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The injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers have signed pass rusher Matt Judon to shore up their defensive line. Judon recorded 5.5 sacks in 2024 with the Atlanta Falcons under current 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. His last Pro Bowl season came in 2022 with the New England Patriots, where he posted a career-high 15.5 sacks to rank fourth in the NFL.
Filling in for injured starter Caleb Williams, 38-year-old Case Keenum delivered a stellar performance in his first start since 2023, leading the Chicago Bears to a dominant 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards, tossing touchdowns to Kalif Raymond and Luther Burden III while adding a one-yard rushing touchdown. The Monday night matchup also marked the first time he played in front of his two young children.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond put together an impactful performance in a 27-7 victory over Philadelphia, hauling in six receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. Raymond caught a 41-yard scoring strike from Case Keenum in the third quarter to help put the game away, finishing with 21.0 PPR points and a WR1 week. His expanding role has made him an intriguing waiver-wire target as Chicago prepares for Week 4 action.
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III scored his first NFL touchdown on an eight-yard shovel pass from Case Keenum during Monday's 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Leading the team in targets for the second straight week, Burden caught seven of his 11 targets for 61 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his physical running style and emerging as a reliable weapon in Chicago's passing attack to secure a strong fringe WR1 finish in Week 3.
Chicago Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson drew an unnecessary roughness penalty during Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles for a hard hit on quarterback Jalen Hurts near the sideline. Jackson drilled Hurts as the quarterback was scrambling and stepping out of bounds near the first-down marker, prompting Eagles coach Nick Sirianni to express remorse over his reaction to the flagged hit that temporarily knocked Hurts out of the first half.
Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent officially cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and practiced, making him active for Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, due to missing practice time while recovering from the concussion, veteran Case Keenum received the start under center in Week 3. Head coach Ben Johnson indicated that Bagent remains the team's No. 2 quarterback behind Caleb Williams as evaluations continue moving forward.
New York Jets running back Breece Hall is considered week-to-week after an MRI revealed his thigh and quad injury is not as severe as initially feared, allowing him to avoid injured reserve. He exited Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions after recording 13 carries for 32 yards and 3 catches for 23 yards. Without Hall, the Jets plan to rely on Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis in the backfield as they attempt to fix a struggling ground game currently ranking 26th in the NFL.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith led the team's passing attack by catching six of eight targets for 65 yards in a 27-7 defeat against the Chicago Bears. Operating as the primary option in coordinator Sean Mannion's offense during a night where the passing game struggled, Smith more than doubled any teammate in receiving yardage and has accumulated 19 receptions for 235 yards and one touchdown through three games.
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh confirmed Jameis Winston will remain the starting quarterback despite the team acquiring J.J. McCarthy via trade from the Minnesota Vikings. Winston led the team to a 12-7 win in Week 3, throwing for 118 yards without turnovers, and is slated to start against the Arizona Cardinals. Winston's performance will dictate how long he holds off McCarthy once the newly acquired young quarterback gets up to speed on the playbook.
Following Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury, the New York Giants traded a 2027 fifth-round pick to acquire former first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed that Jameis Winston will remain the immediate starter while McCarthy learns the playbook. The Giants view McCarthy as an athletic dual-threat scheme fit who will provide crucial depth for the remainder of the season after his turbulent stint in Minnesota.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to a serious knee injury sustained in Week 2, confirmed to be a torn meniscus. Head coach John Harbaugh expressed heartbreak over the loss of his starting quarterback, whose recovery timeline stretches into the offseason. The long-term absence prompted the front office to trade for quarterback J.J. McCarthy while committing to Jameis Winston as the immediate starter.
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai rushed 10 times for 31 yards without any targets in the team's 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Logging exactly half of D'Andre Swift's ground workload, Monangai registered his third straight 10-carry game to open the season. Although his efficiency dipped following a stellar Week 1 performance, his role as the team's high-volume No. 2 running back remains safe heading into a Week 4 matchup against the Jets.
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland secured all four of his targets for 31 yards in the team's 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Head coach Ben Johnson made a concentrated effort to involve Loveland after a quiet start to the season. While his longest reception went for 12 yards, Loveland showed promising chemistry with fill-in starting quarterback Case Keenum as the Bears prepare for a Week 4 matchup against the Jets.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze secured three of six targets for 44 yards in the team's 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Relegated to a complementary role behind Kalif Raymond and Luther Burden III in the victory, Odunze is averaging a career-best 17.4 yards per reception but has tallied eight catches and no touchdowns through three games. He will look to boost his production during a Week 4 home matchup against the New York Jets.
In analysis comparing quarterback performances against the Chicago Bears defense, Bryce Young was noted for having previously thrown for 361 passing yards and three touchdowns against Chicago in Week 2. The mention highlighted how subsequent opposing signal-callers like Jalen Hurts fared against the same defensive scheme, providing context on defensive tendencies and passing statistics as the 2026 NFL regular season progresses through its opening weeks.
Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop redeemed himself from a past playoff miss by drilling a career-long 56-yard field goal to secure a dramatic 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro. Entering the season feeling pressure after missing a critical kick in the 2025 finale, Loop converted the high-pressure kick with no warmup time after his helmet came off, celebrating with a Ronaldo-style 'Siuuu!' homage to cap off the international thriller.
Chicago Bears cornerback Cam Lewis left the Week 3 Monday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to an apparent left leg injury and was unable to return. Lewis could not put any weight on his leg as he was assisted off the field by medical staff. Further updates on the severity of the injury and his potential recovery timeline are expected following evaluation by the team's medical personnel.
Marcus Mariota guided the Washington Commanders to a 33-31 upset win over the Seattle Seahawks, filling in for injured starting quarterback Jayden Daniels. Mariota completed 19 of 31 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns while adding 11 rushing yards, earning a FedEx Air Player of the Week nomination. Throwing scoring passes to Rachaad White, Treylon Burks, and Terry McLaurin, he also surpassed 18,000 career passing yards and snapped Seattle's 12-game winning streak.
Detroit Lions center Cade Mays is targeting a Week 7 return against the Green Bay Packers as he recovers from a fractured wrist suffered earlier this season. Mays was placed on the reserve/injured list to allow the injury to heal properly. The offensive lineman is optimistic about returning to full action once eligible, providing depth and starting capability to Detroit's interior line following his designated recovery period.
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift recorded 84 rushing yards on 20 carries and added two catches for four yards in Monday's 27-7 win over his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles. Swift closed out the victory with several strong runs late in the fourth quarter, including a key 15-yard gain on fourth-and-1. Swift has now surpassed 80 rushing yards in two of his first three games this season, averaging 4.7 yards per carry heading into Week 4.
