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SEASON 1EPISODE 13MAR 6, 2026

NFL and College Football Week 3 Picks

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Episode overview

Which Week 3 college football locks, NFL picks, and fantasy decisions offer the most value? The Sideline recaps the previous slate, debates upset possibilities and totals, and identifies players to start or bench before kickoff. The three hosts take different approaches to the college slate, including underdogs, totals, and upset possibilities. They then apply recent form, opponent quality, offensive stability, and player roles to their NFL positions and difficult fantasy lineup choices.

Three ways to attack a college slate

The hosts choose a heavy underdog, a short underdog and a game total for their Week 3 locks. Those different approaches show how confidence can come from team strength, situational value or expected pace.

Upset picks raise the stakes

NFL selections include an outright upset call and bets built around close spreads and scoring. The debate tests whether conviction is supported by matchup evidence or simply by a desire to make the boldest prediction.

Fantasy reputations meet weekly reality

Starting or sitting a star can feel uncomfortable, especially when injuries and quarterback play affect the projection. The crew weighs recent form, opponent quality and offensive stability before making each call.

Three ways to attack a college slate

The hosts choose a heavy underdog, a short underdog and a game total for their Week 3 locks. Those different approaches show how confidence can come from team strength, situational value or expected pace.

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