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September 27, 2048
Week 3 Recaps
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Dolphins 20, Bills 3
Rich Stadium — Buffalo
The Miami Dolphins stayed unbeaten Sunday with a convincing 20–3 win over the Buffalo Bills, controlling the game behind an efficient outing from quarterback Baker Mayfield and a strong defensive performance.
Buffalo struck first when Cade York drilled a 47-yard field goal late in the first quarter, but Miami quickly settled in. The Dolphins tied the game early in the second quarter on a 40-yard field goal by Will Reichard, then took the lead before halftime when Travis Etienne powered in from three yards out to cap a steady Miami drive.
Miami seized control in the third quarter as Mayfield connected with Troy Franklin for a 25-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 17–3.
Buffalo threatened at times but couldn’t finish drives, and interceptions by JT Woods and Tyson Campbell halted the Bills’ best opportunities.
Reichard added a fourth-quarter field goal as Miami drained the clock, improving to 3–0 while Buffalo slipped to 1–2.
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Jaguars 24, Chargers 19
SoFi Stadium — Los Angeles
The Jacksonville Jaguars picked up their first win of the season Sunday, holding off a late rally to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 24–19 at SoFi Stadium. The loss leaves Chargers coach Jay Tando still searching for his first PNFL victory.
Los Angeles struck first when Kenny Pickett capped an impressive opening drive with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Schwartz, though a failed conversion left the Chargers ahead 6–0. Jacksonville quickly answered when Jordan Love connected with Bo Melton for a short touchdown after a 45-yard strike set up the scoring opportunity.
Jacksonville gradually seized control in the second quarter. A 30-yard field goal by Justin Rohrwasser pushed the Jaguars ahead before Chase Brown powered in from the 1-yard line to give Jacksonville a 17–6 halftime lead.
The Chargers cut into the deficit in the fourth quarter on a 6-yard run by Hassan Haskins, but Jacksonville responded with the game’s biggest play when Brown broke free for a 29-yard touchdown run.
Pickett led a frantic late drive that reached the Jacksonville 24 with seconds remaining, but the final pass fell incomplete, sealing the Jaguars’ victory.
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Steelers 19, Raiders 16
Three Rivers Stadium — Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Steelers survived a tense battle Sunday afternoon, edging the Las Vegas Raiders 19–16 to remain unbeaten. Pittsburgh entered the game as 10½-point favorites, but the Raiders pushed them to the brink in a tightly contested defensive struggle.
Las Vegas struck first with a 25-yard field goal by Matt McCrane, but Pittsburgh answered late in the first quarter when Trevor Lawrence connected with Jashaun Corbin on a 9-yard touchdown pass, giving the Steelers a 7–3 lead.
The Raiders responded in the second quarter with a steady ground attack. Zamir White capped the drive with a 3-yard touchdown run, helping Las Vegas take a 10–7 lead. The teams traded field goals before halftime, sending the game to the break tied 13–13.
Pittsburgh gained the edge in the third quarter as Harrison Butker drilled field goals from 49 and 34 yards, pushing the Steelers ahead 19–13.
Las Vegas closed within three on a fourth-quarter McCrane field goal and had one final possession in the closing minutes. But Pittsburgh’s defense delivered the decisive stop as Logan Hall and Javontae Jean-Baptist combined for sacks on the final drive, sealing the Steelers’ narrow victory.
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Redskins 23, 49ers 16
3Com Park — San Francisco
The Washington Redskins erased a late deficit Sunday afternoon, rallying in the final minutes to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 23–16 in a tightly contested battle at 3Com Park.
Washington struck first on an impressive opening drive as Daniel Jones found Rashee Rice for a 4-yard touchdown pass, though the extra point failed, giving the Redskins an early 6–0 lead. San Francisco answered in the second quarter with a 36-yard field goal by Tyler Loop, but Jones quickly responded with a 21-yard touchdown strike to Simi Fehoko to extend Washington’s advantage.
The 49ers clawed back before halftime when Joe Burrow connected with Luther Burden III for a 40-yard touchdown, and Loop later added another field goal to give San Francisco a 13–12 halftime lead.
Loop’s third field goal early in the third quarter pushed the 49ers ahead 16–12, setting the stage for a tense fourth quarter.
After Washington missed a potential go-ahead field goal midway through the final period, Jones led a clutch late drive. With 1:29 remaining, he delivered the decisive blow, finding Kelvin Harmon for a 5-yard touchdown. The Redskins added a two-point conversion to secure a 23–16 lead.
San Francisco drove inside the Washington 20 in the final seconds, but Burrow’s last two passes fell incomplete, sealing Washington’s comeback victory.
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Falcons 26, Broncos 24
Mile High Stadium — Denver
The Atlanta Falcons stunned the Denver Broncos on Sunday, rallying in the second half to secure a 26–24 road victory at Mile High Stadium. Denver entered the game as 6½-point favorites, but Atlanta’s offense, led by quarterback Bryce Young, delivered when it mattered most.
Atlanta struck first in the second quarter when Young connected with Josh Johnson for a 12-yard touchdown, and a successful two-point conversion gave the Falcons an early 8–0 lead. Denver responded behind C.J. Stroud, who tied the game with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Dennis Dixon.
Late in the half, Stroud found Dixon again for another touchdown, sending the Broncos into halftime ahead 15–11.
Atlanta seized control in the third quarter. TreVeyon Henderson scored from the 1-yard line, and Young later capped another drive with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Cedric Tillman, pushing the Falcons ahead 23–15.
Denver mounted a late rally as Stroud threw a 4-yard touchdown to Dixon with 1:22 remaining, but the two-point attempt failed.
Atlanta recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock to escape with the narrow victory.
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Giants 29, Eagles 22
Giants Stadium — East Rutherford
The New York Giants captured their first win of the season Sunday, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 29–22 in a physical NFC East battle at Giants Stadium.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders guided New York early, capping a long opening drive with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Omarion Hampton and a successful two-point conversion to give the Giants an early 8–0 lead. Sanders later struck again before halftime, connecting with Christian Watson for a 49-yard touchdown to send New York into the break ahead 15–6.
Philadelphia briefly closed the gap in the third quarter when J.J. McCarthy found Rome Odunze for a 3-yard touchdown, but a failed conversion kept the Eagles trailing.
The Giants responded with two second-half scores, including a short touchdown pass to Watson and a 30-yard scoring strike to Nathaniel Dell, pushing the lead to 29–12.
McCarthy rallied the Eagles late with a touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely, but a critical fourth-quarter fumble deep in Giants territory ended Philadelphia’s comeback hopes as New York held on for the victory.
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Patriots 30, Vikings 11
Foxboro Stadium — Foxboro
The New England Patriots remained unbeaten Sunday, overpowering the Minnesota Vikings 30–11 in rainy conditions at Foxboro Stadium.
Quarterback Will Levis led a steady Patriots offense that controlled the game from the outset. New England opened the scoring with a short Anders Carlson field goal, then extended the lead in the second quarter when Levis connected with Devin Singletary for a 5-yard touchdown pass, giving the Patriots a 10–0 halftime advantage.
Minnesota struggled to generate offense against New England’s defense. Quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Vikings were repeatedly forced into punts and turnovers, including a costly third-quarter interception that halted their best drive.
Carlson added a 49-yard field goal in the third quarter before the Patriots pulled away in the fourth. Singletary caught his second touchdown pass of the game, and Johnny Wilson added a short scoring reception to stretch the lead to 27–3.
Minnesota finally broke through late when Daniels hit Jaylen Warren for a 2-yard touchdown, but the Vikings never seriously threatened.
Carlson’s late field goal sealed the 30–11 victory, improving New England to 3–0 while Minnesota dropped to 1–2.
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Packers 27, Cardinals 22
Soldier Field — Chicago
The winless Green Bay Packers delivered the week’s biggest surprise Sunday, upsetting the heavily favored Chicago Cardinals 27–22 at Soldier Field.
Chicago entered the game as 17½-point favorites, but Green Bay seized control early behind quarterback Malik Willis. Willis threw two first-half touchdown passes, including scoring strikes to Tetairoa McMillan and Xavier Worthy, giving the Packers a 14–0 lead. Chicago responded late in the half when Sam Darnold connected with Gabriel Davis for a 20-yard touchdown, trimming the deficit to 17–8 at halftime.
Green Bay extended its lead in the third quarter with a 19-yard Cameron Dicker field goal and then pushed the margin to 27–15 early in the fourth when Kendre Miller powered in from 10 yards out.
Chicago mounted a late rally as Darnold found Slade Bolden for a 19-yard touchdown, cutting the lead to five points with under four minutes remaining.
But the Packers’ defense delivered the final blow when Ty’Ron Hopper recovered Darnold’s fumble on fourth down in the closing seconds, sealing Green Bay’s first victory of the season while the Cardinals suffered their first loss.
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Bengals 24, Seahawks 20
Cinergy Field — Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Bengals rallied in the second half Sunday, scoring the game’s final 17 points to defeat the Seattle Seahawks 24–20 at rainy Cinergy Field.
Seattle entered as 2½-point favorites and appeared in control early. Zach Wilson led a pair of scoring drives, throwing a touchdown pass to Jalen Reagor and later setting up Bijan Robinson’s 4-yard rushing touchdown. Two field goals from Evan McPherson helped the Seahawks build a 20–7 halftime lead.
Cincinnati responded after the break. Quarterback Mac Jones guided a long third-quarter drive that ended with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Cornell Powell, trimming the deficit to 20–14.
The Bengals completed the comeback midway through the fourth quarter. Jones connected with Jalen Tolbert for a 41-yard pass to set up a 2-yard quarterback sneak for the go-ahead touchdown, putting Cincinnati ahead 21–20 with just over four minutes remaining.
Seattle’s offense stalled on its final possessions, including a failed fourth-down attempt in the closing seconds.
Younghoe Koo added a 48-yard field goal with nine seconds left to seal the Bengals’ comeback victory as Cincinnati improved to 2–1, while Seattle fell to 1–2.
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Player of the Week
New England Patriots QB Will Levis
New England quarterback Will Levis delivered a dominant performance in the Patriots’ 30–11 win over Minnesota, completing 25 of 31 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Levis controlled the game from start to finish, repeatedly moving the chains and striking for two scoring passes to Devin Singletary.
Week 3 Recaps
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Dolphins 20, Bills 3
Rich Stadium — Buffalo
The Miami Dolphins stayed unbeaten Sunday with a convincing 20–3 win over the Buffalo Bills, controlling the game behind an efficient outing from quarterback Baker Mayfield and a strong defensive performance.
Buffalo struck first when Cade York drilled a 47-yard field goal late in the first quarter, but Miami quickly settled in. The Dolphins tied the game early in the second quarter on a 40-yard field goal by Will Reichard, then took the lead before halftime when Travis Etienne powered in from three yards out to cap a steady Miami drive.
Miami seized control in the third quarter as Mayfield connected with Troy Franklin for a 25-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 17–3.
Buffalo threatened at times but couldn’t finish drives, and interceptions by JT Woods and Tyson Campbell halted the Bills’ best opportunities.
Reichard added a fourth-quarter field goal as Miami drained the clock, improving to 3–0 while Buffalo slipped to 1–2.
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Jaguars 24, Chargers 19
SoFi Stadium — Los Angeles
The Jacksonville Jaguars picked up their first win of the season Sunday, holding off a late rally to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 24–19 at SoFi Stadium. The loss leaves Chargers coach Jay Tando still searching for his first PNFL victory.
Los Angeles struck first when Kenny Pickett capped an impressive opening drive with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Schwartz, though a failed conversion left the Chargers ahead 6–0. Jacksonville quickly answered when Jordan Love connected with Bo Melton for a short touchdown after a 45-yard strike set up the scoring opportunity.
Jacksonville gradually seized control in the second quarter. A 30-yard field goal by Justin Rohrwasser pushed the Jaguars ahead before Chase Brown powered in from the 1-yard line to give Jacksonville a 17–6 halftime lead.
The Chargers cut into the deficit in the fourth quarter on a 6-yard run by Hassan Haskins, but Jacksonville responded with the game’s biggest play when Brown broke free for a 29-yard touchdown run.
Pickett led a frantic late drive that reached the Jacksonville 24 with seconds remaining, but the final pass fell incomplete, sealing the Jaguars’ victory.
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Steelers 19, Raiders 16
Three Rivers Stadium — Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Steelers survived a tense battle Sunday afternoon, edging the Las Vegas Raiders 19–16 to remain unbeaten. Pittsburgh entered the game as 10½-point favorites, but the Raiders pushed them to the brink in a tightly contested defensive struggle.
Las Vegas struck first with a 25-yard field goal by Matt McCrane, but Pittsburgh answered late in the first quarter when Trevor Lawrence connected with Jashaun Corbin on a 9-yard touchdown pass, giving the Steelers a 7–3 lead.
The Raiders responded in the second quarter with a steady ground attack. Zamir White capped the drive with a 3-yard touchdown run, helping Las Vegas take a 10–7 lead. The teams traded field goals before halftime, sending the game to the break tied 13–13.
Pittsburgh gained the edge in the third quarter as Harrison Butker drilled field goals from 49 and 34 yards, pushing the Steelers ahead 19–13.
Las Vegas closed within three on a fourth-quarter McCrane field goal and had one final possession in the closing minutes. But Pittsburgh’s defense delivered the decisive stop as Logan Hall and Javontae Jean-Baptist combined for sacks on the final drive, sealing the Steelers’ narrow victory.
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Redskins 23, 49ers 16
3Com Park — San Francisco
The Washington Redskins erased a late deficit Sunday afternoon, rallying in the final minutes to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 23–16 in a tightly contested battle at 3Com Park.
Washington struck first on an impressive opening drive as Daniel Jones found Rashee Rice for a 4-yard touchdown pass, though the extra point failed, giving the Redskins an early 6–0 lead. San Francisco answered in the second quarter with a 36-yard field goal by Tyler Loop, but Jones quickly responded with a 21-yard touchdown strike to Simi Fehoko to extend Washington’s advantage.
The 49ers clawed back before halftime when Joe Burrow connected with Luther Burden III for a 40-yard touchdown, and Loop later added another field goal to give San Francisco a 13–12 halftime lead.
Loop’s third field goal early in the third quarter pushed the 49ers ahead 16–12, setting the stage for a tense fourth quarter.
After Washington missed a potential go-ahead field goal midway through the final period, Jones led a clutch late drive. With 1:29 remaining, he delivered the decisive blow, finding Kelvin Harmon for a 5-yard touchdown. The Redskins added a two-point conversion to secure a 23–16 lead.
San Francisco drove inside the Washington 20 in the final seconds, but Burrow’s last two passes fell incomplete, sealing Washington’s comeback victory.
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Falcons 26, Broncos 24
Mile High Stadium — Denver
The Atlanta Falcons stunned the Denver Broncos on Sunday, rallying in the second half to secure a 26–24 road victory at Mile High Stadium. Denver entered the game as 6½-point favorites, but Atlanta’s offense, led by quarterback Bryce Young, delivered when it mattered most.
Atlanta struck first in the second quarter when Young connected with Josh Johnson for a 12-yard touchdown, and a successful two-point conversion gave the Falcons an early 8–0 lead. Denver responded behind C.J. Stroud, who tied the game with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Dennis Dixon.
Late in the half, Stroud found Dixon again for another touchdown, sending the Broncos into halftime ahead 15–11.
Atlanta seized control in the third quarter. TreVeyon Henderson scored from the 1-yard line, and Young later capped another drive with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Cedric Tillman, pushing the Falcons ahead 23–15.
Denver mounted a late rally as Stroud threw a 4-yard touchdown to Dixon with 1:22 remaining, but the two-point attempt failed.
Atlanta recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock to escape with the narrow victory.
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Giants 29, Eagles 22
Giants Stadium — East Rutherford
The New York Giants captured their first win of the season Sunday, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 29–22 in a physical NFC East battle at Giants Stadium.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders guided New York early, capping a long opening drive with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Omarion Hampton and a successful two-point conversion to give the Giants an early 8–0 lead. Sanders later struck again before halftime, connecting with Christian Watson for a 49-yard touchdown to send New York into the break ahead 15–6.
Philadelphia briefly closed the gap in the third quarter when J.J. McCarthy found Rome Odunze for a 3-yard touchdown, but a failed conversion kept the Eagles trailing.
The Giants responded with two second-half scores, including a short touchdown pass to Watson and a 30-yard scoring strike to Nathaniel Dell, pushing the lead to 29–12.
McCarthy rallied the Eagles late with a touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely, but a critical fourth-quarter fumble deep in Giants territory ended Philadelphia’s comeback hopes as New York held on for the victory.
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Patriots 30, Vikings 11
Foxboro Stadium — Foxboro
The New England Patriots remained unbeaten Sunday, overpowering the Minnesota Vikings 30–11 in rainy conditions at Foxboro Stadium.
Quarterback Will Levis led a steady Patriots offense that controlled the game from the outset. New England opened the scoring with a short Anders Carlson field goal, then extended the lead in the second quarter when Levis connected with Devin Singletary for a 5-yard touchdown pass, giving the Patriots a 10–0 halftime advantage.
Minnesota struggled to generate offense against New England’s defense. Quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Vikings were repeatedly forced into punts and turnovers, including a costly third-quarter interception that halted their best drive.
Carlson added a 49-yard field goal in the third quarter before the Patriots pulled away in the fourth. Singletary caught his second touchdown pass of the game, and Johnny Wilson added a short scoring reception to stretch the lead to 27–3.
Minnesota finally broke through late when Daniels hit Jaylen Warren for a 2-yard touchdown, but the Vikings never seriously threatened.
Carlson’s late field goal sealed the 30–11 victory, improving New England to 3–0 while Minnesota dropped to 1–2.
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Packers 27, Cardinals 22
Soldier Field — Chicago
The winless Green Bay Packers delivered the week’s biggest surprise Sunday, upsetting the heavily favored Chicago Cardinals 27–22 at Soldier Field.
Chicago entered the game as 17½-point favorites, but Green Bay seized control early behind quarterback Malik Willis. Willis threw two first-half touchdown passes, including scoring strikes to Tetairoa McMillan and Xavier Worthy, giving the Packers a 14–0 lead. Chicago responded late in the half when Sam Darnold connected with Gabriel Davis for a 20-yard touchdown, trimming the deficit to 17–8 at halftime.
Green Bay extended its lead in the third quarter with a 19-yard Cameron Dicker field goal and then pushed the margin to 27–15 early in the fourth when Kendre Miller powered in from 10 yards out.
Chicago mounted a late rally as Darnold found Slade Bolden for a 19-yard touchdown, cutting the lead to five points with under four minutes remaining.
But the Packers’ defense delivered the final blow when Ty’Ron Hopper recovered Darnold’s fumble on fourth down in the closing seconds, sealing Green Bay’s first victory of the season while the Cardinals suffered their first loss.
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Bengals 24, Seahawks 20
Cinergy Field — Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Bengals rallied in the second half Sunday, scoring the game’s final 17 points to defeat the Seattle Seahawks 24–20 at rainy Cinergy Field.
Seattle entered as 2½-point favorites and appeared in control early. Zach Wilson led a pair of scoring drives, throwing a touchdown pass to Jalen Reagor and later setting up Bijan Robinson’s 4-yard rushing touchdown. Two field goals from Evan McPherson helped the Seahawks build a 20–7 halftime lead.
Cincinnati responded after the break. Quarterback Mac Jones guided a long third-quarter drive that ended with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Cornell Powell, trimming the deficit to 20–14.
The Bengals completed the comeback midway through the fourth quarter. Jones connected with Jalen Tolbert for a 41-yard pass to set up a 2-yard quarterback sneak for the go-ahead touchdown, putting Cincinnati ahead 21–20 with just over four minutes remaining.
Seattle’s offense stalled on its final possessions, including a failed fourth-down attempt in the closing seconds.
Younghoe Koo added a 48-yard field goal with nine seconds left to seal the Bengals’ comeback victory as Cincinnati improved to 2–1, while Seattle fell to 1–2.
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Player of the Week
New England Patriots QB Will Levis
New England quarterback Will Levis delivered a dominant performance in the Patriots’ 30–11 win over Minnesota, completing 25 of 31 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Levis controlled the game from start to finish, repeatedly moving the chains and striking for two scoring passes to Devin Singletary.
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Rich-League Officer wrote:https://pnfl.biz/Gazette/Current%20Edition.html
Our lead write takes aim at the Philadelphia Eagles
As a first year head coach I figured I have more than a year.to turn around the 17th in salary roster so 17 in talent.. Also my QBs were the 66th and 114th picks. My OC wants to know where I am hiding a 1st round QB.
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Apparently, three teams were playing in my game with the Giants. One of the images has three teams represented.
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Matt-Jacksonville wrote:Apparently, three teams were playing in my game with the Giants. One of the images has three teams represented.
That explains why the Broncos didn't show up for their game vs the Bills.
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Yeah this AI shit is very error prone.....I am learning to live with it or it would drive me crazy.
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