Mendoza flourishing
Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft, continued his strong rookie start with the Las Vegas Raiders. Mendoza threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-14 Week 3 victory over the New Orleans Saints, helping the Raiders improve to 3-0. He also threw an interception, his first of the season.
Eagles shut down Williams, improve to 3-0
Jalen Hurts threw two touchdown passes to Makai Lemon, while the Philadelphia Eagles defense held Caleb Williams without a touchdown pass in a 27-10 victory over the Chicago Bears.
It was Chicago’s second straight loss after opening the season with a 34-6 victory at Carolina. Williams also went without a touchdown pass in Week 2, when the Bears fell 31-24 to Minnesota.
Philadelphia’s defense has set the pace through three games, allowing a league-low 29 points while ranking first in total yards allowed.
The Eagles will look to improve to 4-0 when they host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4.
Giants rally late, hold off Titans for third straight win
The New York Giants rallied in the fourth quarter to slip past the Tennessee Titans 18-13 at MetLife Stadium and remain unbeaten.
Jaxson Dart threw a late touchdown pass to put New York ahead, and the Giants’ defense kept Tennessee from answering with a late comeback.
The Giants improved to 3-0 and will look to maintain their early momentum when they host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4.
Defending champion Seahawks send Commanders to 0-3
Sam Darnold threw two touchdown passes as the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks defeated the Washington Commanders 23-7 on the road.
Darnold finished with 172 passing yards and two scores, while Jayden Daniels struggled against Seattle’s defense and threw two interceptions.
Zach Charbonnet powered the Seahawks’ ground game with 157 yards on 16 carries, helping Seattle control the game and sustain scoring drives. Jason Myers added three field goals on four attempts, including one from 54 yards.
The victory improved Seattle to 2-1 while dropping Washington to 0-3.
Bills avoid 0-3 start, earn first win
The Buffalo Bills avoided an 0-3 start by defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 35-22 at Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen failed to throw a touchdown pass but found the end zone on the ground as Buffalo leaned heavily on its rushing attack. Matt Prater supplied much of the scoring, converting five field goals, including one from 54 yards.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 322 yards and three touchdowns, but Los Angeles couldn’t slow Buffalo on the ground. The Bills rushed for 257 yards and two touchdowns to help secure their first victory.
Buffalo (1-2) will try to even its record against New England (2-1) in Week 4, while the Chargers (1-2) travel to face Seattle.
