Our week three NFL picks VS the spread
It’s already week three! Time flies when you’re having fun – and here at the South Stands we are having fun picking every NFL game of the season VS the spread. We call it our annual NFL pickoff.
For the season our records are as follows: Colin 19-12-1, John Reidy 16-15-1, Our Buddy Snyder 11-20-1, Producer Scott Stafford 15-16-1.
Here’s how our pickers see it shaking out in week three.
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Kansas City @ Philadelphia (-3)
Andy Reid makes his return to the City of Brotherly Love on Thursday night as the new-look Chiefs come in to face Brian Kelley and his fast-paced offense. Folks are high on KC. Can they keep the AFC West’s roll versus the NFC East on track?
Colin’s pick: Philadelphia -3
John’s pick: Philadelphia -3
Snyder’s pick: Philadelphia -3
Scott’s pick: Kansas City +3
San Diego @ Tennessee (-3)
This AFC battle brings together two teams that have thus far exceeded expectations. The Titans almost dispatched Houston last week and the Chargers actually got it done versus Dallas. SD’s offense has been surprisingly effective and Tennessee’s defense has opened some eyes. This should be a revealing contest.
Colin’s pick: San Diego +3
John’s pick: Tennessee -3
Snyder’s pick: San Diego +3
Scott’s pick: San Diego +3
Cleveland @ Minnesota (-5)
If you love horrible quarterback play this game might be for you. Adrian Peterson take us away.
Colin’s pick: Minnesota -5
John’s pick: Minnesota -5
Snyder’s pick: Minnesota -5
Scott’s pick: Minnesota -5
Tampa Bay @ New England (-7)
The Patriots have struggled offensively but remain undefeated nonetheless. This week they should have Rob Gronkowski back as they host the dumpster fire known as the Tampa Bay Bucs.
Colin’s pick: New England -7
John’s pick: New England -7
Snyder’s pick: Tampa Bay +7
Scott’s pick: New England -7
Baltimore VS Houston (-2.5)
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. The Ravens, Super Bowl winners just months ago, are home dogs to the Houston Texans who have eked out wins two weeks in a row.
Colin’s pick: Baltimore +2.5
John’s pick: Houston -2.5
Snyder’s pick: Houston -2.5
Scott’s pick: Baltimore +2.5
St Louis @ Dallas (-3.5)
The Rams bring an effective passing game into Cowboys stadium in week three to face off against the Cowboys and their powerful pass rush. Each of these clubs is coming off a loss and desperate to stay on pace in its division.
Colin’s pick: Dallas -3.5
John’s pick: Dallas -3.5
Snyder’s pick: Dallas -3.5
Scott’s pick: St Louis +3.5
Arizona @ New Orleans (-7.5)
The Cardinals have not looked bad at all so far this season. The Saints have not been quite as deadly as people thought they might be. Still, New Orleans is heavily favored at home in week 3.
Colin’s pick: New Orleans -7.5
John’s pick: Arizona +7.5
Snyder’s pick: Arizona +7.5
Scott’s pick: New Orleans -7.5
Detroit @ Washington (-1.5)
The Redskins need win. Badly. And they have not looked at all like the team they expected to be. The Lions would love to get a win on the road in this one, but they clearly don’t need it as much as the Redskins do.
Colin’s pick: Washington -1.5
John’s pick: Detroit +1.5
Snyder’s pick: Washington -1.5
Scott’s pick: Washington -1.5
Cincinnati VS Green Bay (-2)
Ho ever could have imagined that the Packers would be only two point favorites against the Bengals? Call it the “Hard Knocks effect”.
Colin’s pick: Green Bay -2
John’s pick: Green Bay -2
Snyder’s pick: Green Bay -2
Scott’s pick: Green Bay -2
NY Giants @ Carolina (-2)
One team will emerge from this tilt 0-3. Two winless NFL clubs clash at Carolina in week three.
Colin’s pick: NY Giants +2
John’s pick: NY Giants +2
Snyder’s pick: NY Giants +2
Scott’s pick: NY Giants +2
Atlanta @ Miami (-1.5)
Vegas must like the Dolphins. They are favored this week at home against the high-flying Falcons who will be without the services of Stephen Jackson for a couple of weeks.
Colin’s pick: Atlanta +1.5
John’s pick: Miami -1.5
Snyder’s pick: Atlanta +1.5
Scott’s pick: Miami -1.5
Indianapolis @ San Francisco (-10.5)
This is one of three massive lines on the week three slate. The Colts have fallen back to earth a bit and this week they travel to the City by the Bay to clash with a pissed off Niners team.
Colin’s pick: Indianapolis +10.5
John’s pick: Indianapolis +10.5
Snyder’s pick: San Francisco -10.5
Scott’s pick: Indianapolis +10.5
Jacksonville @ Seattle (-19.5)
This is one of the biggest spreads we have seen on an NFL game. The worst team in the league comes into the toughest place to play versus the favorite to make it to the Super Bowl in the NFC. It won’t be pretty.
Colin’s pick: Seattle -19.5
John’s pick: Seattle -19.5
Snyder’s pick: Seattle -19.5
Scott’s pick: Seattle -19.5
Buffalo @ NY Jets (-2.5)
Gino and the Jets are slight favorites against EJ Manuel and the surprising Bills. Should they be?
Colin’s pick: Buffalo +2.5
John’s pick: Buffalo +2.5
Snyder’s pick: Buffalo +2.5
Scott’s pick: Buffalo +2.5
Pittsburgh VS Chicago (-2.5)
The Steelers appear to be a shadow of their former selves and they have started the season 0-2. They must go on the road to face the Bears in week three which is never easy. It may be easier to get a win, though, than trying to come back from 0-3.
Colin’s pick: Chicago -2.5
John’s pick: Chicago -2.5
Snyder’s pick Pittsburgh +2.5
Scott’s pick: Chicago -2.5
Oakland @ Denver (-14.5)
Everyone knows that the Broncos are about to be 3-0, but can they keep the Raiders more than two TDs down?
Colin’s pick: Denver -14.5
John’s pick: Denver -14.5
Snyder’s pick: Denver -14.5
Scott’s pick: Denver -14.5
