The Big NFL Week Three Preview

The third week of the NFL Season is the first really important game. 

The 2-0 teams can go to 3-0.  The 1-1 teams can go above or below .500.  And the 0-2 teams are in must-win mode. 

Kansas City goes to Philadelphia in a must win game for both.  At 1-1, the Eagles need to beat a bad 0-2 KC squad.  Both teams are having QB issues due to injuries.  Philly has three Pro-Bowl QBs and Kevin Kolb.  KC has Matt Cassel and the 0-9 Brody Croyle. 

Philly wins by 10.

The Packers visit the Rams in another must-win game for both teams.  At 1-1, Green Bay is coming off a bad loss to the Bengals.  At 0-2, St. Louis has scored just seven points all season. 

Green Bay by 20.

Atlanta goes to New England in what should be a great game.  Matt Ryan should like his chances this time around against the defensive schemes of Bill Belichick. 

There is a big buzz about the Patriots and their "problems."  They are a shaky 1-1 but with Tom Brady, Randy Moss, and a healthy Wes Welker they will be fine.  The running game with Fred Taylor and the defense will come together in time for another 12-win season. 

Patriots by 3.

Miami goes to San Diego in a must win-game for both.  Miami ran a perfect game plan on Monday night and still lost to Payton Manning and the Colts.  San Diego is one drive away from being 0-2.  Look for the Chargers' defense to have their best game of the year.  The Dolphins wildcat offense is a lot of fun to watch. 

San Diego by 4.

The Steelers and Bengals are both 1-1 as they meet in Paul Brown Stadium.  Both teams should be 2-0, except for missed field goals and miraculous catches.  This is a chance for the Bengals to have a good season with a win at home against the Steelers...too bad they're the Bengals.

Pittsburgh by 10.

The Colts go to Phoenix in what should be a great game against the Cardinals.  Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald look to be back on the same page, so the Colts' defense could be on the field for three quarters again. 

Arizona by 3.

Carolina goes to Dallas for a Monday Night Game.  Two struggling QBs will meet under that gigantic scoreboard.  I look for both Tony Romo and Jake Delhomme to have good games and the Carolina punter to hit the scoreboard. 

Dallas by 5.

Teams in must-win mode:

Washington needs to beat Detroit so Jim Zorn can cool down his hot seat.  Detroit needs to beat Washington because they've lost 19 straight.

Detroit by 3.

The Titans need a win in the meadowlands against the Jets.  The Titans' defense should dominate the Jets' rookie QB.  I mean, Mark Sanchez is going to lose some day, right? 

Tennessee by 10.

Jay Cutler and the Bears need to win against the beat up Seahawks in Seattle.

Chicago by 6.

Other noble games:

San Francisco at Minnesota.

Look for the Viking to go 3-0.

New Orleans at Buffalo.

Look for the Saints to go 3-0.