The Buffalo Bills have received significant early pass-rush production from Deone Walker and Greg Rousseau through three weeks. Walker leads qualifying defenders with a 92.9 PFF pass-rush grade, while Rousseau has generated 22 pressures and six sacks. Together, the Bills defensive linemen have combined for 36 pressures and eight sacks.

Penei Sewell delivered the NFL's highest-graded offensive line performance in Week 3, earning a 91.8 PFF overall grade. The Detroit Lions tackle allowed zero pressures across 37 pass-blocking snaps while posting a perfect pass-block win rate.

Bears safety Dillon Thieneman and Steelers tackle Max Iheanachor were among the 2026 NFL first-round picks that shined in Week 3.

Miami Dolphins receiver Malik Washington could see more volume due to De'Von Achane's injury, while Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has yet to deliver through three weeks.

The Chicago Bears cruised past the Philadelphia Eagles 27–7 in Week 3 on September 28, 2026. Bears outgained the Eagles, 375 total yards to 238.

The Week 3 fantasy football recap examines Kalif Raymond and Luther Burden III after both Chicago Bears receivers scored touchdowns against Philadelphia. Raymond's expanded role has made him a waiver-wire option, while Burden's usage in heavier personnel remains a concern.

NFL Week 3 featured standout performances across all 15 completed games, with several players earning elite PFF grades. Will Anderson Jr. generated nine pressures and three sacks, while Genesis Smith recorded two interceptions and earned a 95.1 overall grade.

PFF's NFL Week 3 Team of the Week features Joe Burrow at quarterback after he tied for the highest overall grade at the position. Drake London earned Offensive Player of the Week honors after producing 194 receiving yards on nine catches against Green Bay.

The New York Giants acquired J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick after Jaxson Dart suffered a significant knee injury. McCarthy produced a 7.3% big-time throw rate in 2025 but also earned a 60.1 PFF passing grade and posted a 4.8% turnover-worthy play rate.

Colin Simmons strengthened his 2027 NFL Draft profile with career highs in pressures, sacks and defensive stops against Tennessee. The Texas edge defender earned a 91.3 PFF pass-rush grade after generating 10 pressures and six sacks across 36 pass-rush snaps.

Las Vegas has started the season undefeated, largely thanks to an upstart defense featuring several underrated names performing at an exemplary level.

The 2027 NFL Draft landscape continued to take shape in Week 4, with Collin Simmons, Jadan Baugh and Greg Johnson strengthening their early evaluations. Dylan Stewart, Andrew Rappleyea and Koi Perich headline the prospects whose performances raised concerns.

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The Denver Broncos held off the Los Angeles Rams 30–26 in Week 3 on September 27, 2026.

The Minnesota Vikings held off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23–16 in Week 3 on September 27, 2026.

The Las Vegas Raiders held off the New Orleans Saints 35–27 in Week 3 on September 27, 2026.

The Baltimore Ravens edged the Dallas Cowboys 34–31 in Week 3 on September 27, 2026.

The San Francisco 49ers held off the Arizona Cardinals 36–30 in Week 3 on September 27, 2026. 49ers outgained the Cardinals, 427 total yards to 380.