NFL Picks Week 3: 3 Teams That Will Pull off Upsets on Sunday

As we head into Week 3 of the NFL season, there are plenty of teams that should be on upset alert. Here's a quick look at three teams that should be the cause of concern for the top dogs. 

Buffalo Bills

The Bills have started the season 2-0, but this is the week we see if they are for real when Tom Brady and the New England Patriots come to town. 

In order for the Bills to win this one, they are going to have to get ahead early, and then feed Fred Jackson in order to keep Brady off the field for as long as possible. 

The Patriots are good at stopping the run, but by spreading them out with three and four receivers, the Bills will minimize the effects of Brandon Spikes and Jerod Mayo.

The Bills will be fine on offense, but they can't keep Brady off the field forever. The real test will be to see if the Bills can get pressure on Brady who has had light years to throw the ball this season.

Defensive tackle Kyle Williams should eat up fill-in center Dan Connolly and provide enough pressure on Brady for Buffalo to squeak out an upset.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Atlanta didn't fare too well in their last road game as they got manhandled by the Bears.

Ronde Barber may finally be seeing his age catch up with him because he's been getting beat like he stole something this season. That means the Bucs will likely drop a few more guys in coverage and hope that Michael Turner doesn't hurt them.

And I'm not necessarily convinced that Turner will do that. Take out two big runs this season and Turner has been mediocre. If Tampa Bay limits the big play, they should be fine at home—especially if Josh Freeman plays like he did in the second half of Week 2.

Houston Texans

This is a huge test for the Texans who have had two relatively easy games in the first two weeks.

Now they have to travel to New Orleans to see if their new and improved defense can slow down Drew Brees and company.

Jonathan Joseph and Daniael Manning won't necessarily stop the Saints passing attack, but they'll slow it down enough for their offense to outscore the Saints in what should be a shootout.

The Texans have one of the best offensive lines in football, and whether it's Arian Foster or Ben Tate back there, they'll be able to control the ball just fine. Add in the Matt Schaub to Andre Johnson connection and I like Houston here on the road.