Parts of Week 3’s early slate have given us things we’ve come to expect. Patrick Mahomes II doing the unthinkable—check. The Saints and Falcons putting on a track meet on turf—double check. But there’s been a few, um, unexpected developments on Sunday: Is Josh Allen for real? What about the Bills defense? How is Miami 3-0? And did the Jaguars really lose to the Titans a week after dominating the Pats? The Ringer has all the action covered, so stay tuned for updates, analysis, and highlights from our staff.
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September 25, 2018
Lombardi’s Week 3 Reactions
Lombardi and Tate discuss Big Ben vs. Fitzmagic, plus other takeaways from the week
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September 24, 2018
The Starting 11: We’ve Seen This Patriots Movie Before
The concern trolls came for New England after Sunday night’s loss dropped the team to 1-2. But until proved otherwise, Tom Brady and the Pats are still a powerhouse in the AFC. Plus: The Rams and Chiefs look like Super Bowl contenders, and Calvin Ridley has emerged with the Falcons.
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September 24, 2018
The Year 2 QB Panic Index: How Concerned Should the 49ers, Texans, and Bears Be?
With Jimmy Garoppolo tearing his ACL on Sunday, and Deshaun Watson and Mitchell Trubisky putting up uneven performances through the season’s first three weeks, some underlying—and some obvious—issues are facing these three teams
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September 24, 2018
The Six Plays That Explain NFL Week 3
Cam Newton has returned to the style that won him an MVP. Plus, the Colts made a very curious quarterback move, and the Bills defense is good?
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September 24, 2018
How Much Should You Overreact to the Patriots’ 1-2 Start? A Helpful Guide.
The team has certainly had slow Septembers before, but they don’t usually feel like this
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September 24, 2018
The Winners and Losers From NFL Week 3
The Bills pulled off the biggest upset of the century and the Patriots fell on their faces. Those are just two of the ways the league made no sense this week.
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September 23, 2018
We Don’t Have the Vocabulary to Describe What Patrick Mahomes II Is Doing
The Chiefs passer breaks a record every week, and he’s only four games into his career
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September 23, 2018
Without Jimmy Garoppolo, the Niners’ Season Looks Finished
San Francisco’s $137.5 million man was carted off on Sunday with a brutal-looking knee injury. But even as the team fears the worst, the future’s still bright in the Bay.
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September 23, 2018
We Take It All Back—Josh Allen Is Good
The rookie QB cleared his first hurdle as the Bills embarrassed a supposed Super Bowl favorite in Minnesota
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September 23, 2018
The Five Ideal Trade Landing Spots for Le’Veon Bell
If the Steelers star is really on the block, could he—perish the thought—wind up on the Pats?
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September 21, 2018
Week 3 Watch List and Last-Second Fantasy Advice
Plus: a breakdown of the Browns’ victory over the Jets
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September 21, 2018
NFL Wagers and Running TV Shows With Mike Schur and Dan Fogelman
Plus: Bill, Mike, and Dan discuss failed TV pilots
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September 21, 2018
Baker Mayfield Won the Browns a Game. He Could Have Won Them Three.
Mayfield’s performance in leading Cleveland past the Jets was glorious. It also raised a question: Why wasn’t Browns head coach Hue Jackson starting this guy all along?
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September 21, 2018
The Four Must-See Matchups for NFL Week 3
Andrew Luck vs. Carson Wentz could be a battle between two of the best quarterbacks in the league, or it could feature two signal-callers still struggling to get back up to speed. What else will Week 3 teach us?
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September 21, 2018
Why Josh Gordon Could Be a Perfect Fit in New England
The wide receiver represents a roll of the dice, but he can change the geometry of the Patriots offense
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September 21, 2018
NFL Week 3 Watchability Rankings: The Giants Defense Can Cure Deshaun Watson
The Texans quarterback lit up the league in his rookie campaign, but through two games this season, he’s been largely overlooked. This week, going up against a soft New York defense, Watson will have a chance to get his shine back. Plus: your NFL Week 3 viewing guide.
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September 21, 2018
Baker Mayfield Just Breathed Life Into the Browns
The no. 1 overall pick gave Cleveland its first win in more than 600 days while playing in relief of an injured Tyrod Taylor—and looking every bit the franchise savior he was promised to be
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September 20, 2018
‘Worst Picks of the Week’: NFL Week 3
Kevin Clark takes a look at the lines for Week 3 of the NFL season
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September 20, 2018
Dysfunction in Pittsburgh, Josh Gordon’s New Home, and Matchups to Watch in Week 3
Plus: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark offer their picks for ‘Thursday Night Football’
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September 19, 2018
Super Bowl Favorites, Week 3 Props, and Sharp Tank
Plus: When will Le’Veon Bell’s holdout end?
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September 17, 2018
Guess the Lines Week 3 With Cousin Sal
Cousin Sal joins Bill to discuss NFL Week 2 and the Canelo vs. GGG rematch