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Update: The spreads for the Giants-Eagles and Cowboys-Redskins have been posted. Picks below.
If a tie feels like kissing your sister, then how should we accurately describe the feeling of picking 32 games through the first two weeks of the season and being exactly .500 at the end of it? That’s right, through 32 games I am 15-15-2. It almost like 32 smooches with my figurative and non-existent sister, which even just a figment of my imagination sounds utterly unenjoyable and awkward.
Update 9/22: All spreads have been posted and all picks are in.
Week 2 was not quite as fruitful as Week 1. After a 10-4-2 week against the spread in Week 1, I fell to 8-7-1 (thanks to astutely having the Niners at +5.5).
So for the season I am now 18-11-3. Not bad. I’d take that over a full season. But that doesn’t mean I’m happy with a barely .500 week. It’s time to get back into a double digits this week.
Point spreads, over-unders, and picks below.
Update 9/22: The announcer assignments have been added.
Week 2 featured some key divisional battles (Jets over Patriots), a few surprising upsets (Bears over Cowboys), and some thrilling finishes that could announce the arrival of 2010′s new power teams (Texans over Redskins).
What does Week 3 have in store?
More key divisional battles (Jets-Dolphins), a huge inter-conference and interstate battle (Texans-Cowboys), and a chance to find out if one of 2010′s most surprising teams (the Bucs) are for real (they play the Steelers).
Check out the complete Week 3 TV schedule, along with the announcer lineups and odds for each game.
NFL Betting – Week 3 Picks
NFL Week 3 matchups are here already. Hard to believe how quickly the season is going. We’ve already seen a massive upset happen – how about those Bengals over the Packers? – and there could be an even bigger one on the horizon this weekend. Let’s make a few NFL picks.
San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings
Sunday, September 27, 1:00 p.m. ET
NFL betting favorite: Vikings -6.5
Here’s our chance to find out if San Francisco is truly for real. Frank Gore destroyed Seattle’s defense last week, racking up 207 rushing yards, but he faces the formidable Minnesota run defense led by Pat and Kevin Williams this week. If (when?) the Vikes stack the box and bottle up Gore, Shaun Hill will have to do more than caretake from the quarterback position. I’m not so sure he’s up to the task. San Fran’s “D” looks excellent under Mike Singletary but hasn’t faced a tailback anywhere close to Adrian Peterson’s caliber so far. Bet on Minnesota to cover.
Betting services recommend: Vikings -6.5
Washington Redskins at Detroit Lions
Sunday, September 27, 1:00 p.m. ET
NFL betting favorite: Redskins -6
Here’s your big shocker of the week. The Redskins are a superior team, of course, but they’re out of sorts. When you only beat the Rams 9-7 at home and score no touchdowns, how can you be a safe six-point favorite on the road against any team? Washington is struggling to pressure the quarterback, recording just two sacks in two games even after a matchup against Marc Bulger. That means Matt Stafford may have time to unleash some big throws to Calvin Johnson. The Lions can at least beat the spread and have a real shot to win outright.
Betting services recommend: Lions +6
Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks
Sunday, September 27, 4:15 p.m. ET
NFL betting favorite: Bears -1.5
After Matt Hasselbeck went down last week and Frank Gore trucked the Seahawks’ front seven, it’s a bit surprising that the Bears are only 1.5-point favorites. You’d think they’d be more popular choices after beating the defending Super Bowl champion Steelers. Jay Cutler found a groove against the Steelers and Matt Forte is itching to bust out. If Hasselbeck plays, he’ll still likely be ineffective playing through a broken rib. If he doesn’t, the Bears could rout the Seahawks.
Betting services recommend: Bears 1-.5
