NFL WEEK 3: PREDICTIONS

Welcome back NFL Fans! Week 2 of the 2022 season is behind us, and it’s time to recalculate the NFL Predictions for Week 3. @TheBrysh Power Rankings and Predictions are calculated using a proprietary algorithm.

NFL Prediction Accuracy

Week 2 Predictions for @TheBrysh were 12/16, for a season total of 20/31, or 65% on straight up wins. As the NFL season unwinds, the Power Rankings adapt, the numbers get dialed in and the predictions become even more dependable. Point Spreads are courtesy of DraftKings Nation, and are up to date as of the article writing. Join the NFL Fans group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2360218/ Get your weekly picks posted!

THURSDAY NIGHT GAME

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns (-3.5) – With or without QB Deshaun Watson, a Browns loss to the NY Jets is embarrassing. Pittsburgh beat the defending AFC Champion Bengals in week 1, and I am going with the Steelers in an UPSET 24-23.

PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 28: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers dives into the end zone for a 1 yard touchdown reception during the second quarter in the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on October 28, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

EARLY SUNDAY GAMES

Houston Texans @ Chicago Bears (-3.0) – The Houston Texans are heading into Week 3 winless for good reason, their offense is averaging less than 15 PPG. The Bears were gritty enough to beat the 49’ers, they win this one 28-21.

Las Vegas Raiders (-1.0) @ Tennessee Titans – Since the beginning of the season I have said that the LV Raiders are vastly over-rated, just look at their 4:1 turnover ratio. I’m picking the Titans, with RB Derrick Henry Jr stealing the show in an UPSET 27-22.

Kansas City Chiefs (-6.0) @ Indianapolis Colts – Indianapolis put up zero points against…JACKSONVILLE, and Matt Ryan is not convincing. The Chiefs are easily the 2nd best club in the AFC and I’m not ready to bet against them, Chiefs win 31-21.

KANSAS CITY, MO – DECEMBER 05: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a third quarter pass against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on December 5, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Buffalo Bills (-4.5) @ Miami Dolphins – The Dolphins were down 21 points and came back to beat the Ravens last week 42-38. Buffalo looks unbeatable, out scoring their opponents 72-17 in their first 2 games, the Bills win 35-23.

Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings (-7.5) – This will be a contest of the receivers, which pair will outperform? Lions WR’s St. Pierre and Swift, or Vikings WR’s Jefferson and Cook? Expect a shoot-out with the Vikings pulling it off 35-26.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 08: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings on the line against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 20-7. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

Baltimore Ravens (-3.0) @ New England Patriots – The Ravens are probably the best team in their division, but blew a 21 point lead last week. I think the Patriots offense is coming together and look for them to win in an UPSET 27-20.

Cincinnati Bengals (-4.5) @ NY Jets – Joe Flacco vindicated himself last week, overcoming a 13 point shortage. The Bengals are sure to kick the Super Bowl hangover, and QB Joe Burrow will turn it up a notch to win 32-24.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 11: Brandon Marshall #15 of the New York Jets is tackled by Adam Jones #24 of the Cincinnati Bengals after his first down reception during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Eagles (-3.0) @ Washington Commanders – The Washington Commanders are definitely the weakest team in the NFC, the Eagles are arguably the best in the NFC. The oddsmakers have Philadelphia as 3 point favorites, the Eagles will win easily 32-20.

New Orleans Saints (-3.0) @ Carolina Panthers – The Panthers have lost 2 games, but kept them close. The Saints have strong receivers, pair that with a weak Carolina backfield and I will take the Panthers 23-20.

LATE SUNDAY GAMES

Jacksonville Jaguars @ LA Chargers (-7.0) – The Jaguars have exceeded expectations, but are still the the basement dwellers of the NFC. Chargers QB Justin Herbert is the real deal, I’m guessing this will be the blow-out of Week 3, Chargers win 38-23.

LA Rams (-4.5) @ Arizona Cardinals – The oddsmakers have the home team Cardinals as 4.5 underdogs, probably due to the absence of DeAndre Hopkins. The Rams are still hungover from the Super Bowl, they barely got past the Falcons. The Card’s win in an UPSET 27-21.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals drops back to pass during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on December 13, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 30-23. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons @ Seattle Seahawks (-2.0) – The Falcons are known for blowing a 16 point lead in one game, and failing to rally in another. The Seahawks defense will come through to control Falcons QB Marcus Mariota, and take the victory 31-20.

Green Bay Packers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3.0) – The showdown of QB’s Tom Brady and Aaron Rogers will be the game to catch this week. The Packers may have a deeper roster, but have been off to a slow start, I’m going with the Bucs 36-24.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 24: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hands the ball off to Leonard Fournette #28 in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field on January 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers @ Denver Broncos (-2.5) – The 49ers had high hopes this season, but they have been inconsistent, which team shows up this week? QB Russell Wilson has yet to gel with the Broncos offense, and I look for the 49’ers in an UPSET 24-23.

MONDAY NIGHT GAME

Dallas Cowboys @ NY Giants (-3.0) – The NY Giants will take advantage of the Cowboys missing QB Dak Prescott to a thumb injury. The Cowboys defense is good enough to keep them in the game, they outlast the Giants, Dallas takes the UPSET 31-22.