NFL Picks Week 3: Fresh Picks for All 16 Games

It's a big Week 3 in pro football, and with eight of the 16 games being divisional matchups, that only gives a jolt to the immensity.

Adding to that, seven teams remain undefeated, and six of the seven are on the road, while four are in eight of the key divisional games.

For being this early in the season, Week 3 has a lot at stake.

So, let's get to it. Here are fresh picks for all 16 games.

Games 1-4

Houston at New Orleans

Saints are the best 1-1 team in football, while the Texans won two easy games against Indy and Miami.

It's Houston's first real test, and QB Drew Brees keeps rolling.

Saints 34, Texans 24

NY Giants at Philadelphia

A few injury concerns on both sides in this one, but the advantage is to Philly as they are simply just too talented.

QB Mike Vick is limited, and the Eagles defense really steps up against Eli Manning.

Eagles 20, Giants 13

Jacksonville at Carolina

Cam Newton continues his spectacular play, and Maurice Jones-Drew leads all scorers.

However, it's not enough to keep pace with Carolina's flying offense.

Panthers 31, Jaguars 23

New England at Buffalo

Until somebody stops Tom Brady, there's no way the Patriots fall.

Buffalo is a worthy foe and stays in the playoff hunt in 2011, but Brady and company is just too much.

Patriots 35, Bills 28

Games 5-8

Miami at Cleveland

The Browns find their niche in a heavy dose of RB Peyton Hillis, whereas Miami has yet to really find their identity.

It's close, but the Cleveland defense plays with a lot of confidence.

Browns 17, Dolphins 14

San Francisco at Cincinnati

The Bengals once again have off the field issues distracting the team, whereas new head coach Jim Harbaugh regains the 49ers' focus after a tough loss.

San Fran's defense steps up big.

49ers 26, Bengals 17

Denver at Tennessee

The Broncos defense has improved, but they won't be 100-percent against Tennessee.

In addition, RB Chris Johnson has his 2011 breakout game for the Titans.

Titans 21, Broncos 16

Detroit at Minnesota

Minnesota starts off strong like they did in games one and two, but the Lions have too much fire-power for the one-dimensional Minnesota offense.

And WR Calvin Megatron Johnson has a field day.

Lions 31, Vikings 17

Games 9-12

Baltimore at St. Louis

The Rams have lost two tough games, whereas the Ravens showed us their best and worst in consecutive weeks.

Baltimore is overly talented and gets back on track in St. Louie thanks to RB Ray Rice.

Ravens 34, Rams 14

NY Jets at Oakland

Once again it appears the Raiders will dominate the AFC West, but at the same time will be weak versus other divisions.

New York is once again an AFC title contending team, and they are really playing like it.

Jets 27, Raiders 17

Kansas City at San Diego

The Chiefs simply have too many big injuries to compete with the Chargers.

San Diego is once again slated to be the best in the AFC West, and K.C. is no match.

Chargers 28, Chiefs 10

Arizona at Seattle

The Seahawks have arguably the worst offense in football, while the Cardinals defense has been underachieving.

That said, the Cards offense keeps rolling, while the Seattle defense doesn't match up.

Cardinals 30, Seahawks 20

Games 13-16

Atlanta at Tampa Bay

A big game for both teams, but Atlanta is clearly more talented and more confident heading in.

The Bucs have yet to play a full game, as they played a bad second half in Week 1 and a bad first half in Week 2. Plus, the Falcons offense is too fast to keep pace with.

Falcons 34, Buccaneers 21

Green Bay at Chicago

It's a tale of two QBs as Aaron Rodgers continues to dominate, while Jay Cutler continues to be inconsistent.

Poor play versus Green Bay in 2010 comes back to hurt Cutler and the Chicago offense.

Packers 24, Bears 13

Pittsburgh at Indianapolis

Expected to be the blowout of Week 3, Pittsburgh got back to normal in Week 2, whereas Indianapolis is all chaos without Peyton Manning.

The Steel Curtain does not bend one bit.

Steelers 31, Colts 0

Washington at Dallas

Redskins are feeling confident being 2-0, especially with an underrated defense.

Dallas won't be 100-percent, and their lack of ability to play a full game hurts in the end.

Redskins 20, Cowboys 17

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