Week 3 of the NFL season brings an exciting contest between the Denver Broncos and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, airing on FOX and available through the FOX Sports app.
The pivotal question is whether rookie quarterback Bo Nix can orchestrate a surprise victory against seasoned veteran Baker Mayfield and his team in Tampa Bay.
Colin Cowherd provides insight into this matchup and other key games in this week’s Blazin’ 5 segment.
(All times ET)
Sunday, Sept. 22
New York Giants @ Cleveland Browns (-6.5)
1 p.m., FOX
Colin’s pick, score prediction: Giants +6.5 (Giants win, 24-23)
Colin’s thoughts: “How much better is Deshaun Watson than Daniel Jones this year? I’m not sure he is. The 6.5 is way too many points. This Cleveland team’s a fraud.”
Denver Broncos @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-6.5)
1 p.m., FOX
Colin’s pick, score prediction: Broncos +6.5 (Buccaneers win, 27-26)
Colin’s thoughts: “The Broncos are a really desperate team, and they’ve got talent, but this is about the Bucs. They were outgained by Detroit by 250 yards. They were 2-for-10 on third down. Their defense is all beat up. This is the weakest defense Denver will face. So Broncos are gonna cover here.”
Miami Dolphins @ Seattle Seahawks (-4.5)
4:05 p.m, CBS
Colin’s pick, score prediction: Seahawks -4.5 (Seahawks win, 28-17)
Colin’s thoughts: “This story is about Seattle. Seattle has the highest-rated defense in the league according to PFF. It was near the bottom last year with the same players. They’re allowing four yards a play — second-best in the NFL. It’s not about Geno Smith and DK Metcalf. This is an excellent defense.”
Kansas City Chiefs @ Atlanta Falcons (+3)
8:20 p.m., NBC
Colin’s pick, score prediction: Falcons +3 (Falcons win, 27-24)
Colin’s thoughts: “Here’s my upset of the week. I think Atlanta’s a good team. I told Philadelphia fans, ‘When the Falcons beat you, take a deep breath.’ They’ve got one of the best offensive lines. Excellent running back room — could be the best running back room in the league.”
Monday, Sept. 23
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Buffalo Bills (-5)
7:30 p.m., ESPN
Colin’s pick, score prediction: Jaguars +5 (Jaguars win, 26-24)
Colin’s thoughts: “The Jaguars got off to a slow start. Trevor Lawrence is completing 51% of his throws. Do you really think that’s what he is? No, that’s not what he is. The Jaguars offense is a big-play offense; they’ll be fine. Bills have major injuries. I like Buffalo, but five points seems like way too much.”
