NFL Week 3 brought the excitement back to the league after a sluggish start. Fans saw big surprises, like the Green Bay Packers—a top Super Bowl pick—falling to the Cleveland Browns, who could snag the No. 1 draft spot. The Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions delivered a thrilling clash that felt like a Super Bowl preview.
Seven games hung in the balance until the final 2:30, and defenses stole the show with nine non-offensive touchdowns. Kickers had a wild day, facing blocks or nailing game-winners—or both, as in the New York Jets-Tampa Bay Buccaneers thriller. At the end, six teams stayed undefeated, while seven teams searched for their first win. Here’s our take on the NFL power rankings heading into Week 4.
1. Buffalo Bills (3-0, previously 1)
Terrel Bernard’s late interception locked up a 31-21 win over the Miami Dolphins, setting up Matt Prater’s field goal for good measure. Josh Allen tossed three touchdown passes, including a 15-yard strike to Khalil Shakir after a Dolphins penalty killed their punt in a tied game. Allen now boasts a 14-2 record against Miami in his career.
2. Philadelphia Eagles (3-0, previously 2)
Down 19 to the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter, the Eagles flipped the script. Jalen Hurts found the end zone three times with passes to Dallas Goedert, A.J. Brown, and DeVonta Smith in a stunning comeback. Jordan Davis blocked a field goal and returned it for a touchdown on the last play, sealing a 33-26 victory.
3. Detroit Lions (2-1, previously 6)
The Lions made a bold statement with a 38-30 upset over the Ravens, featuring two touchdown drives of 95 yards or more. Coach Dan Campbell nailed all three fourth-down tries, including a key completion from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown late. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 218 yards and four scores combined.
4. Los Angeles Chargers (3-0, previously 5)
The Chargers hit 3-0 for the first time since 2002, edging the Denver Broncos 23-20 on Cameron Dicker’s 43-yard walk-off field goal. Justin Herbert tied it with a touchdown to Keenan Allen, the defense forced a quick three-and-out, and Herbert went perfect on the final drive to set up the kick.
5. Baltimore Ravens (1-2, previously 4)
Derrick Henry fumbled in three games straight, and his fourth-quarter mistake deep in Ravens territory hurt big in the Lions loss, just like in Week 1. The defense got run over, too. Lamar Jackson connected with Mark Andrews for two of his three touchdown passes.
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-0, previously 8)
A comfortable lead turned into a nail-biter, but the Bucs held on 29-27 against the Jets. Chase McLaughlin’s 36-yard field goal at the buzzer—his fifth make of six—made up for one that got blocked and returned for a score. Baker Mayfield threw for 233 yards.
7. Kansas City Chiefs (1-2, previously 7)
The Chiefs grinded out a 22-9 win over the New York Giants on a quiet night for Travis Kelce. Patrick Mahomes hit Tyquan Thornton for a touchdown and another big play to the 1-yard line. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, a former Giants star, shut down his old team.
8. Green Bay Packers (2-1, previously 3)
The Packers scored just 10 points in a shocking 13-10 loss to the Browns and blew a 10-point lead in the last four minutes. Jordan Love’s interception and a blocked Brandon McManus field goal didn’t help. Josh Jacobs’ streak of 11 straight games with a rushing touchdown ends here.
9. Indianapolis Colts (3-0, previously 10)
Jonathan Taylor rushed for 102 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-20 rout of the Tennessee Titans, giving the Colts their first 3-0 start since 2009. They jumped ahead early with Kenny Moore’s 32-yard pick-six. Anthony Richardson threw for 228 yards and a score without turnovers.
10. San Francisco 49ers (3-0, previously 14)
The 49ers overcame the NFL’s first tiebreaking safety in over a decade to beat the Arizona Cardinals 16-15. Eddy Pineiro’s 35-yard field goal as time expired clinched it. With Brock Purdy sidelined, Mac Jones went 5-for-5 for 59 yards on the winning drive. Nick Bosa suffered a season-ending injury.
11. Los Angeles Rams (2-1, previously 9)
12. Washington Commanders (2-1, previously 11)
13. Seattle Seahawks (2-1, previously 18)
14. Minnesota Vikings (2-1, previously 19)
15. Denver Broncos (1-2, previously 12)
16. Cincinnati Bengals (2-1, previously 13)
17. Arizona Cardinals (2-1, previously 17)
18. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1, previously 20)
19. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1, previously 24)
20. Chicago Bears (1-2, previously 28)
21. Dallas Cowboys (1-2, previously 15)
22. Carolina Panthers (1-2, previously 30)
23. Atlanta Falcons (1-2, previously 16)
24. Las Vegas Raiders (1-2, previously 22)
25. New England Patriots (1-2, previously 23)
26. Cleveland Browns (1-2, previously 29)
27. Houston Texans (0-3, previously 21)
28. New York Jets (0-3, previously 27)
Tyrod Taylor struggled early with a pick-six and fumble that cost points against the Buccaneers. He rallied in the fourth with two touchdown passes, including a wild juggle by Allen Lazard. Will McDonald IV blocked a field goal and took it to the house for the lead, but the defense couldn’t stop the final drive in the 29-27 defeat.
29. New York Giants (0-3, previously 25)
Daniel Jones had a quiet prime-time outing against the Chiefs, with Malik Nabers managing just two catches for 13 yards—his first game under four receptions. Fans booed Russell Wilson but cheered Jaxson Dart. Cam Skattebo scored a touchdown, but kicker Graham Gano’s early injury left them without boots for the second straight year.
30. Miami Dolphins (0-3, previously 31)
31. Tennessee Titans (0-3, previously 26)
32. New Orleans Saints (0-3, previously 32)
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