Sunday Morning Quick Hitters

It's hard to believe it's already week 3 of the NFL season, but it is and it's a loaded day of football so let's dive right in.

GBvsCIN - This is the game of the week in my opinion. Two 1-1 teams looking to not go under the .500 mark early in the season. I think a shootout is an absolute certaintity. Not a lot more to say about this game, if you can get it in your market, it's a must watch. Green Bay 41, Cincinatti 34

BALvsHOU - This is a quality matchup and should feature some really hard nose play. The Ravens will certainly miss the presence of Ray Rice in their backfield if he ultimately is ruled out, which at this point looks like what will happen. The Texans should benefit from getting Ed Reed back. If Andre Johnson can play, that's huge for Houston. Should be a really good defensive battle. Houston 24 Baltimore 16.

NYGvsCAR - The Giants need a big day today. They cannot afford to drop to 0-3. They need to address a lot of issues, most notably establishing a pass rush with the front 4 and establishing a run game. They also need to cut down on the turnovers. This could be the signature win Cam Newton has been looking for in his early career. I think the injuries in the secondary of Carolina are ultimately their demise. New York 31 Carolina 27

ATLvsMIA - Like I said Friday, if the Dolphins are for real, they need to play a respectable game. They don't necessarily have to win, but they cannot get blown out. Atlanta isn't a great road team, but I'm not believing in the Dolphins, and I think despite all the injuries, the Dirty Birds are too much for the Fish. Atlanta 34 Miami 21

STLvsDAL - A classic trap game for Dallas should have their fans worried. St. Louis is a lot better than people think. Their offense still needs to take a step forward. I look for Dallas to bring their A-game and for this to be a very back and forth contest. St. Louis 24 Dallas 20

CLEvsMIN - What can you say when the Browns dealth their franchise RB earlier this week. Biggest question now becomes, can the Browns even put points on the board? No Brandon Weeden. No Trent Richardson. It's going to be hard. Minnesota runs away with this one (Pun IN-tended). Minnestoa 24 CLE 0

TBvsNE - Tampa Bay is in a self-destructing mode hard core, and New England is trying to find an identity offensively through a lot of injuries. A tough Tampa secondary may challenge Tom Brady for five minutes, but after that, it should be all New England. New England 31 Tampa 13

SDvsTEN - The Chargers have played two competitive ball games to this point. Tennessee has as well. I really don't know what to expect. I think ultimately Phillip Rivers and the Chargers put a lot of points up, and an offensively challenged Titans offense will struggle to keep up. San Diego 24 Tennessee 10

ARIvsNO - The Saints are off to a great start with Sean Payton back. I think they continue playing well. If New Orleans overlooks Arizona just one bit though, they will make this a close game. I don't think they do. I think the Saints keep rolling. New Orleans 31 Arizona 20

DETvsWAS - I think it's too early to be drinking the Detroit is awesome Kool-Aid and RGIII and the Skins are terrible Kool-Aid. The Skins have their share of deficiencies, and I think those play right into the hands of the Lions. Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford should be in for big days. Detroit 27 Washington 16

BUFvsNYJ - These are two intregueing teams, as you don't really know what they are yet. I would think, this will be a defensive battle, but Buffalo and New York are two very big wild cards, as you never know what to expect. If the Jets can establish a run game, this could be interesting. BUF 21 NY Jets 7

INDvsSF - Indianapolis' defense is not that good. San Francisco is pissed after playing like crap last week. Enough said. The Niners roll. SF 31 IND 17

JAXvsSEA - Jacksonville is terrible all around. Seattle is playing great football. Seahawks run away with this at home. SEA 49 Jax 3

CHIvsPIT - The Steelers cannot afford to drop to 0-3, but a poor run game, followed by a beat up defense minimizes their chances of a win. The Bears are playing great football to start the year. I think it's a closer game than most people think though. CHI 17 PIT 9

Monday - OAKvsDEN - The Raiders are looking more efficient on offense with Terrell Pryor at the helm of the offense, but Peyton Manning and CO are going to be just too much to handle. Denver 45 Oakland 17

That's it for Week 3. Enjoy and have a blessed Sunday all.