DTTWSB Week 3 NFL Picks

Last week the slate of games was not that great. This week on the other hand is loaded with divisional rivalries and interesting matchups. So far this season we've seen quarterbacks rule the headlines (big surprise there). The amount of yards some of these guys are throwing is insane! With that said, last week I did a much better job picking games. My record was 12-4 which has me at 20-12 for the season. Compared to the ESPN experts I'm currently near the bottom but there are still a lot of games for me to catch up. I cannot wait for Sunday to get here folks. Here are my picks for Week 3.

Patriots at Bills: Patriots

This is the only matchup this week that involves unbeaten teams. The atmosphere at Ralph Wilson Stadium is going to be incredible. Buffalo is going to have make plays early to keep the crowd in the game. Unfortunately for them I think Brady and the Pats are on a mission. I wouldn't be shocked if they scored touchdown on their first three possessions. The Bills simply don't have the players to matchup with the New England weapons, especially those two young tight ends. I love what Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has done this year, but he'll be playing from behind all game in this one which should benefit the Pats. I'm taking New England.

Texans at Saints: Saints

There should be a lot of points put up on the board in this one. If you love seeing the ball in the air the majority of the game then this is the game for you. I expect Brees and Schaub to have great games. This is the first real test for the Texans new defensive scheme. If they can slow down the Saints offensive juggernaut then they're poised to great things this year. If not, then they'll probably come back down to mediocrity. My biggest question with the Texans is can Matt Schaub make the big throw in the big moment? He hasn't showed that he can and I don't expect him to against Brees and the Saints. I'm going with the Who Dat nation in this one.

Giants at Eagles: Eagles

It's always a great game when the Eagles and Giants get together. The last time these teams played we were left in shock because of Desean Jackson's game-winning punt return touchdown. During the offseason Eagles running back LeSean McCoy and Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora into a trash-talking dialogue on Twitter. This week the Eagles players have reminded us who has owned the rivalry the six times they've played. You know that will be on the minds of the New York players throughout the game but it won't be enough to will them to victory. Michael Vick is expected to start which means trouble for Big Blue. I also think Eli Manning will turn the ball over a couple times because the Eagles have some ball hawks in the secondary. This one smells like another Philly win.

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Lions at Vikings: Vikings

I love what the Lions have done this season so far. They've handily beaten up both their opponents. Every one and their mama expects them to destroy the Vikings on Sunday except for me. I'm rolling with Vikings because they're at home and they're desperate. The Vikings also have no pressure on them because they haven't looked that great so far. When the pressure is off that's when Donovan McNabb performs at his best. I expect a big game from him and Adrian Peterson on Sunday. I'm not sure if Detroit is used to having the pressure of being a good team. Tomorrow will be an excellent test for them. I like the Vikings in a very close game though.

Packers at Bears: Bears

In my opinion this is almost a lock to be an upset special each and every year. Even though the Packers are the better team, the Bears just know them too well. Games between these two teams are always close and hard fought. I think the Bears pass rush will get to Aaron Rodgers early and often in this game. The Bears offensive line will also play better than they did last week because they took a lot of verbal abuse in the media this week and rightfully so. If they can consistenly protect Cutler then he should have a good enough day to beat the Packers. The key to this game is Bears running back Matt Forte. I think he's going to have the big day that tips the scale in the Bears favor.

The rest of the week's picks:

49ers at Bengals: Bengals
Dolphins at Browns: Browns
Broncos at Titans: Titans
Jaguars at Panthers: Panthers
Jets at Raiders: Jets
Ravens at Rams: Ravens
Chiefs at Chargers: Chargers
Cardinals at Seahawks: Seahawks
Falcons at Buccaneers: Buccaneers
Steelers at Colts: Steelers
Redskins at Cowboys: Cowboys