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NFL Week 3 grades: Patriots stumble to an 'F,' Commanders earn 'A'
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Key Points:
- The Bills secured a sloppy win against the Chargers despite five turnovers, relying heavily on James Cook's 154 rushing yards and a strong defensive performance that limited the Chargers to just 10 points after turnovers.
- The Jaguars dominated the Patriots with balanced offense and defense, highlighted by Trevor Lawrence's red zone efficiency and three forced turnovers, signaling the Jaguars as serious AFC contenders.
- The Steelers offense finally clicked with Jaylen Warren rushing for 127 yards and Aaron Rodgers connecting on deep passes, while Derrick Harmon’s late forced fumble sealed a win over the Bengals.
- The Commanders upset the reigning champs with backup QB Marcus Mariota throwing three touchdowns and a key defensive pick-six, boosting confidence after an 0-3 start.
- The Falcons' offense looked revitalized with Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback, Drake London’s 194 receiving yards, and Bijan Robinson’s 194 total yards, marking them as potential NFC South favorites.
