2021 NFL picks, score predictions for Week 3

Miami Dolphins (1-1) at Las Vegas Raiders (2-0)

Sunday, September 26, 4:05PM ET

Coming out of Week 1, the Miami Dolphins looked like they had the potential to be a disruptive force in the AFC. Then they got absolutely smashed by the Buffalo Bills in Week 2, and Tua Tagovailoa got hurt. Suddenly, the outlook isn’t quite as sunny.

However, on the other side of the ball, the Las Vegas Raiders have pulled off two surprising wins in the first two weeks of the season. They overcome Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1, and then toppled the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. It’s beginning to appear as though Jon Gruden’s long-term approach is finally paying off.

With Tua unsure to be available with bruised ribs and the Raiders rolling right now, I’ve got to give this one to the Silver and Black. If Tagovailoa can’t go, that means Jacoby Brissett gets the start — and that’ll make the Miami offense one to bet against in Week 3.

The Raiders keep the wins coming with a third-straight victory, further proving that they’re a team worth taking seriously in 2021.

Prediction: Raiders win 34-10 | Spread: Raiders (-3.5)