In Week 3 of the NFL regular season, young quarterbacks Malik Willis and Justin Fields showcased a resurgence in their careers. Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels made his arrival in the league, leaving former first pick Bryce Young on the bench as he watched Andy Dalton lead the Carolina Panthers past the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills emerged as the frontrunners in the NFL, dominating on the field. However, there were other teams making strides to climb up the Week 4 On SI NFL Power Rankings.
The Chiefs secured a win over the Falcons, with their defense putting up another solid performance. Despite struggling to convert yards into touchdowns on offense, Kansas City remains determined to maintain their hold on the AFC’s No. 1 seed. As Joshua Brisco of Kansas City Chiefs On SI pointed out, the Chiefs must continue winning games to prove themselves.
On the other hand, the Bills maintained their dominance with a convincing victory over the Jaguars. Led by an exceptional performance from quarterback Allen and a strong defense, Buffalo showcased their strength on both sides of the ball. However, they face a tough road ahead with games against the Ravens, Texans, and Jets, as Chris Pirrone of Buffalo Bills On SI highlighted.
The 49ers suffered a second consecutive disappointing defeat, failing to match the intensity of the Rams. With standout performances from Brock Purdy and Jauan Jennings, the rest of the team appeared flat and uninspired. Grant Cohn of San Francisco 49ers On SI speculated that this loss may serve as a wake-up call for the team.
Meanwhile, the Lions found success by sticking to their strengths, including running the football early in the game. Their defense is improving, while the offense continues to make progress, according to John Maakaron of Detroit Lions On SI.
Week 3 of the NFL season brought about interesting developments for various teams and players, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the season.
