NFL predictions for Week 3

Play along with AJC columnists Mark Bradley and Jeff Schultz, along with WSB-TV sports director Zach Klein, as they make their weekly NFL predictions.

You can register and play the Football Pro Pick'em in Week 3 for a chance to win a $25 McDonald's gift card and the grand prize of a trip for two to Hawaii.

This week's highlighted matchups include Thursday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, which has the added side story of Andy Reid's return to Philadelphia.

The pros pick differ on Sunday's outcome of the Atlanta Falcons' matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

For a complete look at this week's NFL games check out the NFL schedule here and check back Falcons' Corner Monday for a complete recap of the Falcons-Dolphins game.

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James Pearce Jr. is seen as the Falcons' top candidate for defensive rookie of the year.

Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. celebrated by his Florida hometown

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is celebrated in his hometown, Dade City, Florida, with a street named for him and a new football camp for youths.

Is NFC South ready to rise again? Insiders look into teams in the division.

The writers who know the teams look inside the Falcons, Saints, Panthers and Buccaneers.

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James Pearce Jr. seen as Falcons’ top DROY candidate

Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. celebrated by his Florida hometown

Is NFC South ready to rise again? Insiders look into teams in the division.

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