In the NFL, an 0-2 start isn't a death sentence for making the playoffs. But if you start 0-3, you might as well forget the postseason. Since the playoffs expanded to 12 teams in 1990, about 12 percent of 0-2 teams have made the playoffs. But only three — the 1992 San Diego Chargers, 1995 Detroit Lions and 1998 Buffalo Bills — have made the playoffs after starting 0-3. So to the 0-2 teams, you better win this week or you're done. They know that. And we should keep it in mind while making picks. [ Yahoo Daily Fantasy Football: Enter our $1 Million Week 3 contest ] Not all 0-2 teams are created equal. Some just stink and it doesn't matter if they're desperate for a win this week. But for the 0-2 teams we still have hope for, this is a mini-playoff game in September. That thought process worked for picking the New York Giants on Thursday night. So let's get to the picks, and see who really needs a win: Giants (-4) over Redskins ( picked Thursday ): I'm not sold on the Giants being good. I am sold on the Redskins not being good. Browns (-3.5) over Raiders: Not a game I feel strongly about either way. But the Raiders are 2-22 on the road the last three seasons. I'll keep rolling with that trend until I see a reason to change. Falcons (-2) over Cowboys: Dallas' running backs haven't been good yet. Now that's all they have for a couple months. It wouldn't shock me if the running game clicks on Sunday and puts up a huge week, but I want to see it happen first.
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