We are back for more of your favorite part of the week. Who is primed to suffer a massive upset in Week 3 of the 2023 NFL Season? There's a reason to feel nervous.
Sometime, miracles can occur. But, having said that, it would take a huge surprise for some upsets to happen. It's been done before, but mostly in the postseason. Regular season upsets help determine playoff seeding. That doesn't mean there isn't excitement or full-on panic.
Only a handful of undefeated teams remain, and there's a good chance that number will decrease by the end of Week 3. After all, only 1972 Dolphins went perfect for an ENTIRE season. There are also several teams that are 0-3, and based on history, they will be cleaning out their lockers once the regular season concludes.
Chiefs could be in for a humiliating week if they lose to the woeful Bears
From the outside looking in, there is absolutely no way the Chicago Bears should go into Arrowhead and beat the Kansas City Chiefs. That would be pure delusion. BUT, that doesn't mean it can't happen. After all, overlooking an opponent would be the worst thing to do, and stranger things have happened, such as the Colts beating the Chiefs last season.
That said, in order for the Bears to win, a lot has to go their way. But they have the players who could make this happen. Justin Fields has had a long week, but he can still fling the football, and DJ Moore is a speed receiver who can take the top off the Chiefs' defense. Moreover, running the football with Khalil Herbert can slow the tempo of the game.
Defensively, Chicago may need to go wild and blitz Patrick Mahomes and try to keep him in the pocket, but that's easier said than done. This may be wishful thinking, but don't automatically give Kansas City a victory just yet.
Patriots could lose a long wining streak against an Aaron Rodgers-less Jets
14 straight games. That's what the Jets are up against, and on top of that, the Patriots are still favored. But this may be the time to put their foot down against the old Boston rival. Even without Aaron Rodgers, this is a feature presentation of a potential changing of the guard, unless the Jets lose their footing. New York is out to ensure that it doesn't happen.
Zach Wilson has always started off on the wrong foot against the Patriots, but with an arsenal as talented as the one he has now, he might be able to kick it into high gear. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson always keeps defensive backs on their toes and will look to continue that trend and get his first win against Bill Belichick.
Defensively, the Jets' unit is potent, and cornerback Sauce Gardner is long, athletic, and ready to lock down receivers. It all comes down to getting pressure on Mac Jones, and the Jets can make it happen. This might finally be the day New York flips the script on their rivals, but then again, they could take one wrong step and find themselves in a 15-game losing streak instead.
Cincinnati will get their revenge on the Rams for the Super Bowl loss
Blue and yellow confetti rained down on Los Angeles back in Super Bowl LVI as the Bengals trotted off the field. On top of that, in a training camp battle, the league chose to pacify Aaron Donald and not punish him for swinging Bengals helmets, further giving credence to Cincinnati's frustration. They want revenge, but the Rams may have an advantage.
Joe Burrow's calf is a cause for concern, and considering the Rams are favorites, it could be hard to see the Bengals winning without Burrow, that is until you take into account who is on this team. Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are still in uniform, as is Logan Wilson and the Bengals defense, who want nothing more than to humiliate the Rams for what happened that night.
It comes down to Burrow's health. If he's there, the Jungle will be rocking in full swing. If not, the glitz, glamour, and hype of Los Angeles will once again rain down on Cincinnati, leaving Bengals fans to wonder when will it end. They already haven't won a game since their mayor opened his mouth before the Chiefs game, maybe this is the time to end the losing business and get back on track.
