Rap: Baker Mayfield (thumb) could miss 2-4 weeks
Key Points:
- Baker Mayfield struggled in his first game after signing a three-year extension, throwing a costly 27-yard fumble-six and another giveaway on a risky red zone rush; he scored a late rushing touchdown but will likely miss 2-4 weeks with a thumb injury, prompting the Buccaneers to start rookie Jalon Daniels in Week 4.
- The Green Bay Packers signed veteran offensive guard Mekhi Becton to address their injury-depleted offensive line, hoping he can improve a unit that has struggled early in the season despite Becton's mixed performance last year with the Chargers.
- Josh Allen had an uneven performance in the Bills' Week 3 win over the Chargers, throwing two interceptions and fumbling once, but added two rushing touchdowns to tie Marshawn Lynch for 17th on the NFL's all-time rushing touchdown list; the Bills face the Patriots next week as they work to fix their turnover issues.
- Dolphins running back De’Von Achane suffered a torn ACL in Week 3, ending his season and further weakening an already struggling offense ranked near the bottom in scoring and yards per game; backup Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright are potential waiver wire adds to fill the void.
- Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery for a neck fracture sustained during Week 3; despite the severity, he is expected to make a full recovery but will not return in 2024.