NFL survivor picks, strategy: Week 3 safe, value, and trap options
The NFL heads into Week 3 as autumn has officially arrived. We have one last week in September and we’ve already got plenty of chaos in the NFL. I don’t think anybody was prediction a 2-0 Raiders squad, and even 2-0 Vikings is catching me off guard. On the other hand, I definitely wasn’t expecting […]
NFL playoff action continues in Week 3 as strange results have made for an unpredictable start. One of the more shocking performances has been the Raiders, while the Vikings have also exceeded expectations. However, the Chargers and Buccaneers have stumbled out of the gate. Today, I share my Survivor picks for the week, including safe bets, value options, and risky traps. My picks will be confirmed on Sunday after I finalize my three choices. Odds for the favored team in each matchup are provided by FanDuel.
Safe picks: Kansas City Chiefs (-11.5) versus Miami Dolphins. The Chiefs face a struggling Miami team, making them a solid choice for the week.
Value picks: Green Bay Packers (-5.5) against the Atlanta Falcons. While the Packers have yet to impress, the Falcons are struggling and may be an opportunity. The concern is the change in quarterbacks, and Penix's potential impact remains uncertain.
Trap picks: Buffalo Bills (-7) against the Los Angeles Chargers; Seattle Seahawks (-7) versus the Washington Commanders. Both games are considered tricky, with the Bills favored by a touchdown. However, their other options make them better suited for later in the season. Seattle's Jayden Daniels is out, so Marcus Mariota leads the team.
Despite his lack of standout talent, Seattle's travel schedule makes this a riskier pick. Seattle could be better considered for Week 9 at home against the Cardinals or Week 14 at home against the Giants. My personal picks for this week include saving the Chiefs for Week 9 against the Jets and Week 11 against the Cardinals. I am also leaning towards the 49ers over the Cardinals with one of my bets, as they have been performing well but have enough challenging games ahead.
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