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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 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) adjusts his helmet during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) adjusts his helmet during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Houston Texans at New England Patriots (-1)

This line has been all over the place as the Houston Texans are favored by a point at some books. However, Westgate has the New England Patriots favored at home, so that’s what we’re rolling with.

Taking the Patriots at home is normally easy money. Bill Belichick winning at home is almost a formality at this point in his illustrious tenure. Of course, this is far from normal territory that he’s in. Everyone knows by now that Jacoby Brissett will be the starting quarterback for the Patriots in this Week 3 matchup against the Texans. As the rookie heads under-center, that raises a ton of questions.

While starting during the suspension-related absence of Tom Brady, Jimmy Garoppolo made believers of me and just about everyone else watching him. However, I’m far more skeptical that’s going to happen with Brissett. Not only has he not had ample time learning behind Brady, but he was never that impressive in college. Subsequently, throwing him up against the Houston defense and J.J. Watt seems like a less-than-ideal situation for New England.

Belichick could once again make me look like a complete idiot, but I’m going with the fighting Brock Lobsters in this one.

Pick: Houston Texans +1

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