NFL Week 3 features record number of close games and upsets

Week 3 of the NFL season was characterized by a high frequency of close contests, with 12 of the 14 games being decided by eight points or fewer. Additionally, 12 games remained within a single score at some point during the fourth quarter.

Several notable upsets occurred during the week. The Washington Commanders, entering as seven-point underdogs, defeated the Seattle Seahawks 33-31, snapping Seattle's 12-game winning streak. Marcus Mariota threw three touchdowns for Washington. The Las Vegas Raiders also secured a victory, overcoming an 11-point deficit to defeat the New Orleans Saints 35-27, moving to a 3-0 record.

Other underdog victories included the Atlanta Falcons over the Green Bay Packers, the Indianapolis Colts over the Houston Texans, the Pittsburgh Steelers over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns over the Carolina Panthers, the Denver Broncos over the Los Angeles Rams, and the Chicago Bears over the Philadelphia Eagles.