The third week of the 2023 NFL season ended with a doubleheader on Monday night. The Bengals defeated the Rams in a Super Bowl rematch, while the Eagles proved to be a better 2-0 team than the Buccaneers with a convincing prime-time win.
The NFC South went 0-4 overall in Week 3. The Falcons got out-muscled by the Lions and the Saints lost their starting quarterback in a loss to the Packers. Nobody was more impressive than the Dolphins, though. Miami put on an offensive display during Sunday’s 70-20 win over the lowly Broncos.
The Cowboys lost to the Cardinals, and the Bills knocked the Commanders back down to earth. Check out our latest batch of power rankings as we head into Week 4 of the NFL season.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Philadelphia Eagles (3-0)
Olamide Zaccheaus #13 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with DeVonta Smith #6 after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) at the line against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Josh Allen (17) throws the ball into the stands after scoring a two point conversion against the Miami Dolphins in the fourth quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III scores a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (13) high-fives the Cowboys fans during the pregame warmup against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Set. 24, 2023.
Detroit Lions (2-1)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 24: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions throws a pass in the first quarter of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field on September 24, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens drops back to pass against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns (2-1)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 02: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Aug 24, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) warms up on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons (2-1)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 24: Derrick Barnes #55 of the Detroit Lions sacks Desmond Ridder #9 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at Ford Field on September 24, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
Green Bay Packers (2-1)
Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass while being defended by Arnold Ebiketie #17 of the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) huddles with teammates during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws in the fourth quarter during a Week 3 NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals won, 19-16.
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (9) throws in the fourth quarter during a Week 3 NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. Creidt: Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK.
Los Angeles Rams (1-2)
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) runs out of the pocket in the fourth quarter during Week 3 game against the Bengals. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK
New Orleans Saints (2-1)
New Orleans Saints staff walk off with Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints to the locker room during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Gardner Minshew #10 of the Indianapolis Colts calls a play in the huddle agains the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) on the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks on the field before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo speaks to the media at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) points during the first quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 37-17. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 24: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans is sacked by Alex Wright #91 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Arizona Cardinals (1-2)
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) is introduced before their game against the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Set. 24, 2023.
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) is introduced before their game against the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium. Credit: Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Minnesota Vikings (0-3)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks on before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports
Carolina Panthers (0-3)
Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field after Carolina’s 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Chicago Bears (0-3)
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Denver Broncos (0-3)
Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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