Week 3 NFL Point Spreads

5) Chicago (-3) at Minnesota Odds

Many people thought that Chicago might be undefeated at this juncture, but not Minnesota. Chicago has two wins against NFC North foes Green Bay and Detroit, winning by a combined score of 60-7. A lot of people expected that kind of dominance from the Bear’s defense, but it is the offense that has really surprised everyone.

Minnesota’s two wins have come against Washington and Carolina, two teams that were considered Super Bowl contenders from the NFC. Turns out that Washington looks overrated, and Carolina has been hurt by injuries, but Minnesota can only play who is in front of them. This game will be a much truer test for the Vikings. Week 3 NFL Point Spread Bears (-3)

4) NY Giants (+3.5) at Seattle Odds

The Giants continue their brutal opening schedule after a home loss to Indy and a road win at Philly. If not for their remarkable comeback win against the Eagles, this team would be looking to avoid falling to 0-3, and perhaps out of the playoff chase. Now, they still need a win, but it is not desperation mode.

For Seattle (2-0), this game marks the debut of receiver, Deion Branch. The Seahawks need a boost on that side of the ball as the defense is playing well ahead of the offense. It will be interesting to see how Branch’s playing time affects the other receivers, and how Seattle responds to tougher competition after beating Detroit and Arizona. Week 3 NFL Point Spread Giants (+3.5)

3) Denver (+6.5) at New England Odds

This Sunday night game is an interesting one on a number of levels. The first is that New England will be looking for revenge after two road losses to Denver last year. That includes a 27-13 playoff defeat, where New England uncharacteristically killed themselves with five turnovers.

Denver has struggled mightily so far this season, and is lucky to be 1-1. Their 9-6 win over Kansas City on Sunday means that they have only scored 19 points in two games, and just one touchdown. New England is 2-0 after close wins over the Bills and Jets, and they are still trying to get their passing game in sync after losing Deion Branch. Week 3 NFL Point Spread Broncos (+6.5)

2) Jacksonville (NL) at Indianapolis Odds

Jacksonville is 2-0 after a 9-0 win over Pittsburgh on Monday Night Football. The Colts represent the third tough game in a row for the Jaguars, who beat Dallas in Week One. This is their first road game though. In last year’s game in Indianapolis, the Jaguars were able to hold the Colts to just 10 points, but still lost 10-3.

Indianapolis is 2-0 after wins over the Giants and Texans. The Colts’ passing game is clicking on all cylinders right now as evidenced by Peyton Manning’s 400 throwing yards against Houston. Rookie, Jospeh Addai gave enough in the running game against the Texans to keep the offense balanced, and that will need to continue against a Jaguars’ defense that is very familiar with the Colts’ schemes. Week 3 NFL Point Spread (No Line Yet)

1) Cincinnati (NL) at Pittsburgh Odds

Cincinnati quarterback, Carson Palmer has had this game marked on his calendar for 8.5 months. That was when Palmer tore his ACL in a playoff loss to Pittsburgh, a game where they might have won if it wasn’t for the injury. Now, Palmer returns to face his arch-nemesis, and he wants a win in the worst way.

The Bengals are 2-0 after wins over Kansas City and Cleveland. Palmer has looked great and shown no signs of the injury. Pittsburgh is 1-1 after Ben Roethlisberger’s unsuccessful return from injury against Jacksonville. These are two great teams with high profile quarterbacks, and that makes it a must watch. Week 3 NFL Point Spread (No Line Yet)

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