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Week 2 Recap:
Cool, got all the Week 2 results pulled up. Here’s the corrected Week 2 Recap with how my prior picks matched up, what I got right/wrong, plus a little color. Then I’ll follow with updated Week 3 picks (with the correct schedule).
🏈 Week 2 Recap: My Picks vs Actuals
Here are the games I predicted, the actual results, and whether I hit or missed. Some picks were close; some not so much. Let’s roll:
| Matchup | My Pick | Actual Result | Correct? | Notes / Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers @ Commanders | Packers | Packers 27-18 over Commanders (Fox News) | ✅ | Good start, Packers played solid, controlled the game. |
| Lions vs Bears | Lions | Lions 52-21 over Bears (Fox News) | ✅ | Huge performance by Detroit. Way more dominant than many expected. |
| Browns @ Ravens | Ravens | Ravens 41-17 over Browns (NFL.com) | ✅ | Ravens’ defense + Lamar on point. Not very close. |
| Bengals vs Jaguars | Bengals | Bengals won 31-27 vs Jaguars (NFL.com) | ✅ | Tight finish; my pick was right but the margin was smaller than I’d hoped. |
| Cowboys vs Giants | Cowboys | Cowboys 40-37 (OT) over Giants (NFL.com) | ✅ | Close one, but I got the winner. My prediction was somewhat close in spirit. |
| Patriots vs Dolphins | Dolphins | Patriots 33-27 over Dolphins (NFL.com) | ❌ | Upset here. Pats pulled it off in Miami, surprising. |
| 49ers vs Saints | Saints upset | 49ers 26-21 over Saints (NFL.com) | ❌ | Close game though; Saints made it interesting, but 49ers held on. |
| Bills vs Jets | Bills | Bills 30-10 over Jets (NFL.com) | ✅ | Dominant showing by Buffalo. |
| Seahawks vs Steelers | Steelers | Seahawks 31-17 over Steelers (NFL.com) | ❌ | Big win for Seattle; defense stepped up. My pick missed this. |
| Rams vs Titans | Rams | Rams 33-19 over Titans (Turf Show Times) | ✅ | Rams controlled second half nicely. |
| Broncos vs Colts | Colts | Colts 29-28 over Broncos (NFL.com) | ✅ | Nail-biter, but I picked the right side. |
| Cardinals vs Panthers | Cardinals | Cardinals 27-22 over Panthers (NFL.com) | ✅ | Panthers made a late push but Cardinals held on. |
| Eagles vs Chiefs | Eagles | Eagles 20-17 over Chiefs (NFL.com) | ✅ | Close game; Philly’s defense made big plays. |
| Falcons vs Vikings | Vikings | Falcons 22-6 over Vikings (FOX Sports) | ❌ | Complete miss; Falcons dominated. |
| Buccaneers vs Texans | Texans | Buccaneers 20-19 over Texans (ESPN.com) | ❌ | Misplaced here; Bucs made a gutsy road win. Last-minute drive. |
| Chargers vs Raiders | Chargers | Chargers 20-9 over Raiders (ESPN.com) | ✅ | Solid win. Defense + opportunistic plays. |
✅ Overall: Week 2 Performance
- Total picks: 16
- Correct picks: 11
- Misses: 5
- Accuracy: ~ 69%
- Big wins: Lions, Ravens, Bills, Cardinals, Colts
- Surprising failures: Patriots over Dolphins, Falcons over Vikings, Seahawks over Steelers, Bucs win vs Texans
🎯 What I Learned
- Home/road advantage still matters — but “momentum” and turnovers are proving huge in close games.
- Injuries to key skill players seem to swing tight matchups more than I anticipated.
- Upsets/tight finishes are frequent early; great to not lean too heavily toward favorites without checking depth and injuries.
Week 3
Let’s break down NFL Week 3 predictions, incorporating the latest injury updates, recent performances, betting lines, and our own analytical instincts.
Key Injury & Storyline Updates
Dolphins vs Bills:
- Dolphins are missing TE Darren Waller (hip), CB Storm Duck (ankle), S Ifeatu Melifonwu (calf). Questionable: WR Jaylen Waddle (shoulder), DT Benito Jones (oblique), LB Chop Robinson (knee). (NFL.com)
- Bills are without DT Ed Oliver and LB Matt Milano, both out. Questionable: DBs Taron Johnson, Cam Lewis, LB Shaq Thompson. (Reuters)
Bengals / Vikings:
- Joe Burrow out for Bengals (toe surgery, ~3 months). Backup QB starts. (The Playoffs)
- Vikings placed RB Aaron Jones on IR (hamstring), missing multiple weeks. (FOX Sports)
- J.J. McCarthy also injured (ankle); likely miss. (The Playoffs)
Packers:
- WR Jayden Reed out indefinitely (foot/clavicle surgery). (New York Post)
- OL Aaron Banks & Zach Tom “limited” in practice. (Acme Packing Company)
Commanders:
- Jayden Daniels’ status vs Raiders is doubtful (knee sprain). Backup Marcus Mariota may start. (The Playoffs)
Expert Models & Betting Context
- Bills are -12.5 favorites vs Dolphins. (ESPN.com)
- Seahawks are about -7 vs Saints. (Field Gulls)
- Packers favored (~-8.5) vs Browns. (CBSSports.com)
- Colts are about -3.5 vs Titans. (ESPN.com)
- Buccaneers are ~ -6.5 vs Jets. (Bucs Nation)
Game-by-Game Predictions (Spread Picks + Rationale + Score Predictions)
Here are my Week 3 picks, with spreads, predicted scores, and cover/ups and down:
| Matchup | Spread / Line | My Pick (with rationale) | Predicted Score | Cover? / Upset Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday Night Football | ||||
Dolphins @ Bills -12.5 | Bills win, cover — Bills at home, Dolphins dealing with multiple injuries, especially on DL/secondary. | Bills 31-14 | Cover ✅ | |
| Sunday Early | ||||
| Falcons @ Panthers ~ pick’em / slight Panthers | Falcons win — Panthers 0-2, offense struggling; Falcons more explosive. | Falcons 24-17 | Upset lean | |
| Packers @ Browns -8.5 | Packers win, cover — Browns good defense, but Packers still more complete and Browns offense has QB/OL concerns. | Packers 28-20 | Cover ✅ | |
| Texans @ Jaguars ~ slight Jaguars | Jaguars win — Texans still vulnerable; Jaguars can lean on defense. | Jaguars 21-17 | Likely cover, but tight | |
| Bengals @ Vikings -3 | Vikings win — Burrow out; backup QB + missing RBs for Vikings though, but home field helps. | Vikings 24-14 | Slight cover | |
| Steelers @ Patriots ~ pick’em / slight Patriots | Patriots win — Their defense could make enough plays; Steelers not putting it together yet. | Patriots 20-17 | Possible cover | |
| Rams @ Eagles -3.5 | Eagles win, cover — Rams adjusting to roster changes; Eagles steadier. | Eagles 27-20 | Cover ✅ | |
| Jets @ Buccaneers -6.5 | Buccaneers win — Home edge, blending offense better; Jets have QB uncertainty. | Buccaneers 28-18 | Cover ✅ | |
| Colts @ Titans ~ Titans slight | Titans win — More stability in run game; Colts offense dynamic but if they can’t sustain, Titans pull this out. | Titans 23-20 | Possible cover | |
| Raiders @ Commanders -3.5 | Commanders win — Even if Daniels sits, Mariota + defense should carry more than Raiders can manage. | Commanders 24-21 | Upset alert if Raiders keep pace | |
| Broncos @ Chargers ~ Chargers -2 to -3 | Chargers win — More offensive firepower; Broncos have had inconsistent moments. | Chargers 26-17 | Cover likely | |
| Saints @ Seahawks -7 | Seahawks win, cover — Saints look overmatched; Seahawks get home boost. | Seahawks 30-16 | Cover ✅ | |
| Cowboys @ Bears ~ Cowboys -4 to -5 | Cowboys win — Bears are playing hard but defense/offense disconnects. | Cowboys 26-19 | Probably cover | |
| Cardinals @ 49ers -1.5 | Cardinals upset (lean) — If Purdy is limited or out, 49ers could struggle; Cardinals capable. | Cardinals 24-23 | Upset lean | |
| Chiefs @ Giants +6 | Chiefs win — Giants still getting their act together; Chiefs’ offense dangerous even vs tough spots. | Chiefs 27-23 | Probably cover | |
| Monday Night Football | ||||
| Lions @ Ravens -5.5 | Ravens win, cover — Home field + defense + ability to close games. | Ravens 28-24 |
🟦 Slates & Score Predictions
- Thursday Night Football
- Bills 31, Dolphins 14
- Sunday Early Slate
- Falcons 24, Panthers 17
- Packers 28, Browns 20
- Jaguars 21, Texans 17
- Vikings 24, Bengals 14
- Patriots 20, Steelers 17
- Eagles 27, Rams 20
- Sunday Late Slate
- Buccaneers 28, Jets 18
- Titans 23, Colts 20
- Commanders 24, Raiders 21
- Chargers 26, Broncos 17
- Seahawks 30, Saints 16
- Cowboys 26, Bears 19
- Cardinals 24, 49ers 23
- Chiefs 27, Giants 23
- Monday Night Football
- Ravens 28, Lions 24
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