Ben Solak shares seven takes ahead of NFL Week 3. He questions whether the Buccaneers regret Baker Mayfield's recent contract, noting Mayfield's poor start ranks 29th in EPA per dropback through two games, though his 2024 season with Liam Coen showed he can be elite. Solak expresses concern for the Chargers as a potential bottom-10 team after their loss to the Raiders and offensive struggles.

He believes the Patriots' offense is fine despite early doubts, and that Jalen Hurts is settling into the Eagles' new system. Solak predicts the Jaguars' trenches could be their postseason downfall, doubts Derrick Henry will fix the Ravens' late-game issues, and notes Myles Garrett's workout regimen has paid off. He adds five extra inklings, including regret over the Mayfield deal and uncertainty about several teams' trajectories.