The injury bug continued to strike in Week 2, taking down several quarterbacks in the heat of battle.
The 49ers delivered for us by cruising to a 2-0 start thanks to stellar outings from Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, and Kyle Shanahan’s offense.
Elsewhere, major upsets shook up the slate as Jim Harbaugh’s seat is getting warmer by the minute as the Chargers fell to 0-2 with a loss to the Raiders.
Los Angeles dropped its second straight game as heavy favorites.
Another shocking defeat occurred in Tampa Bay as, despite having plenty of time for a two-minute drill, Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers were stunned by a resurgent Deshaun Watson and the Browns.
With numerous backup quarterbacks taking over and a marquee Ravens-Cowboys matchup set for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, let’s break down the top NFL survivor picks for Week 3.
NFL Week 3 Survivor picks
Seahawks vs. Commanders
Whether Sam Darnold returns or if Drew Lock gets the nod at starter again for the reigning champions, the absence of Jayden Daniels once again haunts this Commanders offense.
The Seahawks head into this matchup riding a dominant 12-game win streak after dismantling their division rival Cardinals in Week 2, propelled by a three-touchdown explosion from Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Mike Macdonald’s defensive unit completely smothered Jacoby Brissett to a paltry 2.7 yards per attempt, building off a sensational opening week where they picked off Drake Maye three times.
Washington’s defensive backfield has a clear vulnerability in Mike Sainristil, who was completely torched by both Dontayvion Wicks and CeeDee Lamb over the past two weeks.
Marcus Mariota has his work cut out for him, and it is hard to imagine the Commanders finding any offensive flow against a Seattle group ranking fifth overall in defensive DVOA.
Texans vs. Colts
Interestingly, both teams are 0-2, but it’s not because of inept quarterback performance.
C.J. Stroud has thrown for 627 yards in just two games, ranking third in the league. However, the Texans’ banged-up receiving corps, aside from Dalton Schultz, has not been able to produce.
While Nico Collins may return to the lineup, DeMeco Ryans’ defense is yet to make a statement. They will need to pressure a Colts offensive line that is currently holding its ground.
Daniel Jones, post-Achilles injury, has performed close to his usual self, but his rushing numbers have dropped. The former Giant has only four carries for 14 yards through Week 2, indicating he may not yet feel fully confident in his scrambling.
I expect the Texans’ formidable pass rush, featuring Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, to challenge Jones’ ability to escape the pocket.
Houston has won five straight games against the Colts, and I expect them to avoid starting the season 0-3 with a road victory against a Colts defense that is bottom in the league across most categories.
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Chiefs vs. Dolphins
Andy Reid, Eric Bieniemy, and Patrick Mahomes were in search of a capable running back, and Kenneth Walker III has proven to be a tremendous asset for the Kansas City offense.
While they relied on overtime to secure a win in Week 2, being 11.5-point favorites in Miami makes this matchup feel almost like a sure thing.
Miami’s defense has been an absolute turnstile, surrendering 62 points and eight touchdowns over two weeks, while De’Von Achane is discovering that Mike McDaniel is not walking through the door as the star back remains shut out of the end zone.
With Kansas City’s offense humming and Mahomes returning to his usual MVP self, the Dolphins are in for a grueling afternoon.
NFL Week 3 Full Survivor picks
| Survivor rank | Matchup |
|---|---|
| 1 | Seahawks (-7) vs. Commanders |
| 2 | Texans (-2.5) vs. Colts |
| 3 | Chiefs (-11.5) vs. Dolphins |
| 4 | Bills (-7) vs. Chargers |
| 5 | 49ers (-8.5) vs. Cardinals |
| 6 | Eagles (-3.5) vs. Bears |
| 7 | Falcons (+6) vs. Packers |
| 8 | Saints (-3) vs. Raiders |
| 9 | Patriots (+3) vs. Jaguars |
| 10 | Lions (-6.5) vs. Jets |
| 11 | Bengals (-3.5) vs. Steelers |
| 12 | Ravens (-3) vs. Cowboys |
| 13 | Panthers (-2.5) vs. Browns |
| 14 | Giants (-3) vs. Titans |
| 15 | Broncos (+2.5) vs. Rams |
| 16 | Vikings (-1.5) vs. Buccaneers |
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