NFL Week 3 Roundup: Eagles’ stunning comeback headlines dramatic Sunday action

The Philadelphia Eagles (3-0) pulled off one of the wildest wins of the young season, rallying from 19 points down to defeat the Los Angeles Rams (2-1) in thrilling fashion.

The game’s defining moment came on the final play, when Jordan Davis blocked Joshua Karty’s 44-yard field-goal attempt, scooped it up, and raced 61 yards for a touchdown to seal a 33-26 victory. It was the Eagles’ second blocked kick in the fourth quarter, after Jalen Carter had swatted away a 36-yard attempt earlier.

Quarterback Jalen Hurts engineered a 17-play, 91-yard drive for the go-ahead score, finding DeVonta Smith on fourth-and-goal to give Philly a 27-26 lead. Hurts finished strong after a sluggish first half, connecting with A.J. Brown and Smith on key completions to spark the comeback. The win marked Philadelphia’s 12th straight at home, keeping the defending Super Bowl champions unbeaten.

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Panthers 30, Falcons 0 — Bryce Young and Defense Dominate

The Carolina Panthers (1-2) finally earned their first win of the season with a statement shutout against the Atlanta Falcons (1-2). Rookie quarterback Bryce Young played turnover-free football after a rocky start to the year, throwing for 121 yards and running for a score.

The Panthers’ defense was the real star, forcing three turnovers and scoring on a Chau Smith-Wade interception return. Atlanta rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. struggled badly, completing just 18 of 36 passes for 172 yards and two interceptions before being benched for Kirk Cousins. It was Carolina’s first shutout since 2020, a confidence boost for a team desperate to find momentum.

Browns 13, Packers 10 — Rookie Kicker Redeems Himself

The Cleveland Browns (1-2) snapped an eight-game losing streak with a dramatic 13-10 win over the Green Bay Packers (2-1). Rookie kicker Andre Szmyt nailed a 55-yard game-winner as time expired, redeeming himself after costly misses in Week 1.

Cleveland’s defense kept the game alive with four sacks and a late blocked field goal by Shelby Harris, setting up Szmyt’s heroics. Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco delivered in crunch time, driving the Browns just far enough to set up the winning kick.

Steelers 21, Patriots 14 — Rodgers Lifts Pittsburgh

Aaron Rodgers led the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) to their first win in New England since 2008, tossing a late touchdown to Calvin Austin III for a 21-14 victory.

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Rodgers threw for 139 yards and two scores, while the Steelers’ defense forced five turnovers, punishing a sloppy Patriots (1-2) side. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye showed flashes with 268 passing yards and two touchdowns but was undone by mistakes, including an interception and fumble.

Jaguars 17, Texans 10 — Jacksonville Finally Beats Houston at Home

The Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1) snapped a seven-year home losing streak to the Houston Texans (0-3) with a hard-fought 17-10 win.

Trevor Lawrence connected with rookie Brian Thomas Jr. on a 46-yard strike, setting up a Travis Etienne touchdown run with under two minutes to play. Houston had a final chance, but Antonio Johnson intercepted C.J. Stroud to seal the game.

Colts 41, Titans 20 — Jonathan Taylor Runs Wild

The Indianapolis Colts (3-0) are off to their best start since 2009 after a dominant 41-20 win over the struggling Tennessee Titans (0-3).

Running back Jonathan Taylor powered the Colts with 102 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while the defense capitalized on rookie quarterback Cam Ward’s mistakes. Indy jumped out to an early lead thanks to a Kenny Moore pick-six and never looked back.

Commanders 41, Raiders 24 — Mariota Shines in First Start Since 2022

With Jayden Daniels sidelined, veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota stepped in and led the Washington Commanders (2-1) to a convincing 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders (1-2).

Mariota threw for 206 yards and a touchdown, ran for another, and benefited from big plays including a 90-yard punt return touchdown by rookie Jaylin Lane. Washington’s ground game exploded for 201 rushing yards, overwhelming the Raiders’ defense.

Vikings 48, Bengals 10 — Wentz, Defense Crush Cincinnati

The Minnesota Vikings (2-1) handed the Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) their worst loss in franchise history with a 48-10 demolition.

Defensive back Isaiah Rodgers scored two touchdowns, Carson Wentz threw for two more in his Vikings debut, and Will Reichard drilled a 62-yard field goal. Cincinnati, playing without injured Joe Burrow, struggled with turnovers and never recovered from an early deficit.

Buccaneers 29, Jets 27 — Mayfield Magic Keeps Tampa Bay Perfect

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-0) are off to their best start in 20 years after a thrilling 29-27 win over the New York Jets (0-3).

Quarterback Baker Mayfield once again delivered in crunch time, setting up Chase McLaughlin’s game-winning 36-yard field goal as time expired. McLaughlin had earlier seen a kick blocked and returned for a touchdown that briefly gave the Jets the lead, but he bounced back to lift Tampa to victory.

The Bucs’ defense also chipped in, with Jamel Dean’s pick-six and four sacks keeping Tyrod Taylor and the Jets in check.

Week 3 Takeaways

• The Eagles’ comeback win is already being called one of the games of the season.
• Carolina’s defense showed it can carry Bryce Young while he develops.
• Cleveland finally found a kicker to trust in clutch moments.
• The Colts and Buccaneers look like early-season surprise contenders.

With big names returning in Week 4 and playoff storylines already forming, the NFL season is heating up fast.

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