Every Sunday, Kevin Cusick makes his predictions against the latest Las Vegas point spread, the way God intended …

Vikings at Packers (-2½)

Former Green Bay standout Aaron Jones faces his old team for the first time, and the Minnesota running back said he plans to do a Lambeau Leap if he scores a touchdown. He’ll likely get a warm reception, as Cheeseheads usually reserve their venom for former Packers narcissists.

Pick: Packers by 3

Jaguars at Texans (-6½)

Jacksonville was embarrassed last Monday night in Buffalo in losing for the eighth time in its past nine games. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is so upset by his recent play that he’s going to cut down by half his pregame shampoo time.

Pick: Texans by 7

Commanders at Cardinals (-3½)

Jayden Daniels and the Commanders pulled off a big upset in Cincinnati and have now gone two consecutive weeks without punting. It’s easily the most impressive streak for the franchise since former owner Daniel Snyder managed to go two straight weeks without being accused of sexual harassment.

Pick: Cardinals by 3

Saints at Falcons (-1½)

Falcons owner Arthur Blank last Sunday was inducted into the Falcons’ Ring of Honor. The Home Depot founder hasn’t managed to win a championship in his 22 years owning the club, but he was voted in by a committee of one headed by Arthur Blank.

Pick: Falcons by 3

Bengals at Panthers (+4½)

The Red Rifle, veteran QB Andy Dalton, led the previously winless Panthers to a surprising upset of the Raiders last Sunday in Las Vegas. Dalton’s play was so impressive that owner David Tepper is expected to fire him.

Pick: Bengals by 3

Chiefs at Chargers (+7½)

Kareem Hunt is back with Kansas City six years after being exiled over domestic violence allegations. The reunion results from the fact that the Chiefs are significantly more desperate for running backs than they were six years ago.

Pick: Chiefs by 11

Titans at Dolphins (even)

The Dolphins, already missing Tua Tagovailoa, lost backup Skylar Thompson to a rib injury in their loss in Seattle. This could mean that for the first time in NFL history, and the last time in NFL history, the best quarterback on the field Sunday will be Will Levis.

Pick: Titans by 7

Bills at Ravens (-2½)

Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen is denying that he intended to slam former teammate Stefon Diggs when he praised his current mates who “don’t care about the stats.” This shows that Allen is also fibbing at a Pro Bowl level.

Pick: Ravens by 3

Seahawks at Lions (-4½)

QB Geno Smith has led Seattle to a 3-0 start thanks, in large part, to a soft early schedule. Analysts say it’s the most unimpressive winning streak since Joe Biden swept the 2024 Democratic primaries.

Pick: Lions by 7

Eagles at Buccaneers (+2½)

Philadelphia hung on to win in New Orleans despite a foolish strategy of trying a 60-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. Eagles watchers said it was the dumbest decision by coach Nick Sirianni in at least one week.

Pick: Buccaneers by 3

Patriots at 49ers (-9½)

San Francisco fans were stunned when the 49ers blew a late 14-point lead in their loss to their arch-rival Rams. The setback came as quite a shock for folks who believed that the Niners only choke in Super Bowls.

Pick: 49ers by 11

Other games

Rams at Bears (-2½):

Pick: Bears by 3

Steelers at Colts (+1½):

Pick: Steelers by 3

Broncos at Jets (-6½):

Pick: Jets by 7

Browns at Raiders (-1½):

Pick: Raiders by 3

Record

Week 3

6-10 straight up

7-9 vs. spread

Season

26-22 straight up

24-24 vs. spread

All-time (2003-24)

3657-2042-14 straight up (.642)

2784-2785-144 vs. spread (.500)

You can hear Kevin Cusick on Wednesdays on Bob Sansevere’s “BS Show” podcast on iTunes. You can follow Kevin on Twitter — @theloopnow. He can be reached at kcusick@pioneerpress.com.