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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; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Nelson Agholor (not pictured) in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 29-10. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Nelson Agholor (not pictured) in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 29-10. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /

Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5) at Philadelphia Eagles

In case you haven’t heard a million times by now, Carson Wentz is actually good. Yes, he might have been playing against the Browns and Chicago Bears in his first two NFL starts for the Philadelphia Eagles, but he showed the poise and talent to be a potential franchise-quarterback in this league. That said, there are growing pains with even the most talented of rookies and I think those start with the Pittsburgh Steelers rolling into town on Sunday afternoon.

This Steelers defense looks substantially improved in comparison to last season. And we all know what the Pittsburgh offense is capable of, namely putting up huge numbers against any defense that they’re up against. In the end, I don’t think Wentz and the Eagles are quite ready for a test like the Steelers.

Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers -3.5

Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys (-7.5)

Even the most ardent detractors from rookie quarterback Dak Prescott have to think that this line looks great for the home team. With the youngster at quarterback, Dallas has remained competent offensively. More impressive, though, is that their defense has looked competent as well, something not everyone thought would be possible given their lack of talent and plethora of suspensions.

On the other sideline, the visiting Chicago Bears are starting Brian Hoyer at quarterback. Then you have the fact that Danny Trevathan, Lamarr Houston, and possible Kyle Fuller again will all not be in action against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Taking Dallas at home is the easy and smart play here.

Pick: Dallas Cowboys -7.5

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