NFL Week 3: Chargers' Line Slides, Vikings Gain Respect From Oddsmakers

Buffalo moved to a full-touchdown favorite over slumping Los Angeles, while 2-0 Minnesota is now favored on the road in Tampa Bay.

Sportsbooks have shifted their NFL Week 3 lines after two weeks of results, and few teams have seen their standing change as much as the Chargers. Buffalo opened as a 3-point favorite for its home game against Los Angeles, but the number climbed to 7 after the Chargers fell to 0-2 with a second straight loss as a touchdown-or-more favorite.

Minnesota, by contrast, is earning new respect at 2-0. The Vikings are 1.5-point road favorites against Tampa Bay, with Kyler Murray expected back after clearing concussion protocol. Carson Wentz has started both wins, including an upset of Chicago as 4.5-point underdogs, and oddsmakers now view Minnesota as a playoff contender in the NFC North.

Injuries to two young quarterbacks are shaping other lines. Chicago's Caleb Williams is uncertain for Week 3 with a hamstring injury, and Washington's Jayden Daniels is seeing specialists after dislocating his left elbow. The Bears are 3.5-point underdogs at Philadelphia, while the Commanders are 6.5- to 7-point home underdogs against Seattle.

The Cowboys and Ravens meet in Brazil, where Baltimore is a 3-point favorite despite a last-minute home loss to New Orleans. Dallas is coming off a 37-20 win over Washington in which Dak Prescott threw four touchdowns, with the game total set at 52.5. The NFL has said it is not concerned about the Maracana Stadium turf despite weeks of rainfall in Rio de Janeiro.

The Rams remain the Super Bowl favorite at +600 despite early adversity, including the opener loss and absences of Myles Garrett and Puka Nacua in Week 2. After dominating the Giants, Los Angeles is a 2.5-point road favorite at Denver for Sunday's action.