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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; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) hands the ball off to running back Devontae Booker (23) in the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) hands the ball off to running back Devontae Booker (23) in the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers (-7.5)

Of all of the lines that you’re going to see this week, this one might be the most baffling of all. Yes, the Green Bay Packers are at Lambeau Field. Moreover, the Detroit Lions are indeed coming off a brutal-to-watch loss to the Titans. However, neither of these teams have been anything resembling impressive through the first two weeks of the season. So why that constitutes one of them being favored by more than a touchdown is beyond me.

Call me crazy, but I don’t think this Packers team is very good right now. Barring major changes for this game in the play-calling or in the performance of the defense, I have this one being a much closer affair than the oddsmakers. Thus, I’m taking the road underdogs.

Pick: Detroit Lions +7.5

Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5)

Oh great; another game and spread that is right in that sweet spot where I don’t know what in the hell to do with it. Despite the fact that the Trevor Siemian show still rolls on for the Denver Broncos, he’s been stable enough to let that defense win games. Meanwhile, the Bengals have looked good—but not quite as good as they did last season. So with Denver on the road in Cincy, what do I do?

In the end, it just feels wrong to bet against the Broncos defense whether it’s on the road or at home. Von Miller is looking like a legitimate MVP candidate at this point and that unit should be able to cause problems for Andy Dalton and company. Though it’s probably a poor decision, I’m taking another road dog.

Pick: Broncos +3.5

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