NFL Week 3 winners and losers, plus J.J. McCarthy dealt to Giants and Eagles-Bears picks for Monday night
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NFL Week 3 winners and losers, plus J.J. McCarthy dealt to Giants and Eagles-Bears picks for Monday night

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Key Points:

  • Week 3 of the NFL featured seven upsets and 12 games decided by a single possession, tying the record for most one-score games in a day and week, highlighting the intense competitiveness of the season so far.
  • Notable game grades include the Ravens earning a B+ for a thrilling 34-31 win over the Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, with Lamar Jackson's clutch performance key to the victory, while the Steelers edged the Bengals 30-27, buoyed by a strong running game and a critical defensive turnover.
  • Key losers from Week 3 include QB Drake Maye, who struggled with turnovers in the Patriots' 35-6 loss, and Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, whose offense has yet to find success in an 0-3 start; the 49ers also suffered significant injuries to key players.
  • Several overreactions were addressed, including the notion that the Raiders will make the playoffs being labeled an overreaction despite their 3-0 start, while Trevor Lawrence and Brock Purdy’s strong performances are considered legitimate realities.
  • Significant injuries impact teams heading into Week 4, with Dolphins RB De'Von Achane and Giants LB Brian Burns out for the season due to ACL tears, and Bucs QB Baker Mayfield dealing with a dislocated thumb; meanwhile, the Giants acquired QB J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings in a trade aimed at bolstering their quarterback depth.

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