With two weeks of the NFL season in the books, things are getting interesting fast.
While some teams are winless, others are still trying to prove they are for real.
However, no matter what position each NFL team is in, there are three teams desperate for a win in Week 3.
So who are those three teams, and why are they so desperate for a win?
3. Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders made the right moves to get their quarterback Derek Carr the best receiver in the NFL.
However, the team is 0-2 despite the improvements the Raiders made this offseason.
With narrow losses in their first two games, they need to rebound against the Tennessee Titans.
But their issue going into this game is holding a lead.
In their last game, they allowed the Arizona Cardinals to score 22 unanswered points to lead them to an overtime victory.
SCOOP AND SCORE FOR THE WIN!
Cardinals score 22 unanswered points in the 4th quarter and OT to win! #AZvsLV pic.twitter.com/9sHEfc3Bhl
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2022
If they want to win their first game of the season, they need to prevent a meltdown like they had last Sunday.
With them being 0-2, they are desperate to win their first game of the season.
Add in what they spent to get Davante Adams and it applies more pressure on the Raiders to win.
2. Cincinnati Bengals
Desperation is all over the faces of Cincinnati Bengals players and fans.
After reaching the Super Bowl last season, the Bengals open the year 0-2.
Despite the improvements they made on their offensive line, the line still can’t protect quarterback Joe Burrow.
“We’ve got to get the protection down. That’s the only way we can take shots, if we can’t have Joe have time.” -Ja'Marr Chase
Joe Burrow is the most sacked QB in the league, again. 13 times in 2 games. 3+ times in 7 straight games…
⬇️More from locker room last night in TX. pic.twitter.com/yqWp6cFj1J
— Olivia Ray (@OliviaRayTV) September 19, 2022
However, their issues with protecting Burrow aren’t all that’s led them to an 0-2 start.
Poor decisions by Burrow in Week 1 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers prevented the team from winning that game.
They also have issues with their long snapper and field goal holder.
A botched snap and hold prevented the Bengals from taking the lead in their overtime loss to the Steelers.
If the Bengals want to return to the playoffs, they need a win against the New York Jets.
1. Miami Dolphins
While the Miami Dolphins are 2-0 and riding high from their comeback win in Baltimore, they are still desperate for a win in Week 3.
So why is a 2-0 team desperate for a win so early in the season?
To find this answer, all fans have to do is look at their opponent: the Buffalo Bills.
With both teams being 2-0 in the AFC East, this game can push the Dolphins over the top.
However, the Bills haven’t lost a game against the Dolphins since December 2, 2018.
While the Dolphins are starting off 2022 on a dominant note, they desperately need to defeat their division rival.
They need this win to prove to doubters they are for real.
With the Bills being a Super Bowl favorite this season, defeating them can push the Dolphins into the Super Bowl spotlight.
But with Bills QB Josh Allen showing he’s great versus the Dolphins’ defense, it’s a tremendous challenge to defeat them.
However, the Dolphins are desperate to stop the talks of Buffalo making the Super Bowl and want to insert themselves into those talks with a win.
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