NFL PREDICTIONS Week 3

By Sam Farmer | Los Angeles Times

Record against the spread: 9-7. Season: 18-14.

Texans (0 -1 -1 ) at Bears (1 -1 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Bears by 3. O/U: 39 ½. The Bears had only 11 pass attempts against Green Bay. Do they not trust Justin Fields? Houston is playing surprisingly well and gaining confidence. Texans 20, Bears 17

Chiefs (2 -0 ) at Colts (0 -1 -1 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Chiefs by 5 ½. O/U: 50 ½. Outside receivers aren’t great, but Chiefs are getting the backs involved in the passing game more than Patrick Mahomes has done in the past. Chiefs 30, Colts 20

Bills (2 -0 ) at Dolphins (2 -0 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Bills by 4 ½. O/U: 52 ½.

Miami is playing well and a good pick in another week, but it’s crazy to bet against these Bills. Their offense is so prolific that it’s easy to forget about the stifling defense. Bills 27, Dolphins 21

Bengals (0 -2 ) at Jets (1 -1 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Bengals by 6. O/U: 44 ½.

If not now for the winless Bengals, when? They spent so much on that offensive line yet opponents are still getting to Joe Burrow. Bengals 27, Jets 20

Saints (1 -1 ) at Panthers (0 -2 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Saints by 2 ½. O/U: 41 ½. The Saints looked pretty good against Tampa Bay, but they tend to play well against the Buccaneers. Carolina makes this interesting for a while. Saints 24, Panthers 20

Lions (1 -1 ) at Vikings (1 -1 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Vikings by 6. O/U: 52 ½. The Vikings looked so good coming out of Week 1, and then they were shut down by Philadelphia. Detroit plays hard and doesn’t give up on Dan Campbell. Vikings 28, Lions 24

Ravens (1 -1 ) at Patriots (1 -1 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Ravens by 2 ½. O/U: 44 ½. The Patriots have Pittsburgh’s number, so not surprising they beat the Steelers on the road. But New England is not very good. Ravens 28, Patriots 14

Raiders (0 -2 ) at Titans (0 -2 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Raiders by 1 ½. O/U: 45 ½. Raiders are coming off an epic collapse against Arizona. Tennessee couldn’t generate anything against Buffalo. Battle of Bill Belichick disciples. Raiders 23, Titans 21

Eagles (2 -0 ) at Commanders (1 -1 )

Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Eagles by 6 ½. O/U: 47 ½. Are the Eagles really as good as they looked Monday? With that pass rush and those corners, they’re going to give everybody problems. Eagles 31, Commanders 20

Jaguars (1 -1 ) at Chargers (1 -1 )

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. Line: Chargers by 3 ½. O/U: 42 ½. As long as Justin Herbert can play, the Chargers will bounce back in this one. Jacksonville is on the rise, but isn’t quite there yet. Chargers 30, Jaguars 21

Rams (1 -1 ) at Cardinals (1 -1 )

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Line: Rams by 3 ½. O/U: 48 ½. Under Sean McVay, the Rams are 9-1 against the Cardinals. L.A. is still figuring out who it is. The Rams got a big scare from Atlanta in Week 2. Rams 28, Cardinals 23

Falcons (0 -2 ) at Seahawks (1 -1 ) Sunday,4:25p.m.Line:Seahawksby1.O/U:41½. Falcons played hard in the second half last week before falling just short. The Seahawks had a predictable letdown after an emotional win over Denver. Falcons 24, Seahawks 21

Packers (1 -1 ) at Buccaneers (2 -0 )

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Line: Bucs by 1. O/U: 41 ½. Tampa has a stifling defense and generally does a good job of getting to Aaron Rodgers. Buccaneers 24, Packers 20

4 9 ers (1 -1 ) at Broncos (1 -1 )

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. Line: 49ers by 1 ½. O/U: 43 ½. The 49ers were still getting in sync with Trey Lance. In short term, they will be better with Jimmy Garoppolo. 49ers 27, Broncos 21

Cowboys (1 -1 ) at Giants (2 -0 )

Monday, 8:15 p.m. Line: Giants by 1. O/U: 39 ½. The Giants are finding creative ways to get yards with Saquon Barkley. They’re at home and facing a Cowboys team coming off an emotional win. Giants 24, Cowboys 20