NFL Week 3 kickoff times, TV info, game breakdowns
Ravens (2-0) vs. Jaguars (1-1)
TV: Sunday, 9:30 a.m., at Wembley Stadium in London, Yahoo (Andrew Catalon, James Lofton; shown on CBS affiliates in Baltimore and Jacksonville)
The matchup: Baltimore is playing old school, mid-2000s Ravens football again, and it’s working beautifully. For the second consecutive game, the Ravens had four interceptions and recovered a fumble. They have forced 10 turnovers in their first two games. If they pressure the Jaguars enough, the turnovers will come. They will be without DT Brandon Williams (foot) and CB Jaylen Hill (thigh). ... One week removed from a major upset on the road, the Jaguars were pummeled 37-16 by the Tennessee Titans in their home opener.
Browns (0-2) at Colts (0-2)
TV: Sunday, 1, CBS (Beth Mowins, Jay Feely)
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The matchup: The Browns were overwhelmed in Baltimore in a tough day for promising rookie QB DeShone Kizer, who threw three interceptions and lost a fumble after being sacked. The Browns’ top wide receiver, Corey Coleman, broke his right hand. The Browns should be able to establish a power run game vs. the Colts. ... Though he’s on the active roster, Colts QB Andrew Luck (shoulder) is out. They turned last weekend to QB Jacoby Brissett, who can run, too. The Colts will be prepared with multiple blitzes and varying looks against the Browns.
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Giants (0-2) at Eagles (1-1)
TV: Sunday, 1, Fox (Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews)
The matchup: The Giants believed they had the pieces in place for a Super Bowl run, but a 0-2 start has exposed a lot of holes, especially on offense. The line has struggled to protect QB Eli Manning, who’s been sacked eight times in two games. With WR Odell Beckham Jr. coming off an ankle injury, free agent WR Brandon Marshall must deliver. He’s struggled mightily so far. CB Janoris Jenkins (ankle), appears to be a gametime decision. ... Philadelphia is coming off a loss, but QB Carson Wentz has been solid; WRs Alshon Jeffery and Torrey Smith have impressed, and the defensive front seven has been dominant at times. But the running game has been ineffective, and the porous O-line has Wentz running for cover. Expect to see the ball in the air about 75% of the time for both teams.
Dolphins (1-0) at Jets (0-2)
TV: Sunday, 1, CBS (Tom McCarthy, Steve Tasker, Steve Beuerlein)
The matchup: After being displaced by Hurricane Irma and spending nine days on the West Coast, the Dolphins showed their resiliency in a 19-17 victory against the Chargers. QB Jay Cutler, in his first game with Miami since taking over for injured Ryan Tannehill, threw for 230 yards and a score and didn’t turn the ball over. ... Most expected the Jets to be bad, but they were expected to be better defensively. The Oakland Raiders had their way with them in a 45-20 rout Sunday. QB Josh McCown was sacked four times but threw for two scores with a 113.1 passer rating. To secure a second consecutive playoff berth, the Dolphins will need to sweep the Jets again.
Broncos (2-0) at Bills (1-1)
TV: Sunday, 1, CBS (Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta)
The matchup: Broncos QB Trevor Siemian continues to win over the skeptics, tossing four TD passes in a 42-17 thrashing of the Dallas Cowboys. Siemian was bolstered by a strong ground game (178 yards rushing) and a swarming defense as the Broncos opened 2-0 for the fifth consecutive season. Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott was limited to 8 yards on nine carries. ... Bills rookie head coach Sean McDermott, trying to become the first coach in franchise history to win his first two games, fell 9-3 to the Carolina Panthers. Buffalo’s defense sacked QB Cam Newton six times. ... Broncos rookie LT Garrett Bolles (ankle) is questionable and G Ron Leary was injured. That could be an issue vs. Buffalo’s aggressive front seven.
Saints (0-2) at Panthers (2-0)
TV: Sunday, 1, Fox (Kenny Albert, Ronde Barber, Kristina Pink)
The matchup: New Orleans is 0-2 for the fourth year in a row under coach Sean Payton after being routed at home by the Patriots. The Saints defense is yielding points (65) and yards (1,025) at an alarming rate. But Payton’s usually prolific offense has struggled mightily under QB Drew Brees. ... Carolina is unbeaten even if QB Cam Newton has been relatively ineffective while working back from his surgically repaired right shoulder, but Pro Bowl TE Greg Olsen will be out for a while (broken foot), and C Ryan Kalil did not practice Friday and is ruled out for Sunday. The Panthers might rediscover their offense vs. the Saints, but the Panthers defense has been dominant under first-year coordinator Steve Wilks, yielding only two field goals.
Steelers (2-0) at Bears (0-2)
TV: Sunday, 1, CBS (Greg Gumbel, Trent Green, Jamie Erdahl)
The matchup: The defense starred again in Pittsburgh’s home opener, a 26-9 blowout of the Minnesota Vikings, and QB Ben Roethlisberger tossed two TDs for the second consecutive week. However, LB T.J. Watt (groin) and RT Marcus Gilbert both will not play Sunday. ... Glennon’s return to Tampa couldn’t have gone worse. The Bears were non-competitive in a 29-7 thrashing, in which Glennon committed four turnovers before halftime. Chicago lost Pro Bowl RG Josh Sitton (ribs) and ILB Nick Kwiatkoski (ribs). Sitton is questionable but Kwiatkoski is out.
Falcons (2-0) at Lions (2-0)
TV: Sunday, 1, Fox (Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston, Laura Okmin)
The matchup: The Falcons looked more like the 2016 version of themselves in the unveiling of their domed Mercedes-Benz Stadium. There was offensive symmetry in the 34-23 win against the Green Bay Packers. The run defense tightened (3.9 yards per carry), and CB Desmond Trufant energized the unit with an interception leading to a touchdown before intermission and a fumble return for a TD to open the second half. ... The Lions never trailed in their 24-10 victory against the New York Giants. Detroit has 59 points over the first two games, an encouraging sign, but can it sustain that kind of Falcons-esque offensive production? If so, RB Ameer Abdullah and TE Eric Ebron will need to get more involved.
Buccaneers (1-0) at Vikings (1-1)
TV: Sunday, 1, Fox (Thom Brennaman, Chris Spielman, Peter Schrager)
The matchup: Routing the visiting Chicago Bears 29-7 must have seemed like a breeze for Tampa Bay after an unscheduled season-opening bye caused by Hurricane Irma. A gritty Bucs defense greeted former Bucs QB Mike Glennon rudely in his return to Tampa, scoring once off a 47-yard interception return by CB Robert McClain. QB Jameis Winston played error-free, completing 18 of 30 passes for 204 yards and one TD for a 91.5 passer rating. ... With starting QB Sam Bradford inactive and nursing an injured left knee, Minnesota was no match on the road against the Steelers with backup QB Case Keenum. Bradford doesn’t have any structural damage, but his return date is unknown. It will not be on Sunday, however.
Texans (1-1) at Patriots (1-1)
TV: Sunday, 1, CBS (Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts, Evan Washburn)
The matchup: The Texans edged the Bengals 13-9 in a defensive dogfight in Cincinnati. It was never pretty on offense, but rookie QB Deshaun Watson stole the show on his 22nd birthday with a 49-yard weaving TD run that proved to be the difference in his first NFL start. Now coach Bill O’Brien will face his former employer at Gillette Stadium, where his Texans lost 27-0 in Week 3 last season and 34-16 in the divisional playoff round ... After being blown out by the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1, New England overwhelmed the Saints in a 36-20 shootout in Week 2. The Pats host a vulnerable Texans defense beset by injuries and a vulnerable offense led by a rookie quarterback.
Seahawks (1-1) at Titans (1-1)
TV: Sunday, 4:05, Fox (Kevin Burkhardt, Charles Davis, Pam Oliver)
The matchup: There weren’t a lot of positives to take out of Seattle’s Week 2 win against the 49ers. But even though QB Russell Wilson struggled, the only long-term concerns are an offensive line that can’t get out of its own way and the inability of TE Jimmy Graham to fit into the offense. However, Graham (ankle) may not even play. He is a gametime decision... Tennessee’s 37-16 win against the Jaguars gave a glimpse of what this team could be. But Seattle is a big step up in competition. QB Marcus Mariota would get a huge boost if RBs Derrick Henry and DeMarco Murray can generate a ground game. The Titans defense will also have to take it to another level.
Bengals (0-2) at Packers (1-1)
TV: Sunday, 4:25, CBS (Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson)
The matchup: The Bengals are the first team since 1939 to open the season with two home games and no touchdowns. Their ineptitude in last week’s loss to the Texans cost offensive coordinator Ken Zampese his job, and he has been replaced by Bill Lazor. QB Andy Dalton has to play better and can’t rely on trying to force the ball to star WR A.J. Green. A turnover ratio of -5 through two games is one of the Bengals’ many issues. If they want to pull the upset, they can’t hand Packers QB Aaron Rodgers extra chances. TE Tyler Eifert (back) and WR John Ross (knee) will not play. ... Rodgers is surrounded by a deep and experienced group of playmakers, though WR Jordy Nelson (thigh muscle) had to leave last weekend’s game. He practiced Friday and is a gametime decision. The Packers got run out of Atlanta in part because they didn’t have OTs David Bakhtiari and Bryan Bulaga. While Bulaga appears to be ready, DT Mike Daniels and WR Randall Cobb are listed as doubtful.
Chiefs (2-0) at Chargers (0-2)
TV: Sunday, 4:25, CBS (Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon)
The matchup: Playing without SS Eric Berry, who tore his Achilles tendon in the season opener, the Chiefs limited the Eagles to 52 yards rushing in last weekend’s 27-20 victory. As usual, the Chiefs won the turnover battle, forcing two and having none. QB Alex Smith (113.8 pass rating) is 22-1 with the Chiefs when he has a rating of 100 or better. ... In their 5-11 season last year, the Chargers lost five games by four points or fewer. Rookie K Younghoe Koo has missed last-second field goals that would’ve tied Denver and defeated Miami this season. The Chiefs run defense hopes to shut down Gordon (knee, who is expected to play. The Chargers will be without CB Jason Verrett (knee) and WR Mike Williams (back).
Raiders (2-0) at Redskins (1-1)
TV: Sunday, 8:25, NBC (Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Michelle Tafoya)
The matchup: Oakland RB Jalen Richard said after the Raiders’ 45-20 win against the Jets: “We just have a lot of weapons. Any day we can explode.” Leading the Jets 21-13 in the third quarter, the Raiders scored three touchdowns in 6:04. ... Washington rebounded from a loss to Philadelphia at home with a 27-20 win at the Los Angeles Rams. The winning TD came with 1:49 remaining after QB Kirk Cousins led the Redskins on a 10-play, 80-yard drive. LB Mason Foster sealed the game with an interception. With Raiders CB Sean Smith out, TJ Carrie has been starting for the Raiders, and rookie CB Gareon Conley played his first game in Week 2. Oakland might be vulnerable against Cousins and Co.
Cowboys (1-1) at Cardinals (1-1)
TV: Monday, 8:30, ESPN (Sean McDonough, Jon Gruden, Lisa Salters)
The matchup: Dallas was obliterated by the Broncos on both sides of the ball. An offensive line touted as the best in football created no running lanes and couldn’t keep the rush away from QB Dak Prescott. And after a strong season opener, the defensive line was exposed as weak at times, making Denver QB Trevor Siemian look like Peyton Manning. The Cowboys secondary, might get top CB Orlando Scandrick (broken hand) back, but CB Nolan Carroll (concussion) will not play and Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring) did not practice Friday. ... The Cards pulled out a tight victory against Indianapolis in Week 2, but not all is well in Arizona. The offense scored 16 points against the lowly Colts — and coach Bruce Arians blamed QB Carson Palmer, though the O-line is probably a bigger culprit.
Contributing: Brian Allee-Walsh, Arthur Arkush, Howard Balzer, Andy Friedlander, Scott Johnson, Jordan Godwin, Zac Jackson, Scott Pitoniak; times p.m. Eastern except where noted.
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