Marcus Mariota stepped in for the injured Jayden Daniels on Sept. 27, 2026, throwing three touchdowns to lift the Washington Commanders to a 33-31 victory over the Seattle Seahawks during a chaotic Week 3 across the National Football League.
Mariota and Washington Outlast Seattle in Week 3 Thriller
Playing in place of Daniels, who missed the matchup due to an elbow injury, Mariota engineered a steady offensive display against a stout Seattle defense. According to game reports, the veteran quarterback completed 19 of 31 passes for 183 yards and three scores while adding 11 rushing yards on five carries. Mariota connected with Rachaad White and Treylon Burks for first-quarter touchdowns before hitting Terry McLaurin for a 30-yard scoring strike in the third quarter.
Buffalo Overcomes Slow Start as Cook Dominates Chargers
The Buffalo Bills pushed their record to 3-0 by erasing an early 10-0 deficit against the Los Angeles Chargers. Running back James Cook shouldered the offensive load, carrying the ball 24 times for 154 yards and a touchdown to fuel Buffalo’s comeback victory.
Jacksonville Defense Smothers New England and Drake Maye
The Jacksonville Jaguars delivered one of the defensive performances of the week, defeating the New England Patriots 35-6. New England’s offense stalled throughout the afternoon, converting just four of twelve third-down attempts and failing to score a single point inside the red zone. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye endured a difficult outing, absorbing three sacks and losing three fumbles as Jacksonville’s defense dictated the tempo from the opening whistle.
Raiders Stay Unbeaten as Cousins and Bowers Fuel Saints Win
The Las Vegas Raiders preserved their undefeated record with a 35-27 triumph over the New Orleans Saints. Quarterback Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes, aided by the return of tight end Brock Bowers to the passing attack. The Las Vegas defense sealed the outcome by forcing four total turnovers, including three fumbles in the game’s closing moments.
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International Series Delivers Dramatic Finish in Rio de Janeiro
The NFL International Series brought regular-season football to the historic Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, delivering a dramatic conclusion between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys. Despite prior logistical concerns raised by the NFLPA regarding international travel, both teams played a back-and-forth contest that culminated in a game-winning, 56-yard field goal by Tyler Loop as time expired.
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