Baltimore Ravens converted a field goal with one second remaining to defeat the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in an international matchup at the Estadio Maracaná, according to league records. The dramatic finish highlighted Week 3 of the NFL season, which featured a packed slate of cross-conference clashes, divisional rematches, and the league’s continued push into international markets.
Week 3 NFL Game Results
The third week of the professional football calendar delivered 16 contests across multiple time zones, changing the standings in both the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference. According to official league data, the complete Week 3 scoreboard shapes up as follows:
- Atlanta Falcons 35, Green Bay Packers 14
- Pittsburgh Steelers 30, Cincinnati Bengals 27
- Jacksonville Jaguars 35, New England Patriots 6
- New York Giants 12, Tennessee Titans 7
- Washington Commanders 33, Seattle Seahawks 31
- Detroit Lions 31, New York Jets 24
- Cleveland Browns 21, Carolina Panthers 18
- Kansas City Chiefs 24, Miami Dolphins 10
- Buffalo Bills 24, Los Angeles Chargers 16
- Indianapolis Colts 19, Houston Texans 17
- San Francisco 49ers 36, Arizona Cardinals 30
- Minnesota Vikings 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16
- Las Vegas Raiders 35, New Orleans Saints 27
- Baltimore Ravens 34, Dallas Cowboys 31
- Denver Broncos 30, Los Angeles Rams 26
- Chicago Bears 27, Philadelphia Eagles 7
Current NFL Standings After Week 3
The early-season hierarchy begins to take shape as clubs cross the one-month threshold of the schedule. Unbeaten marks belong to a select group of franchises, while several other rosters sit searching for traction.
In the AFC East, the Buffalo Bills stand at 3-0, leading the division ahead of the New York Jets (1-2), New England Patriots (1-2), and Miami Dolphins (0-3). The AFC North features a tight logjam with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Bengals all deadlocked at 2-1. Over in the AFC South, the Jacksonville Jaguars hold the top spot at 2-1, followed by the Indianapolis Colts (1-2), Tennessee Titans (0-3), and Houston Texans (0-3). Out west, the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders share the division lead at 3-0, with the Denver Broncos at 2-1 and the Los Angeles Chargers searching for a win at 0-3.
The NFC presents similarly competitive races. The Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Commanders all sit within striking distance in the NFC East at 2-1, 2-1, 1-2, and 1-2 respectively. The NFC North is paced by the undefeated Minnesota Vikings at 3-0, closely chased by the Detroit Lions (2-1) and Chicago Bears (2-1), with the Green Bay Packers at 1-2. In the NFC South, the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons are tied at 1-2, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers trail at 0-3. Finally, the NFC West showcases the San Francisco 49ers at 3-0 atop the division, ahead of the Seattle Seahawks (2-1), Los Angeles Rams (1-2), and Arizona Cardinals (1-2).
Upcoming Week 4 Schedule
Action resumes with the Thursday Night Football window on October 1, featuring an AFC North divisional rivalry as the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to face the Cleveland Browns.
The international series continues on Sunday, October 4, when the Indianapolis Colts meet the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Stadium in London. Domestically, the Houston Texans host the Dallas Cowboys at NRG Stadium in an all-Texas matchup. The Texans enter the contest winless at 0-3, while the Cowboys cross state lines holding a 1-2 record following their trip to South America.
Additional Sunday fixtures on October 4 include the New York Jets against the Chicago Bears, the New England Patriots visiting the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium, the Jacksonville Jaguars facing the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Arizona Cardinals playing the New York Giants. The Tennessee Titans take on the Baltimore Ravens, the Los Angeles Rams visit the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, the Green Bay Packers play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Miami Dolphins meet the Minnesota Vikings. Out west, the Kansas City Chiefs travel to the Allegiant Stadium to play the Las Vegas Raiders, the Denver Broncos challenge the San Francisco 49ers, the Los Angeles Chargers battle the Seattle Seahawks, and the Detroit Lions host the Carolina Panthers. Week 4 concludes on Monday, October 5, with the Atlanta Falcons playing the New Orleans Saints.
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