NFL Week 3 5-Leg Parlay: Best Picks for Sunday's Games at +1627 odds
Week 3 of the NFL season kicked off on Thursday with Atlanta’s dominant win in Green Bay, and now it’s time to focus on a full Sunday slate. It is headlined by Bengals vs Steelers, Patriots vs Jaguars, Ravens vs Cowboys and Rams vs Broncos.
Below is my mega parlay, and also be sure to check out all of our NFL picks.
Bengals ML (-176)
Bills -7 (-115)
Panthers -2.5 (-108)
Ravens ML (-166)
Broncos +2.5 (-110)
NFL parlay odds: +1627
Cincinnati Bengals ML over Pittsburgh Steelers (-176)
The Bengals are 2-0 and coming off a win as a road underdog last week against the Texans, whom they held to only six points. That was an extremely encouraging sign for a much-maligned defense that appears to have turned a corner with the arrival of DT Dexter Lawrence, who spent his first seven NFL seasons with the Giants. Pittsburgh is 1-1 after getting blown out by New England in Week 2. Aaron Rodgers and company have generated only 23 total points through two games. I can’t see the Steelers keeping up with Joe Burrow and a dangerous Bengals offense.
Buffalo Bills –7 over Los Angeles Chargers (-115)
Few teams have looked worse – especially relative to expectations – through the first two weeks of the 2026 campaign than the Chargers. There are so many things wrong with head coach Jim Harbaugh’s squad that it's hard to even find where to start. QB Justin Herbert has underwhelmed, the o-line in front of him is porous and his pass-catchers have not been of much help. Early returns under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel are alarming. On the other side of the ball, L.A. also has a new coordinator with Jesse Minter now the head coach in Baltimore. It hasn’t gone well for the defense so far, partly because of injuries in the secondary. Buffalo, which is looking like perhaps the best team in football, should have no trouble taking advantage.
Carolina Panthers -2.5 over Cleveland Browns (-108)
Cleveland is being overrated by the market following last week’s surprising win over Tampa Bay. It is true that the Browns actually looked like a somewhat competent team, but the Bucs – and specifically their offense under new coordinator Zac Robinson – may be in shambles. Even though no NFC South opponent is anything special, Carolina should provide a tougher test. The Panthers are 1-1 and have scored 71 points through three games. Deshaun Watson finally played a decent game this past Sunday, but can we really expect him to keep pace with an in-form Bryce Young in this spot? Probably not. The Panthers defense got right in a 34-3 blowout of the Falcons (albeit with Cooper Rush under center) last week and they should also handle the Watson-led Browns offense.
Baltimore Ravens ML over Dallas Cowboys (-166)
The Cowboys beat the Commanders last week, but Washington was without Jayden Daniels (elbow) for the entire second half. That result was preceded by a disappointing 28-20 Week 1 loss at the Giants. For the Ravens, Derrick Henry has already rushed for 212 yards and four touchdowns this year. It’s hard to see the Dallas defense even coming close to containing him on Sunday. Lamar Jackson should have success, too, especially if WR Zay Flowers returns (listed as questionable). Keep in mind that this may officially be a Cowboys “home” game, but it is being played in Rio de Janeiro. At a neutral site, the superior team should prevail – and that team is the Ravens.
Denver Broncos +2.5 over Los Angeles Rams (-110)
It’s hard to get a read on L.A. at this point. Head coach Sean McVay’s outfit has played one terrible game, but that was in Australia and their preparation for it was – in hindsight – subpar at best. It has played one stellar game, but that was against an opponent that lost its starting quarterback on the first drive. What we do know about the Rams is that they will be undermanned on Sunday night. Star DE Myles Garrett is on injured reserve with a knee injury. Wide receiver Puka Nacua (hip) and safety Kam Kinchens (hamstring) are doubtful. Give me the Broncos to keep it close – and perhaps even win outright – at home.
