Vikings (1-1-1) vs. Rams (3-0)
The Vikings come in off a surprising loss last week to the Bills. Kirk Cousins completed 40/55 for 296 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to Kyle Rudolph. Adam Thielen made 14 receptions for 105 yards. With Dalvin Cook out the team has been lacking a run game and it showed on Sunday. The defense scored three sacks against the Bills.
The Rams come in off a win last week over the Chargers. Jared Goff completed 29/36 for 354 yards three touchdowns and one interception. Robert Woods made 10 receptions for 104 yards and two touchdowns. Todd Gurley rushed for 105 yards on 23 carries and one touchdown. The defense scored two sacks but also lost cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters which may be a major issue this week.
Vikings lead the matchup series 27-16-2 but Rams appear to be unstoppable right now even without Talib and Peters.
Prediction: Rams
Texans (0-3) vs. Colts (1-2)
Texans come in off a loss last week to the Giants. Deshaun Watson completed 24/40 for 385 yards 385 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Will Fuller had five receptions for 101 yards and one touchdown. The ground game was held in the check while the defense scored four sacks with JJ Watt landing three of them. The team needs to get its offense clicking.
Colts come in off a loss last week to the Eagles. Andrew Luck completed 25/40 for 164 yards and one touchdown. While the running game was lacking, the defense managed five sacks and one interception. As Luck's shoulder continues to improve the fate of the team should improve as well.
Colts lead the series matchup 25-7 and should get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Colts
Bills (1-2) vs. Packers (1-1-1)
Bills come in off a shocking win last week over the Vikings. Josh Allen completed 15/22 for 196 yards one passing touchdown and two rushing touchdowns. The defense scored four sacks and one interception. This team showed signs of life but will improve more when LeSean McCoy returns.
Packers come in off a loss last week to the Redskins. Aaron Rodgers completed 27/44 for 265 yards and two touchdowns with Geronimo Allison and Davante Adams each receiving one. The defense managed only one interception but should bounce back this week at home.
Bills lead the series matchup 8-4 but Packers will be ready to win at home after last week.
Prediction: Packers
Buccaneers (2-1) vs. Bears (2-1)
Buccaneers come in off a loss last week to the Steelers. Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 30/50 for 411 yards three touchdowns and three interceptions. Mike Evans made six receptions for 137 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed three sacks and one interception. This team may switch back to Jameis Winston for the long-term at quarterback.
Bears come in off a win last week over the Cardinals. Mitch Trubisky completed 24/35 for 220 yards 0 touchdowns and one interception. Jordan Howard rushed for 61 yards on 24 carries and one touchdown. The defense scored four sacks and three interceptions and has been one of the most impressive in the league.
Bears lead the series matchup 38-20 and the defense should lead the way to a win at home.
Prediction: Bears
Dolphins (3-0) vs. Patriots (1-2)
Dolphins come in off a win last week over the Raiders. Ryan Tannehill completed 17/23 for 289 yards and three touchdowns. Albert Wilson made 2 receptions for 74 yards and one receiving touchdown and also made one pass for 52 yards and one passing touchdown. Jakeem Grant made two receptions for 70 yards and two touchdowns. The defense scored three sacks and two interceptions. Defensive end William Hayes was lost for the season and it may play a factor through the remainder of the season.
Patriots come in off a loss last week to the Lions. Tom Brady completed 14/26 for 133 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to James White. While all the running backs were held to 50 yards or less, the defense managed one sack and one interception but will be without safety Patrick Chung, cornerback Eric Rowe and defensive end Trey Flowers.
Dolphins lead the series matchup 54-51 but the Patriots are hungry to get another win.
Prediction: Patriots
Lions (1-2) vs. Cowboys (1-2)
Lions come in off a win last week over the Patriots. Matthew Stafford completed 27/36 for 262 yards two touchdowns and one interception with Marvin Jones and Kenny Golladay each receiving one. Kerryon Johnson rushed for 101 yards on 16 carries. The defense scored two sacks and one interception. They will still be without Ziggy Ansah.
Cowboys come in off a loss last week to the Seahawks. Dak Prescott completed 19/34 for 168 yards one touchdown and two interceptions with Tavon Austin making the lone touchdown reception. Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 127 yards on 16 carries. The defense managed two sacks but this offense has been the real disappointment so far this season.
Cowboys lead the series matchup 15-12 and will get their second win of the season on Sunday.
Prediction: Lions
Bengals (2-1) vs. Falcons (1-2)
Bengals come in off a loss last week to the Panthers. Andy Dalton completed 29/46 for 352 yards two touchdowns and four interceptions. Tyler Boyd had six receptions for 132 yards and one touchdown. Giovanni Bernard rushed for 61 yards on 12 carries and one touchdown. The defense scored just one sack on the day. With a strong offense this team will recover quickly from a bad showing in Week 3.
Falcons come in off a loss last week to the Saints. Matt Ryan completed 26/35 for 374 yards and five touchdowns. Calvin Ridley made seven receptions for 146 yards and three touchdowns. The defense managed one sack but lost Ricardo Allen for the season. He along with Deion Jones, Keanu Neal and Andy Levitre will be costly injuries to overcome the remainder of the season.
Bengals lead the series matchup 8-5 and will beat an injury plagued Falcons.
Prediction: Bengals
Jets (1-2) vs. Jaguars (2-1)
Jets come in off a loss last week to the Browns. Sam Darnold completed 15/31 for 169 yards zero touchdowns and two interceptions. Isaiah Crowell rushed for two touchdowns. The defense scored four sacks on the day. Jets will improve each week as Darnold becomes more comfortable with his offense.
Jaguars come in off a loss last week to the Titans.Blake Bortles completed 21/34 for 155 yards. The defense scored three sacks on the day but the team is sorely missing Leonard Fournette.
Jets lead the series matchup 7-6 but Jaguars defense will be ready for Darnold and win at home.
Prediction: Jaguars
Eagles (2-1) vs. Titans (2-1)
Eagles come in off a win last week over the Colts. Carson Wentz completed 25/37 for 255 yards one touchdown and one interception. Dallas Goedert made seven receptions for 73 yards and one touchdown. Wendell Smallwood rushed for 56 yards on 10 carries and one touchdown. The defense made two sacks on the day. The return of Wentz will improve the season for the Eagles.
Titans come in off a win last week over the Jaguars. Blaine Gabbert was knocked out with a concussion so Marcus Mariota returned and completed 12/18 for 100 yards. The defense scored three sacks on the day. With Mariota continuing to struggle with tingling in his fingers, the team will have a lot to overcome on Sunday.
Eagles lead the series matchup 7-4 and will beat an injured Mariota and the Titans.
Prediction: Eagles
Browns (1-1-1) vs. Raiders (0-3)
Browns come in off a win last week over the Jets. Baker Mayfield completed 17/23 for 201 yards. Carlos Hyde rushed for 98 yards on 23 carries and two touchdowns. Jarvis Landry made eight receptions for 103 yards. The defense made two sacks and two interceptions including a pick six. This team may have found it's rhythm behind Mayfield and be able to win more this season.
Raiders come in off a loss last week to the Dolphins. Derek Carr completed 27/39 for 345 yard one touchdown and two interceptions. Jordy Nelson made six receptions for 173 yards and one touchdown. Marshawn Lynch rushed for 64 yards on 19 carries and one touchdown. The defense managed one sack. This team is in need of consistency from their defense.
Raiders lead the series matchup 14-10 but the Browns with Baker Mayfield starting will win on Sunday.
Prediction: Browns
Seahawks (1-2) vs. Cardinals (0-3)
Seahawks come in off a win last week over the Cowboys. Russell Wilson completed 16/26 for 192 yards and two touchdowns. Tyler Lockett made four receptions for 77 yards and one touchdown. Chris Carson rushed for 102 yard on 32 carries and one touchdown. The defense made five sacks and two interceptions. As the new look defense is starting to gel the team will continue to improve their standing in the NFC West.
Cardinals come in off a loss last week to the Bears. Despite a decent showing in Week 3, Josh Rosen will get the start on Sunday. The running game still hasn't produced so far this season. The defense managed three sacks and one interception. The fate of the team now lies in the hands of Josh Rosen.
Cardinals lead the series matchup 19-18-1 but the Seahawks will beat Josh Rosen in his first start.
Prediction: Seahawks
Saints (2-1) vs. Giants (1-2)
Saints come in off a win last week over the Falcons. Drew Brees completed 39/49 for 396 yards and three passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns. Michael Thomas made 10 receptions for 129 yards. Alvin Kamara made 15 receptions for 124 yards and rushed for an additional 66 yards. The defense scored three sacks on the day. Saints will be a serious contender in the NFC.
Giants come in off a win last week over the Texans. Eli Manning completed 25/29 for 297 yards and two touchdowns. Odell Beckham made nine receptions for 109 yards and Sterling Shepard made six receptions for 80 yards and one touchdown. Saquon Barkley rushed for 82 yards on 17 carries on one touchdown. The defense managed three sacks and one interception and finally looked solid and competitive.
Giants lead the series matchup 16-13 but Saints have too many weapons for them to overcome.
Prediction: Saints
49ers (1-2) vs. Chargers (1-2)
49ers come in off a loss last week to the Chiefs. To add insult to injury they also lost their starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for the season. The team will start C.J. Beathard for the forseeable future. The defense managed two sacks but lost Richard Sherman for several weeks. With the shaky quarterback situation this may be a long season for the 49ers.
Chargers come in off a loss last week Rams.Philip Rivers completed 18/30 for 226 yards and two touchdowns. Mike Williams made four receptions for 81 yards and two touchdowns. Melvin Gordon rushed for 80 yards on 15 carries and one touchdown. The defense managed one sack and one interception but will be without Joey Bosa for several more weeks.
The series matchup is tied at 7-7 but Chargers will beat the 49ers without Garoppolo and Sherman.
Prediction: Chargers
Ravens (2-1) vs. Steelers (1-1-1)
Ravens come in off a win last week over the Broncos. Joe Flacco completed 25/40 for 277 yards and one touchdown. John Brown made five receptions for 86 yards. Alex Collins rushed for 68 yards on 18 carries and one touchdown and Javorius Allen rushed for one touchdown and made one touchdown reception.The defense managed three sacks and one interception. This team is ripe to take back the AFC North.
Steelers come in off a win last week over the Buccaneers. Ben Roethlisberger completed 30/38 for 353 yards three touchdowns and one interception. JuJu Smith-Schuster made nine receptions for 116 yards and Vance McDonald made four receptions for 112 yards and one touchdown. The team scored three sacks and three interceptions scoring an impressive win that will carry over this week.
Steelers lead the series matchup 27-21 and will get the win at home over the Ravens.
Prediction: Steelers
Chiefs (3-0) vs. Broncos (2-1)
Chiefs come in off a win last week over the 49ers. Patrick Mahomes completed 24/38 314 yards and three touchdowns. Travis Kelce made eight receptions for 114 yards. Kareem Hunt rushed for two touchdowns. The defense scored four sacks in the game. Chiefs will be a major contender in the AFC this season.
Broncos come in off a loss last week to the Ravens. Case Keenum completed 22/34 for 192 yards zero touchdowns and one interception. Royce Freeman and Emmanuel Sanders each rushed for one touchdown. The defense managed two sacks but are plagued by injuries in their secondary.
Chiefs lead the series matchup 61-55 and will easily beat the Broncos on Monday night.
Prediction: Chiefs
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