Pick: Jaguars 30, Dolphins 26. Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers (-5) Sunday, 1 p.m.

We're on to Week 3 in the NFL, with the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars kicking off on Thursday. That means it's time once again for our weekly look at the point spreads in order to help you win some money.

Last week, Steven Ruiz went 7-9-0(16-13-3 overall) and Charles Curtis went 5-11-0(13-16-3 overall).

We now go to each of them for comments before their picks.

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• Last week, Steven Ruiz went 7-9-0 (16-13-3 overall) and Charles Curtis went 5-11-0 (13-16-3 overall). We now go to each of them for comments before their picks.

Charles: Woof. Not good. Now that we've learned some things in the first two weeks, however, I feel a bounceback coming.

Steven: I put up the old Jeff Fisher record. Hopefully, I don't follow that same path and just 7-9 from now until eternity. I blame the Saints for laying an egg on Monday night.

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Dolphins at Jaguars (-3)

Charles: Jaguars

Weird things happen on Thursday night and the Dolphins have shown they have plenty of fight. But Gardner Minshew is going to throw all over this defense and come away with a win and a cover.

Steven: Jaguars

The Dolphins will be without Byron Jones and if they're set on playing man coverage all game, Jay Gruden, who's off to a hot start, should be able to scheme open receivers for Minshew all game.

Raiders at Patriots (-6)

Charles: Patriots

Bill Belichick made it pretty clear he's taking this one seriously.

Bill Belichick, this morning: pic.twitter.com/482qJ9vjCu

- Boston.com Patriots News (@BDCPatriots) September 23, 2020

How can I bet against that?

Steven: Patriots

Yeah, Belichick has been game-planning non-stop since the loss in Seattle. He's going to have something crazy for that Raiders offense. And I can't see that Las Vegas defense giving Cam Newton problems.

Rams at Bills (-2)

Charles: Bills

This is tricky and I really like what I've seen out of the Rams so far. The tie-breaker is L.A. coming East, but I wouldn't be shocked to see the Rams win it by a field goal.

Steven: Rams

I've really been impressed with the Rams defense thus far and think it could give Josh Allen some problems with the complex coverages it can throw at him. I do think Buffalo's defense could be a problem for Jared Goff, but I'll take the points. The Rams are legit.

Texans at Steelers (-4)

Charles: Steelers

The Texans are going to run into the Steelers' defense and struggle, and I like Big Ben against that defense.

Steven: Texans

I have not been overly impressed with what I've seen out of Ben Roethlisberger and I don't know if the Steelers' blitz-heavy approach is going to bother Deshaun Watson all that much.

49ers at Giants (+4)

Charles: Giants

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Hear me out: I still think the Niners win this one but their defense is banged up and Nick Mullens might start. So I'll take four-point underdogs at home.

Steven: 49ers

Even if Jimmy G misses the game, this is a coaching mismatch of the highest order. Kyle Shanahan's offense won't have a problem scoring on this Giants defense.

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Titans at Vikings (+2.5)

Charles: Titans

Man, the Vikings defense has been BAD. The Mike Zimmer hot seat talk has begun, and although maybe playing in Minnesota helps, I keep seeing Ryan Tannehill - yes, that Ryan Tannehill - torching the secondary.

Steven: Vikings

I'm still not ready to give up on the Vikings. Kirk Cousins can't possibly play that poorly again, and Zimmer has to figure out the defense sooner or later. Minnesota's run defense is a concern but it's not like Derrick Henry has been producing at a high level this season. This game will teach us a lot about both teams.

Washington at Browns (-7)

Charles: Washington

You want me to lay seven points on the Browns, who didn't even cover against the Bengals? C'mon.

Steven: Washington

I'm with Charles here. A big reason Baker Mayfield played well on Thursday was that he was kept relatively clean. That ain't happening against Washington's defensive line.

Bengals at Eagles (-5.5)

Charles: Bengals

I can't trust the Eagles right now with Carson Wentz and their offensive line struggling, so I'll back Joe Burrow to cover for a second straight week.

Steven: Eagles

I'm 0-2 betting on the Eagles this year. But I'm stubborn and I don't think Wentz completely forgot how to throw a football. He'll be more accurate and the Eagles offense will look a lot better. Meanwhile, Philly's defensive line should feast against a bad Bengals o-line.

Bears at Falcons (-3)

Charles: Falcons

Ugh, I wouldn't touch this game. But because we have to, I'll back the home team even though the Bears' defense is formidable. Matt Ryan will throw and throw and throw and somehow win this game.

Steven: Falcons

The Bears are a few unlucky bounces from being 0-2 against the Lions and Giants. I know Atlanta is coming off a heart-breaking loss, but that offense is playing at a high level and I don't see Mitch Trubisky being able to keep up with Ryan.

Jets at Colts (-11)

Charles: Colts

This spread should be four points higher.

Steven: Colts

I feel like there's a conflict of interest here because I'm actually starting at receiver for the Jets this weekend. That's a joke, but, seriously, we're like two injuries away from me getting a call. That offense is a mess.

Panthers at Chargers (-6.5)

Charles: Panthers

So much garbage time back-door cover potential here.

Steven: Panthers

The Panthers defense might be the worst in the league but it is suited to slow down the kind of Justin Herbert-centric attack we saw out of the Chargers last Sunday. Give me the points.

Lions at Cardinals (-5.5)

Charles: Cardinals

I haven't stopped watching this for 24 hours straight.

Kyler Murray pic.twitter.com/CZHsRrqLos

- Athlete Tweets ➐ (@AthleteTweetts) September 22, 2020

How are the Lions going to stop THAT?

Steven: Cardinals

One of the reasons the Lions were able to beat up on the Cardinals offense last year was the lack of a true weapon at receiver. Well, Arizona has DeAndre Hopkins now and he should have a monster day.

Buccaneers at Broncos (+6.5)

Charles: Buccaneers

Jeff Driskel, sans Courtland Sutton, won't be able to do much this week, and even though I like the Broncos' defense, Chris Godwin will be back.

Steven: Buccaneers

Everything Charles just said. I'm not betting on Jeff Driskel against Tom Brady.

Cowboys at Seahawks (-5.5)

Charles: Seahawks

The Cowboys needed the Falcons to botch an onside kick to avoid losing last week. So traveling to Seattle, where Russell Wilson is looking like an MVP, doesn't bode well.

Steven: Cowboys

The Seahawks will win this game, but Dak Prescott is playing far too well to lay 5.5 points against him. The Cowboys offense will keep this one close enough to cover late.

Packers at Saints (-3)

Charles: Packers

Let's be bold here. I don't love what I saw out of Drew Brees last week, and I'm starting to think Aaron Rodgers is back to his old self. So I'll take the points in a close game.

Steven: Packers

I mean, did you see Drew Brees on Monday. He's starting to miss on short throws too. That's when you know things are going bad. Meanwhile, Rodgers has been playing like an MVP candidate.

Chiefs at Ravens (-3.5)

Charles: Chiefs

Another tough one to bet, but I'll take the points and figure it comes down to a field goal.

Steven: Ravens

Lamar Jackson has been lights out and the Ravens defense can get some pressure on Patrick Mahomes. That seemed to disrupt the Chiefs offense last week.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 20: Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 20, 2020, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The Steelers and Colts are among the best NFL bets in Week 3.

We've hit Week 3 in the NFL season and it feels like we've hit a milestone for gambling information. Each team has played one home game and one road game, giving us some context for how everyone will play this season. We've seen some teams emerge as surprises while others haven't lived up to the hype. Let's take a look at five of the NFL's best bets for Week 3 with all lines courtesy of the FanDuel Sportsbook.

5. NFL Week 3 best bets: Minnesota Vikings +2.5

It hasn't been fun to be a Vikings fan in 2020 after a pair of bad losses to Green Bay and Indianapolis. A trendy pick to win the NFC North in the preseason, Minnesota now is in desperate need of a win and are 2.5 point underdogs at home against the Tennessee Titans.

This is a big opportunity for Minnesota, since Tennessee hasn't been super impressive despite its 2-0 start. The Titans have squeaked out wins over the Jaguars and Broncos by a combined five points, which is a contributing factor to why the spread is so close.

One area where Minnesota could have a significant advantage is with the running game. Tennessee has surrendered 136 yards per game on the ground over the first two weeks of the season, including 165 to the Jaguars on Sunday.

The Vikings can exploit Tennessee's struggles to defend the run by unleashing Dalvin Cook, freeing up Kirk Cousins to work off the play-action passing game. Add in the fact that the Vikings are home underdogs and it means a win covers you, so grab the points with Minnesota here.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 20: Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 20, 2020, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

4. NFL Week 3 best bets: Indianapolis Colts -10.5

Sometimes in the NFL, you get big lines but they are worth laying if the matchup is right. This is certainly the case for the Indianapolis Colts this week, who find themselves as 10.5 point favorites at home.

We'll focus on Indianapolis first, which recovered nicely from a disastrous loss in Jacksonville to easily handle the Vikings at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 2. Jonathan Taylor stepped up to anchor the running game, carrying the ball 26 times for 101 yards and a touchdown to give Indianapolis some serious run-pass balance.

The Colts' defense also did a good job against the run, limiting Dalvin Cook to 63 yards on 14 carries, and harassing Kirk Cousins into a three-interception performance. All of those things will work together nicely when the hapless New York Jets come into town this week.

The Jets got blown out at home against a San Francisco 49ers' team that was down nine starters in the second half (including Nick Bosa, who is now out for the year), but head coach Adam Gase insisted his team's injuries were the reason why the Jets couldn't produce on offense in the second half. The truth is the Jets are just a bad football team that may be down Le'Veon Bell, Jamison Crowder and Breshad Perriman this week, but this stat is the most telling reason to bet on the Colts.

Adam Gase's career record is now 30-29-8.

That's 30 wins, 29 double-digit losses, and 8 single-digit losses.

— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) September 21, 2020

Gase's teams have lost 29 games by double-digits, with 12 of those defeats registered among his 18 losses leading the Jets. This game has blowout written all over it so lay the points with confidence here as Indianapolis will win this game by at least two touchdowns.

Leonard Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

3. NFL Week 3 best bets: Tampa Bay Buccaneers -6

Let's head to the NFC South for our next best bet with a look at the Buccaneers, who bounced back nicely with a 31-17 win over the Carolina Panthers. Tom Brady looked much more effective in this matchup but the story of Tampa Bay's win was its running game.

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Leonard Fournette became the new backfield bell cow, rushing 12 times for 103 yards and a pair of scores as he supplanted Ronald Jones as the starter. This run-heavy game plan made a lot of sense with Chris Godwin out due to injury, but it looks like the star receiver should be back in action this week when the Bucs head to Denver to take on the 0-2 Broncos.

Denver suffered a tough loss in Pittsburgh but the bigger news was the significant injuries the Broncos suffered in the contest. Courtland Sutton is now out for the year after tearing his ACL while Drew Lock is out for 3-5 weeks after suffering a shoulder injury.

The Bucs are six-point favorites against a Denver team being quarterbacked by Jeff Driskel, which seems laughable on face value. This game has major blowout potential so lay the points with Tampa Bay with confidence.

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 20: D'Andre Swift #32 of the Detroit Lions runs for yards during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2020, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 42-21. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

2. NFL Week 3 Best Bets: Detroit Lions +6

One thing that bettors need to keep an eye on with their NFL picks is motivation factors for teams. Desperation is a key element to watch and that certainly fits the Detroit Lions to a T.

After collapsing in Week 1 the Lions were blown out in Green Bay last week to fall to 0-2. Matt Patricia is certainly on the hot seat, but it is worth mentioning that if D'Andre Swift held onto the game-winning touchdown pass in Week 1 this would be a .500 team.

Detroit is also getting back top receiver Kenny Golladay this week as they head to Arizona, where they are six-point underdogs against the Cardinals. Arizona is one of the big storylines of the league after a 2-0 start and their upcoming schedule certainly makes a 5-0 sprint possible.

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The Cardinals are a young team that isn't used to these kinds of accolades, however, so it is entirely possible they overlook an 0-2 Lions team. This could be a trap game for Arizona, so grab those six points with the Lions as this matchup has a tremendous chance to be a close game.

PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 20: Alejandro Villanueva #78, Chukwuma Okorafor #76, and Kevin Dotson #69 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the game against the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field on September 20, 2020, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

1. NFL Week 3 best bets: Pittsburgh Steelers -3.5

There are plenty of 2-0 teams this season but a few have fallen under the radar so far. One of those teams is the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have looked very sharp over the first two weeks of the season.

Pittsburgh's defense smothered Saquon Barkley in a Week 1 win over the Giants and took care of business against the Broncos yesterday. Ben Roethlisberger has shown he still has life in his arm, including a beautiful touchdown strike to Chase Claypool yesterday, while James Conner racked up over 100 yards after being hampered by an injury in the opener.

Denver did manage to keep the game close even with backup quarterback Jeff Driskel in the game, which has soured oddsmakers on the Steelers to an extend. Pittsburgh is still favored this week against the 0-2 Houston Texans but they are laying only 3.5 points at home.

Houston has had a rough draw with their schedule by opening with Kansas City and Baltimore, so going 0-2 wasn't surprising, but they haven't looked particularly good in either game. Deshaun Watson is a dangerous player, but this line assumes the game will be close, which is a dangerous assumption to make after watching the Texans' tape the first two weeks.

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3.5 points is a very reasonable total to lay and the Steelers have looked like the much better team so far this season. Laying the points with the Steelers is, without question, the best bet in the NFL this week.

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