by Vegas Writer
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024Week 3 is in the books, and here are some NFL observations from Week 2:
Six teams – the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants – earned their first win of the season in Week 3. Only two teams remain winless, both of Monday's losing squads: Cincinnati and Jacksonville. Not good considering only six teams since 1979 have made the playoffs after starting 0-3, including just one since 2000, and none have won a Super Bowl.
Five teams – the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills – improved to 3-0.
The Vikings are 3-0 for the first time since 2016 after a balanced effort on both sides of the ball in their 34-7 win over Houston, getting five sacks from the defense while wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jalen Nailor recorded a touchdown reception.
The Vikings registered five sacks in Week 1, six sacks in Week 2 and five sacks in Week 3. They're the third team since 1990 with at least five sacks in each of their first three games of a season.
The Steelers are 3-0 for the first time since 2020, and appear to have regenerated the days of their Steel Curtain on defense. They allowed 10 points in Week 1, six points in Week 2 and 10 points in Week 3. They're the fifth team since 2000 to win each of their first three games and allow 10 or fewer points in each wins.
The Green Bay Packers went into Nashville and routed the Tennessee Titans, 30-14, as quarterback Malik Willis was brilliant against his former team, totaling 275 yards (202 passing, 73 rushing) and two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) with a 120.9 rating,
Packers safety Xavier McKinney registered his third-consecutive game with an interception to begin the season.
On the ground, the Packers have 612 rushing yards to become the fifth team with at least 600 yards rushing in their first three games of a season since 1990.
Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley totaled 156 yards on offense (147 rushing, nine receiving) and two rushing touchdowns while tight end Dallas Goedert hauled in 10 passes for 170 yards in the Eagles' 15-12 win at New Orleans.
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers continued the impressive start to his career as he recorded eight receptions for 78 yards and two touchdowns in the team’s 21-15 win at Cleveland. Nabers has 23 receptions for 271 yards and three touchdowns this season. He is the first player in NFL history with at least 20 receptions and three touchdown catches in his first three career games.
Veteran running back Derrick Henry totaled 174 scrimmage yards (151 rushing, 23 receiving) and two rushing touchdowns in the Baltimore Ravens' 28-25 win over Dallas. Henry now has 12 career games with at least 150 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy passed for 292 yards with three touchdowns and a 137.1 rating in Week 3. On Monday, it was revealed Purdy will undergo an MRI for a sore back.
Carolina wide receiver Adam Thielen registered his 60th career touchdown reception and became the third undrafted player in the common-draft era with at least 60 career touchdown receptions.
Dallas kicker Brandon Aubrey continued to delight Fantasy owners, as he booted a 65-yard field goal in the first quarter, the second-longest made field goal in NFL history. After a preseason game in Las Vegas, Aubrey told media members that he's kicked 70 yard field goals at practices.
Six teams – the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants – earned their first win of the season in Week 3. Only two teams remain winless, both of Monday's losing squads: Cincinnati and Jacksonville. Not good considering only six teams since 1979 have made the playoffs after starting 0-3, including just one since 2000, and none have won a Super Bowl.
Five teams – the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills – improved to 3-0.
The Vikings are 3-0 for the first time since 2016 after a balanced effort on both sides of the ball in their 34-7 win over Houston, getting five sacks from the defense while wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jalen Nailor recorded a touchdown reception.
The Vikings registered five sacks in Week 1, six sacks in Week 2 and five sacks in Week 3. They're the third team since 1990 with at least five sacks in each of their first three games of a season.
The Steelers are 3-0 for the first time since 2020, and appear to have regenerated the days of their Steel Curtain on defense. They allowed 10 points in Week 1, six points in Week 2 and 10 points in Week 3. They're the fifth team since 2000 to win each of their first three games and allow 10 or fewer points in each wins.
The Green Bay Packers went into Nashville and routed the Tennessee Titans, 30-14, as quarterback Malik Willis was brilliant against his former team, totaling 275 yards (202 passing, 73 rushing) and two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) with a 120.9 rating,
Packers safety Xavier McKinney registered his third-consecutive game with an interception to begin the season.
On the ground, the Packers have 612 rushing yards to become the fifth team with at least 600 yards rushing in their first three games of a season since 1990.
Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley totaled 156 yards on offense (147 rushing, nine receiving) and two rushing touchdowns while tight end Dallas Goedert hauled in 10 passes for 170 yards in the Eagles' 15-12 win at New Orleans.
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers continued the impressive start to his career as he recorded eight receptions for 78 yards and two touchdowns in the team’s 21-15 win at Cleveland. Nabers has 23 receptions for 271 yards and three touchdowns this season. He is the first player in NFL history with at least 20 receptions and three touchdown catches in his first three career games.
Veteran running back Derrick Henry totaled 174 scrimmage yards (151 rushing, 23 receiving) and two rushing touchdowns in the Baltimore Ravens' 28-25 win over Dallas. Henry now has 12 career games with at least 150 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy passed for 292 yards with three touchdowns and a 137.1 rating in Week 3. On Monday, it was revealed Purdy will undergo an MRI for a sore back.
Carolina wide receiver Adam Thielen registered his 60th career touchdown reception and became the third undrafted player in the common-draft era with at least 60 career touchdown receptions.
Dallas kicker Brandon Aubrey continued to delight Fantasy owners, as he booted a 65-yard field goal in the first quarter, the second-longest made field goal in NFL history. After a preseason game in Las Vegas, Aubrey told media members that he's kicked 70 yard field goals at practices.
