Pete Prisco had a rough go of it in Week 2, reeling from a miserable 5-10 record against the spread after going 9-7 straight up. After stacking up good picks in Week 1, that second week was pure misery, bringing his season record to 21-11 straight up and a less-than-stellar 15-17 ATS. Now, he’s looking to bounce back with some bold calls in Week 3, including two outright upsets that could flip the script.
Upset Alert: Browns and Bucs Ready to Shock
Forget what the odds say for a couple of games, because Prisco is calling for two big upsets. He’s got Tampa Bay taking down Minnesota, but the one that jumps out is the Cleveland Browns beating the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers are on their second straight road game, fresh off blowing out the Falcons, and Bryce Young is apparently rolling. But Prisco sees the Browns’ defense stepping up at home, just like they did last week in Tampa. He’s got Cleveland winning 23-20, which would be a huge statement game for their D.
Week 3’s Other Must-See Matchups
Beyond those upsets, Prisco sees some strong performances coming from other teams. He thinks the Buffalo Bills are going to roll over the Los Angeles Chargers, who are a disaster at 0-2 and playing bad football. The Bills are 2-0, playing well, and Prisco doesn’t think the Chargers can contain Josh Allen, picking Buffalo 32-23. The Houston Texans, also sitting at 0-2 like the Colts, are predicted to finally get their first win, with their offense coming to life against a bad Colts defense for a 31-20 victory. And if you’re wondering about the Kansas City Chiefs, even on their first road game, Prisco says it won’t matter. They’re 2-0, and he sees Patrick Mahomes having a big day against a young Miami Dolphins team that’s building for the future, not winning games right now. The Chiefs are his pick, 28-10. Even the Detroit Lions are expected to get a close win against the New York Jets, 28-23, despite the Jets’ defense playing better.
Prisco is banking on these big upset picks to get his season ATS record back on track. Week 3 is packed with games that could redefine early season narratives, and he’s not afraid to go against the grain. Can his bold calls pay off and erase the memory of a rough Week 2? We’ll find out this Sunday!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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