It's Week 3 in the NFL: Our Quick Guide to Each Game
Week 3 in the NFL is when we can really start seeing the difference between the early flukes and what could be season-long trends. Are the nine 0-2 teams the worst teams in the league? No. Are the nine 2-0 teams the NFL’s best? Probably not. We’ll learn more from Thursday to Monday. Here’s our guide to Week 3.
Patriots (1-1) vs. Jets (1-1)
Thursday, 8:15pm on Prime
Category | Patriots | Jets |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 18.0 (16th) | 21.5 (12th) |
Point Differential | +3 (12th) | -6 (15th) |
Record in Close Games | 1-1 | 1-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 6.0 (10th) | 7.0 (9th) |
Turnover Differential | +2 (4th) | 0 (6th) |
Total Penalties | 8 (3rd) | 10 (4th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Patriots
QB Jacoby Brissett: 179.2 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Rhamondre Stevenson: 61.8 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 17.8 receiving yards
TE Hunter Henry: 3.0 receptions, 30.4 receiving yards
Jets
QB Aaron Rodgers: 228.5 pass yards, 1.2 pass TD
RB Breece Hall: 77.5 rush yards, 0.6 rush TD, 22.5 receiving yards
WR Garrett Wilson: 5.3 receptions, 67.1 receiving yards
Giants (0-2) vs. Browns (1-1)
Sunday, 1pm on FOX
Category | Giants | Browns |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 12.0 (23rd) | 17.5 (17th) |
Point Differential | -25 (24th) | -11 (20th) |
Record in Close Games | 0-1 | 1-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 0.0 (16th) | 5.0 (11th) |
Turnover Differential | -1 (7th) | -2 (8th) |
Total Penalties | 14 (8th) | 24 (14th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Giants
QB Daniel Jones: 181.2 pass yards, 1.0 pass TD
RB Devin Singletary: 49.0 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 13.3 receiving yards
WR Malik Nabers: 4.4 receptions, 58.9 receiving yards
Browns
QB: Deshaun Watson: 197.9 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Jerome Ford: 52.5 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 14.8 receiving yards
WR Amari Cooper: 4.5 receptions, 66.0 receiving yards
Bears (1-1) vs. Colts (0-2)
Sunday, 1pm on CBS
Category | Bears | Colts |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 18.5 (15th) | 18.5 (15th) |
Point Differential | +1 (14th) | -8 (17th) |
Record in Close Games | 1-1 | 0-2 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 7.0 (9th) | 0.0 (16th) |
Turnover Differential | +1 (5th) | -3 (9th) |
Total Penalties | 16 (10th) | 7 (2nd) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Bears
QB Caleb Williams: 225.5 pass yards, 1.2 pass TD
RB D'Andre Swift: 45.3 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 15.2 receiving yards
WR D.J. Moore: 4.3 receptions, 58.4 receiving yards
Colts
QB Anthony Richardson: 196.9 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Jonathan Taylor: 79.5 rush yards, 0.7 rush TD, 14.9 receiving yards
WR Michael Pittman: 5.1 receptions, 57.1 receiving yards
Texans (2-0) vs. Vikings (2-0)
Sunday, 1pm on CBS
Category | Texans | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 24.0 (10th) | 25.5 (8th) |
Point Differential | +8 (9th) | +28 (3rd) |
Record in Close Games | 2-0 | 1-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 4.0 (13th) | 14.0 (4th) |
Turnover Differential | +2 (4th) | 0 (6th) |
Total Penalties | 17 (11th) | 14 (8th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Texans
QB C.J. Stroud: 266.2 pass yards, 2.0 pass TD
RB Joe Mixon: 59.5 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 20.6 receiving yards
WR Nico Collins: 4.8 receptions, 68.8 receiving yards
Vikings
QB Sam Darnold: 231.5 pass yards, 1.4 pass TD
RB Aaron Jones: 54.2 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 20.0 receiving yards
WR Justin Jefferson: 6.2 receptions, 83.6 receiving yards
Eagles (1-1) vs. Saints (2-0)
Sunday, 1pm on FOX
Category | Eagles | Saints |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 27.5 (5th) | 45.5 (1st) |
Point Differential | +4 (11th) | +62 (1st) |
Record in Close Games | 1-1 | 0-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 5.0 (11th) | 31.0 (1st) |
Turnover Differential | -3 (9th) | +3 (3rd) |
Total Penalties | 16 (10th) | 15 (9th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Eagles
QB Jalen Hurts: 221.9 pass yards, 1.4 pass TD
RB Saquon Barkley: 71.6 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 19.9 receiving yards
TE Dallas Goedert: 3.8 receptions, 40.6 receiving yards
Saints
QB Derek Carr: 231.0 pass yards, 1.5 pass TD
RB Alvin Kamara: 54.1 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 24.7 receiving yards
WR Chris Olave: 5.0 receptions, 68.2 receiving yards
Chargers (2-0) vs. Steelers (2-0)
Sunday, 1pm on CBS
Category | Chargers | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 24.0 (10th) | 15.5 (20th) |
Point Differential | +35 (2nd) | +15 (7th) |
Record in Close Games | 0-0 | 2-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 17.5 (2nd) | 7.5 (8th) |
Turnover Differential | +2 (4th) | +5 (1st) |
Total Penalties | 10 (4th) | 19 (13th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Chargers
QB Justin Herbert: 209.3 pass yards, 1.4 pass TD
RB J.K. Dobbins: 59.0 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 11.8 receiving yards
WR Ladd McConkey: 3.3 receptions, 40.1 receiving yards
Steelers
QB Russell Wilson: 176.8 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Najee Harris: 60.2 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 10.8 receiving yards
WR George Pickens: 3.9 receptions, 58.4 receiving yards
Broncos (0-2) vs. Buccaneers (2-0)
Sunday, 1pm on FOX
Category | Broncos | Bucs |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 13.0 (22nd) | 28.5 (4th) |
Point Differential | -13 (21st) | +21 (6th) |
Record in Close Games | 0-2 | 1-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 0.0 (16th) | 10.5 (7th) |
Turnover Differential | -3 (9th) | +1 (5th) |
Total Penalties | 17 (11th) | 11 (5th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Broncos
QB Bo Nix: 195.2 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Javonte Williams: 40.9 rush yards, 0.2 rush TD, 11.9 receiving yards
WR Courtland Sutton: 3.0 receptions, 40.9 receiving yards
Bucs
QB Baker Mayfield: 222.0 pass yards, 1.4 pass TD
RB Rachaad White: 46.6 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 21.6 receiving yards
WR Mike Evans: 4.4 receptions, 65.7 receiving yards
Packers (1-1) vs. Titans (0-2)
Sunday, 1pm on FOX
Category | Packers | Titans |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 22.5 (11th) | 17.0 (18th) |
Point Differential | +1 (14th) | -14 (22nd) |
Record in Close Games | 1-1 | 0-2 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 6.0 (10th) | 0.0 (16th) |
Turnover Differential | +4 (2nd) | -4 (10th) |
Total Penalties | 16 (10th) | 13 (7th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Packers
RB Josh Jacobs: 62.3 rush yards, 0.5 rush TD, 17.1 receiving yards
WR Romeo Doubs: 3.3 receptions, 41.1 receiving yards
WR Jayden Reed: 2.9 receptions, 35.6 receiving yards
Titans
QB Will Levis: 209.3 pass yards, 1.3 pass TD
RB Tony Pollard: 53.5 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 13.8 receiving yards
WR Calvin Ridley: 3.9 receptions, 52.5 receiving yards
Panthers (0-2) vs. Raiders (1-1)
Sunday, 4:05pm on CBS
Category | Panthers | Raiders |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 6.5 (24th) | 18.0 (16th) |
Point Differential | -60 (26th) | -9 (18th) |
Record in Close Games | 0-0 | 1-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 0.0 (16th) | 3.0 (14th) |
Turnover Differential | -1 (7th) | -3 (9th) |
Total Penalties | 15 (9th) | 5 (1st) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Panthers
QB Andy Dalton: 204.7 pass yards, 1.2 pass TD
RB Chuba Hubbard: 29.8 rush yards, 0.2 rush TD, 8.4 receiving yards
WR Diontae Johnson: 3.6 receptions, 37.5 receiving yards
Raiders
QB Gardner Minshew: 218 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Zamir White: 45.0 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 8.2 receiving yards
TE Brock Bowers: 4.1 receptions, 45.7 receiving yards
Dolphins (1-1) vs. Seahawks (2-0)
Sunday, 4:05pm on CBS
Category | Dolphins | Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 15.0 (21st) | 24.5 (9th) |
Point Differential | -18 (23rd) | +9 (8th) |
Record in Close Games | 1-0 | 2-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 3.0 (14th) | 4.5 (12th) |
Turnover Differential | -2 (8th) | +1 (5th) |
Total Penalties | 16 (10th) | 12 (6th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Dolphins
QB Skylar Thompson: 204.7 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB De'Von Achane: 47.6 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 16.6 receiving yards
WR Tyreek Hill: 5.7 receptions, 79.1 receiving yards
Seahawks
QB Geno Smith: 219.1 pass yards, 1.4 pass TD
RB Kenneth Walker III: 56.4 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD
WR DK Metcalf: 4.3 receptions, 61.4 receiving yards
Lions (1-1) vs. Cardinals (1-1)
Sunday, 4:25pm on FOX
Category | Lions | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 21.0 (13th) | 34.5 (2nd) |
Point Differential | +2 (13th) | +25 (5th) |
Record in Close Games | 1-1 | 0-1 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 6.0 (10th) | 31.0 (1st) |
Turnover Differential | -1 (7th) | 0 (6th) |
Total Penalties | 10 (4th) | 10 (4th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Lions
QB Jared Goff: 271.0 pass yards, 1.9 pass TD
RB Jahmyr Gibbs: 60.6 rush yards, 0.5 rush TD, 26.2 receiving yards
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown: 7.0 receptions, 81.4 receiving yards
Cardinals
QB Kyler Murray: 221.4 pass yards, 1.3 pass TD
RB James Conner: 71.3 rush yards, 0.6 rush TD, 13.6 receiving yards
WR Marvin Harrison Jr: 4.9 receptions, 69.5 receiving yards
Ravens (0-2) vs. Cowboys (1-1)
Sunday, 4:25pm on FOX
Category | Ravens | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 21.5 (12th) | 26.0 (7th) |
Point Differential | -10 (19th) | -9 (18th) |
Record in Close Games | 0-2 | 0-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 0.0 (16th) | 16.0 (3rd) |
Turnover Differential | 0 (6th) | +1 (5th) |
Total Penalties | 18 (12th) | 15 (9th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Ravens
QB Lamar Jackson: 213.2 pass yards, 1.5 pass TD
RB Derrick Henry: 72.1 rush yards, 0.7 rush TD, 8.0 receiving yards
TE Mark Andrews: 4.1 receptions, 52.0 receiving yards
Cowboys
QB Dak Prescott: 249.4 pass yards, 1.9 pass TD
RB Ezekiel Elliott: 34.1 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 12.6 receiving yards
WR CeeDee Lamb: 7.0 receptions, 88.2 receiving yards
49ers (1-1) vs. Rams (0-2)
Sunday, 4:25pm on FOX
Category | 49ers | Rams |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 24.5 (9th) | 15.0 (21st) |
Point Differential | +7 (10th) | -37 (25th) |
Record in Close Games | 0-1 | 0-1 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 13.0 (6th) | 0.0 (16th) |
Turnover Differential | +2 (4th) | 0 (6th) |
Total Penalties | 8 (3rd) | 8 (3rd) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
49ers
QB Brock Purdy: 243.0 pass yards, 1.8 pass TD
RB Jordan Mason: 77.4 rush yards, 0.5 rush TD, 8.7 receiving yards
WR Brandon Aiyuk: 4.8 receptions, 70.8 receiving yards
Rams
QB Matthew Stafford: 204.0 pass yards, 1.3 pass TD
RB Kyren Williams: 56.6 rush yards, 0.5 rush TD, 15.6 receiving yards
WR Demarcus Robinson: 3.3 receptions, 40.4 receiving yards
Chiefs (2-0) vs. Falcons (1-1)
Sunday, 8:20pm on NBC
Category | Chiefs | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 26.5 (6th) | 16.0 (19th) |
Point Differential | +8 (9th) | -7 (16th) |
Record in Close Games | 2-0 | 1-1 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 4.0 (13th) | 1.0 (15th) |
Turnover Differential | -2 (8th) | -2 (8th) |
Total Penalties | 10 (4th) | 8 (3rd) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Chiefs
QB Patrick Mahomes: 290.5 pass yards, 2.1 pass TDs
RB Carson Steele: 45.1 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 7.5 receiving yards
WR: Rashee Rice: 5.6 receptions, 60.3 receiving yards
Falcons
QB Kirk Cousins: 223.1 pass yards, 1.5 pass TD
RB Bijan Robinson: 69.7 rush yards, 0.5 rush TD, 26.0 receiving yards
WR Drake London: 4.9 receptions, 64.0 receiving yards
Jaguars (0-2) vs. Bills (2-0)
Monday, 7:30pm on ESPN
Category | Jaguars | Bills |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 15.0 (21st) | 32.5 (3rd) |
Point Differential | -8 (17th) | +27 (4th) |
Record in Close Games | 0-2 | 1-0 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 0.0 (16th) | 13.5 (5th) |
Turnover Differential | -1 (7th) | +3 (3rd) |
Total Penalties | 14 (8th) | 10 (4th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Jaguars
QB Trevor Lawrence: 219.7 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Travis Etienne: 49.5 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 21.7 receiving yards
TE Evan Engram: 3.9 receptions, 38.0 receiving yards
Bills
QB Josh Allen: 248.5 pass yards, 1.7 pass TD
RB James Cook: 67.4 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 13.3 receiving yards
TE Dalton Kincaid: 4.3 receptions, 45.0 receiving yards
Redskins (1-1) vs. Bengals (0-2)
Monday, 8:15pm on ABC
Category | Redskins | Bengals |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 20.5 (14th) | 17.5 (17th) |
Point Differential | -14 (22nd) | -7 (16th) |
Record in Close Games | 1-0 | 0-2 |
Av. Margin of Victory | 3.0 (14th) | 0.0 (16th) |
Turnover Differential | +1 (5th) | 0 (6th) |
Total Penalties | 17 (11th) | 10 (4th) |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Redskins
QB Jayden Daniels: 190.3 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Brian Robinson: 50.5 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 13.4 receiving yards
WR Terry McLaurin: 3.4 receptions, 45.5 receiving yards
Bengals
QB Joe Burrow: 274.5 pass yards, 2.0 pass TDs
RB Zack Moss: 45.8 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 14.1 receiving yards
WR Ja'Marr Chase: 6.3 receptions, 81.5 receiving yards
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