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CNNSI.com senior producer B. Duane Cross forecasts the NFL games.
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Week 3
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Sun. 1 p.m. | FOX
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New Orleans (2-0) at Chicago (2-0)
Most people just poke fun at us plus-sized guys. Think Bears fans will notice the 6-XL gap usually filled by the injured Ted Washington? Just follow Deuce McAllister; his blur will be laughing through that spot.
Saints 21, Bears 17
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Sun. 1 p.m. | CBS
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Indianapolis (1-1) at Houston (1-1)
No truth to the rumor that I'm going to change my daughter Peyton's name after a certain QB didn't show the ... guts, shall we say ... and wear the black high-tops. C'mon, Peyton, you've gotta have a little rebel in ya!
Colts 35, Texans 21
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Sun. 1 p.m. | CBS
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N.Y. Jets (1-1) at Miami (2-0)
There hasn't been this much buzz in Miami since James "Sonny" Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs were taking on the Florida drug lords. FYI: Miami Vice's working title was "Miami Unworthiness," but it's too early to talk playoffs.
Dolphins 21, Jets 17
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Sun. 1 p.m. | FOX
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Carolina (2-0) at Minnesota (0-2)
Memo to Mike Tice: That "Randy Ratio" thing has gotten off to a resounding thud. Forget about egos, chalk up Michael Bennett as a mistake and give the ball to Moe Williams (whom I just picked up in my fantasy league).
Vikings 35, Panthers 14
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Sun. 1 p.m. | CBS
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Kansas City (1-1) at New England (2-0)
It's been four years since columnist Jason Whitlock's infamous press-box signs exchange with Patriots fans? Yep, and that sucking sound is now coming from the Chiefs. All signs point to another New England win.
Patriots 31, Chiefs 17
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Sun. 1 p.m. | FOX
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Dallas (1-1) at Philadelphia (1-1)
Eagles ... Iggles ... a team of nicknames. How about "Sybil"? Philadelphia has more offensive personalities than Rich Little. No matter this week; Dallas' much-needed facelift goes way beyond Jerry Jones.
Eagles 24, Cowboys 12
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Sun. 1 p.m. | CBS
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Cleveland (1-1) at Tennessee (1-1)
As a Tennessee native, I still shake my head over the state finally getting a pro team -- and it being a bunch of carpetbaggers. After all, the state already had a team that gets paid to play, doesn't it, Phillip Fulmer?
Browns 24, Titans 21
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Sun. 1 p.m. | CBS
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San Diego (2-0) at Arizona (1-1)
SI's Peter King says 'Zona head coach Dave McGinnis is doing the most with the least. Well, slap me with a field-hockey stick and call me Starbucks, but I'm glad someone finally is standing up for the Cardinals.
Chargers 24, Cardinals 17
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Sun. 4 p.m. | CBS
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Buffalo (1-1) at Denver (2-0)
Do not check your TV; the settings are fine. But the vertical stripes at Mile High will make fans wonder if their local affiliate is running a color test. Fear not, it's just the two ugliest uniforms known to mankind.
Broncos 31, Bills 17
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Sun. 4:15 p.m. | FOX
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Green Bay (1-1) at Detroit (0-2)
Green Bay is a fraud when it comes to playing on turf (See: St. Louis, New Orleans). That said, the Lions are a fraud, period. Is there anyone who didn't know Matt Millen would be worse as a GM than as a talking head?
Packers 28, Lions 17
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Sun. 4:15 p.m. | FOX
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Seattle (0-2) at N.Y. Giants (1-1)
Hey, didn't you used to be Ron Dayne, the hard-running, hole-hitting Heisman Trophy winner? OK, so you still have the hardware, buddy, but the hard-running, hole-hitting part -- you need to work on that. A lot.
Giants 31, Seahawks 10
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Sun. 4:15 p.m. | CBS
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Washington (1-1) at San Francisco (1-1)
Says here that Steve Spurrier did not vary his schedule this week, cutting back on golf in favor of more practice-field time. It's a loss, get over it. Somehow, I think Mooch & Co. are still smarting over that loss in Osaka.
49ers 31, Redskins 14
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Sun. 8:30 p.m. | ESPN
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Cincinnati (0-2) at Atlanta (0-2)
When did the Falcons incorporate lace into the uniform? Michael Vick whining about the Bears yelling "Hit him in the knees"? Someone call a whaaaaambulance. It's the NFL, Mike. Get used to it.
Falcons 34, Bengals 17
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Mon. 9 p.m. | ABC
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St. Louis (0-2) at Tampa Bay (1-1)
So, Chucky, this winning in the NFC is Child's Play. Oh, that's right, the Bucs beat Baltimore so they're still oh-fer in their own conference. The Rams, at last, won't be after Monday night.
Rams 26, Buccaneers 17
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Bye week: Baltimore, Jacksonville, Oakland and Pittsburgh
Last week: 10-6. Overall: 17-15.
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