CBS Sports backs five NFL Week 3 spread picks, forecasts Raiders’ first loss
The preview picks the Bills, Lions, Chiefs, Seahawks and Saints to cover, and projects New Orleans to beat Las Vegas 24–20.
CBS Sports has published its NFL Week 3 predictions and betting picks, citing team form, odds and injuries. The five featured spread selections are Buffalo -7, Detroit -6.5, Kansas City -10.5, Seattle -7.5 and New Orleans -3.
The preview projects Buffalo to beat the Chargers 31–20, pointing to Josh Allen’s early-season form and concerns about Los Angeles’ offence. It tips Detroit to beat the Jets 33–21, while acknowledging the Lions’ defensive struggles.
Kansas City is forecast to beat Miami 33–16. The article argues Patrick Mahomes’ performance against Indianapolis and the Dolphins’ recent defensive display favour the Chiefs, despite their road spread.
Seattle is projected to defeat Washington 27–17, with the pick linked to the Seahawks’ defence and Sam Darnold’s expected return from a glute injury. The report says Washington will start Marcus Mariota with Jayden Daniels sidelined by an elbow dislocation.
The featured slate’s final pick has New Orleans beating the 2–0 Raiders 24–20. CBS Sports points to the Saints’ upset win over Baltimore and quarterback Tyler Shough’s fourth-quarter performance; the forecast would give Las Vegas its first loss of the season.
The remaining predictions include wins for the Colts, Titans, Bengals, 49ers, Vikings, Rams and Eagles, with Dallas tipped to cover against Baltimore. These projected scores and picks are forecasts, not game results.
