The NFL Season is off to a flying start! Week 1 & 2 is in the rear view mirror and Week 3 is here. There are some fantastic matchups on the Week 3 slate and lots of money to be made.
Below, our Team here at Betting News are going to give their BEST BETS for Week 3 of the NFL Season. Whether it is a Spread, Moneyline, Total or Player Prop, this is your go to article every week for our team’s favorite bets!
Here is the Squad’s Record after Week 2:
Daniel Collins (SPJ): 2-0
Chef T: 2-0
Nate Hornung (Shaggy): 1-1
Colby Marchio: 1-1
John Hyslop (Slop): 1-1
Varun Sharma (Sauce): 2-0
Brad Blakemore (Betzky): 1-1
Danny Burke: 1-1
Kate Constable: 1-1
Adam Kaufman: 1-1
Tristan Vieira (Trizzy): 2-0
Sukh Brar: 1-1
Now let’s dive in to the Betting News Experts’ Best Bets for NFL Week 3!
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Daniel Collins’ Week 3 NFL Best Bet
Can JSN pop in week 3 again?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba o73.5 Receiving Yards (-115) BetOnline
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Plain and simple.
I am going straight back to JSN after he cashed me out with ease last week. They adjusted the line up 9 yards and I still don’t think it is high enough. Smith-Njigba has been targeted 23 times in the first 2 games & I think we see double digit opportunities once again on Sunday.
Coming off yet another 100 yard game, look for Sam Darnold’s new favorite target to get loose again against this pedestrian Saints defense.
Chef T’s NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Will JT run wild on Tennessee?
Jonathan Taylor o90.5 Rush Yards (-115) BetOnline
Jonathan Taylor should keep cooking against this sorry Titans run defense that’s been getting gashed for 150+ a game.
Indy leans on the ground and he’s the chef in that kitchen — don’t be shocked if he plates up 150 by halftime while Tennessee defenders are still trying to figure out which gap they were supposed to cover.
This matchup screams smash.
Nate Hornung’s NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Chase Brown could have a MASSIVE Sunday
Chase Brown Over 13.5 Receiving Yards (-110) BetOnline
I love this spot for Brown. He’s had two catches on three targets in both games so far this year, clearing this number once with 18 receiving yards last week. He saw 3/5 running back targets in Week 1, and all three in Week 2, so his job as the lead pass catching back hasn’t been compromised with the signing of Perine.
Brown cleared this number in eight straight contests to end last season, and also cleared in 3/5 games with Jake Browning as the starter in 2023, catching 11/12 targets during that stretch. Over his career, Brown averages 7.5 yards per reception, so we should only need a couple catches to clear this line.
As far as Minnesota’s defense goes, the Vikings have allowed four RB receptions on six targets in each of their games, allowing 23 and 29 total receiving yards to backs, including a catch for double digit yards in each contest. Brown will likely see at least four targets, as Browning should check down plenty, giving us ample opportunity to get over this rather small number.
Colby Marchio’s NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Tyler Warren has stepped in and is immediately a top 5 TE in the NFL
Tyler Warren Receiving Yds over 44.5 (-120) BetOnline
Through the first two weeks, we’ve seen Colts quarterback Daniel Jones lean on his new stud tight end, Tyler Warren, early and often.
In Week 1 against the Dolphins, the former Penn State standout saw 9 targets, and this past week against the Broncos he got 7 more. He’s topped 75 yards in every game so far, which doesn’t guarantee it’ll continue, but the Titans have a bottom-10 secondary.
Anytime Jones is in trouble, expect him to turn to his safety blanket.
John Hyslop’s NFL Week 3 Best Bet
The Rookie wide out’s connection with Cam Ward is off to a hot start
Elic Ayomanor O3.5 Receptions (+140) BetOnline
We need a “who the hell is that guy?” for Week 3, and damnit, Elic is the hottest “who the hell is that guy” on the streets right now. He’s been undercover his whole career since he played college ball at Stanford. (Nobody watches those games)
Now he’s in Tennessee, where nobody cares either.
The thing is, Cam Ward knows who he is, so that’s all that matters. He’s been targeted 13 times in two games so far, and that should continue Sunday since the Titans might get waxed. Translation: Ayomanor is catching four balls on Sunday. Feels easy.
Varun Sharma’s NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Can Golden finally break loose this week?
Matthew Golden o29.5 Receiving Yards (-110) BetOnline
Out of all Packers’ wide receivers, Golden sits 2nd in routes run, 2nd in snap percentage and now Jayden Reed’s set to mix extended time. Golden recorded 1,975 yards in his three year college career, finishing with 24 total touchdowns and an average of 14.7 yards per catch. He ran a 4.29 at the combine this year and is quite literally the 2nd fastest player to come out of this year’s draft.
He leads the league in separation score through two weeks and it’s all because of his speed. The Browns run Cover 1 on 46% of their defensive snaps and that’s the exact type of coverage Golden should be able to take advantage of. This mini bye week for the Packers should allow for more time for the two to get on the same page and something tells me they connect on a big one here in Week 3.
Brad Blakemore’s NFL Week 3 Best Bet
The Chargers are humming to start the season. Will it continue in Week 3?
Chargers -2.5 (-120) BetOnline
L.A may have the hottest team in the league and it’s NOT the Rams. Herbert and the Chargers look complete.
The offensive is clicking, the defense is looking like a top unit and now they get a divisional rival at home. Nix and the Bronco’s have looked shaky. Let’s bet on experience and that a sophomore slump continues to hurt Denver.
Danny Burke’s NFL Week 3 Best Bet
The Vikings elite leadership could be enough in a tough Week 3 matchup
Vikings -2.5 (-120) BetOnline
Believe it or not, I’m putting stock into Carson Wentz. Well, it’s less about trusting him and more about assuming he can’t possibly be worse than McCarthy.
On top of that, Wentz has the advantage of better weapons, a top tier coaching staff, a stout defense, and home field on his side.
Kate Constable’s NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Josh Jacobs could struggle against the Browns front
Josh Jacobs Under 78.5 Rushing Yards (-115) BetOnline
I hate this matchup for Josh Jacobs against the Browns.
Cleveland has one of the best front seven in football right now, and running on them has been nearly impossible. They’ve allowed just 91 rushing yards total through two games, shutting down Derrick Henry (23 yards on 11 carries) and forcing Chase Brown to grind out 43 yards on 21 attempts.
With the Browns consistently winning at the line of scrimmage, Jacobs will stay under 78.5 rushing yards.
Adam Kaufman’s NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Surely Patrick Mahomes & the Chiefs aren’t going to go to 0-3
Chiefs -5.5 (-115) BetOnline
You guys really think Patrick Mahomes is gonna let the Chiefs fall to 0-3? Against the Giants??
Kansas City’s terrible at covering numbers, but I’m still perfectly comfortable laying the -5.5. If you’d prefer a ML parlay situation, have at it. KC is basically playing for its season.
Since the NFL adopted the 14-team playoff format, clubs that start 0-2 have only reached the postseason 5 of 41 times. Chiefs and Texans are the only ones on the current list with a puncher’s chance, and CJ Stroud is looking more lost by the day.
Chiefs have won the West what feels like a million years in a row. They’re almost annually in the Super Bowl. They’ve still got Andy Reid, Mahomes, and Travis Kelce.
And Russell Wilson isn’t throwing for 400+ yards against this defense, nor will Mahomes be limited by the Giants D the way he was contained by the Chargers and Eagles.
Oh, by the way: Giants are 2-19 straight up in night games since 2019.
Tristan Vieira’s NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Can Ben Johnson get Win #1 this week?
Bears +1 (-110) BetOnline
The 0-2 Bears opened as -1 favorites hosting the Cowboys this week.
Since opener, the public has took off with this line and crossed the cursed “0” line to become 1 pt favorites. The betting splits are all one way traffic on the Cowboys, yet the line hasn’t budged since crossing 0 & my tin foil hat is pushing me to lean on the short home underdog here.
In Ben Johnson I trust.
Sukh Brar’s NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Can Baker and the Buccaneers stay undefeated?
Baker Mayfield o17.5 Rushing Yards (-110) BetOnline
The offensive line and receiver room are banged up. Even Michael Jordan a guard elevated from the practice roster is now hurt.
Baker is going to have to make something out of nothing several times in this game. Mayfield averaged 22.2 rush yards last year. He’s up to 36.0 in the first time games of 2025.
Oh and I will also add…
Baker will be wearing a creamsicle jersey. No further comment.
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