The New England Patriots got their first entry in the win column on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but making it two victories in a row will be a challenge. After all, they are headed on the road to take on a Jacksonville Jaguars team that has had some impressive stretches over the first two weeks of the season.
As a consequence, the odds presented by FanDuel Sportsbook have New England listed as an underdog for Week 3.
Odds for Patriots vs. Jaguars in NFL Week 3
- Spread: Jaguars -2.5
- Moneyline: Patriots +126 | Jaguars -148
- Over/under: 45.5
The Patriots are coming off the aforementioned 20-3 win over the Steelers, while the Jaguars lost their Week 2 game 20-13 to the Denver Broncos. So, why is Jacksonville still favored? Well, considering that home field advantage is typically worth around three points, there is your answer: they are mostly due to the game’s location.
Of course, what this shows more than anything is that the oddsmakers predict a close game. Based on the season so far, that very well could be on the menu for fans this coming weekend.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Jaguars is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 27.
