NFL Week 3 picks: Will Chargers or Patriots remain winless?

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford looks for an open receiver.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks for an open receiver against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 17.

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Monday, 5:15 p.m.

TV: Channel 13, ESPN

Line: Bengals by 2½. O/U: 43½.

The Rams stuck with the 49ers for three quarters, and Puka Nacua again was a sure-handed target for Matthew Stafford. Eventually, Bengals QB Joe Burrow will look like himself again, but Rams pass rusher Aaron Donald also is due.

Prediction: Rams 24, Bengals 21