NFL Week 3 breakdown: Tom Brady has rough day vs. Packers; surprise AFC contenders emerge
Week 3 is (almost) complete. Here are the biggest developments from Sunday's action:
- It was a rough day for the GOAT against the Packers.
- The NFLPA is seeking an investigation into the Dolphins' handling of Tua Tagovailoa's concussion protocols.
- After a brutal start to the season, the Colts pulled off a stunning win.
- Are the Jaguars (yes, the Jaguars!) a possible playoff contender?
- If you need an LOL, watch Bills OC Ken Dorsey lose his mind during Sunday's loss to the Dolphins
Biggest moments of NFL Week 3
- Jimmy Garoppolo pulled a Dan Orlovsky during Sunday night's offensively anemic game.
- Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey had an epic tantrum during Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.
- A "butt-punt" for a safety by the Dolphins had fans laughing, but Miami still found a way to hold on to win.
- A rogue drone halted play during the Falcon-Seahawks game in Seattle.
- Patriots QB Mac Jones suffered a leg injury in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.
- Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa was tested for a concussion during the win over the Bills. The NFLPA is seeking an investigation into concussion protocols.
- Patriots kicker Nick Folk converted his 57th consecutive field goal attempt under 50 yards, a new NFL record.
- Lions RB Jamaal Williams had a special nod to the famous "Key & Peele" character Hingle McCringleberry.
- Eagles WR DeVonta Smith had a must-see catch during his team's win over the Commanders.
- SiriusXM has pressed pause on Brett Favre's weekly radio show amid the Mississippi welfare scandal.
- Rihanna will headline the Super Bowl 57 halftime show.
Key storylines from NFL Week 3
- 32 things we learned: The Eagles' Jalen Hurts and Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa – QBs under heavy preseason scrutiny – might be on a Super Bowl collision course.
- Winners and losers: While the Jacksonville Jaguars are a different team under coach Doug Pederson, the Miami Dolphins appear primed for a playoff run.
- Mistakes, missed opportunities: There was not a lot to be happy about when it came to the Bucs' offense in their loss to the Packers on Sunday, Jarrett Bell writes.
- How 'humbling experience' has defending Super Bowl champs back on track: With Week 1 serving as a wake-up call, the Rams have won consecutive games. Tyler Dragon reports from LA's latest win.
- Win vs. Bills could spark special breakthrough season for Dolphins: The Dolphins overcame the "butt-punt" and the Bills' Josh Allen to collect a potential breakthrough AFC East victory, Safid Deen writes.
NFL Week 3 results
- Broncos 11, 49ers 10: Hopefully you did not wait all day for this Sunday night snoozefest.
- Falcons 27, Seahawks 23: Cordarrelle Patterson, Kyle Pitts and Drake London all had big games as Atlanta collected its first win of the season.
- Packers 14, Buccaneers 12: The matchup of GOAT quarterbacks never turned into the gunslinger showdown some were expecting.
- Rams 20, Cardinals 12: After a season-opening loss, the Rams appear back on track and have allowed the fewest points in the NFL through three games.
- Jaguars 38, Chargers 10: Is it time to take the Jaguars seriously as a possible contender in the AFC?
- Bears 23, Texans 20: Chicago overcame another horrendous passing game performance to pull out this victory.
- Colts 20, Chiefs 17: After an ugly start to the season, the Colts rebounded to pull off this stunning upset.
- Eagles 24, Commanders 8: Have the Eagles emerged as the team to beat in the NFC?
- Vikings 28, Lions 24: Head coach Dan Campbell got conservative and it cost the Lions dearly.
- Ravens 37, Patriots 26: The Ravens showed that the Patriots have a long way to go to contend in the loaded AFC.
- Panthers 22, Saints 14: Carolina collected its first win of the season, but the offense continues to struggle under QB Baker Mayfield.
- Titans 24, Raiders 22: The Titans bounced back from Monday night's debacle against the Bills to finally earn their first win of the season.
- Bengals 27, Jets 12: Joe Burrow found his groove as the reigning AFC champs finally got their first win of the season.
- Dolphins 21, Bills 19: The Dolphins overcame the "butt-punt" to earn this statement win.
- Browns 29, Steelers 17 (Thursday): Nick Chubb helped the Browns exorcise their fourth quarter demons, as well as their long-time nemesis, the Steelers.
Coming this week
Monday: Week 3 wraps up with an NFC East rivalry showdown between the 2-0 (yes, that's right!) New York Giants hosting the Dallas Cowboys (8:15 p.m. ET, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2). The Giants are playing for their first 3-0 start since 2009. This game also will include a "ManningCast."
Tuesday: Paste BN Sports offers its power rankings for all 32 NFL teams after Week 3.
Thursday: Week 4 kicks off with the undefeated Miami Dolphins visiting the defending AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals (8:20 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime Video). Before the game, make sure to check out our expert picks for every Week 4 game.
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