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The Hot Read, Week 3: Can the Miami Dolphins Be the Best Offense of All Time?

The Dolphins dropped 70 on the Broncos, and that was without one of their best playmakers. Plus: The Chargers save their season, poor officiating almost ruins the day, the Cardinals stun the Cowboys, award winners, and—wait, the Taylor Swift–Travis Kelce rumors were correct?!?

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A Dallas Letdown, Taylor Swift’s KC Date, Cleveland’s Crazy D, Chicago’s Agony, and Week 4 Lines With Cousin Sal

Plus, ICYMI, the Dolphins put up 70 points on the Broncos!

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The Dolphins Are More Than Just a Big-Play Offense Now. And That Should Worry the AFC.

Last year, Miami had its explosive passing game but little else. This year, Mike McDaniel and Co. have figured out how to adapt—and, perhaps more importantly, how to force teams to adapt to them.

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NFL Rookie Heat Check: Which First-Year Players Are Hot Heading Into Week 3?

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson were high draft picks in April, yet they’ve managed to exceed expectations at the beginning of the season. Here are other players off to a hot start.

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Week 3 NFL Picks Against the Spread

It’s Contrarian Week, where the smartest play might be taking some big underdogs. Does that mean daring to pick the Bears against the Chiefs, and the Broncos against the red-hot Dolphins? Here are our picks for every game on the Week 3 slate.

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The Ringer’s Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings

Struggling with who to start and who to sit? We have you covered.

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Russell Wilson Is (Almost) His Same Old Self

A closer look at the stats and film shows that the Bronco is playing very near the level he did for the Seahawks. So why does it feel so different now?

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What’s Wrong With the Bears Offense? Everything.

A QB who can’t run an offense. A scheme that doesn’t maximize players’ strengths or cover their weaknesses. An offensive line that can’t block. A pass-catching group that doesn’t know what routes to run. It’s a cornucopia of disaster in Chicago.

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The Ringer’s NFL QB Rankings, Week 3

What do we do with Joe Burrow? The quarterback’s calf injury is clearly still affecting his play, making for a difficult evaluation.

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Why Puka Nacua Is Setting NFL Records

Plus, what will happen when pass catcher Cooper Kupp returns?

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The Best Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickup Options for Week 3

The NFL season is in full force, which means injuries have started to impact some of the league’s best players. Here’s who to target to keep your team afloat.

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The Hot Read, Week 2: The New York Jets Cannot Be Serious With Zach Wilson

Getting thumped by the Cowboys only affirmed the Jets’ very serious quarterback problem. Plus: a Giants comeback, the Bears’ failures with Justin Fields, award winners, and more.

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The Ringer’s Week 3 NFL Power Rankings

The Cowboys have overtaken the Chiefs as the NFL’s best team entering Week 3. Is Dallas for real this time?

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Which 0-2 NFL Teams Should Be Panicking, and Which Will Be Just Fine?

Eight teams have started off the season 0-2, hindering their playoff chances and dashing fans’ hopes. But is it time for the Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos, and others to really freak out? Or are worries about them overblown? This is the 0-2 Panic Index.

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What Does Aaron Rodgers’s Achilles Tear Mean for His NFL Future?

Both Rodgers and the New York Jets seem to believe the quarterback will come back from the season-ending injury he suffered on Monday night. But what kind of passer will he be if he does?

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Tua and the Dolphins: The NFL’s Most Dangerous Offense?

Solak breaks down how Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel, and the Miami Dolphins somehow look like they have a more dangerous offense than they did last year

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How “All In” Is Each NFL Team for 2023?

Some NFL teams are spending all their cash and trading away future draft picks to try to win now. A few seem to already be looking ahead to 2024. The Ringer’s All In-dex is back, and with a new no. 1 team.

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“What Do the Bears Even Do?”

Plus, Jason delves into the Colorado game against Oregon

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Week 3 Recap: Dolphins Make Fantasy History, Kelce/Swift Theories, and the Browns D

Craig has a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce theory, and the guys recap the Miami Dolphins’ 70-point win

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Week 3 Recap: Dolphins Drop 70 on the Broncos, the Cardinals, Colts, and Texans Pull Off Upsets, and the Chargers Get Their First Win

Nora and Steven run through their winners and losers from Week 3 before wrapping up with the take purge

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Death, Taxes, and the Pats’ Beating of the Jets. Plus, Connor Rogers on How the Jets Could Salvage the Season.

JJ also discusses Aaron Judge’s comments about how the Yankees can improve

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Patriots Escape Week 3 With a Win

James White joins the show to talk Pats-Jets

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Would Brock Purdy Work Outside San Fran? Credit to Daniel Jones, Plus Life Advice With Van Lathan.

Van Lathan joins to discuss college towns and forecast Colorado’s future, and Ceruti and Kyle make this week’s Alliance Parlay

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Eagles-Buccaneers Preview: Will A.J. Brown Have a Big Game?

Will A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts get on the same page and put together a big performance? Who will be playing the third corner for the Eagles now that Avonte Maddox is officially out for the season?

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Week 3 NFL Picks, Props, and Predictions!

Sheil and Ben discuss their Week 3 picks and which story lines must be paid attention to, including whether this week could be rock bottom for the Chicago Bears

San Francisco 49ers v Los Angeles Rams
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NFL Power Rankings, Hot Seats, Puka Nacua, and Bears Drama

Plus, how often NFL coaches think about the Roman Empire, and debunking Aaron Rodgers’s recovery

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NFL Week 3, Best Bets for the Weekend, and Geoff Schwartz Joins

Geoff Schwartz joins to talk Pac-12, Colorado’s rise to fame, and whether the Kansas City Chiefs have already won the AFC West

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How to Bet Games With Inclement Weather in the Forecast. Plus, Week 3 Preview, Betting Buddies, and More.

Sharp and House also react to the San Francisco 49ers’ victory over the New York Giants and break down what is going wrong for Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers

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Jermell Charlo on Fighting Canelo Ávarez, and Who’s Gonna Pay for X/Twitter?

Van and Rachel also discuss journalist Jim Trotter’s lawsuit against the NFL and Tim Scott’s "lovely Christian" girlfriend

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Week 3 Start or Sit, Injury Updates, and Key Matchups

We’re talking awards, listener-submitted emails, and more!

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Giants Rocked in the Bay, and Jets Looking to End Losing Streak Against the Pats

Plus, talking Mets dysfunction and fantasy football tips for Week 3

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“Prove Me Wrong”

Jason and Ben Solak break down how the Bears can fix their issues on offense

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A 2023 NFL Redraft, Deion’s Next School, the 76ers Soap Opera, and Week 3 Picks With Danny Kelly, Van Lathan, and Howard Beck

Plus, Bill and Van discuss the top five college football coaches who should watch out for Deion Sanders

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Pats-Jets Preview With Connor Hughes. And Is Bill the GM Hurting Bill the Head Coach?

Plus, Brian makes a couple Week 3 bets, then he and Jamie make their predictions for the Pats game

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Panini Takes Another Hit by Losing WWE License. Plus, Are eBay Sales Struggling?

And later, mailbag questions!

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Panic Meters for 0-2 Teams, and Is Justin Fields OK? Plus, 49ers-Giants Preview.

Nora and Steven try to figure out why the Chicago Bears offense has been struggling and discuss whether or not you should panic about some of the NFL’s winless teams

NFL: SEP 17 Ravens at Bengals
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Are the Bengals Done? Plus, Week 3 Betting Preview and Best Bets.

The East Coast Bias boys also discuss how Nick Chubb’s injury affects the Cleveland Browns, why the Minnesota Vikings are due for a win, and whether Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers will bounce back against the Las Vegas Raiders