Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season is underway, and here’s how to watch all the big games this weekend across Sky Sports, DAZN and Channel 5 in the UK…
The New York Jets swept aside division rivals New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football to get us started, and that sets us up for the rest of the Week 3 schedule, with some intriguing match-ups to look forward to.
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As per the broadcasting rights deals agreed for this season, Sky Sports will show two games exclusively on Sunday night in the earlier slates plus the primetime games, while all other clashes will be available on the NFL Game Pass on DAZN, with MNF also shown on Channel 5.
Catch all the highlights from the weekend on YouTube, but before all that, dive into our previews and betting tips for the upcoming weekend as we take a closer look at the stand-out games on TV…
*All other games available on the NFL Game Pass on DAZN
Philadelphia Eagles @ New Orleans Saints
Sunday September 22, 18:00
Sky Sports NFL/NOW TV
What a start to the season it’s been for the New Orleans Saints. Back-to-back 40-burgers on the Carolina Panthers and, more impressively, the Dallas Cowboys respectively, Dennis Allen’s offense is cooking as they host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 with the head coach even dropping Kendrick Lamar lyrics in his post-game speech.
After a winning start to the year in Brazil having seen off the Green Bay Packers, Philly threw one away last week at home against the Atlanta Falcons, losing 22-21 having had their chances to kill the game off, but ultimately they failed to take them.
They’ll be looking to bounce back with a more clinical performance, but the big question still is, are the Saints for real? We’ll find out in this one, but with the team flying on both sides of the ball, at home in the Superdome, and with OC Klint Kubiak and QB Derek Carr showing positive signs, we’re ready to jump on the Saints train and back them to go 3-0.
Baltimore Ravens @ Dallas Cowboys
Sunday September 22, 21:25
Sky Sports NFL/NOW TV
Oh, Baltimore. After losing out in agonising fashion vs the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1, they somehow conspired to drop their home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders last week, 26-23, after leading for so much of the game.
The pressure is mounting on the likes of head coach John Harbaugh and Lamar Jackson to turn their season around before it slips away from them, but they’re not the only team in this showdown looking to produce a response.
After getting stomped on by the Saints last time out, the Cowboys will not want to face the reaction of their home fans if they fall to another defeat this Sunday. They need a major bounce back with their defensive unit leading the way, and I can see them stifling Jackson and his offense to add to their frustration. This promises to be a wild game, and while it might be set up for Derrick Henry to get going for the Ravens, it won’t be enough to avoid falling to 0-3.
Kansas City Chiefs @ Atlanta Falcons
Monday September 23, 01:20
Sky Sports NFL/NOW TV
It was enjoyable to watch Kirk Cousins and the Falcons deliver in primetime and beat the Eagles last week, but it’s a big ask to follow that up with a win over the reigning Super Bowl champions.
Granted, the Chiefs suffered a big injury blow with running back Isiah Pacheco set to miss time, but with Patrick Mahomes leading the way, they’ll be confident of going 3-0 to start the season and in their bid to make history with a three-peat.
It should be a close encounter as the Falcons will make life difficult, but back Mahomes and Andy Reid to come up with the answers to keep their winning start rolling.
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Buffalo Bills
Tuesday September 24, 00:30
Sky Sports NFL/NOW TV/Channel 5/NFL Game Pass on DAZN
After a period of promise, the Jacksonville Jaguars are seemingly slipping back away and out of contention. They’ve got a lot of work to do after going 0-2 to start the new season after a disappointing year last time out, and it’s not going to get any better on Monday night.
In contrast, the Buffalo Bills are in good shape at 2-0 after an encouraging start to the season, and after all the hype and talk of their Super Bowl window, they’ve gone slightly under the radar so far.
That seems to suit them as they’ve gone about their business and picked up consecutive wins, and we’re confident they make it three on the spin and with a comfortable margin of victory.
Washington Commanders @ Cincinnati Bengals
Tuesday September 24, 01:00
Sky Sports Mix/NOW TV/NFL Game Pass on DAZN
Although the Bengals are 0-2, they will be feeling a lot better about themselves after their performance in their defeat to the Chiefs last week.
Joe Burrow looked more like himself and they gave the reigning champions a torrid time before they eventually prevailed at Arrowhead.
Back at home after that confidence boost with Ja’Marr Chase another week integrated into the offense and Tee Higgins set to return, the Washington Commanders enjoyed their win over the New York Giants last week, but they will not be following it up with another one here as the Bengals will get on the board in style.
Sumeet’s prediction record so far this season: 2-2.
