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Love or hate the Patriots, you can’t deny Bill Belichick’s genius. Starting a rookie quarterback, New England game-planned to Jacoby Brissett’s strengths and then let the defence take over. (GL)
2016 record: 3-0
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Wait, is Trevor Siemian for real? Better question: With a defence that can lose DeMarcus Ware, go on the road and hold the Bengals to 17 points, does it even matter? (CB)
2016 record: 3-0
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What’s more unlikely… the fact that the Vikings are undefeated or the fact that Sam Bradford is leading the charge? Either way, they have shouldered the unfortunate loss of Teddy Bridgewater just fine to this point. (DB)
2016 record: 3-0
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Aaron Rodgers tells the media to relax and then backs it up with a great fantasy first half. But the Packers still rely too heavily on him for production. (DB)
2016 record: 2-1
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Carson Wentz’s offence has yet to turn the ball over, while Jim Schwartz’s defence has yet to allow a passing touchdown. The Eagles are rolling on both sides of the ball, and Sunday’s clobbering of the Steelers indicates it’s not a fluke. (GL)
2016 record: 3-0
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Sure, the loss hurts, but can’t be too alarmed by dropping an in-state road game to the Eagles. Plus, the Steelers’ offense get a boost with arguably the best healthy running back in Le’Veon Bell returning from suspension. (DB)
2016 record: 2-1
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2015 DROY Marcus Peters has four INTs in the last two weeks, and the KC defence is doing more than its fair share. Jury’s still out on the offence, which hasn’t done much since Week 1. (CB)
2016 record: 2-1
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Cam Newton has now been sacked a league-high 12 times and a whopping eight of those came in a loss to the Vikings. (MJ)
2016 record: 1-2
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Sure, it was just the 49ers, but the ’Hawks won 37–18 despite losing Russell Wilson for nearly the entire second half. Even better, Wilson is likely to play Week 4. (CB)
2016 record: 2-1
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Took a step back after being shut out by the Patriots. Giving up 125.7 rushing yards per game isn’t a recipe for long-term success. (MJ)
2016 record: 2-1
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The Bengals seem to draft cornerbacks every single year and despite that they dropped a bunch of interceptions versus Trevor Siemian and couldn’t cover Demaryius Thomas. Vontaze Burfict can’t return soon enough. (DB)
2016 record: 1-2
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The Cardinals haven’t scored in the first quarter yet this season. Unless they figure out how to get off to faster starts, they’re going to have major troubles living up to those pre-season Super Bowl expectations. (CB)
2016 record: 1-2
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The Ravens now take the crown as the least-impressive 3-0 team in the history of the NFL. They managed to beat the hapless Jaguars, but they didn’t look good doing it. (DB)
2016 record: 3-0
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On a day when the offence struggled, the defence came away with some big stops and takeaways against Mariota and the Titans. Run-stopping unit still needs improvement, though. (CB)
2016 record: 2-1
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A bounce-back performance from Ezekiel Elliott a week after being benched and more solid play from Dak Prescott means the future is bright in Dallas. But are the Cowboys a threat right now? (GL)
2016 record: 2-1
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After a 2-0 start, things have quickly gone downhill for the Giants. Odell Beckham lost his mind against Washington, Eli Manning imploded down the stretch and Shane Vereen is done for the season. How will rookie head coach Ben McAdoo handle adversity? We’ll find out now. (GL)
2016 record: 2-1
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Atlanta is allowing more than 30 points against per game, but if Matt Ryan can continue spreading the ball around they’re going to keep winning shootouts. (MJ)
2016 record: 2-1
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Six interceptions and no touchdowns led to Ryan Fitzpatrick posting Pro Football Focus’s lowest-ever quarterback rating. It’s often feast or famine with Fitzpatrick, but he has made a habit of blowing it when his teams need him most. (GL)
2016 record: 1-2
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Week 3’s shock win over Arizona was vintage Rex Ryan: dominant run game and shut-down defence. The team that showed up Sunday against the Cardinals is capable of beating the Patriots. (GL)
2016 record: 1-2
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Picking up their first win of the season was huge, as was T.Y. Hilton’s clutch performance. (MJ)
2016 record: 1-2
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Not much had gone right for Washington heading into Week 3, but a comeback win over a division rival could be a jumping-off point for the defending NFC East champs. (GL)
2016 record: 1-2
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Credit where it’s due: They took advantage of some incredibly bone-headed mistakes by the Buccaneers for scores. (CB)
2016 record: 2-1
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The Lions are an impressive 1-2—if that’s possible. It’s hard to evaluate Jim Caldwell as his team plays hard. They just lack the talent needed to compete in their division. (DB)
2016 record: 1-2
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When the Rams put up 37 points on you after scoring just nine in the first two weeks combined you know something’s not working. (MJ)
2016 record: 1-2
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No Danny Woodhead, no running game—they gained just 37 yards on the ground versus a Colts team that had given up 250 through two weeks. (CB)
2016 record: 1-2
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DeMarco Murray and the rushing attack is looking strong, but the passing attack is non-existent. (MJ)
2016 record: 1-2
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A win’s a win, but there’s not much reason for the Dolphins to get excited about squeaking one out against the lowly Browns. (GL)
2016 record: 1-2
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Blake Bortles threw two interceptions in the fourth quarter and the Jags had a field-goal attempt blocked late. Same old Jags. (MJ)
2016 record: 0-3
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The Falcons scored on them at will in the Monday nighter and most teams will do the same to them until they’re healthy on defence. (MJ)
2016 record: 0-3
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The 49ers have given up 83 points in two road games since shutting out the Rams in Week 1. And unlike a lot of other defence-deficient squads, they have nowhere near the offence to turn those games into legit shootouts. (CB)
2016 record: 1-2
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The good news: Terrelle Pryor might be the most interesting man and explosive offensive weapon in football. The bad news: They let their best chance at a 2016 win slip through their fingers and they still have their best two quarterbacks wearing arm slings. (DB)
2016 record: 0-3
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An NFL-worst minus-38 point differential through three games. John Fox is going to age in dog years in 2016. (DB)
2016 record: 0-3
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