Week 3 NFL Picks and Results

Sunday
NY Jets at Buffalo: With the game at Buffalo and their defense playing as well as they have been, I'm going with the Bills in a close, fairly low-scoring duel.
NY Jets 21 Buffalo 17
NY Jets 28 Buffalo 20 (1-0)

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh: Following a disappointing performance on Monday Night against Jacksonville, it's hard for me to believe that Bill Cowher won't have his troops fired up and ready to go for the divisional game against the Bengals. Pitt has also owned Cincinnati (not literally) in recent years, which also factors into the equation.
Pittsburgh 24 Cincinnati 21
Cincinnati 28 Pittsburgh 20 (1-1)

Jacksonville at Indianapolis: Jacksonville may be THE team that has impressed me the most through two weeks into the season. With Indy's run game being all but impressive, I'm going to go with the upset in this one. Jacksonville has already beaten Dallas and Pittsburgh. If they pull this one out, it'll be the most impressive 3-0 start in the NFL.
Jacksonville 17 Indianapolis 14
Indianapolis 21 Jacksonville 14 (1-2)

Tennessee at Miami: This is the perfect time for Daunte Culpepper, Ronnie Brown and company to build some chemistry on offense. If not, then some more Joey chants may be ringing during the game on Sunday.
Miami 24 Tennessee 7
Miami 13 Tennessee 10 (2-2)

Washington at Houston: For how poorly Washington has played, I want to take the Texans. But, word has it that star tailback Clinton Portis should be back this week and because of that, I'm going to have to go with the Deadskins. But, I could see an upset here.
Washington 21 Houston 14
Washington 31 Houston 15 (3-2)

Chicago at Minnesota: Minnesota's gotten off to a solid start, but it's hard for me to see their defense outdoing that of the Bears.
Chicago 14 Minnesota 10
Chicago 19 Minnesota 16 (4-2)

Carolina at Tampa Bay: Carolina's defense has played decent in their first two games and Tampa's offense has done anything but click. It's not a certainty yet, but I'm guessing that Steve Smith comes back for this game and makes things a heck of a lot easier on quarterback Jake Delhomme. If Cadillac Williams doesn't run much in this one (which he shouldn't), the Bucs won't put too many points on the scoreboard.
Carolina 17 Tampa Bay 7
Carolina 26 Tampa Bay 24 (5-2)

Green Bay at Detroit: It's tough to pick a winner in this game. Favre had his troubles with the Lions a year ago, but it appears that the Lions players have yet to click with offensive coordinator Mike Martz's gameplan. Brett Favre looked more comfortable in the pocket a week ago against the Saints and should lead the Pack to a win in Detroit.
Green Bay 24 Detroit 17
Green Bay 31 Detroit 24 (6-2)

Baltimore at Cleveland: Will Kellen Winslow's words this week pump the Browns up at home? Maybe, but not enough for a win.
Baltimore 24 Cleveland 10
Baltimore 15 Cleveland 14 (7-2)

St. Louis at Arizona: The Ram offense has not clicked yet and with the game being in Arizona, I'm going to go with Denny's Cards. This is the third divisional game for the Cards in as many games. It'd be huge if they won 2 of their first 3 divisional games.
Arizona 21 St. Louis 17
St. Louis 16 Arizona 14 (7-3)

NY Giants at Seattle: With Shaun Alexander a little banged up and the G-Men coming off a huge come-from-behind victory against the Eagles in Philly, I'm thinking they use that momentum to defeat the banged up Seahawks in Seattle.
NY Giants 24 Seattle 17
Seattle 42 NY Giants 30 (7-4)

Philadelphia at San Francisco: Philly definitely has the better team, but will they be let down from the devastating loss last week and on top of that, the loss of "The Freak"? As tempted as I am to take the 49ers, I am having a difficult time taking Frisco against Philly. McNabb has played great in his two games thus far and he should continue that in the Bay.
Philadelphia 31 San Francisco 17
Philadelphia 38 San Francisco 24 (8-4)

Denver at New England: Neither team is playing the best football right now. Brady seems to be having troubles finding a go-to receiver without Deion Branch around. Jake Plummer has been anything but steady and the Broncos don't have a big time threat at tailback. When there are so many question marks, I'll take Brady over Plummer any day.
New England 21 Denver 17
Denver 17 New England 7 (8-5)

Monday
Atlanta at New Orleans: There will be a very emotional crowd on hand and a very determined team in New Orleans, but it's difficult for me to see the Saints beating the Falcons unless the Falcons simply beat themselves with stupid penalties and turnovers. Look for a big game from Warrick Dunn.
Atlanta 31 New Orleans 17
New Orleans 23 Atlanta 3 (8-6)

Week 3 Record: 8-6 (.571)
Overall Record: 31-15 (.674)