{
  "id": 9609523,
  "title": "NFL Expert Picks for Week 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/nfl-expert-picks-for-week-3",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1129854/nfl-expert-picks-week-3"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This week's NFL schedule presents a series of unpredictable matchups as the season continues into Week 3. It seems that the outcome of many games remains uncertain, with key injuries early in the season adding to the chaos. Tyler Shough and Bryce Young have emerged as the top two quarterbacks in the league, despite the unpredictable nature of the season.\n\nSeveral games are considered safe picks for the week, including the Chargers vs. Bills, Lions vs. Jets, and the Seahawks vs. Commanders. However, two games stand out as particularly interesting: the Titans vs. Giants and the Ravens vs. Cowboys.\n\nIn the Titans vs. Giants matchup, a wet noodle fight is expected, featuring the Giants (sans Jaxson Dart). Meanwhile, the Ravens vs. Cowboys game could potentially be a thrilling contest. The full list of picks for Week 3 in the NFL includes the following:\n\n1. Falcons vs. Packers (TNF) - Packers\n2. Texans vs. Colts - Texans\n3. Patriots vs. Jaguars - Patriots\n4. Bengals vs. Steelers - Bengals\n5. Chargers vs. Bills - Bills\n6. Panthers vs. Browns - Panthers\n7. Jets vs. Lions - Lions\n8. Seahawks vs. Commanders - Seahawks\n9. Chiefs vs. Dolphins - Chiefs\n10. Titans vs. Giants - Titans\n11. Cardinals vs. 49ers - 49ers\n12. Vikings vs. Buccaneers - Buccaneers\n13. Ravens vs. Cowboys - Ravens\n\nAs the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how these predictions hold up and if any unexpected outcomes occur.",
  "summary": "The season rolls on to Week 3 and it’s unclear how much more we’ve learned about any of these teams. While the NFL is always unpredictable, this season feels especially chaotic with key injuries happening early, wild upsets reigning supreme, and Tyler Shough and Bryce Young being the Top 2 quarterbacks in the NFL … […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}