Rohrbeck's Royal Return: Crowned in Week 3

New York Jets 24, New England Patriots 3

Game Summary

• The New York Jets dominated the New England Patriots in their Week 3 matchup, winning 24-3. This was the Jets' home opener and was played on Thursday night, September 19, 2024.
• Aaron Rodgers led the Jets to a convincing victory in his first home start since his injury, showcasing his control and precision throughout the game.

Key Performances

• Aaron Rodgers: Had a strong performance, leading the Jets to multiple scoring drives and demonstrating his ability to manage the game effectively.
• Allen Lazard: Made significant contributions, including a touchdown catch and several key receptions that helped the Jets maintain their offensive momentum.

Important Injuries

• Jermaine Johnson: The Jets' defensive player left the game, although the severity and impact of his injury were not specified in the provided sources.

Defensive Highlights

• The Jets' defense was robust, holding the Patriots to just 3 points and limiting their offense to 40 yards in the first half. The defensive line and secondary played a crucial role in shutting down the Patriots' attack.

Notable Moments

• The Jets' offense was efficient, with Rodgers finding open receivers and the running game contributing to the team's overall success. A notable drive included a deep pass to Tyler Conklin, highlighting the Jets' ability to move the ball down the field.
• The Patriots struggled to find any rhythm on offense, with quarterback play and overall team performance being significantly outmatched by the Jets.

New York Giants 21, Cleveland Browns 15

Key Performances

• Daniel Jones (Giants): Had a strong game, completing 17 of 19 passes in the first half and leading several key drives, including a touchdown pass to Malik Nabers.
• Malik Nabers (Giants): Had a standout performance with multiple key catches, including a touchdown reception.
• Devin Singletary (Giants): Scored a touchdown and contributed to the Giants' running game.
• Deshaun Watson (Browns): Faced significant pressure from the Giants' defense, was sacked seven times, and had a fumble recovered by the Giants.

Important Injuries and Incidents

• Deshaun Watson: Sacked seven times and had a fumble, indicating significant pressure from the Giants' defense.
• Giants Defense: Had a dominant performance with seven sacks and a key takeaway, led by players like Brian Burns and Dexter Lawrence.

Game Highlights

• Giants' Defensive Dominance: The Giants' defense was instrumental in the win, with seven sacks and a fumble recovery. Brian Burns, a key acquisition, made a significant impact.
• Malik Nabers' Touchdown: Nabers caught a touchdown pass from Daniel Jones, highlighting his strong performance.
• Devin Singletary's Touchdown: Singletary scored a touchdown, contributing to the Giants' offensive success.

Notable Plays

• Fourth Down Stop: The Giants' defense stopped the Browns on a crucial fourth down, preventing a potential scoring drive.
• Fumble Recovery: The Giants recovered a fumble by Deshaun Watson, which was a turning point in the game.
• Daniel Jones' Accuracy: Jones was highly accurate, especially in the first half, completing 17 of 19 passes.

Green Bay Packers 30, Tennessee Titans 14

Score Breakdown

• 1st Quarter: Packers 17, Titans 7
  • Malik Willis 5-yard run (Brayden Narveson kick)
  • Nick Vannett 1-yard pass from Will Levis (Nick Folk kick)
  • Brayden Narveson 21-yard field goal
  • Jaire Alexander 35-yard interception return (Brayden Narveson kick)
• 2nd Quarter: Packers 20, Titans 7
  • Brayden Narveson 26-yard field goal
• 3rd Quarter: Packers 27, Titans 14
  • Emanuel Wilson 30-yard pass from Malik Willis (Brayden Narveson kick)
  • DeAndre Hopkins 11-yard pass from Will Levis (Nick Folk kick)
• 4th Quarter: Packers 30, Titans 14
  • Brayden Narveson 47-yard field goal

Key Performances

• Malik Willis (Packers):
  • 13/19 passes for 202 yards, 1 TD
  • 6 carries for 73 yards, 1 TD
• Will Levis (Titans):
  • 26/34 passes for 260 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
• Kingsley Enagbare (Packers):
  • 2 sacks, 1 hurry, and another pass-rush win
• Jaire Alexander (Packers):
  • 35-yard interception return for a TD

Important Injuries

• Jordan Love (Packers): Missed the game due to injury but expected to return the following week.

Defensive Highlights

• Packers' Defense:
  • Recorded over 20 total pressures
  • Forced three turnovers
  • Jaire Alexander's pick-six in the first quarter.

Other Notable Stats

• Total Offense:
  • Packers: 368 total yards
  • Titans: 235 total yards
• Third-Down Efficiency:
  • Packers: 36%
  • Titans: 33%
• Red-Zone Efficiency:
  • Both teams had 100% red-zone scoring efficiency.

Indianapolis Colts 21, Chicago Bears 16

Score Breakdown

• 1st Quarter: 0-0
• 2nd Quarter: Colts 7, Bears 0
  • TD: Jonathan Taylor 29 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
• 3rd Quarter: Colts 14, Bears 3
  • FG: Cairo Santos 53 Yd Field Goal
  • TD: Trey Sermon 1 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
• 4th Quarter: Colts 21, Bears 16
  • TD: Rome Odunze 1 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
  • TD: Jonathan Taylor 1 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
  • TD: Cole Kmet 6 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Cairo Santos Kick).

Key Performances

• Jonathan Taylor (IND): 23 CAR, 110 YDS, 2 TD
• Caleb Williams (CHI): 33/52, 363 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT
• Rome Odunze (CHI): 6 REC, 112 YDS, 1 TD
• Trey Sermon (IND): 1 YD Run TD.

Important Plays and Moments

• Jonathan Taylor's Runs: Taylor's 29-yard run in the 2nd quarter and his 1-yard run in the 4th quarter were crucial for the Colts' victory.
• Trey Sermon's TD: Sermon's 1-yard run in the 3rd quarter extended the Colts' lead.
• Caleb Williams' Performance: Despite two interceptions, Williams threw for 363 yards and two touchdowns, keeping the Bears in the game.

Injuries and Notable Absences

• No significant injuries reported during the game, but the Bears did face pressure and sacks from the Colts defense, including a sack by Tav Bryan and combined efforts from Kenny Moore and Kwity Paye.

Defensive Highlights

• Jaylen Jones: Made his first career interception and contributed to several defensive plays for the Colts.
• Colts Defense: Managed to slow down the Bears offense, despite allowing 363 passing yards from Caleb Williams.

Game Environment

• Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
• Attendance: 66,624
• Line: IND -2.5
• Over/Under: 43.5.

Minnesota Vikings 34, Houston Texans 7

Score and Performance

• The Minnesota Vikings dominated the Houston Texans with a final score of 34-7, keeping the Vikings undefeated in the 2024 season.
• Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold threw four touchdown passes, contributing significantly to the team's victory.

Key Plays and Highlights

• Darnold connected with wide receiver Justin Jefferson and running back Aaron Jones for touchdowns. The Vikings' defense also made significant contributions, including multiple sacks and takeaways.
• The Vikings' offense was exceptional, with Darnold making key plays out of the pocket and finding open receivers, including a notable touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson.

Injuries

• For the Vikings:
  • Ivan Pace Jr. (LB) - Out with a quad injury
  • Dallas Turner (OLB) - Out with a knee injury
  • Jordan Addison (WR) - Out with an ankle injury
  • Justin Jefferson (WR) - Limited participation in practice due to a quad injury
  • Brian O'Neill (OT) - Did not participate in practice due to an elbow injury
• For the Texans:
  • Jarrett Patterson (OL) - Out with a calf injury
  • Joe Mixon (RB) - Out with an ankle injury
  • Dameon Pierce (RB) - Out with a hamstring injury
  • M.J. Stewart (S) - Questionable with a knee injury

Headlines

• The Vikings' defense was fierce, helping to dismantle the Texans with multiple sacks and turnovers.
• The game marked the fourth consecutive win for the Vikings against the Texans in their head-to-head matchups.
• Despite being favored by the spread, the Texans were unable to overcome the strong performance by the Vikings.

Philadelphia Eagles 15, New Orleans Saints 12

Game Summary

• The Philadelphia Eagles secured a hard-fought 15-12 victory over the New Orleans Saints in a defensive battle at the Caesars Superdome on September 22, 2024.
• The game was marked by strong defensive performances from both teams, with the Eagles' red zone defense being a key factor.

Key Performances

• Saquon Barkley (Eagles): Scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including a 65-yard run and a 4-yard run with a successful two-point conversion, to seal the win for the Eagles.
• Jalen Hurts (Eagles): Completed 29 of 38 passes for 311 yards, although he threw one interception.
• Derek Carr (Saints): Threw for 142 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
• Dallas Goedert (Eagles): Caught 10 passes for 170 yards.
• Chris Olave (Saints): Had 6 receptions for 86 yards, including a 13-yard touchdown catch.

Important Plays

• First Quarter: The Saints opened the scoring with a 34-yard field goal by Blake Grupe.
• Fourth Quarter: Saquon Barkley's 65-yard touchdown run gave the Eagles their first lead. The Saints responded with a touchdown pass from Derek Carr to Chris Olave, but Barkley's second touchdown and successful two-point conversion secured the win for the Eagles.

Injuries and Inactives

• No significant injuries were reported during the game.
• For the Saints, tight end Taysom Hill and wide receiver Bubba Means were inactive.

Attendance and Other Details

• The game was played at the Caesars Superdome with an attendance of 70,006.
• The Eagles improved to 2-1, while the Saints fell to 2-1.

Steelers 20, Chargers 10

Score Breakdown

• 1st Quarter:
  • Chargers: Quentin Johnston 27 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick) - 7-0
  • Steelers: 0
• 2nd Quarter:
  • Steelers: Justin Fields 5 Yd Run (Chris Boswell Kick) - 7-7
  • Chargers: Cameron Dicker 28 Yd Field Goal - 10-7
• 3rd Quarter:
  • Steelers: Chris Boswell 38 Yd Field Goal - 10-10
• 4th Quarter:
  • Steelers: Chris Boswell 30 Yd Field Goal - 10-13
  • Steelers: Calvin Austin III 55 Yd pass from Justin Fields (Chris Boswell Kick) - 10-20.

Key Performances

• Justin Fields (Steelers):
  • 25/32, 245 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • 1 rushing TD (5 Yd Run)
• Justin Herbert (Chargers):
  • 12/18, 125 YDS, 1 TD
• Najee Harris (Steelers):
  • 18 CAR, 70 YDS
• J.K. Dobbins (Chargers):
  • 15 CAR, 44 YDS
• Calvin Austin III (Steelers):
  • 4 REC, 95 YDS, 1 TD
• Quentin Johnston (Chargers):
  • 2 REC, 44 YDS, 1 TD

Important Injuries and Notes

• Van Jefferson (Steelers): Missed a large portion of the game, forcing Justin Fields to spread the ball around to other eligible receivers.

Game Highlights

• The Steelers moved to 3-0 with the win, with Justin Fields avoiding mistakes and leading the team effectively.
• The game was marked by strong defensive performances from both teams, with the Steelers eventually breaking through in the fourth quarter.
• Calvin Austin III's 55-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter sealed the win for the Steelers.

Attendance and Venue

• The game was played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, with an attendance of 66,734.

Denver Broncos 26, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7

Score and Game Summary

• The Denver Broncos dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 26-7 in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season.
• The game was played on September 22, 2024, at Raymond James Stadium.

Important Injuries

• There is no specific mention of significant injuries in the provided sources, but the lopsided score suggests the Buccaneers may have struggled with performance or health issues.

Important Headlines

• The Broncos' strong defensive performance was a key factor in their victory, holding the Buccaneers to just 7 points.
• The Buccaneers' offense struggled significantly, unable to mount any substantial scoring drives against the Broncos' defense.

Team Statistics and Performance

• The Broncos improved their record to 1-2, while the Buccaneers fell to 2-1 after the loss.
• The game highlights showed a consistent Broncos offense and a stifling Broncos defense that limited the Buccaneers' scoring opportunities.

Carolina Panthers 36, Las Vegas Raiders 22

Game Summary

• The Carolina Panthers secured their first win of the 2024 season by defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 36-22 at Allegiant Stadium on September 22, 2024.
• Andy Dalton led the Panthers with 319 yards passing and 3 touchdowns, outperforming Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew who had 214 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.

Key Performances

• Andy Dalton (CAR): 26/37, 319 yards, 3 TDs
• Gardner Minshew (LV): 18/28, 214 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
• Chuba Hubbard (CAR): 21 carries, 114 yards
• Diontae Johnson (CAR): 8 receptions, 122 yards, 1 TD
• Tre Tucker (LV): 7 receptions, 96 yards, 1 TD.

Scoring Breakdown

• 1st Quarter:
  • CAR: Chuba Hubbard 6-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Eddy Pineiro kick)
  • LV: Alexander Mattison 2-yard run (Daniel Carlson kick)
• 2nd Quarter:
  • CAR: Diontae Johnson 5-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Eddy Pineiro kick)
  • CAR: Adam Thielen 31-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Eddy Pineiro kick)
• 3rd Quarter:
  • CAR: Eddy Pineiro 43-yard field goal
  • CAR: Eddy Pineiro 35-yard field goal
• 4th Quarter:
  • CAR: Miles Sanders 1-yard run (two-point conversion failed)
  • LV: Jakobi Meyers 13-yard pass from Gardner Minshew (two-point conversion successful)
  • CAR: Eddy Pineiro 26-yard field goal
  • LV: Tre Tucker 8-yard pass from Aidan O'Connell (Daniel Carlson kick).

Attendance and Other Details

• Attendance: 62,417
• Line: LV -5.5
• Over/Under: 40.5
• Referees: Bill Vinovich, Jimmy Buchanan, Todd Prukop, Aaron Santi, Tripp Sutter, Dale Keller, Scott Walker.

Injuries and Notable Events

• No significant injuries were reported in the available sources.
• The Panthers' victory marked their first win of the season and a strong performance by Andy Dalton, who was initially expected to be a veteran backup and mentor to Bryce Young.

Seattle Seahawks 24, Miami Dolphins 3

Score Breakdown

• 1st Quarter:
  • Dolphins: Jason Sanders 23 Yd Field Goal (3-0 Dolphins, then 3-10 Seahawks after Jason Myers 56 Yd Field Goal and Zach Charbonnet 4 Yd Run)
  • Seahawks: DK Metcalf 71 Yd pass from Geno Smith (17-3 Seahawks).
• 4th Quarter:
  • Seahawks: Zach Charbonnet 10 Yd Run (24-3 Seahawks).

Key Performances

• Seattle Seahawks:
  • Geno Smith: 26/34, 289 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
  • Zach Charbonnet: 18 CAR, 91 YDS, 2 TD
  • DK Metcalf: 4 REC, 104 YDS, 1 TD.
• Miami Dolphins:
  • Skyler Thompson: 13/19, 107 YDS
  • Deneric Prince (replacing injured QB): Limited performance
  • Tyreek Hill: 3 REC, 40 YDS.

Important Injuries

• The Miami Dolphins dealt with another quarterback injury, which impacted their performance significantly. The exact nature of the injury is not specified, but it forced the Dolphins to use backup quarterback Skyler Thompson and later Deneric Prince.

Important Headlines

• The Seattle Seahawks maintained their perfect start to the season, improving to 3-0 and securing a two-game division lead.
• The Dolphins struggled with quarterback injuries and were unable to mount a significant offense against the Seahawks' defense.

Notable Plays

• A 71-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith to DK Metcalf in the first quarter highlighted the Seahawks' strong offensive performance.
• Zach Charbonnet's two rushing touchdowns, including a 10-yard run in the fourth quarter, sealed the victory for the Seahawks.

Baltimore Ravens 28, Dallas Cowboys 25

Score Breakdown

• 1st Quarter:
  • Ravens: Lamar Jackson 9 Yd Run (Justin Tucker Kick), Derrick Henry 1 Yd Run (Justin Tucker Kick)
  • Cowboys: Brandon Aubrey 65 Yd Field Goal
  • Score: Ravens 14, Cowboys 3
• 2nd Quarter:
  • Ravens: Rashod Bateman 13 Yd pass from Lamar Jackson (Justin Tucker Kick)
  • Cowboys: Brandon Aubrey 51 Yd Field Goal
  • Score: Ravens 21, Cowboys 6
• 3rd Quarter:
  • Ravens: Derrick Henry 26 Yd Run (Justin Tucker Kick)
  • Score: Ravens 28, Cowboys 6
• 4th Quarter:
  • Cowboys: Dak Prescott 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed), Jalen Tolbert 15 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed), KaVontae Turpin 16 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey Kick)
  • Score: Ravens 28, Cowboys 25.

Key Performances

• Lamar Jackson (Ravens): 12/15, 182 YDS, 1 TD, 1 rushing TD
• Dak Prescott (Cowboys): 28/51, 379 YDS, 2 TD, 1 rushing TD
• Derrick Henry (Ravens): 25 CAR, 151 YDS, 2 TD
• Jake Ferguson (Cowboys): 6 REC, 95 YDS.

Important Plays and Moments

• Ravens' Ground Game: Derrick Henry dominated with 151 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Lamar Jackson added a rushing touchdown.
• Late Game Surge by Cowboys: Despite being down by a significant margin, the Cowboys scored 19 points in the 4th quarter, including touchdowns by Dak Prescott, Jalen Tolbert, and KaVontae Turpin, but failed to convert two-point conversions.
• Defensive Standouts: Marlon Humphrey had a key pass breakup for the Ravens, and Nate Wiggins recovered a fumble for Baltimore.

Injuries and Notable Absences

• There were no major injuries reported during this game.

Headlines

• Ravens' First Win of the Season: The Ravens secured their first win of the 2024 season, improving to 1-2 after a strong performance on the ground and through the air.
• Cowboys' Late Rally Falls Short: Despite a late surge, the Cowboys were unable to overcome the early deficit, dropping to 1-2 on the season.

Los Angeles Rams 27, San Francisco 49ers 24

Score Summary

• 1st Quarter:
  • 49ers: 14 points (Jauan Jennings 13-yard and 4-yard TD passes from Brock Purdy)
  • Rams: 0 points
• 2nd Quarter:
  • 49ers: 0 points
  • Rams: 7 points (Kyren Williams 15-yard TD pass from Matthew Stafford)
• 3rd Quarter:
  • 49ers: 7 points (Jauan Jennings 31-yard TD pass from Brock Purdy)
  • Rams: 7 points (Kyren Williams 3-yard run)
• 4th Quarter:
  • 49ers: 3 points (Jake Moody 26-yard field goal)
  • Rams: 13 points (Joshua Karty 33-yard field goal, Kyren Williams 4-yard run, Joshua Karty 37-yard field goal).

Key Performances

• Brock Purdy (49ers):
  • 22/30, 292 yards, 3 TDs
• Matthew Stafford (Rams):
  • 16/25, 221 yards, 1 TD
• Jauan Jennings (49ers):
  • 11 receptions, 175 yards, 3 TDs
• Kyren Williams (Rams):
  • 24 carries, 89 yards, 2 TDs.

Important Plays

• Late Field Goal: The Rams won the game with a late 37-yard field goal by Joshua Karty with 2 seconds remaining.
• Fourth-Quarter Comeback: The Rams rallied from a 24-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 points to take the lead.

Injuries and Absences

• The Los Angeles Rams were missing their top two receivers but managed to secure a win despite this setback.

Game Notes

• Attendance and Venue: The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, with an attendance of 74,484.
• Line and Over/Under: The 49ers were favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under was 44.5.

Detroit Lions 20, Arizona Cardinals 13

Score and Game Summary

• The Detroit Lions secured a hard-fought victory over the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 20-13 in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season.
• The Lions relied heavily on their running game, with David Montgomery rushing for 106 yards on 23 carries and Jahmyr Gibbs adding 83 yards on 16 carries.

Important Injuries

• The Lions suffered several key injuries, including:
  • Tight end Sam LaPorta
  • Defensive back Brian Branch (neck injury in the fourth quarter)
  • Defensive tackle Alim McNeill
  • Linebacker Derrick Barnes (both ruled out in the first half).

Key Plays and Highlights

• David Montgomery scored a 1-yard touchdown run on the opening drive for the Lions.
• The Lions converted a crucial third-and-11 with a 17-yard pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown.
• A significant break for the Lions came just before the two-minute warning of the first half when a potential interception return for a touchdown by Mack Wilson was nullified due to the play being blown dead for the two-minute warning.
• The Lions executed a well-designed hook-and-ladder play to Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs, resulting in a touchdown and a 20-7 lead.

Team Performance

• The Lions outmuscled the Cardinals at the line of scrimmage, using a big-personnel package with an extra lineman and two tight ends.
• Despite not dominating on offense as they did last year, the Lions rediscovered their identity in rushing, accumulating 187 yards on the ground.

Kansas City Chiefs 22, Atlanta Falcons 17

Score and Game Summary

• The Kansas City Chiefs secured a 22-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season.
• Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes to help the Chiefs maintain the lead.

Key Plays and Moments

• The Chiefs had two long drives, one of 17 plays that ended in a turnover, and another of 13 plays that resulted in a touchdown pass to Rashee Rice.
• Justin Simmons intercepted Mahomes for the fourth straight game, marking the sixth time he has intercepted Mahomes in his career.
• Harrison Butker converted a crucial field goal to extend the Chiefs' lead, continuing his strong season.
• The Falcons had a significant drive led by quarterback Kirk Cousins, culminating in a touchdown run by Bijan Robinson.

Important Injuries

• Drew Dalman and another Falcons player were downgraded and out for the rest of the game due to injuries.

Notable Performances

• Patrick Mahomes had a mixed game, showing moments of brilliance but also struggling under pressure at times.
• Rashee Rice and JuJu Smith-Schuster were key receivers for the Chiefs, with Rice scoring a touchdown and Smith-Schuster contributing to several crucial plays.
• Bijan Robinson had a strong performance for the Falcons, including a powerful touchdown run.

Defensive Highlights

• The Chiefs' defense, despite some challenges, managed to preserve the win with critical stops and turnovers, including an interception by Jamari Conner.
• The Falcons' defense applied significant pressure, particularly from Matthew Judon, but the Chiefs' offense found ways to overcome it.

Buffalo Bills 47, Jacksonville Jaguars 10

Score and Game Summary

• The Buffalo Bills dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a 47-10 victory in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season.
• Josh Allen led the Bills with an impressive performance, completing 22 of 28 passes for 247 yards, four touchdowns, and a 143.0 passer rating in the first half alone. He also added 22 rushing yards.

Key Performances

• Josh Allen's performance was highlighted by five first-half touchdown drives, with the last four ending in touchdown passes. James Cook contributed with a touchdown run on the opening drive.
• Khalil Shakir emerged as a key target for Allen, catching six passes for 72 yards and a touchdown.

Injuries and Player Notes

• Damar Hamlin, who had a significant cardiac arrest incident in 2021, made a notable return by hauling in his first career interception and continuing to be a crucial piece in the Bills' defense.
• The Jaguars were without injured tight end Evan Engram, which impacted their offense.

Headlines

• The Jaguars' loss marked their third consecutive defeat, putting them in a difficult position historically; since 1990, only 2.5% of teams starting 0-3 have made the playoffs.
• Trevor Lawrence had a disappointing game, going 21-of-38 for 178 yards, one touchdown, and an interception, with a 65.5 passer rating.

Team Performance

• The Bills' offense was highly efficient, with 10 different players catching passes. The defense also performed well, with significant contributions from players like Damar Hamlin and others.
• The Jaguars' offense struggled to keep up, despite some late-game efforts. Their defense was overwhelmed by the Bills' attack from the start.

Washington Commanders 38, Cincinnati Bengals 33

Game Summary

• The Washington Commanders secured a 38-33 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on September 23, 2024, at Paycor Stadium.
• Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels had a standout performance for the Commanders, completing 21 of 23 passes for 254 yards and 2 touchdowns, along with 12 carries for 39 yards and 1 touchdown.

Key Performances

Washington Commanders

• Jayden Daniels: 21/23, 254 YDS, 2 TD; 12 CAR, 39 YDS, 1 TD
• Terry McLaurin: 4 REC, 100 YDS, 1 TD
• Brian Robinson Jr.: 1 YD Run TD
• Austin Ekeler: 24 YD Run TD.

Cincinnati Bengals

• Joe Burrow: 29/38, 324 YDS, 3 TD
• Ja'Marr Chase: 6 REC, 118 YDS, 2 TD
• Andrei Iosivas: 2 YD pass TD from Joe Burrow.

Important Plays

• 1st Quarter: Ja'Marr Chase 41 YD pass from Joe Burrow; Brian Robinson Jr. 1 YD Run TD.
• 2nd Quarter: Austin Ekeler 24 YD Run TD; Jayden Daniels 4 YD Run TD.
• 3rd Quarter: Trent Scott 1 YD pass from Jayden Daniels; Andrei Iosivas 2 YD pass from Joe Burrow.
• 4th Quarter: Terry McLaurin 27 YD pass from Jayden Daniels; Zack Moss 1 YD Run TD.

Injuries

• No significant injuries reported from this game.

Headlines

• Rookie Jayden Daniels Shines: Daniels' nearly flawless performance was a key factor in the Commanders' victory, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.
• Momentum Shift for Commanders: The win was described by Terry McLaurin as a momentum shift for the Commanders.