The Greatest Story on Turf 2026 Week 3
16. Eagles vs. Bears
Coaching Challenge
This game has become far less exciting because both Caleb and Tyson Bagent are out for the Bears. The Eagles should win with ease. They just have to avoid the trap game. However, Ben Johnson is supposed to be an NFL genius. The greatest indicator of how good a coach really is is when he has to work short-handed. How will Ben Johnson look without Caleb? If he's as great as we think he is, this team should still put up a good fight. Case Keenum is no bum after all. In this game, we find out what Ben Johnson is made of.
Prediction Eagles
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15. Chiefs vs. Dolphins
Spunky
The Dolphins haven't been good, but they don't have the personnel to be. QB Malik Willis, on the other hand, has been balling. It will be interesting to see what he can do in a duel with Mahomes. On the Chiefs side, they must remain hyper-vigilant and not rest on their laurels after starting 2-0.
Prediction Chiefs
14. Cardinals vs. 49ers
Are we live?
The Cardinals were pretty good in Week 1, but it fell apart in Week 2. They still have a good offense, but against a real contender in their division, even with their backup QB, the Cardinals were thoroughly outclassed. Are the Cardinals back to being a competitive team in their division, or are they still the divisional punching bag?
Prediction 49ers
13. Falcons vs. Packers
Grunt Work
The Packers are struggling mightily. They looked bad against a Vikings team that lost their QB instantly. Then they were in a dogfight with the Jets. The Packers look like the worst team in the NFC North. Luckily for them they schedule is on their side. They get to play the Falcons. They just need to avoid stepping on the rake, and they go 2-1. The Falcons have been embarrassing. They are the goons, the nameless grunts sent by the NFL to get beat up by important characters. They are facing a Packers team that has struggled against teams without their starting QBs and traditionally bad teams. Plus, Pennix is coming back from injury. He has one chance to save this team. If Pennix can get a win here, it will say that the team isn't horrible; they just need a QB, but a loss will reinforce hopelessness for Falcons fans. Can the Falcons pull their crap together and pull off an upset, or will this be another chapter in their tank campaign?
Prediction Packers
12. Giants vs. Titans
Lost Zone
Dart is down, and now the Giants face the prospect of a season without Dart. The Giants have built out this team from both sides of the ball to the coaching staff. The Giants have had too many lost seasons, and if they don't move quickly, they could face another. Facing a 0-2 team, can they float by? Titans are 0-2. They've played well, but none of it means anything if they don't win. They need a win bad, and taking on a headless Giants team with no Dart has to be the one. If the Titans can't get this done, they aren't to be taken seriously. Can they avoid another lost year?
Prediction Titans
11. Bengals vs. Steelers
"Got your infrared wrong; now your heads in a Beam"-Pusha T
Traditionally, the Bengals are an offensive team, and the Steelers are the defensive team. This year, the Steelers are still a defensive team because of, of course, the death tax and their good defense. However, the offense is down bad. It's getting ugly for them. This year, the Bengals are walking in with a really good defense, and they still have their offensive prowess. So all the pressure is on Aaron Rodgers. Can he get through the Bengals' defense? The Steelers' offense is the weakest unit in this game. Are the Steelers still competitive in their own division?
Prediction Bengals
Patriots vs. Jaguars
Sprint, Not a Marathon
In many ways, the NFL regular season is like an 800. Yes, it's a long run, but it's also short enough that things can get away from you very quickly, with very little time to recover. Patriots remain on fraud alert. They lost to the Seahawks again in a game they should have won, and even the game they did win against the Steelers isn't much of a flex because the Steelers don't look very good. The Jaguars came out to a strong start but fell to the Broncos in week two. Are the Jaguars just an exciting team, or are they actually winners? These QBs can play similarly as well. This game will reveal a lot about both teams.
Predictions Jaguars
9. Seahawks vs. Commanders
Same Bro
The Seahawks have played with a backup, and it hasn't slowed them down one bit. The Commanders, on the other hand, are 0-2, and on paper, if both teams play without their main QB, it should be equal. But the Commanders have such a large drop-off when Jayden is out there. The Commanders are trying to prove they aren't staring down the barrel of another lost season. But they'll go against the defending Super Bowl champions who are taking no losses so far.
Prediction Seahawks
8. Raiders vs. Saints
Hot Young Teams
The Raiders and the Saints are both undefeated. Seeing them face each other will show which team is the real deal. Is Kirk Cousins back? Is Shough for real? This game will tell us a lot. This is a can't-miss matchup. Two teams who keep shattering expectations. What happens when they face each other?
Prediction Saints
7. Vikings vs. Bucs
Haves and Have Nots
The Vikings lost Kyler in the starting blocks of the season, and they have been good despite the injury. Carson Wentz is 2-0 at the helm of this team. If Kyler comes back and stinks it up, he could lose his job fast. This game could decide the Vikings' starting QB. The Bucs have been in a bad situation. The receiving core hasn't been great without Evans, and Baker is struggling with turnovers. Now they have to go through a very dominant Vikings defense. The biggest thing the Bucs have on their side is desperation. They are at 0-2, and I expect them to fight like hell to avoid 0-3. If the Bucs keep losing, heads could roll. The Bucs defense has been unimpressive, and that's the head coach's side of the ball.
Prediction Bucs
6. Browns vs. Panthers
Career Revival
Here we have two Qb's pronounced dead long ago. Yet here they're walking around balling. Deshaun Watson looked completely washed, but he's coming off a good performance against the Bucs, where he led the Browns to their first win. It looks as if he isn't done just yet. Bryce looked like a bust early in his career, and this year he looks like one of the most electrifying QBs in the league. If this is real, then the Panthers have found their franchise QB. The Browns' defense will certainly test that in this game. Who can revive their career?
Prediction Panthers
5. Broncos vs. Rams
Phantom and a Chrysler 300
Katt Williams once said a Chrysler 300 looks like a phantom until a phantom pulls up. Meaning the original article always exposes the imitation. On paper, these are two teams with elite defenses and explosive offenses, led by offensive gurus and Super Bowl-winning coaches. The question is who is the Phantom and who's the Chrysler 300?
Prediction Rams
4. Texans vs. Colts
Someone Must Win
Good news for these 0-2 teams. Someone has to get their first win. Both teams have played extremely well, but for one reason or another, things just haven't come together. First win divisional matchup: who can put it together first, and who will be left in the dust of the AFC South?
Prediction Texans
3. Ravens vs. Cowboys
The Brand and Bold
Lamar Jackson is coming off an embarrassing loss in which he threw a terrible game-ending interception. I expect Lamar to come out and play out of his mind. Dak, on the other hand, just lit up the Commanders and has a chance to be one of the best offenses in football. But this is the story of their careers. Lamar and Dak haven't been great in the playoffs, but Lamar has a higher ceiling because he has more individual talent and can do more with less. Dak is a really good player who's always played with great players and underachieved despite putting up great stats. This week, Dak comes in fully loaded as usual with a stacked offense, and Lamar has a depleted receiving core. Can Lamar outduel and prove talent always finds a way, or will Dak win and prove you need the best situation to win?
Prediction Ravens
2. Chargers vs. Bills
Trolly Problem
The Chargers have their back against the wall. For the first time in his entire coaching career, Jim Harbaugh is starting 0-2. Justin Herbert-led Chargers are falling apart faster than normal, and a new slate of coaches are being thrown under the bus to protect Herbert. The Coach or the QB may not survive this. The noise in LA is that bad, and here comes the Buffalo Bills freight train that has been steamrolling everyone. The Chargers are cornered animals; can they take down one of the best teams in the NFL and shut everyone up, or will things just keep getting worse for them?
1. Lions vs. Jets
The Prodigal Coach Returns
Everyone keeps saying the Lions aren't the same without Ben Johnson. Forget the fact that the Lions are undefeated against Ben Johnson since he left the Giants, even dropping 50 on him. On the other hand, the Lions have absolutely sucked without Aaron Glenn. The Jets' defense looks good again. Is Aaron Glenn reviving another franchise? Is Aaron Glenn the actual secret sauce of the Lions, or will Campbell prove he's better than both of his former coaches?
Prediction Lions
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