For Minnesota, if they want to remain in the conversation for NFC playoff favorites, they need to pull off the big win here. That could provide them with the jump start they need to get back on the track to a division title.
Tennessee 24, Minnesota 21.
Atlanta (2-1) at Carolina (2-1) Sunday 1:00pm FOX
In a key early-season match-up in the NFC South, the Panthers will look to rebound after a disappointing performance in Minnesota last week.
The Falcons are surprising at 2-1, but have only beaten Detroit and Kansas City to reach that mark.
Their one true test came against Tampa Bay and they were absolutely outplayed.
The Panthers offensive line will have to do a better job protecting Jake Delhomme, who ended up on his back five times last week. Falcons defensive end John Abraham leads the league with six sacks, and looks to continue his constant success against the Panthers.
Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan will play his second division game on the road and hopes to improve from the last outing. The running game could be the deciding factor with DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart going head-to-head with Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood.
Carolina 24, Atlanta, 16.
Denver (3-0) at Kansas City (0-3) Sunday 1:00pm CBS
The Broncos have been one of the pleasant surprises in the NFL this season, and should continue that trend Sunday.
The Chiefs are just straight up bad, and will have a different starting quarterback again this week.
Jay Cutler and the Broncos high-octane offense should have a field day against a struggling Chiefs defense.
Look for big games from receivers Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal.
Broncos 30, Chiefs 17.
San Diego (1-2) at Oakland (1-2) Sunday 4:05pm CBS
The Raiders looked like they may have turned their season around last week against Buffalo until a late field goal sent them home with another loss and more questions to be answered.
While the status of head coach Lane Kiffin remains up in the air, the Raiders will try to go into their bye week on a positive note by knocking off favored San Diego at home.
The Chargers are better than their 1-2 record shows, losing to Carolina on the last play of regulation in the opener and to Denver after the now infamous blown call at the end of the game in Week Two.
They rebounded nicely on Monday Night Football, handing the Jets a lopsided loss in an offensive outburst. If Philip Rivers and the Chargers can replicate that performance, they are in for another win. San Diego 27, Oakland 14.
Buffalo (3-0) at St. Louis (0-3) Sunday 4:05pm CBS
The Buffalo Bills are arguably the most surprising story in the NFL thus far.
After an emotional season last year with the Kevin Everett injury, the Bills showed a huge improvement in the second half of the season.
That success has carried over to 2008, and with the Patriots missing Tom Brady
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