NFL Week 3 Recap: Highlights from Around the League
This week in the NFL saw exciting matchups across the board, with teams showcasing their skills in remarkable games.
In Baltimore, the Ravens faced the Detroit Lions, where Lions running back David Montgomery put on a show. He rushed for a career-high 151 yards on just 12 carries, which included four explosive runs of over 10 yards. Montgomery’s performance is noteworthy as he gained +108 rushing yards over expected, surpassing any other player this season by a wide margin. Impressively, he also recorded 87 yards after breaking six tackles, marking this game as one of the best in his career.
Interestingly, the Ravens made history as they became the first team to allow multiple 95-yard touchdown drives in a single game on Monday Night Football since the 2010 Ravens faced the Texans. The drives of 96 and 98 yards added an unusual twist to the game, showcasing a rare moment in the league’s history.
In other action this week, the Buffalo Bills continued their strong performance by edging out the Miami Dolphins with a key interception from Terrel Bernard that secured a “Thursday Night Football” win. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off Monday’s doubleheader with a nail-biting 20-19 victory over the Texans, immediately followed by the Los Angeles Chargers defeating the Raiders with a solid score of 20-9.
The Green Bay Packers also demonstrated their dominance this week, claiming a convincing 27-18 victory against the Washington Commanders, which continues to signify their strong start to the 2025 season.
Switching to the Minnesota Vikings, a thrilling comeback led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy helped secure a victory over the Chicago Bears in his first NFL game. And in the season opener, the Chargers delivered a close victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, winning 27-21 in Brazil.
As the season unfolds, fans can expect more ups and downs as teams continue to battle on the gridiron. Every week, it appears that anything can happen, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
