Pro Picks: Eagles favored over Bears
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Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams’ dynamic offense vs. Denver’s stout defense is a potential Super Bowl preview in Week 3.
The Rams knocked Jaxson Dart out of the game and dominated the New York Giants, but have a short turnaround after a Monday night home win.
All-Pros Patrick Surtain II, Zach Allen and the rest of the Broncos’ defense will be a difficult challenge for Stafford, who threw two of his four touchdown passes to Davante Adams with Puka Nacua sidelined.
The Bo Nix-Jaylen Waddle connection got in rhythm. Nix will have to deal with Aaron Donald this week.
The Rams are 26-19 against the spread as road favorites under coach Sean McVay. They’re 2 1/2-point favorites in Denver.
Pro Picks likes the home team.
BRONCOS: 23-21
SEATTLE (2-0) at WASHINGTON (0-2)
Line: Seahawks minus 7
Sam Darnold could return for the defending Super Bowl champions. Jaxon Smith-Njigba already has four touchdown catches. Marcus Mariota replaces Jayden Daniels, who injured his non-throwing elbow again for the Commanders.
BEST BET: SEAHAWKS: 26-12
KANSAS CITY (2-0) at MIAMI (0-2)
Line: Chiefs minus 11 1/2
The Dolphins are completely overmatched.
CHIEFS: 31-13
CAROLINA (1-1) at CLEVELAND (1-1)
Line: Panthers minus 2 1/2
Bryce Young is playing the best football of his career and Devin Lloyd helped Carolina’s defense make a dramatic turnaround after giving up 59 points.
PANTHERS: 23-22
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (0-2) at BUFFALO (2-0)
Line: Bills minus 7
Jim Harbaugh had never been 0-2 as a head coach until he hired Mike McDaniel to run his offense.
BILLS: 27-23
CINCINNATI (2-0) at PITTSBURGH (1-1)
Line: Bengals minus 3 1/2
Joe Burrow and Cincinnati’s offense don’t have to win shootouts anymore. They finally have a tough defense.
BENGALS: 23-17
HOUSTON (0-2) at INDIANAPOLIS (0-2)
Line: Texans minus 2 1/2
This is a matchup between two teams with high aspirations that are now desperate to avoid an 0-3 start.
UPSET SPECIAL: COLTS: 19-17
NEW YORK JETS (1-1) at DETROIT (1-1)
Line: Lions minus 6 1/2
Aaron Glenn goes back to Detroit where he was defensive coordinator for four seasons. He could’ve been 2-0 if not for poor clock management. The turnover-prone Geno Smith has protected the ball in his return to the Jets. The Lions are struggling on defense without their starting safeties so they’ll need Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and their prolific offense to outscore opponents.
LIONS: 30-20
NEW ENGLAND (1-1) at JACKSONVILLE (1-1)
Line: Jaguars minus 2 1/2
Drake Maye is struggling, A.J. Brown is out a few more weeks, the offensive line is banged-up and the Patriots are having trouble on offense.
JAGUARS: 23-20
TENNESSEE (0-2) at NEW YORK GIANTS (1-1)
Line: Giants minus 2 1/2
The Titans had the Eagles on the ropes but fell short of giving Robert Saleh his first win.
GIANTS: 20-19
ARIZONA (1-1) at SAN FRANCISCO (2-0)
Line: 49ers minus 8 1/2
Are the Cardinals the team that upset the Chargers or got walloped by the Seahawks?
49ERS: 24-17
MINNESOTA (2-0) at TAMPA BAY (0-2)
Line: Vikings minus 1 1/2
Kyler Murray is back for the Vikings.
BUCCANEERS: 20-17
LAS VEGAS (2-0) at NEW ORLEANS (1-1)
Line: Saints minus 3
Klint Kubiak, Kirk Cousins and the Raiders could match the team’s 2025 win total with another victory.
SAINTS 24-19
BALTIMORE (1-1) vs. DALLAS (1-1), in Brazil
Line: Ravens minus 3
Lamar Jackson vs. Dak Prescott on a neutral field in Rio de Janeiro should light up the scoreboard.
RAVENS: 30-26
PHILADELPHIA (2-0) at CHICAGO (1-1)
Line: Eagles minus 4 1/2
Jalen Hurts overcame two picks and rallied Philadelphia to a late win in Tennessee. An extra day of rest should help the Eagles, who have several players banged-up. The Bears could be down to third-string QB Case Keenum with Caleb Williams (hamstring) week-to-week and Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol. That won’t be easy against Jalen Carter and a fierce defense. Bears are 3-0 ATS as home underdogs under coach Ben Johnson. That’s with Williams.
EAGLES: 27-16
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Last week: Straight up: 10-6. Against spread: 8-8.
Overall: Straight up: 20-12. Against spread: 13-19.
Best Bet: Straight up: 2-0. Against spread: 1-1.
Upset Special: Straight up: 0-2. Against spread: 1-1.
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Editor’s note: Rob Maadi predicted a 27-16 Green Bay victory over Atlanta in Thursday’s game.