This is the first recap and preview I will be doing for this NFL season. I will give short statistical recaps of each past game and also my predictions for all the games in the upcoming week. To get everyone up to date with how well I am doing on my predictions for Weeks 1-3, here are my results: Week 1 (13 for 16), Week 2 (7 for 16), Week 3 (13 for 16). Don't worry, Week 2 was a very strange week. Trust me, I'm not that bad at predictions. Also, I am willing to give out any fantasy advice anyone wants. Simply comment on this article with your question, or just send a tweet to me @Mike_Vayda31.
Week 3 Recap
Washington Redskins 21 @ New York Giants 32
The Giants avoided a 0-3 start with a Thursday night win at home against the Redskins, who are now 1-2. Eli Manning outplayed Kirk Cousins by throwing for 279 yards, 2 TD's, and zero interceptions, while Cousins was picked off twice. Rueben Randle and Odell Beckham Jr. led the way for the Giants receiving corps with a touchdown each and combining for 14 catches and 195 yards.
Cincinnati Bengals 28 @ Baltimore Ravens 24
The Bengals scored a late touchdown with 2:10 left to defeat the Ravens and remain unbeaten. The Ravens drop to 0-3 for the first time in franchise history. Both Andy Dalton and Joe Flacco had great games throwing for over 350 yards each, but the real star was Cincinnati wide receiver A.J. Green. Green caught 10 passes for a massive 227 yards and 2 TDs in a road win.
New Orleans Saints 22 @ Carolina Panthers 27
The New Orleans backup Luke McCown had a good game, but it wasn't enough to top the Panthers, who remain undefeated, while the Saints drop to 0-3. Cam Newton threw for over 300 yards and 2 touchdowns, and ran for a touchdown in a home win. Greg Olsen had a monster game as well with 8 receptions for 134 yards and 2 TDs for the Panthers.
Oakland Raiders 27 @ Cleveland Browns 20
It was no longer Johnny Football time in Cleveland due to Josh McCown being reinstated as the starting quarterback.The decision did not produce a win, as the Browns sink to 1-2 and the Raiders improve to 2-1. Oakland running back Latavius Murray rushed for 139 yards and a touchdown, while rookie phenom Amari Cooper caught 8 passes for 134 yards to lead the Raiders to victory on the road.
Atlanta Falcons 39 @ Dallas Cowboys 28
Matt Ryan, Devonta Freeman, and Julio Jones led the Falcons to a road win over a Romo-less Cowboys team. The Falcons are still unbeaten while the Cowboys suffer their first loss of the year. Freeman rushed for 141 yards and 3 touchdowns while Jones had 12 receptions for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead Atlanta to the win.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9 @ Houston Texans 19
Running back Alfred Blue and receiver DeAndre Hopkins led the Texans to their first win, while delivering Winston and the Bucs their second loss of the year. Blue rushed for 139 yards while Hopkins had 101 receiving yards. Each had a touchdown in the win. Mike Evans had a good game for Tampa Bay with 101 receiving yards as well.
San Diego Chargers 14 @ Minnesota Vikings 31
Adrian Peterson ran all over the Chargers defense en route to a home win and a 2-1 record. The Chargers drop to 1-2. Peterson had 126 rushing yards on 20 carries and 2 touchdowns. Keenan Allen was a bright spot for the Chargers with 133 receiving yards and 2 TDs.
Jacksonville Jaguars 17 @ New England Patriots 51
Tom Brady recorded his 400th career touchdown pass in a rout of the Jaguars. Brady threw for 358 yards and connected to Danny Amendola and Keshawn Martin for his two touchdowns. Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman combined for almost 200 yards receiving, while LeGarrette Blount rushed for 3 touchdowns. The Pats are still undefeated while the Jaguars drop to 1-2.
Philadelphia Eagles 24 @ New York Jets 17
The Eagles held on at the end to defeat the Jets on the road and got their first win of the year, while the Jets took their first loss. Ryan Mathews rushed for 108 yards for the Eagles, while Brandon Marshall caught ten passes for 109 yards and one touchdown for the Jets.
Pittsburgh Steelers 12 @ St. Louis Rams 6
After a short delay because of the field catching fire, the Steelers held on to improve to 2-1 and sent the Rams to 1-2, but at a cost: Ben Roethlisberger was carted off with a knee injury in the second half and is currently out "a number of weeks". Pittsburgh's Antonio Brown and St. Louis's Kenny Britt had a receivers duel, both registering just over 100 yards.
Indianapolis Colts 35 @ Tennessee Titans 33
Andrew Luck threw two touchdown passes that were 56 seconds apart in the fourth quarter, as the Colts held on for their first win of the season. The Titans fall to 1-2 on the season, despite a great game from rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota, who threw for over 350 yards and 2 touchdowns. However, it was not enough and the Colts got a much needed win.
San Francisco 49ers 7 @ Arizona Cardinals 47
This was a one-sided game from the beginning with 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick throwing for only 67 yards and 4 interceptions as the 49ers drop to 1-2. The Cardinals continue to dominate and remain undefeated. Carson Palmer threw for over 300 yards and connected with Larry Fitzgerald for two touchdowns. Chris Johnson, the running back for the Cardinals, rushed for 110 yards and 2 TDs as they cruised to an easy home win.
Buffalo Bills 41 @ Miami Dolphins 14
Tyrod Taylor and the Bills came into Miami and left with a great road win and a 2-1 record, while the Dolphins drop to 1-2. Taylor threw for 277 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Karlos Williams rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown.
Chicago Bears 0 @ Seattle Seahawks 26
With Jay Cutler sidelined due to injury, the Bears had no chance in a shutout against the now 1-2 Seahawks. The Bears continue their winless streak in this road loss. Russell Wilson connected on two-thirds of his passes for 235 yards and a touchdown to tight end Jimmy Graham. Kicker Steven Hauschka added four field goals in the win.
Denver Broncos 24 @ Detroit Lions 12
Peyton Manning converted an 11-yard TD pass to Owen Daniels to secure a Sunday night road victory against the Lions. The Broncos, although still a little shaky, are unbeaten, while the Lions are still searching for that first win. Manning connected on about 75% of his passes for 324 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Kansas City Chiefs 28 @ Green Bay Packers 38
Aaron Rodgers threw for 333 yards and 5 touchdowns in a Monday night home win against the visiting Chiefs. The Chiefs, despite some strong plays, drop to 1-2, while the Packers stay undefeated. James Jones and Randall Cobb combined for over 200 yards receiving and 4 touchdowns. Alex Smith threw for 290 yards and a touchdown. 141 of those yards, as well as the touchdown, came at the hands of receiver Jeremy Maclin. Also, KC running back Jamaal Charles rushed for 3 touchdowns.
Week 4 Predictions
Thursday, October 1st
Baltimore Ravens (0-3) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1): Ravens
Sunday, October 4th
New York Jets (2-1) @ Miami Dolphins (1-2): Dolphins
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2) @ Indianapolis Colts (1-2): Colts
New York Giants (1-2) @ Buffalo Bills (2-1): Bills
Carolina Panthers (3-0) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-2): Panthers
Philadelphia Eagles (1-2) @ Washington Redskins (1-2): Eagles
Oakland Raiders (2-1) @ Chicago Bears (0-3): Raiders
Houston Texans (1-2) @ Atlanta Falcons (3-0): Falcons
Kansas City Chiefs (1-2) @ Cincinnati Bengals (3-0): Bengals
Cleveland Browns (1-2) @ San Diego Chargers (1-2): Chargers
Green Bay Packers (3-0) @ San Francisco 49ers (1-2): Packers
St. Louis Rams (1-2) @ Arizona Cardinals (3-0): Cardinals
Minnesota Vikings (2-1) @ Denver Broncos (3-0): Broncos
Dallas Cowboys (2-1) @ New Orleans Saints (0-3): Saints
Monday, October 5th
Detroit Lions (0-3) @ Seattle Seahawks (1-2): Seahawks
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