2021 NFL picks, score predictions for Week 3

Cincinnati Bengals (1-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1)

Sunday, September 26, 1PM ET

Here it is — my upset of the week. It’s clear right now that the Pittsburgh Steelers are not working well as a unit. There’s frustration with the coaching staff, and the offense is misfiring time and time against Ben Roethlisberger tries to right the ship.

Unfortunately, that frustration and lack of chemistry could cost them a couple of games early on this season, as it already did in Week 2. Although the Cincinnati Bengals don’t exactly strike fear in opponents, we’ve seen this season that they’re capable of making opponents sweat.

It doesn’t help that Pittsburgh’s offense looks rusty. Najee Harris hasn’t been able to get going, and the passing game looks lethargic at times. And as we all know, anything can happen when these AFC North matchups come up on the calendar.

The Steelers may be without T.J. Watt this upcoming weekend. Even if he is uniform, it’s unlikely he’ll be at full speed. That could give the Bengals just the edge they need to put together a valiant offensive performance, with Joe Burrow tossing a game-winner to JaMarr Chase in the waning seconds of the game to pull off the upset.

Prediction: Bengals win 21-20 | Spread: Steelers (-4.5)