NFL Week 3 Staff Picks: Best Bets & Props from our NFL Staff
Written by: Daniel Collins
Published: Sun Sep 27, 2026, 9:25 am ET
Read Time: 8 minutes
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Welcome to Week 3!
There are some fantastic matchups on this Sunday slate in Week 3 and lots of money to be made.
Below, our Team here at Betting News is going to give their BEST BETS for the Week 3 NFL Slate. Whether it is a Spread, Moneyline, Total or Player Prop, this is your go to article every week for our team's favorite bets!
Here is the Squad's Record so far this season.
Season Results: 12-16 of All Picks -120 or better odds
Daniel Collins (SPJ): 1-1
Chef T: 0-2
Nate Hornung (Shaggy): 0-0
Varun Sharma (Sauce): 0-2
Brad Blakemore (Betzky): 0-2
Tristan Vieira (Trizzy): 2-0
Sukh Brar: 0-2
Justin Carlucci: 2-0
PJ Glasser: 1-1
Tones Takes: 0-2
Betting the Pitch: 1-1
BetAlytics: 1-1
Brandon Pham: 2-0
Alex Bohling: 1-1
Jackson McNeese: 1-1
The plays will be tracked weekly right here for you to follow along!
Now let's dive in to the Betting News Squad's Best Bets for NFL Week 3!
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Daniel Collins (SPJ) NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Bengals -3 (-120)
I don't take a spread very often but this one just felt right. I don't care about the Steelers cover record at home against AFC North opponents.
The Bengals are the better football team, in all phases & this might be the beginning of the end for this iteration of the Steelers.
Joey B and company should dominate.
Chef T NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has picked up right where he left off last season, with 277 receiving yards and four touchdowns through two games
Jaxon Smith-Njigba over 91.5 receiving yards (-115) is one of my favorite straights — he's seen 11 targets in each of Seattle's first two games and turned them into 122 and 155 yards, so the volume is absolutely there for a number this high.
Washington has already shown major vulnerability through the air, and with JSN functioning as Seattle's clear alpha, I'm comfortable betting on another 90+ yard game rather than treating the first two weeks like a fluke.
Nate Hornung NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Bengals/Steelers Under 43.5 (-115)
NFL Divisional Unders… enough said. Read more about this game HERE
Varun Sharma NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Rashod Bateman o44.5 Receiving Yards (-111)
Bateman caught 7 of his 9 targets for 88 yards and a touchdown. He caught Baltimore's only receiving touchdown and finished as the team leader in targets.
Bateman's played 85% of the snaps this year, he's got a 84% route participate rate and he's seeing an average depth of target of 14.0 yards. With news about Flowers still in the air and Lane out this week, Bateman's in line for another bump in targets.
In Week 1 with both Lane and Flowers healthy, Bateman still had a 86% route participation rate; he just didn't see any targets. With Lane out of this game, Bateman is this team's WR2 and if Flowers sits; sky's the limit.
Brad Blakemore NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Can Patty Keep cooking?
Kansas City Chiefs -10 (-112)
Yep that's the largest spread of the day and I'm taking it. After an OT win against and Indiana team who just didn't quit, I think KC will put on some BTA to the Fins. Miami has lost by 14+ points in their first two games and KC looks elite. Not overthinking this.
Tristan Vieira NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Steelers/Bengals O 42.5 -110
Nobody wants to take an over in a divisional match up, especially with the Steelers getting Porter Jr back on Defense. All of the tickets and money have come in on the under, even moving the line a full point.
When everyone dips, I dodge. I believe the Steelers defense will not get any better with the addition of Porter and although the Steelers offense has struggled, they are due for a big game and why not against a familiar foe at home. Points points points here let's go 3-0!
Sukh Brar NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Panthers -2.5 (-110)
I am ice cold to start the year so I should probably be taking a safe play this week. Well, Mama raised an idiot.
Panthers go to Cleveland to take on a Browns team that escaped with a victory in Tampa. Now they play a team from that same division.
Bryce Young should be able to lead his team to a W here. The former first overall pick has 648 passing yards and six touchdowns versus one interception to start the year.
The Browns haven't gone 2-1 since 2023 and I don't think it happens Sunday. Carolina has looked good on offence and if their defence can catch up then this team has a shot at the division crown.
Justin Carlucci NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Amon-Ra St. Brown o75.5 Rec yards (-110)
The Jets play a ton of two-high safety coverage which plays right into ARSB's wheelhouse to slice and dice underneath and over the middle. Huge game on deck.
PJ Glasser NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Will Justin Herbert have a top performance in a BIG spot
Chargers +7.5 (-110)
LA's season is on the line going up against one of the best teams in the NFL Love backing 0-2 teams in week 3. I except a great effort from the Chargers and to keep this within the number.
Tone's Takes NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Lamar Jackson over 38.5 rush yards (-114)
Dallas allowed the third most rushing yards to QBs last year and have already allowed the most rushing yards to QBs this year, totaling 126.
The ravens are coming off a loss so I expect Lamar to do whatever he can to lead his team to a win. Baltimore also has some injuries on the offensive line which should provide more opportunity for Lamar to use his legs.
Betting the Pitch NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Trevor Lawrence can take another step in his 2nd year of this high flying offense.
Jaguars -2.5 (-120)
I'm not sure what's going on with Drake Maye, but he hasn't looked good to start the season. With A.J. Brown out again and the Patriots offensive line struggling, this is a tough matchup against a very good Jaguars defensive front.
I expect Jacksonville to bounce back at home after a tough road loss to Denver. If Brian Thomas Jr. could catch the ball, the Jags might have stolen that game. Now back home, give me Jacksonville to win by more than a field goal.
BetAlytics NFL Week 3 Best Bet
MIA/KC O45.5 (-110)
Betalytics projected score total 48.2 total points. Kansas City enters averaging 32.0 PPG and leads the NFL in total offense with 457.5 YPG. Miami's defense has struggled out of the gate, surrendering 31.0 points per game (28th in the NFL).
Brandon Pham NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Chris Olave o76.5 Rec Yds (-110)
Playing in a pass first offense in New Orleans Olave is the clear favorite target for Tyler Shough. Vegas ranks middle of the packs in terms of passing defense but struggle to protect the boundary by the 1st down markers which is where Olave primarily operates.
Alex Bohling NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Jaxon Smith-Njigba o91.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
The Commanders defense is about as bottom of the barrel as it can get. Last week Ceedee Lamb recorded eight receptions for 153 yards and two touchdowns. JSN also saw similar usage the last time he played this Commanders team, recording eight receptions for 129 yards. I also endorse o6.5 receptions, however you'll need to pay a little more juice.
Jackson McNeese NFL Week 3 Best Bet
Isiah Williams 30+ rec yards, +116 (On the Jets)
The Lions have a UFL caliber cornerbacks starting, after dealing with injury and suspension. The Jets have proven they can keep games close and Geno has been very actionable in the passing game. Big opportunity for Isiah to continue his positive start to the season. With AD Mitchel questionable, Isiah can shine at the WR2 spot.
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