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NFL Week 3 recap

All 16 Week 3 games are final. Biggest margin: Jaguars beat Patriots 35–6.

Recaps are written automatically from the final score and box score: player stats from nflverse (CC BY 4.0).

Top performers

Passing yards

Matthew StaffordRams390 yds30/55, 2 TD, 2 INT
Sam DarnoldSeahawks379 yds31/45, 4 TD, 2 INT
Geno SmithJets321 yds31/37, 3 TD, 0 INT
Jordan LovePackers312 yds28/53, 2 TD, 1 INT
Brock Purdy49ers297 yds15/27, 4 TD, 0 INT

Rushing yards

Bijan RobinsonFalcons194 yds29 car, 2 TD
James CookBills154 yds24 car, 1 TD
Jaylen WarrenSteelers127 yds17 car, 0 TD
Jahmyr GibbsLions99 yds20 car, 2 TD
Javonte WilliamsCowboys98 yds19 car, 1 TD

Receiving yards

Drake LondonFalcons194 yds9 rec, 0 TD
Davante AdamsRams137 yds7 rec, 0 TD
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSeahawks128 yds10 rec, 2 TD
Brock BowersRaiders116 yds10 rec, 1 TD
CeeDee LambCowboys112 yds7 rec, 0 TD

Sacks

Will Anderson Jr.Texans2.5 0 INT
Greg RousseauBills2 0 INT
Mason GrahamBrowns2 0 INT
DJ WonnumLions2 0 INT
Dexter LawrenceBengals2 0 INT

Every game

Falcons beat Packers 35–14

Week 3 · Thu, Sep 24

The Falcons beat the Packers 35–14 in Green Bay, moving to 1–2. The Packers fell to 1–2.

For the Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. went 18-for-25 for 256 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Bijan Robinson ran for 194 yards on 29 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. Drake London caught 9 passes for 194 yards.

For the Packers, Jordan Love went 28-for-53 for 312 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Matthew Golden caught 5 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Xavier Watts (Falcons) had an interception and Xavier McKinney (Packers) had an interception.

Bills beat Chargers 24–16

Week 3 · Sun, Sep 27

The Bills beat the Chargers 24–16 at home in Buffalo, moving to 3–0. The Chargers fell to 0–3.

For the Bills, Josh Allen went 16-for-26 for 204 yards with 2 interceptions. James Cook ran for 154 yards on 24 carries and scored a touchdown. DJ Moore caught 6 passes for 67 yards.

For the Chargers, Justin Herbert went 20-for-34 for 226 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Tre Harris caught 6 passes for 76 yards.

On defense, Genesis Smith (Chargers) had 2 interceptions, C.J. Gardner-Johnson (Bills) had an interception and Greg Rousseau (Bills) had 2 sacks.

Browns beat Panthers 21–18

Week 3 · Sun, Sep 27

The Browns beat the Panthers 21–18 at home in Cleveland, moving to 2–1. The Panthers fell to 1–2.

For the Browns, Deshaun Watson went 16-for-30 for 144 yards with 2 touchdowns. Quinshon Judkins ran for 70 yards on 18 carries. Harold Fannin Jr. caught 7 passes for 51 yards and 2 touchdowns.

For the Panthers, Bryce Young went 26-for-48 for 291 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Chuba Hubbard ran for 82 yards on 19 carries. Brycen Tremayne caught 4 passes for 83 yards.

On defense, Ronnie Hickman Jr. (Browns) had an interception and Mason Graham (Browns) had 2 sacks.

Lions beat Jets 31–24

Week 3 · Sun, Sep 27

The Lions beat the Jets 31–24 at home in Detroit, moving to 2–1. The Jets fell to 1–2.

For the Lions, Jared Goff went 25-for-32 for 269 yards with 2 touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 99 yards on 20 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. Isaac TeSlaa caught 3 passes for 66 yards.

For the Jets, Geno Smith went 31-for-37 for 321 yards with 3 touchdowns. Garrett Wilson caught 10 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, DJ Wonnum (Lions) had 2 sacks.

Colts beat Texans 19–17

Week 3 · Sun, Sep 27

The Colts beat the Texans 19–17 at home in Indianapolis, moving to 1–2. The Texans fell to 0–3.

For the Colts, Daniel Jones went 24-for-36 for 235 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Jonathan Taylor ran for 68 yards on 23 carries. Josh Downs caught 5 passes for 77 yards.

For the Texans, C.J. Stroud went 16-for-27 for 167 yards with 1 touchdown.

On defense, Will Anderson Jr. (Texans) had 2.5 sacks and Reed Blankenship (Texans) had an interception.

Jaguars beat Patriots 35–6

Week 3 · Sun, Sep 27

The Jaguars beat the Patriots 35–6 at home in Jacksonville, moving to 2–1. The Patriots fell to 1–2.

For the Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence went 19-for-29 for 182 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 73 yards on 15 carries and scored a touchdown. Jakobi Meyers caught 7 passes for 64 yards and a touchdown.

For the Patriots, Drake Maye went 14-for-25 for 199 yards with 2 interceptions. Mack Hollins caught 6 passes for 87 yards.

On defense, Marcus Jones (Patriots) had an interception, Jarrian Jones (Jaguars) had an interception and Travis Hunter (Jaguars) had an interception.

Chiefs beat Dolphins 24–10

Week 3 · Sun, Sep 27

The Chiefs beat the Dolphins 24–10 in Miami, moving to 3–0. The Dolphins fell to 0–3.

For the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes went 20-for-24 for 246 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Kenneth Walker III ran for 70 yards on 18 carries and scored a touchdown. Rashee Rice caught 7 passes for 88 yards.

For the Dolphins, Malik Willis went 20-for-36 for 210 yards with 1 interception. Ollie Gordon II ran for 41 yards on 17 carries and scored a touchdown. Chris Bell caught 4 passes for 67 yards.

On defense, George Karlaftis (Chiefs) had an interception and Jacob Rodriguez (Dolphins) had an interception.

Giants beat Titans 12–7

Week 3 · Sun, Sep 27

The Giants beat the Titans 12–7 at home in New York, moving to 2–1. The Titans fell to 0–3.

For the Giants, Jameis Winston went 14-for-22 for 118 yards. Cam Skattebo ran for 60 yards on 20 carries.

For the Titans, Cam Ward went 23-for-36 for 181 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Tony Pollard ran for 74 yards on 17 carries.

On defense, Jevon Holland (Giants) had an interception.

Steelers beat Bengals 30–27

Week 3 · Sun, Sep 27

The Steelers beat the Bengals 30–27 at home in Pittsburgh, moving to 2–1. The Bengals fell to 2–1.

For the Steelers, Aaron Rodgers went 19-for-34 for 292 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Jaylen Warren ran for 127 yards on 17 carries. Darnell Washington caught 3 passes for 67 yards.

For the Bengals, Joe Burrow went 28-for-37 for 282 yards with 3 touchdowns. Chase Brown ran for 61 yards on 13 carries. Ja'Marr Chase caught 9 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Dexter Lawrence (Bengals) had 2 sacks and Jordan Battle (Bengals) had an interception.

Commanders beat Seahawks 33–31

Week 3 · Sun, Sep 27

The Commanders beat the Seahawks 33–31 at home in Washington, moving to 1–2. The Seahawks fell to 2–1.

For the Commanders, Marcus Mariota went 19-for-31 for 183 yards with 3 touchdowns. Terry McLaurin caught 6 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown.

For the Seahawks, Sam Darnold went 31-for-45 for 379 yards with 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 10 passes for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns.

On defense, Kain Medrano (Commanders) had an interception and a defensive touchdown and Sonny Styles (Commanders) had an interception.

49ers beat Cardinals 36–30

Week 3 · Sun, Sep 27

The 49ers beat the Cardinals 36–30 at home in San Francisco, moving to 3–0. The Cardinals fell to 1–2.

For the 49ers, Brock Purdy went 15-for-27 for 297 yards with 4 touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey ran for 75 yards on 15 carries and scored a touchdown. George Kittle caught 6 passes for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns.

For the Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett went 38-for-52 for 280 yards with 2 touchdowns. Jeremiyah Love ran for 90 yards on 21 carries. Michael Wilson caught 11 passes for 89 yards and a touchdown.

Vikings beat Buccaneers 23–16

Week 3 · Sun, Sep 27

The Vikings beat the Buccaneers 23–16 in Tampa Bay, moving to 3–0. The Buccaneers fell to 0–3.

For the Vikings, Kyler Murray went 15-for-29 for 168 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Jordan Addison caught 5 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown.

For the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield went 17-for-34 for 217 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Emeka Egbuka caught 5 passes for 62 yards.

On defense, Andrew Van Ginkel (Vikings) had an interception, Isaiah Rodgers (Vikings) had an interception and A'Shawn Robinson (Buccaneers) had an interception.

Ravens beat Cowboys 34–31

Week 3 · Sun, Sep 27

The Ravens beat the Cowboys 34–31 at a neutral site, moving to 2–1. The Cowboys fell to 1–2.

For the Ravens, Lamar Jackson went 15-for-20 for 186 yards with 2 touchdowns. Derrick Henry ran for 89 yards on 26 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. Zay Flowers caught 5 passes for 84 yards.

For the Cowboys, Dak Prescott went 25-for-40 for 276 yards with 1 touchdown. Javonte Williams ran for 98 yards on 19 carries and scored a touchdown. CeeDee Lamb caught 7 passes for 112 yards.

Raiders beat Saints 35–27

Week 3 · Sun, Sep 27

The Raiders beat the Saints 35–27 in New Orleans, moving to 3–0. The Saints fell to 1–2.

For the Raiders, Kirk Cousins went 22-for-33 for 248 yards with 3 touchdowns. Brock Bowers caught 10 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown.

For the Saints, Tyler Shough went 29-for-42 for 255 yards with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception. Chris Olave caught 9 passes for 107 yards.

On defense, Hezekiah Masses (Raiders) had an interception and Chase Young (Saints) had 2 sacks.

Broncos beat Rams 30–26

Week 3 · Sun, Sep 27

The Broncos beat the Rams 30–26 at home in Denver, moving to 2–1. The Rams fell to 1–2.

For the Broncos, Bo Nix went 17-for-34 for 186 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.

For the Rams, Matthew Stafford went 30-for-55 for 390 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Kyren Williams ran for 88 yards on 15 carries. Davante Adams caught 7 passes for 137 yards.

On defense, Josh Wallace (Rams) had an interception and Talanoa Hufanga (Broncos) had 1 sack, 2 interceptions and a defensive touchdown.

Bears beat Eagles 27–7

Week 3 · Mon, Sep 28

The Bears beat the Eagles 27–7 at home in Chicago, moving to 2–1. The Eagles fell to 2–1.

For the Bears, Case Keenum went 24-for-34 for 247 yards with 2 touchdowns. D'Andre Swift ran for 84 yards on 20 carries. Kalif Raymond caught 6 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown.

For the Eagles, Jalen Hurts went 16-for-25 for 153 yards with 1 interception. Saquon Barkley ran for 82 yards on 15 carries. DeVonta Smith caught 6 passes for 65 yards.

On defense, T.J. Edwards (Bears) had an interception and Dillon Thieneman (Bears) had an interception.

Standings after Week 3

AFC East

TeamW–LPFPA
Bills3–010178
Jets1–26461
Patriots1–23651
Dolphins0–33686

AFC North

TeamW–LPFPA
Bengals2–18063
Ravens2–19278
Steelers2–15360
Browns2–15471

AFC South

TeamW–LPFPA
Jaguars2–18236
Colts1–27291
Texans0–35475
Titans0–33759

AFC West

TeamW–LPFPA
Chiefs3–08850
Raiders3–08854
Broncos2–16070
Chargers0–34476

NFC East

TeamW–LPFPA
Giants2–14655
Eagles2–15569
Cowboys1–28882
Commanders1–27592

NFC North

TeamW–LPFPA
Vikings3–07141
Bears2–18953
Lions2–19395
Packers1–25691

NFC South

TeamW–LPFPA
Panthers1–28983
Saints1–28183
Falcons1–25168
Buccaneers0–36279

NFC West

TeamW–LPFPA
49ers3–09850
Seahawks2–17550
Rams1–26163
Cardinals1–26381

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