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Baltimore Ravens to beat Jacksonville Jaguars –

This year’s first London game should be low-scoring and one-sided.

The Ravens’ defence has been one of the NFL’s best over the season’s first two weeks, having shut out the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 and conceded just 10 points to the Cleveland Browns last Sunday.

Baltimore have already recorded eight interceptions so far and should have a field day against Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles, who has thrown two picks and two touchdowns so far.

Their offense is yet to click, but they should have enough firepower to win against a Jacksonville defence that allowed the eighth-most points in the league last year.

Indianapolis Colts to beat Cleveland Browns –

The Colts fell to 0-2 with an overtime defeat to the Arizona Cardinals last weekend, but showed signs of improvement with recently acquired quarterback Jacoby Brissett starting under centre.

Indianapolis’ defence has allowed the second-fewest rushing yards per attempt this season, and should be better against the pass on Sunday with starting cornerback Vontae Davis.

The Colts won’t be in the Super Bowl any time soon, but the Browns shouldn’t be favourites on the road against anyone.

They lost 15 of 16 overall last year, and haven’t won an away game since October 2015.

Seattle Seahawks to beat Tennessee Titans –

The Seahawks came into the season as one of the Super Bowl favourites, but they’re the underdogs here after struggling offensively in their past two games.

They’ve scored just one touchdown so far, but their excellent defence should be able to do just enough to win them this game.

Seattle allowed the seventh-fewest rushing yards last season, and should be able to stymie a Tennessee attack that could be without running back DeMarco Murray, who has a hamstring injury.

The Titans were impressive in picking up their first win last week, but that was against the Jaguars – a bottom-five team last year.

They face an entirely different test in the Seahawks, who specialise in grinding out victories in these close games.

Kansas City Chiefs to beat Los Angeles Chargers –

The Chiefs have arguably been the league’s most impressive team so far, beating the defending champions in Week 1 before seeing off the Philadelphia Eagles at home last Sunday.

They’ve scored the second-most points so far, and are winning even though their defence is yet to hit its stride.

Another victory looks likely against the Chargers, who have lost both of their games so far, including their home opener against the Miami Dolphins last week.

The Chargers rely heavily upon Philip Rivers’ arm, but the 35-year-old did throw 21 interceptions last season and will likely throw more against an opportunistic Chiefs defence that picked off the joint-most passes last season.