NFL Ergebnisse in Week 3 delivered a stunning reality check for the New England Patriots, who absorbed a heavy 35-6 defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2026. Across a busy slate of games, early-season struggles deepened for several projected contenders, while veteran stars and explosive rookies delivered crucial performances.
Patriots Collapse in Jacksonville as Drake Maye Struggles
Playing as a shadow of the squad that reached the previous year’s Super Bowl with the same offensive scheme and play-caller, New England’s offense stalled completely. Quarterback Drake Maye endured a disastrous outing, throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble out of two total fumbles. Maye has now thrown six interceptions on the season against just one lone touchdown. Facing mounting pressure, the team benched Maye in the fourth quarter in favor of backup Tommy DeVito. Conversely, the Jaguars capitalized through efficient play from quarterback Trevor Lawrence and a dominant ground game featuring rushing touchdowns from running backs Tuten and Rodriguez.
Chargers Fall to 0-3 After Late Collapse Against Bills
The Los Angeles Chargers remain winless after three weeks following a 24-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Allen eventually ignited the Bills’ offense by punching in two rushing touchdowns. Meanwhile, Chargers quarterback Herbert tossed another costly interception, sealing the team’s third defeat to open the 2026 campaign.
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Colts Edge Texans in Final Seconds Ahead of London Trip
The Houston Texans find themselves in an early hole after dropping a tight 19-17 decision to the Indianapolis Colts. Despite entering the year heralded as clear playoff contenders by analysts, Houston has dropped every contest so far, echoing their slow start from the previous season.
Gibbs Carries Lions Past Jets as Geno Smith Shines
Jahmyr Gibbs put the Detroit Lions offense squarely on his shoulders, driving his team to a 31-24 victory over the New York Jets. Gibbs recorded two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown to outpace a resilient Jets side.

Chiefs Handle Dolphins as Kelce Hits Stride
The Kansas City Chiefs maintained their perfect start to the year with a straightforward 24-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Tight end Travis Kelce continued his dominant early-season form by hauling in another touchdown pass, looking sharper than he has in three years.
Steelers Defense and Surge Past Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers relied on their trademark defensive resilience to edge the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27. In the game’s final seconds, Pittsburgh’s pass rush swatted the ball directly out of Joe Burrow’s hands to snuff out a potential game-winning drive. Offensively, the team’s quarterback fired three touchdown passes, supported by running back Jaylen Warren’s 127 rushing yards.
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Commanders Outlast Seahawks in High-Scoring Thriller
The Washington Commanders survived a 33-31 shootout against the Seattle Seahawks in a game defined by offensive fireworks. Seattle relied heavily on wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who hauled in two touchdowns, but Washington ultimately held on to claim the narrow victory.
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