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We're previewing the Week 3 NFL slate with score predictions for each game from our Nation reporters, what to watch for in fantasy, ESPN Football Power Index projections from Seth Walder and Hank Gargiulo, and much more.

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NO-ATL | IND-PHI | CIN-CAR | GB-WSH | SF-KC

DEN-BAL | BUF-MIN | TEN-JAX | NYG-HOU | OAK-MIA

LAC-LAR | DAL-SEA | CHI-ARI | NE-DET | PIT-TB

Sunday's games

Point spread: ATL -3 | Matchup quality: 63.6 (of 100)

Mike Triplett's pick: I had this projected as a loss for the Saints every time we published our schedule predictions this offseason. But the Falcons are so banged up right now with the losses of LB Deion Jones, S Keanu Neal, RB Devonta Freeman and G Andy Levitre that it feels like much more of a toss-up. I'll stick with the Falcons since New Orleans hasn't put together a clean performance yet, with a defensive flop in Week 1 and an offensive dud in Week 2. Falcons 27, Saints 26

Vaughn McClure's pick: This one has the potential to be a high-scoring affair with Matt Ryan and Drew Brees going head-to-head. The Saints are giving up more than 10 yards per catch. If Julio Jones (calf) is healthy, Ryan spreads the ball around like he did against the Panthers and the Falcons establish Tevin Coleman in the running game, they should have enough firepower to withstand the Saints at home. Falcons 35, Saints 31

FPI win projection: ATL, 64 percent. With Tampa off to a surprising 2-0 start, the stakes for this early-season NFC South matchup are raised, particularly for the Saints. If New Orleans were to fall, FPI would give the Saints a 5.9 percent chance to rally for the division crown. Atlanta has a little more room for error in FPI's estimation, as a loss would only drop the Falcons to a 23.6 percent chance.

What to watch for in fantasy: Coleman might be just as good as Freeman -- and there's a chance the Falcons just stick with him. Read more.

In case you missed it: Falcons love to play the rival Saints ... Saints need Marshon Lattimore at his best vs. Julio Jones

Point spread: PHI -6.5 | Matchup quality: 57.4 (of 100)

Mike Wells' pick: Colts quarterback Andrew Luck could have continued success through the air, as the Eagles have allowed an average of 309 yards passing in two games. It's uncertain which Carson Wentz will show up for the Eagles, as the quarterback is playing his first game since tearing his ACL in December. These haven't been the same Eagles so far, but they get the edge because of Wentz's return. Eagles 28, Colts 20

Tim McManus' pick: It's easy to forget just how good Wentz was last season in every situation. He boasted the best QBR in the red zone, on third down and outside the pocket, per ESPN Stats & Information data, and was deadly against the blitz, throwing for 13 touchdowns and zero interceptions. There might be some rust, but Wentz's return will raise the Eagles' play to another level. Eagles 30, Colts 17

play 0:54 Spears concerned about Rodgers' knee Marcus Spears explains why Aaron Rodgers' knee injury worries him and should concern the Packers moving forward.

FPI win projection: PHI, 73 percent. Through two weeks, Luck has the second-fewest air yards in the league, ahead of only Derek Carr. It's a small sample, but that's not where he has been in past seasons.

What to watch for in fantasy: Only the Saints and Titans have allowed more fantasy points to perimeter receivers this season than the Eagles. Enter T.Y. Hilton. Read more.

In case you missed it: Frank Reich brings some of the Philly way to Indianapolis ... Rookie Darius Leonard quickly becoming anchor of Colts defense ... A mental coach, marriage and more: Inside Wentz's comeback ... Wentz setting bar high for debut versus Colts

Point spread: CAR -3 | Matchup quality: 55.2 (of 100)

Katherine Terrell's pick: The Bengals are going to be without their starting center and running back, and that means a lot of pressure on quarterback Andy Dalton to put the game on his shoulders. Defensively, they struggled to contain some of the underneath routes against the Ravens, and the Panthers will try to exploit that with Christian McCaffrey. This is a winnable game if the Bengals can continue to force turnovers, but there might be too much to overcome on the road this week. Panthers 24, Bengals 20

David Newton's pick: Coach Ron Rivera challenged his defense after Sunday's loss to Atlanta, calling "terrible" the effort that saw a league-best 21-game streak of an opposing running back not topping 100 yards end. The Panthers also didn't collect a sack after having six in Week 1. The Bengals rank second in sacks allowed and 17th in rushing offense, so look for the Panthers to make this a one-dimensional game and put everything on Dalton. Panthers 27, Bengals 17

FPI win projection: CAR, 58 percent. The Bengals are already up to a 57 percent chance to make the postseason with their 2-0 start and could climb to better than a two-thirds chance if they win to get to 3-0. Carolina can't stake quite as strong a claim with a victory, but can still improve to better than a one-in-three chance to make the playoffs should it prevail.

What to watch for in fantasy: Giovani Bernard has top-20 upside this week with Joe Mixon out. Read more.

In case you missed it: McCaffrey on record-setting pace -- as a receiver ... Mixon on knee injury: Will return when I feel comfortable ... Toting a ball, Dre Kirkpatrick vows not to drop another pick

Point spread: GB -3 | Matchup quality: 54.9 (of 100)

Rob Demovsky's pick: The Packers were 1-of-5 in the red zone in Week 2. It's hard to imagine an Aaron Rodgers-led offense coming up that short again, especially against a Redskins team that's tied for 25th in red zone defense, allowing touchdowns on 80 percent of opponents' possessions inside the 20-yard line. Packers 27, Redskins 23

play 0:50 Josina: Bears supportive of Trubisky developing at 'own pace' Josina Anderson sheds light on how the Bears really feel about Mitchell Trubisky and his steady development as a starting quarterback.

John Keim's pick: The Redskins allowed 9 of 16 third downs to be converted and managed just 5 of 15 themselves. They were 0-for-2 in the red zone and allowed 3-for-3 by the Colts. The real culprit was the running game, where their backs managed a combined 21 yards on 15 carries. They're also getting banged up and that's a big concern, especially along the offensive line. Packers 24, Redskins 21

FPI win projection: WSH, 52 percent. Comparisons between the first two QBs taken in the 2005 draft will always be present, but who comes out on top when they play head-to-head? Rodgers leads the series 2-1 and has a 70.9 Total QBR to Alex Smith's 44.2. Even with that, FPI has this as the tightest game of Week 3, slightly favoring the home Redskins.

What to watch for in fantasy: Aaron Jones is back from suspension, and he is the most explosive RB option the Packers have. He could seize the starting gig this week. Read more.

In case you missed it: Rodgers' lack of mobility wasn't (and won't be) a factor ... Smith and Rodgers will always be linked by 2005 draft

Point spread: KC -6 | Matchup quality: 51.9 (of 100)

Nick Wagoner's pick: Niners quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has a chance to get on track against Kansas City's league-worst pass defense (allowing 430 yards per game), but San Francisco is banged up in the secondary and the Chiefs boast the type of weapons that create matchup nightmares all over the field, especially for a Niners defense that struggles to generate consistent pass rush. Chiefs 37, 49ers 31

Adam Teicher's pick: With both teams toward the bottom of the league in total defense (49ers at 23rd, Chiefs sitting in 32nd) and scoring defense (49ers tied for 20th, Chiefs at 29th), expect an offensive shootout. The 49ers don't have the arsenal to keep up with the Chiefs in Kansas City's home opener. Patrick Mahomes is second in the NFL in passer rating (143.3) and Garoppolo is 26th (77.4). Chiefs 34, 49ers 28

FPI win projection: KC, 65 percent. There was a fear before the season that the Chiefs' defense would be a major liability. It's easy to forget in the midst of Mahomes-mania, but so far, the defense has been a problem, ranking 30th in unit efficiency.