The NFL is nothing if not unpredictable. After all, two weeks into the 2024 campaign, who expected the Minnesota Vikings to be 2-0, or the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals to be a combined 0-4? It’s all part of the fun of the season: the “any given Sunday” uncertainty. And yet, as we look ahead to Week 3, is it possible that there are still some “safe bets” to be made in the next wave of high-profile matchups?
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Giants at Browns
Time: Sunday, 1 pm ET (Fox), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Browns -5.5, O/U 43.5
SportsLine’s Projection Model simulates every NFL game 10,000 times and rises well over $7,000 for $100 players on top rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 3 of the 2024 season on a 187-130 run on top-rated NFL picks dating back to the 2017 season. The Browns (-6.5, 38.5) cover the spread against the Giants nearly 60% of the time in projections, but you can find the full betting breakdown here. right here.
Packers at Titans
Time: Sunday, 1 pm ET (Fox), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Packers -4, O/U 44.5
“If the Titans can go a week without giving up a blocked punt and if Will Levis can go a week without making a stupid turnover, I actually think they can win this game. The Titans defense does a pretty solid job of stopping the run and there won’t be surprising if they go all in that would put the game in Malik Willis’ hands.”
CBS Sports NFL writer John Breech likes Tennessee to squeeze out a one-score victory if Jordan Love doesn’t suit up for the Packers, though he likes Green Bay to come out victorious in the event Love returns sooner than expected. Catch his full breakdown of the game, plus all his Week 3 picks, right here.
Bears at Colts
Time: Sunday, 1 pm ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ (click here)
Open: Colts -1, O/U 46.5
“Anthony Richardson’s talent gives him a ceiling that’s probably unmatched in the NFL. However, it’s his inconsistency that has limited Indianapolis so far. We saw that in the loss to Green Bay last week, and we’re now entering the territory of Richardson needs to pitch at a more consistent level before we can trust him This week, he has a tough matchup against the Bears, who is perfectly fine and even a week ago gave CJ Stroud the Bears’ chances to move the ball better offensively with Colts star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner now on injured reserve.”
CBS Sports NFL writer Tyler Sullivan likes Chicago to get back above .500 against the mercurial Colts. Check out his full analysis of this matchup, and other Week 3 projections, right here.
Texans at Vikings
Time: Sunday, 1 pm ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ (click here)
Open: Texans -4, O/U 47
“This is a big game between two undefeated teams. The Vikings are a surprise team, while the Texans were expected to be good. The Minnesota defense was really good. They’re going to throw a ton of looks at CJ Stroud. I think they will. be the difference in the game. They’re going to force turnovers and get a lot of pressure.”
CBS Sports senior columnist Pete Prisco likes Minnesota to remain undefeated with a second straight home upset. Check out all of his picks against the Week 3 spread right here.
Eagles at Saints
Time: Sunday, 1 pm ET (Fox), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Eagles -3, O/U 45.5
“The Saints offense is clicking because Derek Carr has been on fire and because Alvin Kamara has been unstoppable. When you face an offense like that, it’s nice to have some time to prepare, but the Eagles won’t have that. They have to travel to New Orleans on a short week after loss Monday night and Philly will bring a defense that surrenders nearly 400 yards per game. When your defense is playing this bad, the Saints are the last team you want to be facing.”
CBS Sports NFL writer John Breech didn’t buy the Saints heading into the season, but now he’s confident New Orleans will leave Week 3 with an unblemished record. Find all his picks for this weekend right here.
Chargers at Steelers
Time: Sunday, 1 pm ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ (click here)
Open: Steelers -1, O/U 43.5
“This game could be crazy low scoring with two hitting offenses. The difference between the two teams is the quarterback, though. Justin Fields has been an amazing surprise this season, but I’m not sure he’s. prepared for a Bolts defense, who has shut down questionable offenses in Vegas and Carolina so far this season, giving up less than 150 yards per game through the air, Arthur Smith won’t attack vertically, which means the Steelers have to win up front by pounding the ball … Neutralize the Steelers going forward would allow Justin Herbert to take a few shots at potential breakout Quentin Johnston.”
CBS Sports senior writer Will Brinson expects this AFC slugfest to be competitive, but he likes Jim Harbaugh’s squad to come away as touchdown winners. Check out all of his best bets for Week 3 right here.
Broncos at Buccaneers
Time: Sunday, 1 pm ET (Fox), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Pirates -3, O/U 42.5
“Let’s take another home favorite in the Buccaneers, who destroyed the Washington Commanders in Week 1, then upset the Detroit Lions in Week 2, thanks to a strong performance from the defense. Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix struggled in his first few. NFL gamescompleting just 6 of 24 passes with three interceptions on throws of 10-plus yards. The Broncos offense is averaging 13 points per game and just 263 yards of total offense per contest. Both rank bottom four in the NFL.”
CBS Sports NFL writer Jordan Dajani expects Tampa Bay to stay in cruise control, predicting a double-digit win for Baker Mayfield and Co. Catch all his Week 3 projections. right here.
Panthers at Raiders
Time: Sunday, 4:05 pm ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ (click here)
Open: Raiders -4, O/U 43
“Who doesn’t love a good old dead cat rebound game? It’s borderline literal for this one, with the smelly Carolina Panthers replanting the feline mascot. Bryce Young just got benched, which means the whole team 1.) should rally around. Andy Dalton and 2 .) know nobody’s job is safe The Raiders are playing well, but I don’t think they’ll run away with this game They were involved in a low scoring first half against the Chargers Jim Harbaugh’s squad pulled away and they miraculously stormed against the Ravens Dalton will give Carolina a higher floor offensively — it’s impossible to be lower — and I expect the Raiders to try to win this game with the ground game almost completely opening the back door for the Ginger King.”
CBS Sports senior writer Will Brinson may not like the Panthers as a functional organization, but he likes them to pull off a road upset in Las Vegas. Catch all his best bets from Week 3 right here.
Dolphins at Seahawks
Time: Sunday, 4:05 pm ET (CBS), streaming on Paramount+ (click here)
Open: Dolphins -2.5, O/U 48.5
The SportsLine Projection Model has ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past six years on straight NFL picks and has beaten more than 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick’em players four times during that span. Now it’s simulated every snap from Week 3 and revealed its top picks. One piece: The model says the Seahawks (-4.5, 41.5) cover at home against the Dolphins in nearly 60% of simulations, with Skylar Thompson starting in place of injured quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for Miami. Catch the full breakdown right here.
Crows at Cowboys
Time: Sunday, 4:25 pm ET (Fox), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Ravens -1, O/U 48.5
SportsLine expert Eric Cohen, who hosts the weekly “Early Edge” NFL prop show on YouTube, finished last season on a 39-28 record on NFL picks. In Week 3, he likes the Ravens to beat Dallas and avoid an 0-3 start: “Dallas’ defense showed major leaks against New Orleans … Alvin Kamara scored four times against the Cowboys so [Derrick] Henry should score at least twice on Sunday, right? I think so and Baltimore gets a much-needed road win.” Catch his full breakdown at SportsLine right here.
49ers at Rams
Time: Sunday, 4:25 pm ET (Fox), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: 49ers -4.5, O/U 49
Built with cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques from SportsLine’s Data Science team, the AI PickBot says the Rams are covering as seven-point home underdogs against the 49ers. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses, with the 49ers falling 23-17 to the Vikings, while the Rams were beaten 41-10 by the Cardinals. However, Los Angeles has covered in two of its last three head-to-head matchups with San Francisco and is 7-2 against the spread over its last nine games. The AI PickBot predicts a narrow 20-19 win for the 49ers, making the Rams a pick against the spread. Check out the full breakdown right here.
Lions at Cardinals
Time: Sunday, 4:25 pm ET (Fox), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Lions -3.5, O/U 51
The Lions ran into some trouble against the Buccaneers in Week 2, and now they’ll travel to Arizona, where the Cardinals were redshirted under a healthier Kyler Murray. SportsLine expert Jason La Canfora openly considered Detroit as a best bet for this weekend, but now he’s finalized his rundown of favorite ATS picks for the Week 3 slate. You can find out if the Lions made the cut, and which teams deserve your bet, right here.
Chiefs at Falcons
Time: Sunday, 8:20 pm ET (NBC), streaming on fubo (try for free)
Open: Chiefs -3, O/U 50
Kansas City is 2-0, fresh off back-to-back tight wins over fellow AFC contenders in the Bengals and Ravens. Now they get Kirk Cousins and the Falcons, who stunned the Eagles with a Monday night comeback. Which side is ready to go through in prime time? SportsLine expert Larry Hartstein is 79-48-2 in weekly NFL best bets since 2022, and now he has a confident take on this matchup. Check out his breakdown and prediction right here.
Jaguars at Bills
Time: Monday, 7:30 pm ET (ESPN), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Bills -4.5, O/U 50
Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars are reeling, desperate to avoid an 0-3 start. Meanwhile, Josh Allen and the Bills are rolling, looking to remain undefeated atop the AFC standings. Can Buffalo keep the momentum going at home in this prime-time matchup? SportsLine expert Mike Tierney has an answer. He is 154-124-9 in the NFL the last two seasons, returning $1,586 to $100 players (each bet 1 unit), and you can find his Week 3 projection. right here.
Commanders at Bengal
Time: Monday, 8:15pm ET (ABC), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Bengal -6.5, O/U 47.5
Which team should you use in your survivors in Week 3? RJ White, who is 636-534-34 (+4899) on ATS selections for the past seven years, has you covered. He has the Bengals as one of his three picks this week, but cautions since the consensus pick has lost the first two weeks, it may be wise to pivot to one of the other two options. Check it out here.
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