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2018 NFL Picks, score predictions for Week 3

By Gil Alcaraz IV

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 16: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints in action during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 16, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 16: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints in action during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 16, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Tennessee Titans (1-1) at Jacksonville Jaguars (2-0)

Sunday, September 23, 1 PM ET

Who are these Jacksonville Jaguars? No longer are they the laughingstock of the NFL, led by an inept quarterback incapable of stringing together two decent performances. After Week 2, it’s become clear that the Jaguars are one of the teams to beat in the AFC.

Somehow, Blake Bortles looked like a rockstar on Sunday. He outperformed Tom Brady, although the Jacksonville defense had a lot to do with that. The 2014 first-round pick was flinging it all over the field, showing impressive accuracy and touch for a player who has routinely been labeled a bust.

Now the Titans also enjoyed a win in Week 2, so we can’t completely write them off. They managed to beat Watson and the Texans with Gabbert at the helm, so they deserve some respect. Unfortunately, it’s going to be a completely different ball game against the Jaguars and their relentless defense.

Even if Marcus Mariota is ready to go in Week 3, it’s going to be a rough day for the Titans. The Jaguars will exit the locker room with their hair of fire, ready to run down anyone with the ball while Bortles continues to look like a quality NFL quarterback. Life is good in Jacksonville.

Prediction: Jaguars win 34-13

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