Reeling from surprises in Minnesota and Detroit, we’re introducing a new format with stats and recent history leading into each pick. Oh, and we’re picking the Browns to win a second straight game. This is 2018, y’all.

Week 3 picks feature a heavy dose of underdogs (Jets, Niners, Bengals, Colts, Saints, Washington, Cardinals, Cowboys, Buccaneers) and a few elite teams (Patriots, Rams, Vikings). And, I guess, the Texans.

Sifting through the Week 1 results to determine what was real and what was an aberration. Real: Bengals, Chiefs, Washington, Vikings, Panthers, Rams, Patriots. Aberrations: Browns, Buccaneers, Bears, Chargers, 49ers

Noshing on some ‘member berries to identify suspect lines in Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season. Don’t think too hard about the Rams, Saints, Packers, Steelers, or Vikings; don’t forget Nick Foles’s larger body of work or the dismal depth on the Giants’, Cowboys’, and Colts’ rosters.

Attempting a massive recovery from a dismal playoff performance with three big picks