Week 3 NFL Schedule

nfl week 3 schedules & lines

Washington Redskins

Results: Lost to Minnesota and Dallas.
Week 3 Schedule : Washington (-4) at Houston

The Redskins have extended their poor preseason into the regular season, with back-to-back losses in marquee contests. Clinton Portis’ return to the field would help their chances, but weak opposition in Week 3 should result in the team’s first win regardless.

Houston Texans

Results: Lost to Philadelphia and Indianapolis.
Week 3 Schedule: Washington (-4) at Houston

Actually put up 24 points against the Colts last week – too bad their defense allowed 43. Things are going to get ugly in Houston if this team fails to show any improvement this season. On the bright side, though, they’ll be able to screw up another high draft pick.

Miami Dolphins

Results: Lost to Pittsburgh and Buffalo.
Week 3 Schedule: Tennessee (+11) at Miami

Losing to the Steelers in Week 1 was understandable, but they were easily handled by J.P. Losman and the Bills last week. Need to average more than 12 points per game to win; luckily for them, the Titans have been allowing an average of 32 points per game.

Tennessee Titans

Results: Lost to the NY Jets and San Diego.
Week 3 Schedule: Tennessee (+11) at Miami

How long until Vince Young is named the starting quarterback? This week? Next week? Unless Tennessee gets feisty and upsets Miami on Sunday, it’s time to end the Kerry Collins experiment. And with Billy Volek traded, that means giving the reins to Young.

Detroit Lions

Results: Lost to Seattle and Chicago.
Week 3 Schedule: Green Bay (+6.5) at Detroit

Well, someone has to win this game between NFC North doormats. The schedule-maker hasn’t been kind to the Lions, with tough games against Seattle and Chicago to start the year. Also not kind to the Lions? Whoever is responsible for their QB situation.

Green Bay Packers

Results: Lost to Chicago and New Orleans.
Week 3 Schedule: Green Bay (+6.5) at Detroit

Well, someone has to win this game between NFC North doormats. Green Bay has also fallen victim to Chicago once this season, and they got knocked around by New Orleans last week. But Brett Favre is still an upgrade on Jon Kitna, right? Right? Anyone there?

Carolina Panthers

Results: Lost to Atlanta and Minnesota.
Week 3 Schedule: Carolina (-3) at Tampa Bay

Thumped 20-6 by Atlanta in Week 1, then lost by a field goal to the Vikings last week. And this team has been picked by many to get to the Super Bowl this season. The year isn’t a disaster yet for the Panthers, but an 0-3 start to 2006 will put them on that road.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Results: Lost to Baltimore and Atlanta.
Week 3 Schedule: Carolina (-3) at Tampa Bay

After getting blanked by the Ravens in Week 1, the Buccaneers responded by scoring three points in a loss to Atlanta last week. At that pace they’ll score a TD in early October. Still, do they really look like an 0-3 team? Of course, Carolina doesn’t either.

Cleveland Browns

Results: Lost to New Orleans and Cincinnati.
Week 3 Schedule: Baltimore (-6.5) at Cleveland

Pounded by the division rival Bengals last week after losing their opener to the Saints. Maybe they should have petitioned the league to move to another division.

As it stands, they play the Steelers, Bengals, and Ravens all twice in ‘06, which could be six losses.

Kansas City Chiefs

Results: Lost to Cincinnati and Denver.
Week 3 Schedule: Bye Week

You can’t win if you don’t play, but the Chiefs are happy for the bye with Trent Green on the shelf. As well, they get to play the 49ers when they return to the field in two weeks.

Oakland Raiders

Results: Lost to San Diego and Baltimore.
Week 3 Schedule: Bye Week

You can’t win if you don’t play, although the Raiders are so bad they might be able to lose even when they’re not playing. Is Art Shell actually getting paid for this go-round?

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