# Week 3 NFL Picks: Straight Up and Survivor Pools

> Jimmy Kempski's Week 3 NFL predictions with survivor pool insights
- Title: Week 3 NFL Picks: Straight Up and Survivor Pools · PhillyVoice
- Summary: Jimmy Kempski's Week 3 NFL predictions with survivor pool insights Chiefs are the top survivor pick for Week 3 NFL pools
- Keywords: nfl, eagles, bears, falcons, packers, seahawks, commanders, bengals, steelers, jets, lions, titans
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/week-3-nfl-straight-against-spread-and-survivor-pool-picks-2026
- Published: 2026-09-24T13:08:43.698+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, eagles, bears, falcons, packers, seahawks, commanders, bengals, steelers, jets, lions, titans
## Falcons vs Packers
Packers miss key offensive linemen and WRs. Falcons start Michael Penix after Cooper Rush injuries.

> The Packers are frauds, and they're also extremely banged up. The Falcons stink too, but this line shouldn't be 5.5 points.
## Seahawks vs Commanders
Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba and defense edge out Commanders' weak defense.

> The Seahawks have Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the Commanders... don't.
## Bengals vs Steelers
Aaron Rodgers has poor EPA rankings. Bengals' defense improves with high-powered offense.

> Worst EPA among QBs through the first two weeks: Aaron Rodgers (-42.12).
## Jets vs Lions
Jets' clock management issues but Lions score more points than Geno Smith can match.

> The Lions are going to put points on the board, and Geno Smith isn't going to match them.
## Titans vs Giants
Titans' hunger to win after Eagles game. Giants' injury concerns with Jaxson Dart.

> The Giants are going to be a rollercoaster ride the rest of the way. One week Jameis Winston will throw for 400 yards and 4 TDs.
## Patriots vs Jaguars
Jaguars remain underrated and healthy. Patriots overrated with key injuries.

> The Jags remain a sneaky-underrated team, and they're healthy.
## Chiefs vs Dolphins
Chiefs win again while Dolphins tank.

> This matchup is a pretty obvious survivor pick play, as the Chiefs figured out how to win again, and the Dolphins are tanking.
## Texans vs Colts
Texans overhyped. Colts' defense struggles early season.

> The Texans were a weirdly overhyped team heading into this season.
## Panthers vs Browns
Panthers' offense is strong.

> I think I like this Panthers team. Their offense is legit.
## Chargers vs Bills
Chargers 0-2 with Justin Herbert.

> Every Justin Herbert incompletion from the Chargers loss against the Raiders - you be the judge on how much blame he deserves.
## Vikings vs Buccaneers
Vikings' defense strong. Buccaneers careless with football.

> Baker Mayfield and the Bucs have been careless with the football and bad in the red zone without Mike Evans.
## Cardinals vs 49ers
49ers lead NFL in point differential. Cardinals give them trouble.

> The Niners have looked good so far, starting their season 2-0 with an impressive win over the Rams Week 1.
## Raiders vs Saints
Raiders 2-0 start. Saints explosive early games.

> The Saints have been legitimately explosive at times in their first two games this season.
## Ravens vs Cowboys
Ravens play in Rio with field concerns. Ravens' defense strong.

> If the field is sloppy, I think that favors the Ravens, who employ Derrick Henry and a running quarterback.
## Rams vs Broncos
Rams' Dream Team season back. Broncos bounce back from bad Week 1.

> The Rams spanked an overrated Giants team in front of a national audience Monday night after looking very pedestrian Week 1 in Australia.
## Eagles vs Bears
Eagles get QB3 Case Keenum. Bears' offense strong without Caleb Williams.

> The Eagles were gifted a pair of bad opponents in the Commanders and Titans to begin their season, and they'll catch another break Week 3, as budding star QB Caleb Williams almost certainly won't play.
## Key takeaway

Chiefs are the top survivor pick for Week 3 NFL pools