It's safe to say what transpired in Week 2 will have a ripple effect not just in Week 3, but possibly for the rest of the season. Injuries were a key storyline of the slate, with notable names like Caleb Williams (hamstring) and Jayden Daniels (elbow) going down. They each could miss time, which has dramatically shifted the odds for a couple of games in Week 3.
Naturally, with their statuses in doubt, both the Commanders and Bears have seen their odds swing. Washington had already been a home underdog as the Commanders gear up to play host to Seattle. However, they are now catching 6 points (and counting) after initially opening as a 2.5-point home underdog.
It's even more substantial for Chicago, which hosts the Philadelphia Eagles next Monday. They went from a 1.5-point favorite to now being a 4.5-point dog. Those are just some of the notable updates that have spewed out of Week 2 that are shaping how we see Week 3.
To get an even bigger view of what's to come and what the oddsmakers think of the upcoming slate, check out the early odds below. All lines via DraftKings; all games on Sunday unless noted Green Bay narrowly escaped MetLife Stadium with a win, outlasting the Jets in overtime. Now, they'll head back to Lambeau Field for the home opener on Thursday night.
There, they'll be a 7-point favorite, which is up from the 6.5 points they were laying at the open. There is continued uncertainty as to who'll start for the Falcons at quarterback for this game. Cooper Rush was benched in the Week 2 loss to Carolina, but it's possible Tua Tagovailoa and/or Michael Penix Jr. could be healthy enough to play.
Once a starter is announced, you should expect to see this number move again. Carolina opened as a 2.5-point favorite, but that has since bumped up to the full field goal. Both the Panthers and Browns notched their first wins of the season on Sunday.
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