Using PFF data to break down why every NFL team triumphed or faltered during Week 3.

The Lions outlasted the Ravens in a thrilling 38-30 shootout, fueled by relentless pressure on Lamar Jackson and a key fourth-quarter fumble by Derrick Henry. Jared Goff capped the win with a perfect deep shot to Amon-Ra St. Brown, setting up the game-sealing touchdown. Detroit’s offense clicked, while their defense delivered timely stops to thwart Baltimore’s comeback bid.

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The Kansas City Chiefs overcame a slow start to defeat the New York Giants 22–9 in Week 3. Patrick Mahomes wasn’t at his best but still outperformed Russell Wilson, who struggled again and is likely to face renewed calls for a benching after another disappointing showing.

A remade offensive line and skill-position group has yet to pay dividends for the fledgling Texans in 2025.

The Chargers moved to 3–0 with a 23–20 win over the Broncos on Sunday. After taking a 10–0 lead, Los Angeles allowed Denver to respond with 20 unanswered points. Trailing in the fourth, Justin Herbert led a late touchdown drive, capped by a 20-yard pass to Keenan Allen.

Caleb Williams tied his career high with four touchdown passes on Sunday, leading the Chicago Bears to a 31–14 win over the Dallas Cowboys and giving Ben Johnson his first victory as an NFL head coach.

The 49ers are 3-0 despite Brock Purdy's two-week absence, downing the Cardinals with a 35-yard field goal as time expired.

The Seahawks were all over the Saints from the get-go, piling on 38 first-half points.

Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers' 99.9 PFF overall grade against the Cincinnati Bengals is now etched into the PFF record books.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers escaped with a 29–27 win over the Jets, pulling out the victory in the final seconds. After a blocked field goal was returned for a touchdown to give the Jets a late lead, Baker Mayfield responded by driving Tampa Bay back into field-goal range. With a chance at redemption, the Bucs nailed the game-winner to seal the win.

A late blocked field goal helped the Browns upend the previously undefeated Packers in Week 3.

In a battle of backup quarterbacks, the Vikings routed the Bengals through solid play from Carson Wentz and a day to remember for Isaiah Rodgers.

The Washington Commanders returned to the win column with a 41–24 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3 at Northwest Stadium.