2018 NFL Week 3: Quick picks for every Sunday game
By Erik Lambert
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Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams
The first true Battle for Los Angeles (not the movie) in a long time on the football field. No doubt both the Chargers and Rams would love to come away with bragging rights. However, it’s clear they’re more focused on a win. The two teams are stacked in every way on offense from good quarterbacks to stud running backs and fast wide receivers. It may come down to which defense can get enough stops, and in that category, it looks like the Rams have an advantage.
LAC 23, LAR 30
Chicago Bears at Arizona Cardinals
Everything says this is a bad matchup for the Cardinals. Their passing offense is a mess and they’re going against the #1 pass rush in football led by Khalil Mack. Their only hope is to get David Johnson going, something they haven’t been able to do the first two weeks. So unless their own defense is able to force some turnovers and keep it close, it’s hard to envision how Arizona can pull this one off. Chicago? All they have to do is stop Johnson and go hunting for Sam Bradford.
CHI 20, ARI 9
Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks
Russell Wilson has endured a brutal stretch. He stands behind one of the worst offensive lines in football and is about to go against yet another defense featuring a top pass rusher in Demarcus Lawrence. He’s already been sacked 12 times and it figures to get worse. The good news is he’s at home this time. If he can get Doug Baldwin back from his hamstring injury, there may be a chance given how pitiful the Cowboys have been throwing the ball lately.
DAL 17, SEA 21