Packers, Chargers aim to stay unbeaten in Week 3 as betting picks favor 3-0 starts
Green Bay listed as eight-point favorite over Cleveland; Los Angeles a three-point favorite over Denver as NFL Bettor’s Guide weighs Week 3
Green Bay will look to stay undefeated as it hosts Cleveland in Week 3, with current betting lines listing the Packers as an eight-point favorite. The Packers opened the season with a pair of home wins over two 2024 playoff teams, the Lions and the Commanders, rolling to a 2-0 start. The Browns, by contrast, come off a 41-17 road loss to Baltimore and will be playing their first road game of the year.
Through two games, Green Bay has shown efficiency on offense and strength on defense, scoring 27 points in each victory while limiting opponents. Cleveland has yet to top 17 points in either game, raising questions about how it can keep pace in a matchup against a team that has been humming on both sides of the ball. Packers pass rushers are expected to harass the Browns' quarterback, creating opportunities for turnovers and short fields.
Across the later game of the week, the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Denver Broncos as 3-point favorites. The Chargers are 2-0 after beating the Chiefs in Brazil and the Raiders on the road, while the Broncos fell on the road at Indianapolis last week. Justin Herbert has been productive, and the defense has been stout, giving the team confidence this early in the season. Denver's defense, by contrast, was unable to slow Daniel Jones in a loss last week, prompting concerns about its ability to slow a Chargers offense that has quietly put up steady numbers. A win would push Los Angeles to 3-0 in division play, a notable milestone early in the season.
The story is part of the NFL Bettor's Guide by Matt Ehalt, a veteran betting writer for the New York Post. Ehalt has been tracking spreads and results for years and specializes in NFL wagers, bringing a data-driven perspective to early-season lines.
As Week 3 unfolds, bettors will be watching whether Green Bay’s relentless defense and efficient offense can maintain its pace against a Browns squad still searching for a spark, and whether the Chargers can extend their division-winning start against a Denver team still finding its footing. The guide provides context on odds and matchups and is meant to complement play-by-play analysis with a broader betting lens.
