We are heading into the third week of NFL action with a full head of steam. However, we are also heading into that third week with quite a few key players out with injury. Some huge names, some key second stringers and some truly plagued teams have just gotten worse. Let’s take a look at who stands out due to the week three roster revisions in our latest odds update.
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NFL Betting Odds for Week 3 of the 2016-17 Season
Houston Texans (-1) vs New England Patriots (+1)
Over-Under: 40.5
We’re trying to think back to if the Texans have ever been considered favorites against New England before in their existence. Regardless, the Pats are actually sitting as a pretty good bet for any and all inclined. Third stringer / Third round selection Jacoby Brissett was an NC State standout QB and has a flair for the dramatic. He’s a quality mobile slinger for the visiting Pats. He has a strong arm, can run the ball and is strong on his feet. Watch for Brissett to turns some heads on Thursday night.
Denver Broncos (+3) vs Cincinnati Bengals (-3)
Over-Under: 41.0
Rarely will a team win the Super Bowl and then enter the third week of the season as 3-point underdogs to anybody. However, that’s the case here and the Broncos have not been off to a sensational start. Yes, they sent Cam Newton and the Panthers packing in their opener, but last week there were some slips in their game against the lowly Colts. DeMarcus Ware is out with a forearm injury and that’s a worrying point because the Bengals have shown that they can burn any team with any kind of noticeable weakness. Watch out for a possible Denver upset.
Oakland Raiders (+1.5) vs Tennessee Titans (-1.5)
Over-Under: 46.5
The Tennessee Titans have looked nothing short of surprising to start their 2016 campaign. DeMarco Murray has been a sure thing for them out of the backfield and Marcus Mariota has found some room to move around in the pocket. The only problem is that his receivers have been a little non-existent outside of Delanie Walker. We know what you’re thinking, Delanie is a tight end. Exactly. Finding a legit set of hands outside of the big TE has been a tough task. The Raiders, on the other hand, are slowly building a quality system but have been off to a rough start. They’ve had a pair of decent performances with bright lights here and there. If they can put a solid game together on both side of the ball, they’re a very dangerous team. This could be a perfect opportunity for that in the Music City.
Arizona Cardinals (-4) vs Buffalo Bills (+4)
Over-Under: 47.0
The Cards are looking like a solid bunch right now. After a nail biting loss to New England in week one, Arizona absolutely pumped the Buccaneers 40-7 in week two. The Bills, on the other hand, are looking like the Bills that we’ve all come to know and love. They lost to the lowly Ravens in week one in an absolute snoozer. They then dropped last week’s Thursday nighter at home 37-31 to the Jets. This team has nowhere to go but up, but don’t expect that transition to commence this weekend. Buffalo has fallen back into their old habits and Rex Ryan is truly (and finally) on the hot seat.
Baltimore Ravens (-1) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (+1)
Over-Under: 47.5
The Ravens are a surprising team right now. A lot of people thought with Joe Flacco and Steve Smith back, this group could maybe string that old skill set back together. Nope. They almost lost to the Bills and then they almost lost to the Browns. If not for a trigger-happy referee, they’d probably be 1-1 and the Browns would have a win on the board. Never the less, expect them to perhaps be one of the few 3-0 clubs after this Sunday. They’ve got an absolute cupcake schedule to start the year and the Jags are coming off a mind-blowing 38-14 loss to the extremely dinged up Chargers last week.
Cleveland Browns (+10) vs Miami Dolphins (-10)
Over-Under: 41.5
If you own the Miami Dolphins defence in fantasy, you’ll enjoy a fun week. The Cleveland Browns are in all sorts of trouble. They’re now down to their third string quarterback in Cody Kessler and also just lost their first round pick and standout wideout Corey Coleman. God hates the Cleveland Browns. Can we just call it? I know it’s not in the good book but come on, seriously. They are a truly plagued team and the Miami Dolphins are going to wipe them off their cleats this weekend.
Washington Redskins (+4.5) vs New York Giants (-4.5)
Over-Under: 46.5
There has been a ton of talk around Josh Norman early-on this season. Which is a good thing for the Skins, however, any time a star has headed over to the opposite side of the field, he’s brought in constant catches. The word this week is that Odell Beckham Jr will see Josh Norman for most of the game. This will be fun for two reasons. 1) We get to watch them rekindle their bad blood and 2) I have Sterling Sheppard on my fantasy team. Watch for him to go off and the Giants to keep their momentum alive.
Detroit Lions (+7.5) vs Green Bay Packers (-7.5)
Over-Under: 48.0
People may not want to hear this, but the Detroit Lions have moved on from Megatron. Yes, he was amazing. He’s gone though. He’s not coming back and the team has moved on. Because of Megatron’s shadow though, nobody has given them the benefit of the doubt. The team is actually not half bad though. Marvin Jones and Golden Tate have been strong replacements for the former number one wideout and it looks like these guys may be okay. Now, with that said, their starting back Ameer Abdullah went down with injury and is out for this week and more. Watch for the Pack to likely get the win, even though they looked brutal last week, but that spread is not a safe bet for Green Bay. The Lions could definitely surprise here.
Minnesota Vikings (+7.5) vs Carolina Panthers (-7.5)
Over-Under: 43.0
The Vikings are a somewhat surprising bunch right now. Their defense has been excellent and they’re off to a mean 2-0 start to the year – which is more than we can say for Cam Newton and the Panthers. The Vikes though, have a backup QB along with a backup running back by committee. Many thought they were done last week after Adrian Peterson went down but Sam Bradford found a way and they shocked the Green Bay Packers. This week won’t be the same. The Panthers are a solid team and the Newton to Kelvin Benjamin combo can’t be stopped. The Cats should scratch up the Vikes but the spread, once again, is no safe bet.
San Francisco 49ers (+9.5) vs Seattle Seahawks (-9.5)
Over-Under: 40.0
The 49ers are not the best team on paper. The Seattle Seahawks should take that win but they’re coming off a hideously embarrassing loss last week to the LA Rams. Los Angeles kicked two more field goals than the Seahawks one field goal. Yes, the game was that exciting. The Hawks run game has been half decent at best and Thomas Rawls is questionable heading into the weekend. He will play but he was limited in practice on Wednesday. The Niners are a pretty brutal bunch but against the Hawks and with that spread, this game could be a decent upset win ATS.
Los Angeles Rams (+5.5) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-5.5)
Over-Under: 42.0
The Rams have looked pretty brutal in both of their opening contests so far to start the year. Meanwhile, the Bucs looked solid in week one but lost by 33 last game to Arizona. The good news for Bucs fans though is when they’re on – they’re really on! Jameis Winston can be a premiere quarterback most days and typically shows up on his home turf. Watch for the Bucs to come out strong, even without Doug Martin in their arsenal, and the Rams to be the Rams. Yes, they’re in LA now and yes those yellow and blue jerseys looked amazing. Only problem is the guys that were wearing the jerseys were still the Rams.
Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5) vs Philadelphia Eagles (+3.5)
Over-Under: 46.0
The Steelers are off to a solid 2-0 start and it’s surprising to some. This team is without their undisputed number two wideout in Martavis Bryant and their best running back Le’Veon Bell due to another suspension. It hasn’t hurt them in the slightest though. Eli Rogers and Sammie Coates have been great in their fill-in roles and DeAngelo Williams once again has been superb trekking the football up the middle. We at TopBet do like what we see so far from Carson Wentz but it’s not enough against an elite steamroller like the Steelers.
New York Jets (+3) vs Kansas City Chiefs (-3)
Over-Under:43.0
The New York Jets have found a receiving core that is far superior to anything else they’ve had in years. Yea, we’re only a few weeks in but we’ve seen some pretty capable hands in green jerseys so far. Of course, we all knew Brandon Marshall would show up immediately putting up over 130 yards in two games, but Quincy Enuwa has been a very welcome sight to the New York offense. He’s put up almost 150 yards and a touchdown in that same span and sniped quite a few deep looks from the first stringer Marshall. Bad news for fantasy owners but good news for Jets fans. The Chiefs are a quality team still but their week one overtime win over San Diego should tell you something. They’re not as good as you think and with Jamaal Charles out again, they’re definitely not as strong as they once were.
San Diego Chargers (+2.5) vs Indianapolis Colts (-2.5)
Over-Under: 51.5
The Chargers are a surprising bunch so far. Each week they suffer a devastating injury, yet somehow they keep returning from the dead. They should be 2-0 right now, which is a scary thought. Against a weak Colts crew as well, they could very well be 2-1. The Colts have looked pretty brutal out of the gates. In week one they dropped their home opener against Detroit 39-35. Then last week they were steamrolled by a rookie quarterback and a shaken Denver D 34-20. They’re not looking so hot and although Luck is back, luck is certainly not on their side. Be cautious with this one. It could go either way.
Chicago Bears (+7) vs Dallas Cowboys (-7)
Over-Under:44.5
The Bears are a weak team with Jay Cutler at the helm. This week, they may be in good standing not have him at the helm though. He has some sore ribs and is a ‘maybe’ for this contest. Is there a bigger insult though than being Jay Cutler’s backup. Should he get the nod, there’s no telling that Brian Hoyer will have better luck. The Bears offense for another consecutive season is a mess. The Cowboys on the other hand are a gamble on most days but not in this one. Dak Prescott and Ezekial Elliot SHOULD have their way in this one and the Cowboys SHOULD improve to 2-1.
Atlanta Falcons (+3) vs New Orleans Saints (-3)
Over-Under: 53.5
This weeks’ Monday nighter should be a fun one. The Falcons are playing out of their league right now and are off to a 1-1 start, while the Saints are winless. This divisional battle should really expose the Saints offense for what they truly are. You’re probably thinking I’m going to follow that statement with a punchline, but oh no. Not this time. We’d all love to know if Drew Brees still has what it takes. The arm is there. The legs are there. The results are not there. This team has been on the decline since their “Bounty Scandal” a few years ago and this prime time stage should give Drew Brees a chance at redemption. The Falcons are on their game and Matt Ryan is looking fierce right now. They’re going to really need to step it up here. This tilt – I’m going on record – will sum up the rest of New Orleans’ season.
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