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2018 NFL Week 3: Quick picks for every Sunday game

By Erik Lambert

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 11: Center Mitch Morse #61 and the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the San Francisco 49ers during the preseason game at Arrowhead Stadium on August 11, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 11: Center Mitch Morse #61 and the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the San Francisco 49ers during the preseason game at Arrowhead Stadium on August 11, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 11: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots and offensive coordinator Matt Patricia talk prior to their game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 11, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 11: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots and offensive coordinator Matt Patricia talk prior to their game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 11, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

PRIMETIME

New England Patriots at Detroit Lions

This was supposed to be a competitive reunion between the old master and his former disciple. Instead it looks like a pending massacre by the agitated Patriots on a reeling Lions team. Matt Patricia has gotten off to a rough start. His defense has been ripped through for 78 points in two games while the offense remains firmly on the shoulders of Matthew Stafford.

Meanwhile, the Patriots just got reinforcements for Tom Brady in the form of Josh Gordon at wide receiver. Off-the-field concerns aside, he’s the most gifted player the Patriots have had at that position since Randy Moss. Patricia knows that offense well and might be able to stymie it but this feels like a game that could get ugly in a hurry.

NE 38, DET 21

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