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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving rushed 15 times for 46 yards and caught two passes for 12 yards in a 23-16 loss to Minnesota. Irving has secured at least 15 touches in all three games this season. With quarterback Baker Mayfield suffering a dislocated thumb, Tampa Bay may rely even more heavily on Irving and the ground game in their upcoming Week 4 matchup with Green Bay.
Carolina Panthers tight end Darren Waller caught five of eight targets for 51 yards in a 21-18 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Waller established season-high marks in targets, receptions, and receiving yards while leading Carolina's receiving corps in targets. Through three games with the Panthers, Waller has totaled 10 receptions for 112 yards and two touchdowns as a focal point for Bryce Young.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers returned from a one-game hamstring absence to catch five of six targets for 84 yards and add a 20-yard rush in a 34-31 win over Dallas. Flowers made a critical 27-yard reception with one second remaining in regulation, enabling Tyler Loop to kick the game-winning field goal. Flowers led all Baltimore receivers in targets, catches, and receiving yards.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty carried 19 times for 56 yards and caught three passes for 37 yards in a 35-27 win against the New Orleans Saints. Jeanty surpassed 20 touches for the third consecutive game to open his second NFL season. While averaging 3.3 yards per carry on the ground, Jeanty has accumulated 206 rushing yards and two receiving touchdowns through three weeks.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed 26 of 48 passes for 291 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 21-18 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Despite losing receiver Jalen Coker to a quad injury, Young produced strong passing volume while taking three sacks. Through three games, Young has accumulated 939 passing yards with a 7:2 touchdown-to-interception ratio heading into Week 4.
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard logged 19 carries for 82 yards and caught all four of his targets for 28 yards in a 21-18 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Hubbard dominated backfield work, out-carrying AJ Dillon by 15 attempts and setting a season high in receptions. With Jonathon Brooks on injured reserve, Hubbard remains locked into a heavy workhorse role for Week 4.
New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne left Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half after aggravating a pre-existing left hamstring injury. Prior to exiting, Etienne rushed 13 times for a team-high 57 yards and caught two passes for 13 yards. Head coach Kellen Moore confirmed the setback, noting Etienne will undergo further evaluation before setting a recovery timeline for Week 4.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson suffered a left ankle eversion sprain in the first half of Sunday's 23-16 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jefferson caught both of his targets for 32 yards before exiting to the locker room. Head coach Kevin O'Connell noted after the game that Jefferson nearly returned to the contest and expressed optimism that the star receiver will not miss significant time.
Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader overcame a pregame groin injury to score 13 points in a 19-17 victory over the Houston Texans. Shrader went 4-for-4 on field goal attempts, converting from 39, 58, 37, and a walk-off 53-yarder with 16 seconds remaining in regulation. His performance snapped Indianapolis's nine-game winless streak dating back to last season, securing their first win of the 2026 campaign.
New York Giants safety Jevon Holland intercepted Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward in the end zone with under a minute remaining to seal a 12-7 victory. The clutch takeaway was Holland's league-leading third interception of the season. Through three games, Holland has also recorded two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, three pass breakups, and 12 tackles as he returns to All-Pro form on New York's defense.
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the reigning No. 1 overall draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner, has yet to play a single snap this fall. Despite his absence, head coach Klint Kubiak and veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins have guided the franchise to a perfect 3-0 start following a 35-27 comeback victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to return within three weeks following a dislocated left elbow suffered against Dallas. Specialists confirmed surgery is not currently required and Daniels will avoid injured reserve. Upon his return, the star signal-caller will wear a protective brace on his non-throwing arm. Marcus Mariota started in his place during Washington's Week 3 victory over Seattle.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba hauled in 10 of 14 targets for 128 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Commanders, catching a one-yard toss in the second quarter and an 11-yard strike in the fourth. With Sam Darnold back under center, Smith-Njigba recorded his third straight game with more than 120 receiving yards, taking an eye-popping 27-405-6 line on 36 targets into Week 4.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech was ruled out early in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints with a broken forearm and is expected to be placed on injured reserve. Bech will face an absence of at least four weeks. Prior to his departure, the second-year wideout did not record any catches against New Orleans, having held five catches for 48 yards and a touchdown over the first two games.
Washington Commanders rookie first-round pick Sonny Styles served as the team's primary defensive catalyst in a 33-31 win over the Seahawks, recording five tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, two passes defensed, and a quarterback hit. Wearing the green dot in place of the injured Frankie Luvu, Styles punched the ball free from Jadarian Price and later intercepted a Sam Darnold pass that ricocheted off Tim Settle's helmet.
Washington Commanders second-year linebacker Kain Medrano played a pivotal role in Sunday's 33-31 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Stepping in to replace the injured Leo Chenal, Medrano intercepted a Sam Darnold pass near midfield and returned it untouched 50 yards for a crucial fourth-quarter touchdown that proved to be the game-winning score, highlighting a massive takeaway performance for the defense.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones completed 24 of 36 passes for 235 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 19-17 win over the Texans. He added five rushing yards on three carries and fumbled three times, losing two. Despite ball security issues and missing wide receiver Alec Pierce, Jones directed three first-half scoring drives—including a six-yard touchdown pass to Keenan Allen—to earn his first win with Indianapolis.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold returned from a Week 1 soft-tissue injury to start in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. Darnold completed 31 of 45 passes for 379 yards, throwing four touchdowns and two interceptions with five rushing yards. He connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for two scores, plus Cooper Kupp and Eric Saubert, but two second-half interceptions led directly to 14 Commanders points, including a game-winning pick-six.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman was involved in the late fourth-quarter play where Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield injured his right thumb. As Mayfield followed through on a fourth-and-13 pass under pressure, his hand slammed against Cashman, causing an apparent thumb injury that sent the Buccaneers quarterback straight to the locker room in obvious pain as Minnesota secured a 23-16 win.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught three of four targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets, marking his quietest game of the season. Five different Lions saw at least three targets from Jared Goff as LaPorta operated as a complementary piece behind Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown, producing a 14-144-1 line on 19 targets through three contests heading into Week 4.
