NFL: WEEK 3

WASHINGTON (1-1)
AT DETROIT (0-2)

Time: 1 p.m.

On the air: TV -- Fox; radio -- WXGI (950)

Line: Redskins by 6½

Inside slant: Washington's stumbling offense needs a breakout game, and with Detroit (NFL-high 72 points allowed) anything is possible.

Wrath of Woody: Dear oddsmakers, Have you seen the Redskins' offense this season? Detroit 21, Washington 9.

ATLANTA (2-0)
AT NEW ENGLAND (1-1)

Time: 1 p.m.

Radio: WRNL (910), 12:30 p.m.

Line: Patriots by 4

Inside slant: After last week's loss to the Jets at the Meadowlands, the Patriots will be primed to punish a mediocre road team that's thin on defense.

Wrath of Woody: When Patriots QB Tom Brady wants to distract the defense, he yells, "Guys, my wife is in the stands. 50-yard line. Three rows up." Doesn't always work, though. Atlanta 19, New England 17.

TENNESSEE (0-2)
AT NEW YORK JETS (2-0)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Jets by 2½

Inside slant: With the Titans desperate and the Jets in hangover mode after pounding the hated Patriots, it's a Rebound/Letdown perfect storm.

Wrath of Woody: Titans coach Jeff Fisher says he plans to visit MoMa and the players are welcome to join him. But the players protest that they should be able to visit any relatives of their choosing. Tennessee 23, New York Jets 21.

NEW YORK GIANTS (2-0)
AT TAMPA BAY (0-2)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Giants by 6½

Inside slant: After ruining the opening of Jerry Jones' palace, will the Giants be all there? Although their defense is beat up, the rebuilding Buccaneers are cannon fodder.

Wrath of Woody: When the story of the Bucs' offense is written this year, it will be called "The Mark of Zero." New York Giants 27, Tampa Bay 6.

SAN FRANCISCO (2-0)
AT MINNESOTA (2-0)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Vikings by 7

Inside slant: When did Coach become a lifelong title, like Mr. President and Your Holiness? Frank Gore won't run for 207 yards on Minnesota, so the 49ers will get a reality jolt.

Wrath of Woody: Clock management becomes an issue when Vikings QB Brett Favre (still doesn't sound quite right, does it?) insists on posing as Rodin's Thinker before calling each play. Minnesota 17, San Francisco 16.

GREEN BAY (1-1)
AT ST. LOUIS (0-2)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Packers by 6½

Inside slant: Only five of 32 losers have covered, so beware of trying to slip inside the number with underdogs. Last season's winners were 202-46-8 against the spread (81.5 percent).

Wrath of Woody: When Packers coach Mike McCarthy tells his team it's time they met their great expectations, several players wonder if they're going to meet Pip and Miss Havisham. Green Bay 31, St. Louis 10.

KANSAS CITY (0-2)
AT PHILADELPHIA (1-1)

Time: 1 p.m.

TV: CBS

Line: Eagles by 9

Inside slant: Eagles QB Donovan McNabb (broken rib) is doubtful, leaving the snaps to Kevin Kolb -- and perhaps Michael Vick, who has completed surviving his suspension.

Wrath of Woody: When the story of the Kansas City offense is written this season, it will be called, "The Zero Effect" (which actually is a pretty good movie, starring Bill Pullman). Philadelphia 20, Kansas City 3.

CLEVELAND (0-2)
AT BALTIMORE (2-0)

Time: 1 p.m.

Radio: WHAP (1340), 12:30 p.m.

Line: Ravens by 13½

Inside slant: Browns have the league's worst offense, but QB Brady Quinn could awaken against a vulnerable secondary. Ravens might be drained after a long trip and an all-out win at San Diego.

Wrath of Woody: Browns coach Eric Mangini tries to use reverse psychology on his players by telling them they're not getting any respect. The attempt fails when several players point out Mangini is correct. Baltimore 29, Cleveland 3.

JACKSONVILLE (0-2)
AT HOUSTON (1-1)

Time: 1 p.m.

Line: Texans by 4

Inside slant: What home advantage? Road teams are 19-12-1 against the spread. The Jaguars are 3-11 ATS against the Texans, who can burn a green O-line and a weak secondary.

Wrath of Woody: Interest is declining so rapidly in the Jaguars, there's talk of blacking out their road games. Houston 29, Jacksonville 16.

NEW ORLEANS (2-0)
AT BUFFALO (1-1)

Time: 4:05 p.m.

Line: Saints by 6

Inside slant: Can dome-loving Saints cover two straight road games? Their defense is improved, so maybe. Buffalo's O-line is injury-riddled and its defense so-so.

Wrath of Woody: Bills WR Terrell Owens is considering returning the key to the city. Buffalo 19, New Orleans 17.

CHICAGO (1-1)
AT SEATTLE (1-1)

Time: 4:05 p.m.

Line: Bears by 2

Inside slant: Bears RB Matt Forte should pound a soft run defense and open things up for QB Jay Cutler. With Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck (fractured rib) doubtful, expect Seneca Wallace to start.

Wrath of Woody: A great argument ensues between Bears offense and defense when the defensive linemen claim "On the Waterfront" was filmed in downtown Seattle. Chicago 23, Seattle 13.

MIAMI (0-2)
AT SAN DIEGO (1-1)

Time: 4:15 p.m.

Line: Chargers by 6

Inside slant: How did Miami hold the ball for 45:07, run for 239 yards and lose? Its shaky pass defense couldn't stop Peyton Manning, and Philip Rivers is just as tough.

Wrath of Woody: The Dolphins are still trying to figure out how they lost to the Colts. San Diego 25, Miami 23.

PITTSBURGH (1-1)
AT CINCINNATI (1-1)

Time: 4:15 p.m.

On the air: TV -- CBS; radio -- WHAN (1430), 3 p.m.; WRNL (910), 3:45

Line: Steelers by 4

Inside slant: Favorites are 15-16-1, with Pittsburgh 0-2 in that role, but give the champs another chance. It's doubtful Cincinnati can max out again after that upset at Lambeau.

Wrath of Woody: A number of players on both teams think the G20 Summit had something to do with a new flavor of Gatorade. Cincinnati 24, Pittsburgh 23.

DENVER (2-0)
AT OAKLAND (1-1)

Time: 4:15 p.m.

Line: Broncos by 1½

Inside slant: Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell's completion percentage is a hideous 35.2, and Broncos' wise, old secondary, led by CB Champ Bailey and S Brian Dawkins, should pick a few.

Wrath of Woody: When he gets angry at his players, Broncos coach Josh McDaniels sometimes shouts, "I'm old enough to be your little brother." Oakland 24, Denver 16.

INDIANAPOLIS (2-0)
AT ARIZONA (1-1)

Time: 8:20 p.m.

On the air: TV -- NBC; radio -- WRNL (910), 7:45 p.m.

Line: Cardinals by 2½; Over/Under: 48

Inside slant: Expect a sluggish Colts defense, which played an exhausting 45 minutes Monday night. Going west to chase Cardinals WRs Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin isn't the ideal way to recover. Arizona won't stop Indianapolis QB Peyton Manning, either, so take the over.

Wrath of Woody: One thing is certain, after the Monday night game in Miami, the Colts' offense is well-rested. Arizona 26, Indianapolis 24.

CAROLINA (0-2)
AT DALLAS (1-1)

Tomorrow: 8:30 p.m.

On the air: TV -- ESPN; radio -- WRNL (910), 8 p.m.

Line: Cowboys by 9

Inside slant: Carolina has dropped three straight, including home blowout to Arizona in last year's playoffs. Dallas rebounds after bombing on opening night at Cowboys Stadium.

Wrath of Woody: During a chance encounter with Willie Nelson, Panthers coach John Fox says, "My heroes have never been Cowboys." Dallas 26, Carolina 17.

-- From Staff and Wire Reports

For the record: Overall -- Last week, 9-7; Year -- 21-11. Against the line Last week, 9-7; Year 14-18.