NFL Week 3 picks and score predictions: Two undefeated teams go down, Broncos edge Rams in thriller

Key Points:

• The Miami Dolphins have yet to hold a lead or win a game this NFL season, raising concerns about a potential 0-17 season; similarly, the Falcons and Chargers are struggling, with the Falcons not running a single red zone play in two weeks and the Chargers performing poorly.
• Week 3 NFL picks highlight key matchups, including Texans vs. Colts, Vikings vs. Buccaneers, Ravens vs. Cowboys in Brazil, Raiders vs. Saints, and Rams vs. Broncos, with several games featuring teams with recent struggles or unique challenges such as extensive travel.
• The Vikings have won four straight games with four different starting quarterbacks, showcasing a dominant defense, while the Buccaneers face a must-win situation to avoid an 0-3 start, something no NFC team has overcome to make the playoffs in 30 years.
• The NFL's first game in Rio de Janeiro features the Ravens against the Cowboys, with the Ravens expected to leverage their strong rushing offense against a Cowboys defense that struggles to stop the run.
• The editor's recent picks have been strong overall, with a notable perfect prediction of the 49ers beating the Dolphins by exactly 22 points last week, while cautioning against overthinking in survivor pools and consistently advising to pick against the Dolphins.