2009 NFL Week 3 Predictions and Picks

It's week three of the 2009 NFL season so it's time to dish out some predictions and picks. There are some terrific games on tap but let's start with my predictions for Atlanta at New England. The Patriots are coming off a tough loss at New York against the Jets. The Falcons are flying high at 2-0 coming into the contest. Matt Ryan is playing like a Pro Bowler and he will be on the team with Drew Brees no doubt if things continue this way.

But can the Falcons win a tough road game at New England? I doubt it, although I wouldn't rule it out. Patriots hold off the Falcons 28-24 as Brady returns to form. My NFL Week 3 predictions continue with a huge game in Arizona. The Cardinals looked like last year's Super Bowl team in Week 2 of the NFL season. Can they hold off Peyton Manning at the University of Phoenix Stadium? I say they will in Week 3 and my prediction is the Cardinals will rise to a 34-28 win over the Colts.

The Jets are 2-0 and they host the 0-2 Titans. But don't let the 0-2 record for Tennessee fool you. Two close losses by a combined 6 points. The Jets are doing well with their rookie quarterback but they'll finally lose and drop back to reality 23-14. Remember the Titans reeled off 10 straight wins last season and this game is a make or break for their season.

The high flying Drew Brees act stops in Buffalo this week. Brees has 9 TD passes in two games. He'll get at least three more in a 34-17 win against the Bills. Carolina is at Dallas and both teams are hurting after close losses. Romo will rebound and the Cowboys straighten the ship slightly with a 28-20 win.

Elsewhere for my NFL week 3 predictions and picks; Green Bay blast St. Louis 34-13. Minnesota is 3-0 after a 35-10 win over San Francisco. Philadelphia wins big over Kansas City with a 42-20 final. The Giants have trouble but win at Tampa Bay 19-13. Baltimore crushes Cleveland 45-9. Houston rolls over Jacksonville 33-20. The Bears win a big one at Seattle 23-17. San Diego crushes Miami 31-10. Pittsburgh beats Cincinnati 12-6. Oakland outlasts Denver 20-16. Those are my predictions for NFL Week Number 3 of the 2009 season.