Talk about a wild ride, 12 games in Week 3 of the NFL season came down to a single possession, tying an all-time league record. But for us here in the Emerald City, that record-setting chaos hit a little too close to home when our Seattle Seahawks got caught in one of those shocking upsets. This league is absolutely insane sometimes, proving you can never count anyone out, or count anyone in for that matter!
Week 3’s Wildness and Our Pain
Seriously, 12 one-score games? That’s pure pandemonium, and it kept everyone on the edge of their seats, unless you were watching our Hawks. It was a tough pill to swallow seeing Seattle get upset in such a chaotic weekend. This pick ’em game is no joke, even for the pros. The weekly picks for Week 3 ended up at a 9-7 result, which brings the season record to a decent 27-21, putting us at a .562 win rate overall. But let’s be real, the numbers don’t heal the sting of seeing our boys fall in a game we thought was ours.
Setting the Board for Week 4: The Picks Are In
Alright, new week, new chances. Here’s how Week 4 is shaping up, and what to keep an eye on:
* **Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns , Thurs., 8:15 p.m. ET:** Aaron Rodgers had a strong Week 3, but he’s not gonna be *as* hot this week. Still, the Browns are only 2-1. My Pick: Steelers 24-20.
* **Indianapolis Colts @ Washington Commanders , Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET:** Washington could be dangerous at home, especially for a Colts team used to playing indoors. But you gotta ride with Shane Steichen and the Colts to try and keep pace with Jacksonville in the AFC South. My Pick: Colts 26-20.
* **New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills , Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET:** Man, the Pats usually play Josh Allen tough, but this Bills squad is simply different this year. And Drake Maye? He’s looking like he took a serious step back, plus he’s still missing AJ Brown. Rough. My Pick: Bills 30-17.
* **New York Jets @ Chicago Bears , Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET:** We’ve got former assistant coaches from Detroit squaring off here. I have to imagine Ben Johnson is gonna have the upper hand on Aaron Glenn. My Pick: Bears 31-20.
* **Jacksonville Jaguars @ Cincinnati Bengals , Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET:** This is gonna be a shootout. Trevor Lawrence and Joe Burrow, two of the best slingers in the AFC. Jacksonville just walloped New England, but Cincy? They’re coming off a divisional loss. You know the Bengals are gonna respond at home. My Pick: Bengals 34-31.
* **Arizona Cardinals @ New York Giants , Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET:** The Giants just traded for JJ McCarthy, but looks like Winston gets another shot after that win last week. Watch for LaFleur to copy McVay’s blueprint against that Giants defense from Week 2. My Pick: Cardinals 30-20.
* **Los Angeles Rams @ Philadelphia Eagles , Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET:** Seriously, the Rams gotta show up and prove what kind of season they want to have. They’ve dropped three straight to Philly in the last two years, it’s time for Sean McVay to get a win over Nick Sirianni. Eagles are so one-dimensional. TAKE AWAY SAQUON BARKLEY and force Jalen Hurts to throw over the middle. C’mon, LA! My Pick: Rams 27-20.
So yeah, Week 3 was wild, and it stung for us here in Seattle. But Week 4 is right around the corner, and the NFL always brings another dose of chaos. We’ve gotta keep our eyes on the bigger picture and hope for some better luck for our boys in blue and green. Let’s see if these picks can bounce back for a stronger record next week!
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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