NFL Week 3 Schedule, Odds, and Predictions (2026)

The 2026 NFL Week 3 schedule opens with the Atlanta Falcons visiting the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Sept. 24, and runs through a full slate of 16 games before the Philadelphia Eagles visit the Chicago Bears on Monday night.

Sunday brings 14 games, including Chargers-Bills, Chiefs-Dolphins, Ravens-Cowboys, and Rams-Broncos. Several matchups have tight early spreads, while San Francisco, Detroit, and Kansas City stand out among the week's biggest favorites.

Below is the complete NFL schedule for Week 3, followed by an early look at NFL Week 3 odds and predictions. Betting lines are a snapshot and can move significantly before kickoff.

NFL Week 3 Schedule

Here is the Week 3 NFL schedule for the 2026 season. All kickoff times below are Eastern Time.

• Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers — Thursday, Sept. 24, 8:15 p.m.
• Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills — Sunday, Sept. 27, 1:00 p.m.
• Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins — Sunday, Sept. 27, 1:00 p.m.
• New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars — Sunday, Sept. 27, 1:00 p.m.
• New York Jets at Detroit Lions — Sunday, Sept. 27, 1:00 p.m.
• Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers — Sunday, Sept. 27, 1:00 p.m.
• Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns — Sunday, Sept. 27, 1:00 p.m.
• Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts — Sunday, Sept. 27, 1:00 p.m.
• Tennessee Titans at New York Giants — Sunday, Sept. 27, 1:00 p.m.
• Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders — Sunday, Sept. 27, 1:00 p.m.
• Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Sunday, Sept. 27, 4:05 p.m.
• Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers — Sunday, Sept. 27, 4:05 p.m.
• Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys — Sunday, Sept. 27, 4:25 p.m.
• Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints — Sunday, Sept. 27, 4:25 p.m.
• Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos — Sunday, Sept. 27, 8:20 p.m.
• Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears — Monday, Sept. 28, 8:15 p.m.

The Week 3 NFL schedule is concentrated on Sunday, with nine games in the 1 p.m. window before four games later in the day, including Rams-Broncos on Sunday night. Falcons-Packers and Eagles-Bears provide the week's standalone Thursday and Monday matchups.

NFL Week 3 Odds

The early NFL Week 3 odds establish several clear favorites, but there are also a number of games with spreads around a field goal or less. The lines below are based on the supplied odds board and were reviewed Aug. 17, 2026. Because sportsbooks can move their numbers independently, these should be treated as an early betting-market snapshot rather than guaranteed closing lines.

Green Bay is around a seven-point favorite against Atlanta, while Buffalo is laying roughly three points against the Chargers. Kansas City is also a sizable road favorite, laying approximately 7.5 points against Miami.

Some of the largest Week 3 NFL odds are attached to San Francisco and Detroit. The 49ers are roughly 11-point favorites over Arizona, while the Lions are favored by approximately 9.5 points against the Jets. Those numbers make San Francisco and Detroit two of the strongest favorites on the Week 3 NFL schedule.

Several games sit in a much tighter range. Jacksonville is around -1.5 against New England, Cincinnati is roughly -1 against Pittsburgh, Carolina is around -1.5 at Cleveland, and Houston is approximately -1 against Indianapolis. Tampa Bay and Chicago are also narrow home favorites.

Totals vary considerably. Ravens-Cowboys carries one of the highest early totals at roughly 51.5 points, while Panthers-Browns sits at approximately 39.5. Other relatively high totals include Chargers-Bills and Cardinals-49ers.

With weeks remaining before kickoff, NFL odds for Week 3 can change because of injuries, roster developments, early-season performance, and betting action. Check current numbers in the Hall of Fame Bets sports betting app before placing a wager.

NFL Week 3 Predictions

Early NFL Week 3 predictions should be treated differently from the schedule and betting lines: these are analytical leans, not factual outcomes or guarantees.

Falcons at Packers: Green Bay gets the early lean. The Packers are favored by around a touchdown at home, making them one of the stronger favorites on the Week 3 board.

Chargers at Bills: Buffalo gets the prediction. The Bills are laying roughly three points at home, while the elevated total suggests the early market expects one of Week 3's more offense-friendly matchups.

Chiefs at Dolphins: Kansas City is the early pick. The Chiefs are favored by approximately 7.5 points on the road, reflecting substantial market support despite playing away from home.

Patriots at Jaguars: Jacksonville gets a narrow lean. With the Jaguars favored by roughly 1.5 points, the early market sees little separation between these teams.

Jets at Lions: Detroit gets the prediction. The Lions are favored by approximately 9.5 points at home, placing them among Week 3's biggest favorites.

Bengals at Steelers: Cincinnati gets a slight edge. A spread around one point makes this essentially a toss-up based on the early betting market.

Panthers at Browns: Carolina gets the early lean. The Panthers are favored by roughly 1.5 points on the road, but the small spread and low total point toward a potentially close game.

Texans at Colts: Houston gets the nod. The Texans are favored by approximately one point, making this another Week 3 matchup where the early odds provide almost no separation.

Titans at Giants: New York gets the prediction. The Giants are favored by around three points at home, giving them a modest early advantage.

Seahawks at Commanders: Seattle gets the early pick. The Seahawks are laying roughly three points on the road, although the spread keeps Washington well within upset range.

Vikings at Buccaneers: Tampa Bay gets a narrow lean. The Buccaneers are favored by roughly 1.5 points at home in another matchup that the early market views as highly competitive.

Cardinals at 49ers: San Francisco gets the prediction. The 49ers are approximately 11-point favorites, making them the largest favorite on the supplied Week 3 odds board.

Ravens at Cowboys: Baltimore gets the early lean. The Ravens are favored by roughly 2.5 points on the road, while the 51.5-point total makes this one of the highest-scoring projections of the week.

Raiders at Saints: New Orleans gets the pick. The Saints are favored by approximately 3.5 points at home, giving them a modest but meaningful early market advantage.

Rams at Broncos: Los Angeles gets the prediction. The Rams are favored by roughly three points on the road in the Sunday night matchup, suggesting a competitive game despite their early edge.

Eagles at Bears: Chicago gets the Monday night lean. The Bears are favored by approximately 1.5 points at home, making Eagles-Bears one of Week 3's closest early matchups.

For deeper matchup analysis throughout the season, see our NFL picks.

Who Is Favored to Win in NFL Week 3?

Based on the supplied early NFL Week 3 odds, the 49ers are the biggest favorite, laying roughly 11 points against the Cardinals. Detroit is around a 9.5-point favorite over the Jets, while Kansas City is favored by approximately 7.5 points against Miami.

Green Bay is also favored by around a touchdown against Atlanta. At the opposite end of the spectrum, Bengals-Steelers and Texans-Colts have spreads around one point, while Patriots-Jaguars, Panthers-Browns, Vikings-Buccaneers, and Eagles-Bears are also among the closest games on the board.

Being favored does not mean a team is predicted to win with certainty. Point spreads reflect the betting market and can change substantially between the opening numbers and kickoff.

What Are the Odds for NFL Week 3?

NFL Week 3 odds include three primary markets: the moneyline, point spread, and game total. The spread measures the expected margin between the teams, the moneyline prices each team's chances of winning outright, and the total sets a number for the combined points scored by both teams.

For Week 3 of the 2026 season, the supplied odds show a wide range of expectations. San Francisco is favored by roughly 11 points against Arizona, while Cincinnati-Houston and Texans-Colts feature spreads around a single point. Several other games are priced within a field goal.

Totals also range widely across the Week 3 NFL schedule. Panthers-Browns is among the lowest at roughly 39.5 points, while Ravens-Cowboys sits around 51.5.

Bettors should compare the latest market before making a decision because these early numbers can move as Week 3 approaches. Our sports betting app helps with that.

Who Is Predicted to Win Week 3 in the NFL?

Our early Week 3 NFL predictions lean toward Green Bay, Buffalo, Kansas City, Jacksonville, Detroit, Cincinnati, Carolina, Houston, the Giants, Seattle, Tampa Bay, San Francisco, Baltimore, New Orleans, the Rams, and Chicago.

Those selections are preliminary. Week 1 and Week 2 results, injuries, roster changes, depth-chart decisions, and updated betting markets can alter the analysis before kickoff.

The Week 3 schedule offers a mix of close games and substantial favorites, with Falcons-Packers opening the week and Eagles-Bears closing it on Monday night. As kickoff approaches, updated NFL Week 3 odds and matchup-specific analysis will provide a clearer picture of where the strongest predictions and betting opportunities may be.