Week 3 of the NFL season was the wildest yet, with some massive upsets, controversial penalties, and unfortunate injuries.
NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into Week 4
Week 3 of the NFL was a chaotic one, with major upsets, devastating injuries, and controversial penalties. As we head into Week 4, much of the league's standings are murky, but there are two obvious titans.
The Patriots fell to 1-2 as they stalled out vs. the Lions, the Browns got their first win nearly two years, and the Vikings lost to the ... Bills? Meanwhile, Jimmy Garoppolo is out for the year, and the Dolphins lost a top defensive player because he tried to follow the same rules the Green Bay Packers are railing against. What a mess!
As we head into Week 4, we're starting to get a clearer picture of where things stand in the NFL. So far, perhaps the clearest thing we can see — the Rams and Chiefs are teams to be afraid of this season.
Take a look below at where all 32 teams stand heading into Week 4.
32. Arizona Cardinals
Record:0-3
Last week:31st
Week 2 result:Lost to the Bears, 16-14
Week 3 opponent:vs. Seattle Seahawks
One thing to know:The Cardinals are going with rookie quarterback Josh Rosen in Week 4 after Sam Bradford led the team to a 0-3 start to the season.
31. Oakland Raiders
Record:0-3
Last week:24th
Week 2 result:Lost to the Dolphins, 28-20
Week 3 opponent:vs. Cleveland Browns
One thing to know:
30. Houston Texans
Record:0-3
Last week:22nd
Week 2 result:
Week 3 opponent:at Indianapolis Colts
One thing to know:One bright spot for the Texans — J.J. Watt finally got going against the Giants, recording his first three sacks of the season.
29. San Francisco 49ers
Record:1-2
Last week:11th
Week 2 result:Lost to the Chiefs, 38-27
Week 3 opponent:at Los Angeles Chargers
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28. Buffalo Bills
Record:1-2
Last week:32nd
Week 2 result:Beat the Vikings, 27-6
Week 3 opponent:at Green Bay Packers
One thing to know:The Buffalo Bills pulled off the upset of the year against the Vikings on Sunday thanks to solid defense and a promising performance from rookie Josh Allen, but the team still has a long way to go before they're considered a threat to make the playoffs.
27. New York Jets
Record:1-2
Last week:27th
Week 2 result:Lost to the Browns, 21-17
Week 3 opponent:at Jacksonville Jaguars
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26. New York Giants
Record:1-2
Last week:30th
Week 2 result:
Week 3 opponent:vs. New Orleans Saints
One thing to know:Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr., and Saquon Barkley all played like many imagined they could at the start of the season, and it was enough to get the Giants their first win of the year.
25. Dallas Cowboys
Record:1-2
Last week:25th
Week 2 result:Lost to the Seahawks, 24-13
Week 3 opponent:vs. Detroit Lions
One thing to know:
24. Seattle Seahawks
Record:1-2
Last week:23rd
Week 2 result:Beat the Cowboys, 24-13
Week 3 opponent:at Arizona Cardinals
One thing to know:The Seahawks best defender, Earl Thomas, came down with two interceptions on Sunday, but remains in the process of forcing the team to either pay him or trade him, and could wind up on another team as soon as next week.
23. Cleveland Browns
Record:1-1-1
Last week:28th
Week 2 result:Beat the Jets, 21-17
Week 3 opponent:at Oakland Raiders
One thing to know:
22. Detroit Lions
Record:1-2
Last week:29th
Week 2 result:Beat the Patriots, 26-10
Week 3 opponent:at Dallas Cowboys
One thing to know:Matt Patricia's first win as a head coach came against his former boss, making it the first time the Patriots had lost two games in a row since 2015.
21. Indianapolis Colts
Record:1-2
Last week:26th
Week 2 result:Lost to the Eagles, 20-16
Week 3 opponent:vs. Houston Texans
One thing to know:
20. Tennessee Titans
Record:2-1
Last week:21st
Week 2 result:Beat the Jaguars, 9-6
Week 3 opponent:vs. Philadelphia Eagles
One thing to know:The Titans grinded out an ugly win over the Jaguars, but are still dealing with quarterback health issues with regard to both Marcus Mariota and Blaine Gabbert.
19. Denver Broncos
Record:2-1
Last week:14th
Week 2 result:Lost to the Ravens, 27-14
Week 3 opponent:vs. Kansas City Chiefs
One thing to know:Penalties killed the Broncos on Sunday, with 13 flags for 120 yards and unknown points left off the board in the process.
18. Los Angeles Chargers
Record:1-2
Last week:15th
Week 2 result:Lost to the Rams, 35-23
Week 3 opponent:vs. San Francisco 49ers
One thing to know:
17. Pittsburgh Steelers
Record:-1-1
Last week:16th
Week 2 result:Beat the Buccaneers, 30-27
Week 3 opponent:vs. Baltimore Ravens
One thing to know:
16. Green Bay Packers
Record:1-1-1
Last week:7th
Week 2 result:Lost to the Redskins, 31-17
Week 3 opponent:vs. Buffalo Bills
One thing to know:
15. Cincinnati Bengals
Record:2-1
Last week:17th
Week 2 result:Lost to the Panthers, 31-21
Week 3 opponent:at Atlanta Falcons
One thing to know:
14. Baltimore Ravens
Record:2-1
Last week:19th
Week 2 result:Beat the Broncos, 27-14
Week 3 opponent:at Pittsburgh Steelers
One thing to know:Ravens kicker Justin Tucker continues to be an unmatched advantage on special teams, hitting a pair of 52-yard field goals in the first half for Baltimore — dating back to 2015, he's made 18 of 20 attempts from 50+ yards.
13. Washington Redskins
Record:2-1
Last week:20th
Week 2 result:Beat the Packers, 31-17
Week 3 opponent:Bye
One thing to know:
12. Chicago Bears
Record:2-1
Last week:12th
Week 2 result:Beat the Cardinals, 16-14
Week 3 opponent:vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
One thing to know:Khalil Mack continues to be the most dominant defensive force in the NFL, and on Sunday became the first player to record a sack and a forced fumble in three straight games since... Khalil Mack in 2016.
11. Miami Dolphins
Record:3-0
Last week:18th
Week 2 result:Beat the Raiders, 28-20
Week 3 opponent:at New England Patriots
One thing to know:
10. Atlanta Falcons
Record:1-2
Last week:8th
Week 2 result:Lost to the Saints, 43-37 (OT)
Week 3 opponent:vs. Cincinnati Bengals
One thing to know:Calvin Ridley emerged as a huge offensive weapon for the Falcons on Sunday, going off for
9. New England Patriots
Record:1-2
Last week:6th
Week 2 result:Lost to the Lions, 26-10
Week 3 opponent:vs. Miami Dolphins
One thing to know:
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record:
Last week:9th
Week 2 result:Lost to the Steelers, 30-27
Week 3 opponent:at Chicago Bears
One thing to know:With his suspension over, Jameis Winston is now free to return to the team, but after Ryan Fitzpatrick became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for more than 400 yards in three straight games, it's not clear whether he'll get his job back.
7. New Orleans Saints
Record:2-1
Last week:13th
Week 2 result:Beat the Falcons, 43-37 (OT)
Week 3 opponent:at New York Giants
One thing to know:Drew Brees became the all-time NFL leader in completions on Sunday, passing Brett Favre for the top spot on the list.
6. Carolina Panthers
Record:2-1
Last week:10th
Week 2 result:Beat the Bengals, 31-21
Week 3 opponent:Bye
One thing to know:
5. Minnesota Vikings
Record:1-1-1
Last week:3rd
Week 2 result:Lost to the Bills, 27-6
Week 3 opponent:at Los Angeles Rams
One thing to know:
4. Jacksonville Jaguars
Record:2-1
Last week:4th
Week 2 result:Lost to the Titans, 9-6
Week 3 opponent:vs. New York Jets
One thing to know:The Jaguars have now lost five of their last six games to the Titans — remember this next time you're betting this division rivalry.
3. Philadelphia Eagles
Record:2-1
Last week:5th
Week 2 result:Beat the Colts, 20-16
Week 3 opponent:at Tennessee Titans
One thing to know:
2. Kansas City Chiefs
Record:3-0
Last week:2nd
Week 2 result:Beat the 49ers, 38-27
Week 3 opponent:at Denver Broncos
One thing to know:With an NFL record 13 touchdown throws through the first three games of the season, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense is setting the football world on fire.
1. Los Angeles Rams
Record:3-0
Last week:1st
Week 2 result:Beat the Chargers, 35-23
Week 3 opponent:vs. Minnesota Vikings
One thing to know:
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