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NFL Week 3 Betting Picks

September 25th, 2009

Here’s the latest installation of picks on the NFL betting action from the team at BetOnline sportsbook. More in-depth game analysis is available on site at this US friendly bookmaker.
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ATLANTA FALCONS @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH – 1:00 PM ET
Spread: Patriots -4

Tom Brady and the Patriots are struggling to regain their 2007 form, while the Falcons—last year’s surprise playoff team—look even better this season.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS @ ARIZONA CARDINALS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 8:20 PM ET
Spread: Cardinals -2

With Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald involved, expect the skies to be filled with footballs on Sunday night.

TENNESSEE TITANS @ NEW YORK JETS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 1:00 PM ET
Spread: Jets -2.5

Can Rex Ryan keep the magic rolling with his impressive Jets defense? The Titans better hope not because they’re staring 0-3 in the face.

CAROLINA PANTHERS @ DALLAS COWBOYS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – 8:30 PM ET
Spread: Cowboys -9

Tony Romo will be trying for his first win in Dallas’ new stadium; Jake Delhomme will be trying to keep his job.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS @ MINNESOTA VIKINGS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 1:00 PM ET
Spread: Vikings -7

This is a battle of two of the NFL’s best running backs. Adrian Peterson leads the league with 272 yards on the ground; last week, Frank Gore did his best Adrian Peterson impression and ripped off 207 yards and two scores.

MIAMI DOLPHINS @ SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 4:15 PM ET
Spread: Chargers -6

The Dolphins are desperate to prove they weren’t flukes last year, but they could be in over their head against Philip Rivers, who threw for 436 yards against Baltimore last week.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS @ BUFFALO BILLS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 4:05 PM ET
Spread: Saints -5

Averaging 46.5 points per game, New Orleans’ offense looks unstoppable. Buffalo will turn to rising star Fred Jackson for points after he ran for 163 yards against Tampa last week.

CHICAGO BEARS @ SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 4:05 PM ET
Spread: Bears -1.5

Bears fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Jay Cutler got a win against Pittsburgh. Seattle fans should be worried, though—Matt Hasselbeck injured his ribs in last week’s loss to the Niners.

GREEN BAY PACKERS @ ST. LOUIS RAMS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 1:00 PM ET
Spread: Packers -6.5

The Packers suffered a surprising loss to the Bengals and their offensive line is in complete disarray, but it’s debatable whether the Rams, who have been outscored 37-7 this year, can take advantage.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 1:00 PM ET
Spread: Eagles -9

The Chiefs gave up a late fourth-quarter touchdown drive to Oakland, dropping them to 0-2. Philly was spanked by the Saints and will be looking to rebound against the lowly Chiefs.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS @ HOUSTON TEXANS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 1:00 PM ET
Spread: Texans -3.5

Houston bounced back from an embarrassing Week 1 loss, largely thanks to Matt Schaub (357 yards, four touchdowns). Jacksonville has a tough task ahead to get its first win of the year.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS @ DETROIT LIONS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 1:00 PM ET
Spread: Redskins -6.5

Detroit and Washington are both 0-2, so something has to give. Don’t expect a lot of points in this one—they combined for just 20 points last week.

NEW YORK GIANTS @ TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 1:00 PM ET
Spread: Giants -6.5

New York hasn’t missed a beat without Plaxico Burress, opening the season with two wins over division rivals. Tampa Bay will need a better effort than what its shown to knock off the Giants.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS @ CINCINNATI BENGALS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 4:15 PM ET
Spread: Steelers -4

The Steelers need their running game to get going and help Ben Roethlisberger out. Speaking of running games, Cincy’s Cedric Benson is reviving his career after rushing for 141 yards against Green Bay.

CLEVELAND BROWNS @ BALTIMORE RAVENS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 1:00 PM ET
Spread: Ravens -13

Thanks to quarterback Joe Flacco and a great running game, the Ravens’ offense is more explosive than it’s ever been. Cleveland will have a tough time tarnishing Baltimore’s 2-0 record.

DENVER BRONCOS @ OAKLAND RAIDERS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 4:15 PM ET
Spread: Raiders -1

After a terrible offseason many expected the Broncos to plummet, yet here we are and they’re 2-0. A win will put Oakland in a tie for first in the AFC West, though, and the Raiders showed some mental toughness in last week’s comeback against Kansas City.

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