Key Takeaways

• The Raiders are projected to upset the Saints in New Orleans, moving to 3-0 for the first time since 2021, anchored by Maxx Crosby and a league-leading pass rush that could pressure the Saints' offense without Kelvin Banks Jr.
• Baker Mayfield is predicted to rebound for the Buccaneers in a high-profile matchup with the Vikings, to surpass 300 passing yards and throw three touchdown passes, as Minnesota also fields a returning Kyler Murray who is unlikely to finish with a win.
• Jeffery Simmons is forecast to deliver a three-sack performance against the Giants, leveraging New York’s likely left-tackle absence and a struggling offense to spark Tennessee’s first win under coach Robert Saleh.
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba is pegged to break an early-season record for receiving touchdowns in the first three weeks, wiring a three-TD outing against Washington as the Commanders have allowed multiple receivers to reach two TDs in a game.
• The Bengals are expected to dominate the Steelers on the road, extending Cincinnati’s early-season momentum with a two-touchdown victory behind a strong offensive performance.
• Dak Prescott is anticipated to pace a Cowboys scoring surge in Rio de Janeiro, with wideouts Lamb and Pickens each reaching the end zone, and a late interception from Caleb Downs sealing the win.