they look good to me.

poldebruin

9-7 last week, which included picking the Bears on Monday night - evidence, if it were needed, to stay away from gambling over the first couple of weeks of the season. We'll say 17-15 for the season so far....straight up! The NFL is tough to predict.

Houston Texans @ New England Patriots...hate picking against the Pats at home here, but c'mon!
Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars...last chance saloon for the Jags, if they can't beat a poor 2-0 Ravens.
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants...Giants look the class of the East
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers...GB to bounce back after a week of criticism...that Minny D is tough.
Cleveland Browns @ Miami Dolphins...Miami to get a win after two close(ish) losses.
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers...That awesome Minny D gets a real test. Carolina not been at their best so far, but will put down a marker here.
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals....Tough matchup, and could go either way, but think Denver will put the heat on Dalton and offense will do just enough again.
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills...Bills are a mess and Arizona will stomp them.
Oakland Raiders @ Tennessee Titans....Think The Titans are more balanced, Raiders D has not shown up yet.
St. Louis Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers....Both revert to form this week gives Tampa the win.
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks...on reputation rather than form - 49ers have played better thus far, but Seattle offense has to come to life soon, surely?
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles...We'll see how Wentz does against a contender, but I think the Steelers will be too good.
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs...another great game, both need a win to stay in touch in their divisions. Chiefs will shade it at home.
San Diego Chargers @ Indianapolis Colts....Chargers have impressed in 6 of 8 quarters this year, Colts playing for their lives (this early!) but not good enough.
Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys...the Bears might be the worst team in the NFL with Cutler out. Cowboys to win easily.
Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints...both teams flatter to deceive, Saints in a shootout.

cosatron

7-9 last week so that 15-17 in total.
Houston Texans @ New England Patriots
Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns @ Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills
Oakland Raiders @ Tennessee Titans
St. Louis Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs
San Diego Chargers @ Indianapolis Colts
Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys
Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

phatkev

Houston Texans @ New England Patriots
Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns @ Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills
Tennessee Titans
St. Louis Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs
San Diego Chargers @ Indianapolis Colts
Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys
Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

That_Guy

Week 2: 10-6
Overall: 20-12

Houston Texans @ New England Patriots
Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns @ Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills
Oakland Raiders @ Tennessee Titans
Los Angeles Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs
San Diego Chargers @ Indianapolis Colts
Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys
Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

LuckyGent88

Gronk is active for the patriots. Big boost and provides the rookie with a great target.

thomond2006

Can I change my pick for tonight?

JaMarcusHustle

FYI, the game tonight is live on Twitter for free.

I watched some of the Bills/Jets last week on Twitter and its one of the best live streams I've seen quality wise. Was amazed it was such good quality.

Realt Dearg Sec

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

FYI, the game tonight is live on Twitter for free.

I watched some of the Bills/Jets last week on Twitter and its one of the best live streams I've seen quality wise. Was amazed it was such good quality.

Was out you who was saying it runs ahead of sky as well?

JaMarcusHustle

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

Was out you who was saying it runs ahead of sky as well?

Wasn't me, but I know it was running ahead of Gamepass anyway. Not sure about Sky - hard to imagine they'd be ahead of Sky but I guess it's possible.

Realt Dearg Sec

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

Wasn't me, but I know it was running ahead of Gamepass anyway. Not sure about Sky - hard to imagine they'd be ahead of Sky but I guess it's possible.

Ah, yeah that would make more sense! Wish they'd do it with Monday night, and take it off ESPN. Really the worst coverage of any network, and the most difficult to access in the states too.

ScummyMan

9-7 last week brings me to an even 16-16. If I was a head coach I'd be on the hot seat!

Houston Texans @ New England Patriots
Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills
Oakland Raiders @ Tennessee Titans
St. Louis Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Seattle Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs
Indianapolis Colts
Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys
Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

ciantheod

Patriots game being broadcast on Twitter + Gronks back = happy days

dfx-

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

They have. For all that the Bears are quite poor the D is actually pretty strong in places, they just were put in bad positions by the offense in the second half. We didn't blitz Wentz much at all but when our guys got to pressure him he was still able to get off his passes. I can't remember who it was that really blasted him with a hit that he could see coming, a real car crash, and he had enough poise to make a completion. It was impressive. For a team that doesn't really have many receivers, and who were missing their main receiving TE, it was quite a performance.

I would say they are one of those teams listed as "in the hunt" in the final few weeks of the season. Think it's a year early for them to really take on the better teams, but yeah, they look good to me.

Don't see much pressure going onto Wentz. I'd trust the Steelers pass rush defense, only given up 90 yards or so, but nearly 350 yards of passing given up and I don't think a sack yet only two touchdowns so far.

The last time they went to Philadelphia 2-0 in 2008, they were well beaten but went to the Superbowl...

phatkev

These Pats jerseys are awfully like the Texans navy ones

PerrinV2

Didn't think he got it myself.

JaMarcusHustle

It's been a long, long time since I've seen the Patriots run a QB option play :pac:

phatkev

How can pass interference called when the ball lands 5 yards out of bounce? theres no way it was catchable

JaMarcusHustle

Poor play call and poor throw from Brissett.

phatkev

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

Poor play call and poor throw from Brissett.

"Not a good throw. I don't blame the quarterback"- classic Simms

TOss Sweep

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

Poor play call and poor throw from Brissett.

Stupid play calling. 3rd and 1 you got to punch it with Blount at least. Defense were completely setup for that throw and knew it was coming.

JaMarcusHustle

That has to be a Patriots ball.

TOss Sweep

How could the refs say that is a Texans ball.

PerrinV2

Patriots ball imo.

phatkev

no doubt that was fumble

Hazys

Pats ball definitely.

Why do the refs blow it up so early? Worst case scenario let it go and let the turnover review sort it out

Hazys

Harmon clearly has the ball

TOss Sweep

phatkev wrote: »

"Not a good throw. I don't blame the quarterback"- classic Simms

Guy is an absolute mong. He is like a mix of a poor mans John Gruden and Skip Bayless. Trying to be everyone's friend but says the stupidest things.

JaMarcusHustle

TOss Sweep wrote: »

How could the refs say that is a Texans ball.

Two very questionable calls going in the Texans favour so far. The first down where it didn't look like he got near the marker and now this.

Hazys

Vital turnover, Pats D and Special Teams will have to carry the offense tonight

TOss Sweep

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

Two very questionable calls going in the Texans favour so far. The first down where it didn't look like he got near the marker and now this.

Not saying the refs have any motive but how they said Texans ball when no white shirt landed on the ball initially is beyond me. Specsavers calling. Maybe the color rush jersey is confusing them.

Hazys

Wow!!!!

Hazys

Tom who? Lol

phatkev

Hazys wrote: »

Pats ball definitely.

Why do the refs blow it up so early? Worst case scenario let it go and let the turnover review sort it out

I only thing i can think of is that they're afraid of big collisions/injuries once a players down