NFL Picks Week 3: 10 Week 2 Losers Most Likely To Rebound Big

The NFL's Week 3 matchups present numerous teams with a chance to turn their season's around before we get too far involved.

So your Patriots got waxed by the Jets, or your Ravens were quoth "Neverscore". Maybe your Jaguars lost their roar, or your Seahawks resembled Foghorn Leghorn. Maybe your Cowboys ran out of ammunition, or your Redskins didn't have quite enough tomahawks. 

Fret not! For Week 3 will be a time of rebirth for these 10 teams. 

10. Seattle Seahawks

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DENVER - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks delivers a pass against the Denver Broncos at INVESCO Field at Mile High on September 19, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Seahawks 31-14. (Photo by Doug Pen

What Happened? Seattle's Week 1 buzz was promptly killed by the thin air at Mile High Stadium in Denver. Their running game looked subpar, their defense looked overmatched, and Matt Hasselbeck couldn't complete a pass. 

Who's the Putz? The Seahawks take on the San Diego Chargers in Week 3.

What's the Difference? Denver's notorious for fast starts to the season. They play in a stadium that takes a bit of getting used to, given the lack of oxygen. This week, Seattle and their waterlogged stadium get to take on a team used to sunny and 80 degrees every single Sunday.

Plus, the Chargers are terrible in the first half of the season, and just lost rookie running back stud Ryan Mathews to injury. They scream vulnerable.

Prediction: Seattle 21, San Diego 14. They couldn't play in the rain before, they can't do it now. 

9. Jacksonville Jaguars

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback David Garrard #9 gives the ball to Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the NFL season opener game against the Denver Broncos5 at EverBank Field on September 12, 2010 in Jacksonville, Flor

What Happened? Week 2 was a comedy of errors for the Jags, who saw David Garrard have his worst game ever as a professional football player. Maurice Jones-Drew was effectively contained, and the Jags couldn't stop the Chargers offense, falling 38-13. 

Who's the Putz? Jacksonville gets Philadelphia in Week 3. 

What's the Difference? Philly can't seem to stop anything. If Shaun Hill can almost break 300 passing yards against the Eagles defense, imagine what Garrard can do. Plus, Maurice Jones-Drew is going to slice and dice the Eagles like a food processor, and Jacksonville's defense should be good enough to keep the score reasonable.

Prediction: Jacksonville 27, Philadelphia 24. 

8. Dallas Cowboys

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 19: Wide receiver Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys runs past Lance Briggs #55 of the Chicago Bears at Cowboys Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

What Happened? The Cowboys offense sputtered and wheezed, but wouldn't turn over enough to get Jerry Jones a win against the Bears. Add to that the fact that Dallas' defense couldn't seem to stop Chicago's Jay Cutler or Matt Forte, and you see why they lost.

Who's the Putz? The undefeated Houston Texans host the Boys in Week 3.

What's the Difference? Houston's defense can't stop anything at all. Granted, Dallas' defense hasn't proven all that reliable yet either, making this one a gunfight. Given the fact that the Cowboys have outscored the Texans 44-25 in their previous two meetings, I'm taking them.

Prediction: Dallas 24, Houston 21. 

7. Tennessee Titans

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NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 19: Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans runs against the Pittsburgh Steelers at LP Field on September 19, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Steelers won 19-11. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

What Happened? The Titans were rolling along after Week 1, until they ran into the Steelers' iron-clad defense. Despite holding Pittsburgh to just 19 points, Tennessee found themselves incapable of scoring, falling 19-11. 

Who's the Putz? The New York Giants host the Titans in Week 3. 

What's the Difference? The Giants defense cannot hope to contain Titans' running back Chris Johnson. They just don't have the skill players to do it. Plus, we saw what can happen when their offense meets a good, balanced defense: trouble for Eli "Luigi" Manning.

Prediction: Tennessee 27, New York 21.

6. Arizona Cardinals

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ST. LOUIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Derek Anderson #3 of the Arizona Cardinals passes against the St. Louis Rams during the NFL season opener at the Edward Jones Dome on September 12, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals beat the Rams 17-13. (Photo by Dilip

What Happened? Derek Anderson, the newly minted Cardinals quarterback, pulled a Derek Anderson against the Falcons. 171 yards and two interceptions with Larry Fitzgerald  and Steve Breaston catching your passes? No wonder they lost.

Who's the Putz? The Oakland Raiders, who won last week, but still qualify as putzes.

What's the Difference? The Raiders can't stop the run, and they don't have the offensive firepower to punish Arizona for their crappy secondary. Expect Tim Hightower or Beanie Wells (whoever's starting) to have a huge game on Sunday. 

Prediction: Arizona 24, Oakland 14. 

5. Minnesota Vikings

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 19: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball during the game against the Miami Dolphins on September 19, 2010 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

What Happened? Brett Favre tanked. Hard. Favre had 4 turnovers to negate Adrian Peterson's huge day, as the Vikings fell to the Dolphins 14-10.

Who's the Putz? Minnesota face off with the Detroit Lions at home on Sunday.

What's the Difference? Miami's defense is formidable. Detroit's is a revolving door. If Favre can't throw for 250 yards and a couple scores on Detroit, then he really is washed up.

Prediction: Minnesota 28, Detroit 21. 

4. Washington Redskins

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LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 19: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washington Redskins looks for a receiver during the game against the Houston Texans at FedExField on September 19, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Texans defeated the Redskins in overtime 30-27. (Phot

What Happened? The Redskins' defense thought they were in the Arena league because of Houston's ridiculous logo, and let the Texans rack up 497 passing yards. Those yards doomed the 'Skins, who fell 30-27 in overtime.

Who's the Putz? The Redskins travel to St. Louis to take on the Rams.

What's the Difference? If you think St. Louis is going to throw for 497 yards against Washington, JaMarcus Russell must've shared his "purple drank" with you. 

Prediction: Washington 28, St. Louis 17.

3. New England Patriots

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots drops back to pass against the New York Jets at the New Meadowlands Stadium on September 19, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the Patriots 28 - 14. (Photo

What Happened? Tom Brady lost his mind. Three interceptions against anybody means you're probably going to get beat. It just so happened to be the New York Jets.

Who's the Putz? The Buffalo Bills come to Foxboro.

What's the Difference? I'm not a psychic, but something tells me Brady won't throw three picks against the Bills. And if he does, they'll probably still win, because Buffalo can't move the ball on offense. 

Prediction: New England 35, Buffalo 7.

2. San Francisco 49ers

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SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers in action during their game against the New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park on September 20, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

What Happened? The Niners played the defending Super Bowl champs like contenders, but couldn't pull out the win, falling 25-22.

Who's the Putz?  The Kansas City Chiefs host the 49ers this week.

What's the Difference? New Orleans won the Super Bowl last season, and has an excellent defense. Kansas City did not, and does not. Frank Gore will go off in this one. Plus, the Chiefs' offense is anything but solid and reliable, and San Fran's defense is not shabby.

Prediction: San Francisco 21, Kansas City 10.

1. Baltimore Ravens

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CINCINNATI - SEPTEMBER 19: Ray Rice #27 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals beat the Ravens 15-10. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

What Happened? Joe Flacco threw 4 interceptions against the Bengals, and Mike Nugent remembered he's supposed to kick the football with his right leg, banging home 5 field goals in the Bengals 15-10 win.

Who's the Putz? The putziest of all putzes, the Cleveland Browns.

What's the Difference? It's the Browns! You know, the team who play in the city that set it's river on fire twice? If the Ravens can't beat the worst team in the NFL, they're in serious trouble. 

Prediction: Baltimore 35, Cleveland 10.