- The Commanders didn’t miss a beat with Marcus Mariota under center: The veteran quarterback earned an 89.9 PFF passing grade, posting an 83.3% adjusted completion percentage and averaging 9.9 yards per pass.
- The Sam Darnold–Jaxon Smith-Njigba connection continued to shine: Darnold delivered three big-time throws — two to Smith-Njigba — as the Seahawks wideout recorded his third straight game with more than 95 yards.
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Buffalo Bills 31, Miami Dolphins 21
The Bills set the tone on the ground in Thursday night’s win, powered by dominant interior play. Guards David Edwards (95.4 PFF grade) and O’Cyrus Torrence (90.3) led the way, each earning run-blocking grades above 90.0 and positively graded run-block rates over 34%.
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Carolina Panthers 30, Atlanta Falcons 0
The Panthers’ coverage unit stepped up in a big way in this NFC South matchup, holding Michael Penix and the Falcons scoreless. Mike Jackson earned an 83.2 PFF coverage grade, fueled by three coverage stops and a late third-quarter interception that effectively shut the door on Atlanta’s comeback hopes.
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Indianapolis Colts 41, Tennessee Titans 20
The Colts kept rolling in Week 3 behind another strong showing from Michael Pittman Jr. The veteran wideout earned an 83.8 PFF receiving grade after catching all six of his targets, including a 20-yard touchdown where he powered through two Titans defenders to reach the end zone.
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Jacksonville Jaguars 17, Houston Texans 10
C.J. Stroud and the Texans had chances late to take control, but three fourth-quarter takeaways from the Jaguars’ defense ended those hopes. Jourdan Lewis led the way with an 80.7 PFF coverage grade, allowing only three catches on eight targets for 4 yards and snagging the interception that derailed Houston’s offense.
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Philadelphia Eagles 33, Los Angeles Rams 26
Despite the Rams’ dramatic loss, several top performers played well. Puka Nacua logged his third straight game with more than 3.0 yards per route run, earning an 89.3 PFF receiving grade in Week 3. His season mark now sits at 92.0, the highest among all qualifying receivers to start the year.
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Pittsburgh Steelers 21, New England Patriots 14
New Steelers safety Jabrill Peppers didn’t have to wait long to face his former team — and he got the last laugh. In his Pittsburgh debut, Peppers earned a 95.5 PFF run-defense grade, the highest among safeties in Week 3. He recorded two run stops, including a forced fumble at the line of scrimmage.
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Washington Commanders 41, Las Vegas Raiders 24
Even without Jayden Daniels in the lineup, the Commanders didn’t miss a beat with Marcus Mariota under center. The veteran quarterback earned an 89.9 PFF passing grade, posting an 83.3% adjusted completion percentage and averaging 9.9 yards per pass.
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Minnesota Vikings 48, Cincinnati Bengals 10
History was made in Week 3 with a dominant outing from Isaiah Rodgers in the Vikings’ secondary. Rodgers earned a perfect 99.9 PFF grade — the highest single-game mark of the PFF era (since 2006). He delivered a first-half for the ages, recording a pick-six, forcing two fumbles (returning one for a touchdown) and breaking up a pass in the end zone.
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Cleveland Browns 13, Green Bay Packers 10
Headlined by Myles Garrett, the Browns’ pass rush proved overwhelming against Jordan Love and the Packers’ protection. Garrett led all edge defenders in Week 3 with a 91.9 PFF pass-rushing grade, winning 35.7% of his snaps and generating six total pressures, including his fifth sack of the season.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29, New York Jets 27
Buccaneers veteran cornerback Jamel Dean delivered a standout performance against the Jets, earning a 92.2 PFF coverage grade. He didn’t allow a single reception on three targets and came away with two interceptions (though one was wiped out by a penalty), including a pick-six to close the first half.
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Los Angeles Chargers 23, Denver Broncos 20
The Chargers continue to uncover playmakers in the passing game, with rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II impressing in his NFL debut. He caught five of six targets on just 15 routes, an efficient outing that earned him an 87.9 PFF receiving grade in Week 3.
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Seattle Seahawks 44, New Orleans Saints 13
The Sam Darnold–Jaxon Smith-Njigba connection continued to shine in Week 3, with both players earning PFF grades above 91.0. Darnold delivered three big-time throws — two to Smith-Njigba — as the Seahawks wideout recorded his third straight game with more than 95 yards.
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Chicago Bears 31, Dallas Cowboys 14
The Bears offered a glimpse of their offensive ceiling when everything clicked, highlighted by rookie receiver Luther Burden III. He earned a 92.4 PFF receiving grade in Week 3, catching all three of his targets for 101 yards on just nine routes. That included a 65-yard touchdown to give Chicago a 14-3 lead early in the first quarter. Expect to see more of the rookie moving forward.
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San Francisco 49ers 16, Arizona Cardinals 15
Bryce Huff has continued his impressive start in San Francisco with another strong performance in Week 3. The former Jets and Eagles edge rusher posted his second straight game with a PFF pass-rush grade above 89.0, registering six pressures and his second sack of the season.
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Kansas City Chiefs 22, New York Giants 9
The Chiefs cruised past the Giants behind a dominant showing in coverage, earning a 90.2 team coverage grade—second-highest of the week. Jaylen Watson, Nohl Williams, Drue Tranquill and Christian Roland-Wallace all recorded individual coverage grades above 79.0.
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Detroit Lions 38, Baltimore Ravens 30
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