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NFL Week 3 Predictions: Full Picks Against the Spread

By Cody Williams

Aug 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (5) during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium, the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Cleveland Browns 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (5) during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium, the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Cleveland Browns 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) carries the ball to score a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) carries the ball to score a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (-3)

We finish things off with Monday Night Football as the Atlanta Falcons travel to the Superdome to take on their NFC South rivals in the New Orleans Saints. The home team is favored, as they should be given their record in the dome over the years with Drew Brees at the helm. What that record doesn’t account for, though, is the fact that the Saints can’t stop absolutely anyone on the defensive side of the ball.

Say what you will about Matt Ryan and the Falcons offense coming off of a disappointing 2015 campaign, but they’ve looked much better to start this year. Tevin Coleman has been a real spark plug in the running game and is now going to see more work. Moreover, even the best defensive backs in the league can’t cover Julio Jones. And now he’s up against a New Orleans secondary that couldn’t cover the AARP All-Stars.

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Frankly, I don’t think either of these teams are complete. Subsequently, this game likely devolves into a shootout. However, I have more faith in a Dan Quinn defense mustering up a couple of stops than I do the Saints defense doing the same. Thus, give me one last road underdog, just to really put the cherry on top of these Week 3 picks.

Pick: Atlanta Falcons +3

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