Dolphins & Eagles Stay Undefeated, Upset Specials & More From Week 3 Sunday in the NFL
It’s still September, but the NFL hierarchy is beginning to take shape. Sunday on the gridiron saw two teams stay unbeaten, two legendary quarterbacks go head-to-head and a pair of upsets you definitely didn’t pick in our weekly NFL Pick ‘Em contest. Colts over the Chiefs? Don’t lie. You didn’t. That being said, the 2022 NFL season is already full of surprises. Here are the Week 3 storylines and highlights in 60 seconds…
Week 3 Playbook
Staying Perfect: Eagles & Dolphins
Two teams reached the 3-0 mark on Sunday with the Giants (2-0) hoping to join them tonight. In the NFC East, the Eagles belittled the Commanders (24-8) with another offensive outburst via early MVP candidate Jalen Hurts (340 yards, 3 TDs). The Dolphins proved their power in an AFC East showdown with the Bills (21-19) despite 400 yards passing from Buffalo QB Josh Allen. We’re just three weeks in and only three teams are still perfect.
Upset Specials: Colts & Jaguars
Just when we thought the AFC South was a dumpster fire, three teams won on Sunday. The Titans got their first win over the Raiders (24-22), but it was the Colts and Jaguars who fixed their early season woes. Indy shocked the Chiefs (20-17) courtesy of a muffed punt and missed field goal by Kansas City. The Jaguars took the Chargers to the woodshed (38-10) in a stunning 3-TD performance by QB Trevor Lawrence. And suddenly the AFC South has life.
Battle of the GOATS: Rodgers vs. Brady
One of Sunday’s marquee matchups pitted Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers in their fifth and (potentially) final meeting barring a playoff showdown. Both quarterbacks were solid. Rodgers (255 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT) gave the Pack an early 14-3 lead, but Brady (271 yards, 1 TD) brought the Bucs back with a late touchdown, but a failed two-point conversion prevented overtime. Rodgers (4) and Brady (3) combined for the most MVPs between quarterbacks in a game in NFL history. Brady still leads the all-time head-to-head matchup, 3-2.
Undefeated Teams: Eagles (3-0), Dolphins (3-0), Giants (2-0)
Winless Teams: Raiders (0-3), Texans (0-2-1)
All Week 3 Scores & Highlights
Browns def. Steelers (29-17) | Bears def. Texans (23-20) | Titans def. Raiders (24-22) | Colts def. Chiefs (20-17) | Dolphins def. Bills (21-19) | Vikings def. Lions (28-24) | Ravens def. Patriots (37-26) | Bengals def. Jets (27-12) | Eagles def. Commanders (24-8) | Panthers def. Saints (22-14) | Jaguars def. Chargers (38-10) | Falcons def. Seahawks (27-23) | Rams def. Cardinals (20-12) | Packers def. Buccaneers (14-12) | Broncos def. 49ers (11-10)
Monday Night Football
Cowboys at Giants (8:15 pm ET)
Additional Storylines
NFL: What We Learned From Sunday’s Week 3 Games
SI: Bills Assistant Coach Ken Dorsey Goes Viral in Press Box Outburst
ESPN+: Judging NFL Week 3 Overreactions: Is Jalen Hurts the MVP?
