Blazin' 5: Colin Cowherd Gives His Five Best NFL Bets For Week 3
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2022 Blazin' 5 record: 44-37-4
2023 Blazin' 5 record: 44-34-7
2024 Blazin' 5 record: 4-6
Week 1: 2-3
Week 2: 2-3
Giants at Browns (SPREAD: CLE -6.5) [Sunday 1:00 pm ET on FOX]
“6.5 points is too many. Cleveland has got 14 players on the injury list this week. And really good players. The Giants o-line is playing well, Daniel Jones has protection, and they did not allow a touchdown in the loss to the Commanders. Jack Conklin is out, David Njoku, Myles Garrett, Za'Darius Smith -- Cleveland is banged up. Their offense is 28th in the league, and Deshaun Watson is completing 58% of his throws. The Browns are one of two defenses without a takeaway this year. But this is really about Deshaun Watson. How much better than Daniel Jones is he this year? I'm not sure he is. Six and a half points are way too many points. This Cleveland team is a fraud. Giants win it, take the points, 24-23."
Colin's prediction: Giants 24, Browns 23.
Colin's pick: New York +6.5
Broncos at Buccaneers (SPREAD: TB -6.5) [Sunday, 1:00 pm ET on FOX]
“I like the Bucs, but not 6.5 points. I'm taking Denver +6.5 points. The Broncos are a really desperate team and they've got talent. But this about the Bucs. They were out-gained by Detroit by 250 yards, they were 2/10 on third-down, and Baker Mayfield got sacked five times. I like Tampa but I don't like them that much. Their defense is missing Vita Vea and Antoine Winfield -- it's all beat up. It's a desperate Broncos team, weather isn't a factor, and you're not facing the Steelers defense. This is the weakest Denver will have faced. Bo Nix will have time to throw and the Bucs defense this year has been bad. It's just not a very good defense. The Broncos are going to cover here. I'm going to take the Bucs to win on a late field goal, but I'm taking 6.5 all day long with this."
Colin's prediction: Bucs 27, Broncos 26.
Colin's pick: Denver +6.5
Dolphins at Seahawks (SPREAD: SEA -4.5) [Sunday, 4:05 pm ET on CBS]
“I'm going to take a favorite, I don't get the line. I'm going to take Seattle at home -4.5. Skylar Thompson completes 50% of his throws. This story is about Seattle. We talk Geno Smith but that's not the story -- it's their new defensive coach from Baltimore. Seattle has the highest rated defense in the league according to PFF. It was near the bottom last year with the same dudes. They're allowing four yards a play, second-best in the NFL. Opposing quarterbacks have a 61 passer rating against the Seahawks. It's not about Geno Smith and DK Metcalf, this is an excellent defense. Skylar Thompson?? What are we doing here? He's average. He has a 60 passer rating. I don't understand the line. And Miami never feels the same when they travel or go up north, or go out west. I'm going to take the Seahawks to win. I'm going to swallow the points, 28-17. They will shut down Skylar Thompson in the Pacific Northwest."
Colin's prediction: Seahawks 28, Dolphins 17.
Colin's pick: Seattle -4.5
Chiefs at Falcons (SPREAD: KC -3) [Sunday, 8:20 pm ET on NBC]
“Here is my 'upset of the week'. I think Atlanta is a good team. I told Philadelphia fans when the Falcons beat you 'TAKE A DEEP BREATH!... Atlanta is a good football team. They're going to win their division and win 11-12 games. I'm going to take the Falcons +3 points. They had no turnovers and 6.6 yards a play with Kirk Cousins. It's one of the best o-line, EXCELLENT running back room, and could be the best running back room in the league. By the way, 20 of 29 against the Eagles -- Kirk Cousins moved better. This is Kansas City's first road game, and Mahomes the last couple weeks -- worst in passing yards and turnovers. Kirk Cousins had this reputation that he's bad in primetime. No, he's not... His last four primetime games he's completing 75% of his throws. There's going to be an upset this weekend. I think it's close, I think it looks like the Philadelphia game, and I think Atlanta at home wins this game. I know, I know, 'COLIN, STAY AWAY FROM ATLANTA!'... I know, I know, my ATM receipt would tell me to stay away from Atlanta, but I like them in this spot.
Colin's prediction: Falcons 27, Chiefs 24.
Colin's pick: Atlanta +3
Jaguars at Bills (SPREAD: BUF -5) [Monday, 7:30 pm ET on ESPN]
“Jaguars are not a terrible team, OK? They're going to play well. Five points against Buffalo? They're 0-2 and their season is on the line for Jacksonville. Trevor Lawrence is good. He's tall, he moves well, and he throws well. They got off to a slow start and Trevor Lawrence is completing 51% of his throws. You REALLY think that's what he is? No, that's not what he is. They've had 12 plays this year of 20 or more yards, that's tied for the most in the league. The Jaguars offense is a big-play offense -- they'll be fine. The Bills have major injuries. Matt Milano is out and his backup is hurt. They have a linebacker in the corner that may not play. Trevor Lawrence in primetime games actually has 8 touchdowns and no picks -- he's actually been OK. I like Buffalo, but five points seems like way too much for an explosive offense. Buffalo is dinged up on the defense side. Jags win 26-24. Remember; we thought the Jags last year before Trevor Lawrence got banged up looked like a playoff team, and the year before they were a playoff team. They're not terrible. They're going to be very competitive. These teams are much closer than you think -- 26-24, take the points."
Colin's prediction: Jaguars 26, Bills 24.
Colin's pick: Jacksonville +5
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