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Latest NFL Odds and Picks Factoring in New Weather Forecasts for Week 3 Schedule

The NFL has been a rollercoaster ride through the first two weeks of the season. We've seen massive upsets, stunning finishes, and far more injured stars than anyone would like to see this early in the year.

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The NFL has been a rollercoaster ride through the first two weeks of the season. We've seen massive upsets, stunning finishes, and far more injured stars than anyone would like to see this early in the year.

Things are unlikely to be any more predictable in Week 3. We have some very intriguing matchups, with a few complicated by injuries and on-field conditions.

The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys are set to face off at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, despite some concerns about some early concerns about the field's surface.

"It's a field that's been actively used and that's visible," NFL field director Nick Pappas told The Athletic .

Here, you'll find a look at what you need to know for Week 3, including forecast information from The Weather Channel .

Atlanta Falcons (+6.5) at Green Bay Packers

Carolina Panthers (-2.5) at Cleveland Browns

Forecast: Mostly Sunny, Winds up to 15MPH, High of 68°F

Los Angeles Chargers (+7) at Buffalo Bills

Forecast: Mostly Sunny, Winds up to 15MPH, High of 69°F

New York Jets (+6.5) at Detroit Lions (Dome)

Houston Texans (-2.5) at Indianapolis Colts (Retractable Roof)

New England Patriots (+2.5) at Jacksonville Jaguars

Kansas City Chiefs (-10.5) at Miami Dolphins

Forecast: Chance of Showers, High of 84°F

Tennessee Titans (+3) at New York Giants

Forecast: Rain Showers, Winds up to 20MPH, High of 67°F

Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5) at Pittsburgh Steelers

Forecast: Partly Cloudy, Winds up to 15MPH, High of 71°F

Seattle Seahawks (-6.5) at Washington Commanders

Arizona Cardinals (+8.5) at San Francisco 49ers

Forecast: Partly Cloudy, Winds up to 15MPH, High of 75°F

Minnesota Vikings (-1.5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Las Vegas Raiders (+3) at New Orleans Saints (Dome)

Baltimore Ravens (-3) vs. Dallas Cowboys (in Brazil)

Forecast: Partly Cloudy, Winds up to 15MPH, High of 79°F

Los Angeles Rams (-2.5) at Denver Broncos

Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5) at Chicago Bears

Right now, it doesn't appear that weather will be a major factor in Week 3. The only game calling for significant rain and/or moderate wind is Sunday's matchup between the Tennessee Titans and New York Giants.

The health of players could have a far bigger impact on that game, which will be part of the Week 3 theme.

New York lost starting quarterback Jaxson Dart to a knee injury on Monday night, which means we should see backup Jameis Winston against the Titans. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo , Dart could be out for an extended period, possibly the rest of the season.

The Titans-Giants game is far from the only one likely to be impacted by injury situations. In Thursday's opener, for example, the Atlanta Falcons are expected to start quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in his first game back from a torn ACL.

The Chicago Bears are likely to be without quarterback Caleb Williams when they host the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Williams suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday, and the Bears haven't given a definitive timeline for a return.

We're going to say week-to-week," head coach Ben Johnson said, per ESPN's Courtney Cronin . "He's going to attack this with everything that he knows."

The Eagles, though, may not have star running back Saquon Barkley at 100 percent after he suffered a stinger in Week 2.

The Washington Commanders won't have quarterback Jayden Daniels, who suffered a dislocated elbow on Sunday. They'll start Marcus Mariota against the Seattle Seahawks and their vaunted defense.

The 2-0 Las Vegas Raiders, meanwhile, are expected to have star tight end Brock Bowers back when they visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. According to Ravens reporter Ryan Mink , Zay Flowers has a "good shot" to play against the Cowboys in Rio De Janeiro.

Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) is unlikely to return to face the Indianapolis Colts, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC-2 Houston.

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