NFL Week 3 Betting: Best early bets before lines move

2Y2RKXF Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Cleveland. Dallas defeated Cleveland 33-17. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

By Judah Fortgang and Daniel Galper
Posted Sep 16, 2024 7:30 am EDT

• The Giants' offense is showing signs of life: New York (+7) is a good bet against a Cleveland Browns team not equipped to win by big margins.

• The Cowboys and Ravens look incapable of lighting up the scoreboard: Take the under on the 48-point total, as both teams are looking lethargic on offense through two weeks.

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NFL Week 2 is nearly a wrap, and betting lines are now available for Week 3. Here are our favorite early spread picks for the slate.

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