NFL Picks: Jets Vs. Chiefs Week 3 Game Odds, Predictions

Editor’s note: NESN.com’s Mike Cole, Ricky Doyle and Andre Khatchaturian deliver their NFL picks every Thursday of the season, and here’s who they like in the New York Jets-Kansas City Chiefs Week 3 game, with the line from OddsShark.

New York Jets (1-1) at (-3) Kansas City Chiefs (1-1), 4:25 p.m.
Mike: Jets. If the Jets can avoid the big play — a concern after Thursday night in Buffalo — they should bounce back here. It’s a good matchup against a Chiefs offensive line that has allowed Alex Smith to be sacked seven times and hit 15 times.
Ricky: Jets. This matchup feels very similar to the one the Chiefs faced (and lost) in Week 2 against the Texans. The Jets have a stout defense, can get after the quarterback and possess several skill players on offense who can make big plays. Expect another heavy dose of Matt Forte, as Kansas City has been bad against the run thus far.
Andre: Chiefs. Throw away the stats: I believe the Chiefs just ran into an angry team seeking revenge last week. They’re better than that. The Jets have the propensity to give up big plays, and Jeremy Maclin should take advantage of that. Being at raucous Arrowhead also should be advantageous to Alex Smith, who still is a master at not turning over the ball.

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