NFL Week 3 Preview

The 2024 NFL season is in full swing as we head into Week 3, featuring some pivotal matchups and exciting betting opportunities. Here’s a breakdown of the must-watch games, current odds, and key storylines.

Highlighted Matchups:

  • New York Jets (-6) vs. New England Patriots The Jets are coming off a strong win and enter as the 6-point favorites over the Patriots. With Aaron Rodgers still under center, New York will look to capitalize on the Patriots’ early struggles. Betting action has seen interest on both sides due to New England’s resilience​(Vegas Odds)​(The Lines).
  • Indianapolis Colts (-1.5) vs. Chicago Bears A tightly contested game as the Colts are slight favorites. The Bears’ struggles on offense have them as underdogs, while the Colts are looking for consistency from their rookie quarterback​(The Lines).
  • Cleveland Browns (-6.5) vs. New York Giants The Browns, led by Deshaun Watson, are expected to dominate a Giants team still finding its rhythm. Cleveland is a solid 6.5-point favorite​(Covers.com)​(The Lines).
  • Dallas Cowboys (-1) vs. Baltimore Ravens The Cowboys are slight favorites at home against the Ravens in a game that could easily swing either way. With both teams having playoff ambitions, this game will likely be close throughout​(Covers.com).

Additional Games:

  • Las Vegas Raiders (-5) vs. Carolina Panthers The Raiders are favored against a Panthers team that has struggled offensively. Expect Las Vegas to control the tempo​(Covers.com).
  • Seattle Seahawks (-4.5) vs. Miami Dolphins The Seahawks are expected to take care of business at home against the Dolphins, but Miami’s speed on offense could keep things close​(The Lines).

Betting Insights:

For bettors, this week provides some interesting spreads, with close matchups like Vikings vs. Texans (-2) and higher lines for dominant teams like the Bengals (-7.5) vs. Commanders. Make sure to follow line movement closely, as it can shift before game time.

Home TeamAway TeamDateFavoriteSpreadOdds
NEW YORK JETSNEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS2024-09-20NEW YORK JETS-6.01.89
INDIANAPOLIS COLTSCHICAGO BEARS2024-09-22INDIANAPOLIS COLTS-1.51.91
CLEVELAND BROWNSNEW YORK GIANTS2024-09-22CLEVELAND BROWNS-6.51.89
TENNESSEE TITANSGREEN BAY PACKERS2024-09-22TENNESSEE TITANS-2.01.91
MINNESOTA VIKINGSHOUSTON TEXANS2024-09-22MINNESOTA VIKINGS-2.01.89
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERSDENVER BRONCOS2024-09-22TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS-6.51.89
PITTSBURGH STEELERSLOS ANGELES CHARGERS2024-09-22PITTSBURGH STEELERS-1.51.93
NEW ORLEANS SAINTSPHILADELPHIA EAGLES2024-09-22NEW ORLEANS SAINTS-3.02.00
LAS VEGAS RAIDERSCAROLINA PANTHERS2024-09-22LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-5.01.93
SEATTLE SEAHAWKSMIAMI DOLPHINS2024-09-22SEATTLE SEAHAWKS-4.51.93
DALLAS COWBOYSBALTIMORE RAVENS2024-09-22DALLAS COWBOYS-1.01.89
ARIZONA CARDINALSDETROIT LIONS2024-09-22ARIZONA CARDINALS-3.01.95
LOS ANGELES RAMSSAN FRANCISCO 49ERS2024-09-22LOS ANGELES RAMS-7.01.87
ATLANTA FALCONSKANSAS CITY CHIEFS2024-09-23ATLANTA FALCONS-3.51.95
BUFFALO BILLSJACKSONVILLE JAGUARS2024-09-23BUFFALO BILLS-5.01.91
CINCINNATI BENGALSWASHINGTON COMMANDERS2024-09-24CINCINNATI BENGALS-7.51.95