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Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum rushed six times for 15 yards and caught two of four targets for zero yards during a 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. Corum saw nine fewer carries than backfield mate Kyren Williams, marking his widest usage discrepancy of the season so far as the offense leaned heavily on Williams down the stretch.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 20 of 34 passes for 226 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 24-16 loss to Buffalo, dropping his team to 0-3. Herbert drew heavy criticism for a costly fourth-quarter interception near the goal line intended for Marquez Valdes-Scantling. He also added four rushes for 17 yards while battling through career-low efficiency metrics.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle caught two of seven targets for 10 yards, rushed once for 14 yards, and secured a vital two-point conversion in a 30-26 win over the Rams. Waddle's highlight came in the third quarter when he hauled in a tight-window two-point pass from Bo Nix and later added an explosive end-around run to jump-start a game-tying touchdown drive.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce caught both of his targets for 59 yards and a touchdown during a 24-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Kelce ignited the offense with a 48-yard reception on the game's opening play and added an 11-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter, elevating his early-season totals to 14 receptions for 231 yards and two scores.
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams rushed 15 times for 88 yards and caught six of seven targets for 70 yards during a 30-26 defeat against Denver. Williams excelled as a dual-threat weapon, highlighted by a wheel route reception that set up a field goal and a 31-yard rumble, heavily out-snapping backfield teammate Blake Corum while averaging 5.9 yards per carry on the ground.
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith completed 31 of 37 pass attempts for 321 yards and three touchdowns against Detroit, adding 12 rushing yards. Smith connected with Kenyon Sadiq, Garrett Wilson, and Sterling Shepard for scores while guiding a late comeback. However, the offensive line allowed five sacks, including a costly fumble lost to Aidan Hutchinson with 42 seconds remaining, sealing a 31-24 defeat as the Jets dropped to 1-2.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson secured 11 of 17 targets for 89 yards and a touchdown in a 36-30 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Wilson dominated the passing attack with Jacoby Brissett under center, leading the team in all major receiving categories. He carries an impressive 18-163-1 receiving line on 31 targets into a crucial Week 4 divisional matchup against the New York Giants.
New York Giants pass rusher Brian Burns suffered a right knee injury during the fourth quarter of a 12-7 win over the Titans and was helped off without putting weight on his leg. Burns had been active despite a sprained left ankle, recording one quarterback hit in a situational role. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed Burns will undergo an MRI, with the team holding onto hope he avoided a major season-ending ligament tear.
Washington Commanders second-year running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt carried the ball 19 times for 36 yards and caught his only target for seven yards in a 33-31 win over Seattle. Although his longest run went for nine yards, his 20 touches and 39 total snaps marked a new season high in volume as he continues to operate as the team's primary early-down option.
Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White rushed eight times for 35 yards and caught his only target for a six-yard touchdown in a 33-31 win over Seattle. White briefly visited the locker room due to a first-half shoulder injury but returned in the third quarter. He logged 30 total snaps and 14 pass routes, sharing the backfield with Jacory Croskey-Merritt to bring his season totals to 100 rushing yards and nine receptions.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Konata Mumpfield delivered a standout performance in a 30-26 loss to the Broncos, hauling in a 48-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford that temporarily gave the Rams a 26-23 lead late in the fourth quarter. Mumpfield finished the contest with a career-high 93 receiving yards, showcasing his big-play ability while stepping up in the injury-depleted Rams passing attack.
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry rushed 26 times for 89 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, adding a reception. Henry scored on runs of four and three yards in the first half, bringing his season total to six scores through three games. During the contest, Henry surpassed Eric Dickerson for ninth place on the NFL's all-time rushing yards list and moved past Ray Rice for Baltimore's franchise rushing touchdown record.
New York Giants punter Jordan Stout averaged 50.5 yards on six punts during a 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans in wet conditions at MetLife Stadium. Stout, who signed a three-year, $12.3 million deal in the offseason, blasted a 74-yard punt and pinned the Titans inside their 20-yard line three times, significantly helping flip field position for the Giants.
New York Giants undrafted rookie kicker Dominic Zvada made all four of his field goal attempts to account for the entirety of the team's scoring in a 12-7 win over the Tennessee Titans. Zvada was good from 39 yards twice, 30, and 27, bringing his perfect season start to 6-for-6. Teammates praised the 22-year-old's impressive poise and reliability in poor weather conditions at MetLife Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love rushed 21 times for 90 yards and caught all five targets for 19 yards and a touchdown in a 36-30 loss to the 49ers. Sunday marked a breakout workhorse performance, yielding a career-high 22.9 PPR points. The first-round pick out-carried veteran backup Tyler Allgeier by 19 attempts and recorded his first career receiving touchdown, cementing his role as Arizona's unquestioned lead runner heading into Week 4 action.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin delivered a strong 6-77-1 receiving line on nine targets in Sunday's 33-31 win over the Seattle Seahawks, leading the team in targets, receptions, and yards. McLaurin rebounded significantly from a low 30.8% catch rate through the first two weeks of the season, catching a touchdown pass from starting quarterback Marcus Mariota while leading all Washington wideouts with 31 pass routes run.
Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota shined in his first start replacing the injured Jayden Daniels, guiding Washington to a 33-31 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Mariota completed 19 of 31 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns without an interception, connecting with Rachaad White, Treylon Burks, and Terry McLaurin for scores. He added 11 rushing yards and secured the win with a crucial 9-yard scramble on third down late in the fourth quarter.
Washington Commanders star wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught four of seven targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 33-31 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Diggs ran 27 pass routes, nearly catching up to teammate Terry McLaurin's 31 routes as part of an evolving passing game coordinated by backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. Prior to kickoff, Diggs also captured media attention by showcasing his distinctive style for his weekly game-day stadium arrival fashion showcase.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens hauled in seven of a team-high 11 targets for 82 yards during Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, setting new season highs in targets, catches, and receiving yards. Despite the strong statistical outing, Pickens was at the center of late-game controversy when quarterback Dak Prescott threw the ball away on a crucial third-and-goal play instead of targeting an open Pickens near the pylon. Pickens remains without a touchdown or 20-plus yard reception.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott became the fifth player in NFL history with 250 passing touchdowns and 30 rushing scores during a 34-31 loss to Baltimore in Rio de Janeiro. Prescott completed 25 of 40 passes for 276 yards, one TD pass to Jake Ferguson, and a two-point conversion to CeeDee Lamb. Facing heavy scrutiny postgame, Prescott and coach Brian Schottenheimer addressed a critical late-game third-down play where Prescott threw the ball away instead of targeting an open George Pickens.
