No team in pro football is a bigger mess than the Houston Texans. At the beginning quarterback with Deshaun Watson. Watson doesn’t want to be at Houston. In like manner, he is unwanted by the Texans. However, Watson is also unmovable. That is because he’s facing a multitude of potential sexual misconduct charges from multiple women. Depending on the magnitude of the legal matters, Watson may not even be eligible to play in 2021. Houston finished 4-12 last year. Further, they lost their final five NFL betting odds matchups. Houston packed it in a month early.
2021 NFL Week 3 Schedule
| Date: | Thursday, September 23 through Monday, September 27 |
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| NFL Odds at SBG: | Check Back Later |
Thursday Night Football
Last year most of the Texans’ problems were self-inflicted. Hiring Bill O’Brien as the sole man to run all football matters was the worst mistake. O’Brien was a decent enough coach at Houston. But he wasn’t qualified for anything above that. The situation under O’Brien became so toxic that he was fired after an 0-4 start. But the real damage was done in the offseason. Specifically, O’Brien went on a tirade of costly moves that followed a humiliating offshore bookmaker playoff loss at Kansas City. Correlate the Texans blew a 24-0 lead.
Now, David Culley arrives as the new head coach under new general manager Nick Caserio. Caserio comes from the Patriots. Houston will host the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night football.
Chargers at Chiefs
The Los Angeles Chargers are touted as the top threat to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West. Hence, LA gets the chance to prove their merits in a Week 3 game at Arrowhead Stadium. Chiefs’ superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes is coming off turf toe surgery. However, he’s expected to be at 100% when regular-season games start. Mahomes is cleared to participate in preseason workouts. Of course, the Chargers are thrilled to have quarterback Justin Herbert. Last year Herbert was named 2020 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Still, an LA win at Kansas City is a tall order.
Saints at Patriots
The New England Patriots will host the New Orleans Saints in a tale of two quarterbacks. First, how well will Jameis Winston be playing at this point as the new Saints starter? And who will be under center for the Patriots, Cam Newton or Mac Jones?
Bears at Browns
The Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns offers intrigue with the Pro football betting odds. Cleveland is coming off a breakthrough playoff season. Yet the Browns face doubters and a potential market correction. Chicago coach Matt Nagy was said to be facing the firing squad last year. Now he has the tough decision of what to do about first-round draft pick Justin Fields. Bears fans are hoping Fields will replace the discredited Mitch Trubisky as Chicago’s starting quarterback.
Sunday Night Football
NBC Sunday Night Football is a gem. The San Francisco 49ers host the Green Bay Packers. Naturally, there are plenty of legitimate questions for this one. Will Aaron Rodgers still be with the Packers? Specifically, salary cap gravity suggests that he will. Will Rodgers still be effective? And will the Packers lineup play with focus? By contrast, who will be under center for the 49ers? Jimmy Garoppolo or Trey Lance?
Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football features the Dallas Cowboys home opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Consider Philadelphia has committed to Jalen Hurts as starting quarterback for rookie head coach Nick Sirianni. Meanwhile, Heisman Trophy-winning receiver DeVonta Smith arrives to help his old Alabama teammate Hurts. Dallas features a revamped defense and the return of quarterback Dak Prescott.