Steelers find a way to survive in NFL Week 3 Picks and Predictions for each game

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Houston Texans (0-2) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1), Sunday at 1 P.M. EST

Prediction: Jaguars 29, Texans 24

Kansas City was still too much for Jacksonville to handle last week even though the Chiefs are off to a slow start. The Jaguars are the better team here even though Houston might give them some issues on their quest to victory. The Texans offense started to put things together last week and that should make this a contested AFC South matchup.

Denver Broncos (0-2) vs Miami Dolphins (2-0), Sunday at 1 P.M. EST

Prediction: Dolphins 36, Broncos 25

Denver's offense was finally able to bring their offense alive last week in the loss against Washington. They have struggled with consistency on both sides of the ball this early into the season. Miami has been able to dominate on offense and be productive on defense when needed. Another high-scoring game with the Dolphins ending on top makes the most sense here.

LA Chargers (0-2) vs Minnesota Vikings (0-2), Sunday at 1 P.M. EST

Prediction: Vikings 34, Chargers 30

Everyone thought these clubs would be in better shape when they met in week three. That is not the case, but one club will be able to secure their first win of the season here. Justin Herbert will beat Kirk Cousins out in a one-on-one quarterback matchup but that won't happen here. The Vikings are the more complete team out of the two rosters and will win at home.

New England Patriots (0-2) vs New York Jets (1-1), Sunday at 1 P.M. EST

Prediction: Patriots 17, Jets 16

Not having Aaron Rodgers is going to sink the Jets out of the playoffs when it is all done. New England is not a great team either as their offense is tough to watch. Their defense should be able to control the game and cause a couple of turnovers at the hands of Zach Wilson. Mac Jones needs to play safe and take advantage of his opportunities.

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