The Philadelphia Eagles produced one of the most dramatic finishes of the young season, rallying from a 19-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 33-26. Defensive lineman Jordan Davis blocked Joshua Karty’s potential game-winning field goal and returned it for a touchdown as time expired, sealing an improbable comeback. The Eagles, who had been held to just 33 first-half yards, scored three second-half touchdowns through Jalen Hurts, with the last strike to DeVonta Smith giving them a brief lead before the late heroics. It marked Philadelphia’s 12th straight home win and underscored their resilience as defending champions.
Elsewhere, Patrick Mahomes lifted the Kansas City Chiefs to their first win of the season, beating the New York Giants 22-9. Mahomes threw for 224 yards and a touchdown, while Russell Wilson’s two interceptions fueled frustration among Giants fans calling for rookie Jaxson Dart.
The Chicago Bears enjoyed a bounce-back performance, hammering the Dallas Cowboys 31-14. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams tied a career high with four touchdown passes, handing new head coach Ben Johnson his first career victory.
Another wild finish came in Cleveland, where rookie kicker Andre Szmyt redeemed himself with a 55-yard game-winner to give the Browns a 13-10 win over the Packers. Cleveland’s defense kept them alive before Shelby Harris blocked a late Green Bay field-goal attempt, setting up Szmyt’s redemption kick.
Tampa Bay also delivered late drama, edging the New York Jets 29-27 thanks to Chase McLaughlin’s fifth field goal of the day. The Buccaneers blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying, moving to 3-0 for the first time since 2005.
In Foxborough, Aaron Rodgers threw a decisive touchdown pass in the Steelers’ 21-14 win over the Patriots, while Justin Herbert led a late drive capped by a Cameron Dicker field goal as the Chargers edged the Broncos 23-20.
Other notable results included Seattle’s 44-13 dismantling of the Saints, San Francisco’s narrow 16-15 win over Arizona, and Minnesota’s 48-10 demolition of Cincinnati. The Indianapolis Colts also remained unbeaten, rolling past Tennessee 41-20, while Carolina pitched a 30-0 shutout against Atlanta for their first win.
Week 3 was defined by blocked field goals, dramatic finishes, and standout rookie performances, setting the tone for an unpredictable season ahead.
