NFL Week 3 Game Predictions.....who you got?

Kansas City @ Atlanta (-5.5). It's not going to be very often when you see Atlanta as a favorite this season. Although Tampa Bay handled the Falcons easily, the Bucs are a much better team than the Chiefs. The Falcons have a great running game, and I'll take QB Matt Ryan over QB Tyler Thigpen any day of the week. If Oakland can rush for 300 yards against KC, then the Falcons should roll in this game. Atlanta 27-13.

Oakland @ Buffalo (-9.5). Oakland may have had a great game, but no modern Al Davis team is going to be competitive. On the other hand, Buffalo has looked excellent, and has the run defense (and offense) that the Chiefs can only dream of. This could be a tougher game than the point spread indicates, but the home team should still win. Buffalo 30-20.

Tampa Bay @ Chicago (-3). When was the last time Chicago was favored in this match up? This will be an excellent test to see how good either the Bears or the Bucs really are. Brian Griese might have a little bit of revenge on his mind, but the Bears are a very solid team and all Kyle Orton needs to do is not make mistakes. My biggest concern here is Gruden's play calling, but I think Tampa is still a little bit better than Chicago right now, so the Bucs get the upset nod. Tampa Bay 20-17.

Houston @ Tennessee (-5). Neither team looks as good as most fans were expecting, but at least Tennessee is taking care of business. These are both tough defensive teams, and while Houston has more big time play makers, I think the home field advantage and better running game will give the Titans the edge in a hard fought game. Titans win, 19-13.


Carolina @ Minnesota (-3.5). This was a surprising line for me. Carolina is an exceptional looking team right now with two quality wins. Minnesota a lot more was expected out of and they've blew it twice against two quality opponents. Gus Frerotte is a much better player for this offense right now and makes the Vikings better. With that run defense vs. Steve Smith coming back this is a toss up as far as I'm concerned, but since it's at home I'll give the Vikings a nod. Minnesota 27-26.


Miami @ New England (-12.5). New England looks fine with QB Matt Cassel, and Joey Porter once again opens his big mouth…which traditionally means a three touchdown loss is going to follow. The Patriots are the much better team than the Dolphins, and it's going to show on Sunday. Patriots win 27-13.

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