Around the League
Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season delivered dramatic finishes, high-scoring divisional clashes, and an unforgettable international thriller.
Here is a complete breakdown of the standout games and major storylines:
Feature Matchup: Buffalo Bills Stay Perfect at 3-0
Buffalo Bills 24, Los Angeles Chargers 16
The Bills improved to a dominant 3-0 at Highmark Stadium in a gritty performance, overcoming a minus-4 turnover differential to fend off the Chargers.
Josh Allen anchored the offense with two rushing touchdowns, while James Cook punished the Chargers’ front with 154 yards on 24 carries.
Despite the miscues, Buffalo’s defense stiffened when it mattered most to secure the home victory.
Key Sunday Action & Thrillers
Baltimore Ravens 34, Dallas Cowboys 31 (Rio de Janeiro):
In an instant classic played internationally in Brazil, the Ravens walked away with a 34-31 victory thanks to a clutch, walk-off field goal by Tyler Loop as time expired.
Detroit Lions 31, New York Jets 24:
Jahmyr Gibbs put on a clinic with 99 rushing yards, 7 catches for 65 yards, and three second-half touchdowns to push Detroit to 2-1.
Geno Smith threw for 321 yards and three TDs for the Jets, but a late strip-sack sealed their fate.
Kansas City Chiefs 24, Miami Dolphins 10:
The Chiefs improved to 3-0, comfortably handling a Dolphins squad that slipped to an early 0-3 hole.
Pittsburgh Steelers 30, Cincinnati
Bengals 27:
The Steelers outlasted their AFC North rivals in a high-intensity divisional slugfest to push their record to 2-1.
Washington Commanders 33, Seattle Seahawks 31:
In one of the wildest shootouts of the week, the Commanders pulled off a massive statement win over Seattle.
Final Scores Across Week 3
Atlanta Falcons 35, Green Bay Packers 14 (Thursday Night)
Cleveland Browns 21, Carolina Panthers 18
Jacksonville Jaguars 35, New England Patriots 6
New York Giants 12, Tennessee Titans 7
Indianapolis Colts 19, Houston Texans 17
San Francisco 49ers 36, Arizona Cardinals 30
Minnesota Vikings 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16
Las Vegas Raiders 35, New Orleans Saints 27
Denver Broncos 30, Los Angeles Rams 26
Chicago Bears 27, Philadelphia Eagles 7 (Monday Night)
