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2026 NFL Season: 3 wildly bold predictions for Week 3

These days, the National Football League is certainly so very wide open. So are there really any major upsets or surprises? Stick around and decide for yourself.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 10:00 AM
2026 NFL Season: 3 wildly bold predictions for Week 3
Key Things to Know
  • The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Green Bay Packers 35-14 on Thursday night at Lambeau Field.
  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers started 0-2 for the first time since 2014.
  • The Minnesota Vikings entered Week 3 having won seven consecutive regular season games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Following Week 2 results and an Atlanta Falcons 35-14 Thursday night victory over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, writer Russell S. Baxter offered bold predictions for Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season. The predictions highlighted an upcoming matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Minnesota Vikings.

The article noted that the Buccaneers started the season 0-2 under head coach Todd Bowles, while Kevin O'Connell's Vikings entered with seven consecutive wins dating back to the previous season. Despite Minnesota's strong defense and quarterback Kyler Murray's return, the prediction projected Baker Mayfield and Tampa Bay to secure a narrow home victory.

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