Following a successful Week 1, the Road to 272 Bets had a setback in Week 2, ending with a losing record of 6-10 (-2.91 units) and bringing the overall season record to 15-16-1 (-0.76 units).
As any true fan knows, not every week will be a winning one. It’s all part of the game. We take the losses, learn from our mistakes, and move forward with our eyes set on Week 3, determined to return to our winning ways.
All bets have been locked in for all 16 NFL Week 3 games, including the highly anticipated AFC East showdown featuring the New England Patriots and the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football. For those who prefer to listen rather than read, the audio version of the bets can be found on various podcast platforms, while the video version is available below.
Adhering to the rules and guidelines set before the start of the season, it’s time to unveil the best bets for each and every Week 3 matchup.
As we approach Week 3, the mantra remains the same as the previous week: “Don’t overreact to early season results.” While it may be tempting to draw conclusions after two weeks of play, it’s important to remember that a small sample size like that is often misleading and can lead to hasty decisions.
Therefore, it would be unwise to start considering the Patriots as a formidable team based on their close victories in the first two weeks. Despite their surprising win over the Bengals in Week 1 and a close game against the Seahawks in Week 2, the Patriots still have a roster lacking in offensive firepower and a defense that, while solid, may not hold up against the strength of the Jets defense.
In football, as in life, it’s all about resilience, learning from setbacks, and adapting to new challenges. Week 3 presents another opportunity to prove our mettle and come out on top. Let the games begin.
