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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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Aug 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (5) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Kourtnei Brown (90) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Cleveland Browns 30-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (5) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Kourtnei Brown (90) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Cleveland Browns 30-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Cleveland Browns at Miami Dolphins (-9.5)

Guys, who else is ready to embrace the incoming Cody Kessler era for the Cleveland Browns? Guys? All I hear is crickets.

As if things couldn’t get worse for the Browns in 2016 (or better since they are seemingly tanking), they’re now starting their third-string rookie quarterback in Week 3. Yes, this is their third starter at the position in as many weeks. That’s not a great sign, regardless. Throw in the fact that their No. 1 receiving option in rookie Corey Coleman is now out for 4-6 weeks and it looks even worse. Oh, and lest we forget the fact that this Miami Dolphins defense might actually be better than people think. The home team should win this one by two touchdowns or more.

Pick: Miami Dolphins -9.5

Baltimore Ravens (-1) at Jacksonville Jaguars

If there’s anyone still left on the Jacksonville Jaguars bandwagon, my guess would be that they’ve got one foot hanging off of the back at this point. Gus Bradley’s bunch have been disappointing through two weeks, going winless thus far. The offense has shown the flashes we’ve expected, but calling their defense Swiss cheese is an insult to cheese.

However, the Ravens are one of the most questionable 2-0 teams in recent memory. They’ve notched two victories over the Bills and Browns, but that’s something most teams in the league are going to do this season. Jacksonville might not be much better than those teams, but I think they are indeed better. Subsequently, give me the Jags as home dogs in this matchup.

Pick: Jaguars -1

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