NFL 2023: Week 3 Preview

Week 3 is here. Check out each matchup below.

First & Jenn’s Game of the Week:

New York Giants (1-1) @ San Francisco 49ers (2-0)

When: Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 8:15 PM EST

Television: Prime Video: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung

Radio: Westwood One: Kevin Kugler, Tony Boselli

Notes: I’m looking forward to seeing what the Giants are able to do. I don’t think they win or lose by many points.

All-Time History: Series tied, 17-17.

Prediction: 49ers

First & Jenn’s Game to Skip:

Dallas Cowboys (2-0) @ Arizona Cardinals (0-2)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 4:25 PM EST

Television: FOX: Joe Davis, Daryl Johnston, Pam Oliver

Notes: We’ve seen what the Cowboys can do and we can see what the Cardinals can do. I think we know how this one plays out.

All-Time History: DAL leads series, 56-33-1

Prediction: Cowboys

Indianapolis Colts (1-1) @ Baltimore Ravens (2-0)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: CBS: Beth Mowins, James Lofton, Jay Feely, Amanda Renner

Notes: One veteran QB versus one rookie QB. A tale as old as time (in the Super Bowl era)

All-Time History: IND leads series, 8-6

Prediction: Ravens

Tennessee Titans (1-1) @ Cleveland Browns (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: CBS: Spero Dedes, Adam Archulets, Adiki Kinkhabwala

Notes: I think the Titans and Browns are evenly matched, however the Titans are betting looking at stats.

All-Time History: CLE leads series, 36-31

Prediction: Titans

Atlanta Falcons (2-0) @ Detroit Lions (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: FOX: Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth, Kristina Pink

Notes: Detroit’s offense is a little bit better, but Atlanta’s defense is a little bit better. This is going to make for a fun game.

All-Time History: DET leads series, 25-14

Prediction: Falcons

New Orleans Saints (2-0) @ Green Bay Packers (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: FOX: Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Shannon Spake

Notes: I think the Saints will know how to take advantage of the Packers defense, but their offense is starting to get things right.

All-Time History: GB leads series, 17-10

Prediction: Saints

Houston Texans (0-2) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: FOX: Chris Myers, Robert Smith, Jen Hale

Notes: The Jaguars are still a hot team this season, and I think the Texans are in a rebuild.

All-Time History: HOU leads series, 28-14

Prediction: Jaguars

Denver Broncos (0-2) @ Miami Dolphins (2-0)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: CBS: Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins

Notes: The Dolphins are another hot team this season, and the Broncos I think are going downhill fast.

All-Time History: MIA leads series, 12-6-1

Prediction: Dolphins

Los Angeles Chargers (0-2) @ Minnesota Vikings (0-2)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: FOX: Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez, Laura Okmin

Notes: One of these teams will get their first win this week.

All-Time History: MIN leads series, 8-6

Prediction: Vikings

New England Patriots (0-2) @ New York Jets (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: CBS: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson

Notes: These early AFC East matchups are ruthless and I don’t think it stops at the Patriots-Jets.

All-Time History: NE leads series, 71-35-1

Prediction: Jets

Buffalo Bills (1-1) @ Washington Commanders (2-0)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Television: CBS: Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, Matt Ryan, AJ Ross

Notes: The Commanders are undefeated this season, and I think they have a close game against the Bills.

All-Time History: BUF leads series, 10-5

Prediction: Bills

Carolina Panthers (0-2) @ Seattle Seahawks (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 4:05 PM EST

Television: CBS: Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, Evan Washburn

Notes: Both teams are just about equally matched up, so it’ll be a fun game to watch.

All-Time History: SEA leads series, 8-4

Prediction: Seahawks

Chicago Bears (0-2) @ Kansas City Chiefs (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 4:25 PM EST

Television: FOX: Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi

Notes: The Chiefs feel like a better team to side with but I really don’t think you count out the Bears yet.

All-Time History: CHI leads series, 7-6

Prediction: Chiefs

Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) @ Las Vegas Raiders (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 8:20 PM EST

Television: NBC: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark

Radio: Westwood One: Ryan Radtke, Mike Golic

Notes: Both teams come in to this game riding a win from last week.

All-Time History: LV leads series, 14-11

Prediction: Steelers

Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0)

When: Monday, September 25, 2023 @ 7:15 PM EST

Television: ABC: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters

Radio: Westwood One: Mike Mayock

Notes: One of these teams will get their first loss this week.

All-Time History: Series tied, 8-8

Prediction: Eagles

Los Angeles Rams (1-1) @ Cincinnati Bengals (0-2)

When: Monday, September 25, 2023 @ 8:15 PM EST

Television: ESPN: Chris Fowler, Louis Riddick, Dan Orlovsky, Laura Rutledge

Radio: Westwood One: Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner

Notes: The Bengals have been uncharacteristically shaky this season, and I think the Rams have the upperhand.

All-Time History: CIN leads series, 8-6

Prediction: Rams

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