NFL Picks Week 3: 2 Road Dogs to Jump on Before Vegas Adjusts

The Week 3 lines are out and two road dogs have jumped off the page immediately. They are great value picks to take advantage of now before the Vegas sharps adjust the line…and remember:

Don't be afraid of road dogs!

(Spreads courtesy of Covers.com)

Denver Broncos (+7) at Tennessee Titans

The Broncos are better than most people think.

Kyle Orton had a field day against a decent Bengals secondary despite having two active receivers out for the majority of the game.

It looks like RB Willis McGahee is much better suited for new head coach John Fox’s run-between-the-tackles style. He can hit the hole harder and without the hesitation Knowshon Moreno typically demonstrates.

The defense is still a work in progress, but both CB Champ Bailey and DE Elvis Dumervil should be back after missing last week’s win. They are the two best defensive players on either team.

The Titans are due for a letdown after there shocking victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The running game is still abysmal and Bailey should neutralize the Titans' only real receiving threat in Kenny Britt.

The Broncos won at Tennessee last year, and there’s no reason to think they can’t do it again.

Jacksonville Jaguars (+3.5) at Carolina Panthers

The Panthers, a team that has won two of its last 16 games, is favored by over a field goal?

The Panthers defense has already been ravaged by injuries, and even QB Cam Newton was seen walking around in a boot on Monday.

The Jags looked flat against the Jets last week, but there is still hope. They should be able to run the ball at will against a weak Panthers front seven and can use the pass to set up the run. QB Luke McCown was benched last week after four INTs, but Blaine Gabbert was better than expected in his debut.

He will likely be the starter in this one.

The Panthers have too many holes all around the field to ever be considered a favorite.