NFL Week 3 Preview: Schedule, Betting Odds, and Predictions

Raise your hand if you had the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings undefeated, or if you had the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals winless through the first two weeks.

If you did, please contact us immediately for betting guidance. Otherwise, enjoy this week’s odds as we head into the third week of the NFL season.

New England Patriots at New York Jets (-6.5) Thursday 8:15 pm

The New England Patriots take on the New York Jets in a pivotal AFC East battle on Thursday Night Football, with both teams sitting at 1-1. The Patriots’ disciplined defense will look to contain the Jets’ offense, as both teams aim to gain an early edge in the divisional race.

New York Giants at Cleveland Browns (-6.5) 1 p.m.

The Browns face the New York Giants as Cleveland looks to improve on their 1-1 record. Meanwhile, the Giants, sitting at 0-2, are desperate for a win to turn their season around and avoid a deeper hole early in the year.

Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts (-1.5) 1 p.m.

Chicago takes on the Indianapolis Colts, with the Bears aiming to build on their 1-1 start and establish consistency under No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams. Meanwhile, the winless Colts are eager to secure their first victory of the season and avoid falling further behind in the standings.

Houston Texans (-2.5) at Minnesota Vikings 1 p.m.

The Houston Texans face the Minnesota Vikings in a battle of unbeaten teams. Both teams looking to continue their strong starts to the season, but it’s the Vikings who are a surprise contender. Minnesota will aim to prove their early success is no fluke against a Texans squad eager to maintain momentum.

Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints (-2.5) 1 p.m.

The Philadelphia Eagles face the undefeated New Orleans Saints, looking to bounce back after a heartbreaking loss to the Falcons on Monday Night Football. The Saints, a surprise unbeaten team, will aim to keep their momentum going as they take on an Eagles squad eager for redemption.

Los Angeles Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers (-1.5) 1 p.m.

The Los Angeles Chargers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in a clash of two surprising 2-0 teams, both looking to continue their early-season success. In his first season as head coach, Jim Harbaugh has quickly made an impact with the Chargers, but the Steelers will pose a tough challenge in this pivotal matchup.

Denver Broncos at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-6.5) 1 p.m.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Denver Broncos in a matchup of two teams heading in opposite directions, with Tampa starting the season 2-0 and Denver struggling at 0-2. The Buccaneers will look to maintain their winning momentum, while the Broncos are desperate for a turnaround to avoid falling further behind.

Green Bay Packers at Tennessee Titans (-2.5) 1 p.m.

The Green Bay Packers secured their first win of the season despite quarterback Jordan Love being sidelined. Meanwhile, the Tennessee Titans, sitting at 0-2, are eager to break their losing streak and avoid a deeper hole early in the season.

Carolina Panthers at Las Vegas Raiders (-5.5) 4:05 p.m.

The Carolina Panthers, sitting at 0-2, have made the bold decision to bench last year’s No. 1 overall pick in favor of veteran quarterback Andy Dalton for their matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders, coming off a surprising win over Baltimore, will look to capitalize on Carolina’s quarterback shakeup and build on their 1-1 start.

Miami Dolphins at Seattle Seahawks (-4.5) 4:05 p.m.

The Miami Dolphins, currently 1-1, will face the 2-0 Seattle Seahawks without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is expected to be sidelined for this game. Skylar Thompson is expected to start in Tagovailoa’s place, making it a challenging matchup for the Dolphins against the undefeated Seahawks.

Detroit Lions (-3) at Arizona Cardinals 4:25 p.m.

The Detroit Lions take on the Arizona Cardinals in a pivotal matchup, with both teams sitting at 1-1 and looking to gain momentum. The game will be crucial for both squads as they aim to build on their early-season performances and secure a critical win. This game features the highest over/under points total of the week at 52.5 points.

Baltimore Ravens (-1.5) at Dallas Cowboys 4:25 p.m.

The Baltimore Ravens visit the Dallas Cowboys in a surprising matchup, with the Ravens unexpectedly starting the season 0-2 while the Cowboys sit at 1-1. Baltimore will look to turn their season around and get back on track, while Dallas aims to build on their early-season success.

San Francisco 49ers (-7.5) at Los Angeles Rams Sunday 4:25 p.m.

The San Francisco 49ers visit the Los Angeles Rams, with the 49ers holding a 1-1 record while the Rams are struggling at 0-2. The Rams will be without star wide receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp, adding to their challenges as they look to turn their season around against a solid 49ers team.

Kansas City Chiefs (-3.5) at Atlanta Falcons Sunday 8:20 p.m.

The Kansas City Chiefs travel to face the Atlanta Falcons, with the Chiefs boasting a perfect 2-0 record. The Falcons, coming off a surprising win over Philadelphia on Monday Night Football, are 1-1 and will look to build on their momentum and challenge the undefeated Chiefs.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Buffalo Bills (-4.5) Monday 7:30 p.m.

The Buffalo Bills host the Jacksonville Jaguars in one of two Monday Night Football games, with the Bills off to a strong 2-0 start. Meanwhile, the Jaguars are struggling at 0-2 and will need a significant turnaround to challenge the undefeated Bills in this high-stakes matchup.

Washington Commanders at Cincinnati Bengals (-7.5) Monday 8:15 p.m.

The Washington Commanders visit the Cincinnati Bengals, with the Commanders holding a 1-1 record after securing No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels’ first NFL victory last week. The Bengals, surprisingly at 0-2 after losses to the Patriots and Chiefs, are eager to turn their season around and bounce back against Washington.