NFL Week 3 grades: Patriots receive F, Commanders earn A as Bills and Jaguars post strong performances
Week 3 saw the Patriots drop to an F grade while the Commanders earned an A, with the Bills and Jaguars also receiving high marks for their recent victories.
The NFL’s third-week grading released by CBS Sports gave the New England Patriots an F after a loss to Jacksonville in which quarterback Drake Maye threw two interceptions and lost a fumble, contributing to 14 Jacksonville points. > "The Patriots offense looks broken, and that's mostly because of Drake Maye," the analysis noted.
The Washington Commanders earned an A for a comeback win over the defending champions, with backup quarterback Marcus Mariota throwing three touchdown passes and adding a decisive run late in the fourth quarter. Defensive play included a goal-line stand and a pick-six that secured the victory.
Buffalo defeated Los Angeles despite five turnovers, five of which came from quarterback Josh Allen. The Bills’ defense limited the Chargers to 10 points after the turnovers and performed strongly in the red zone, allowing only one touchdown on four trips. Running back James Cook rushed for 154 yards, helping Buffalo secure the win.
Jacksonville’s victory over New England highlighted a balanced attack; running back Bayshul Tuten averaged nearly five yards per carry while the team amassed over 130 rushing yards, and quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw three red-zone touchdown passes. The Jaguars also recorded three sacks and forced three turnovers.
Other notable grades included an A+ for teams with standout offensive showings and an additional F for a team that struggled defensively, though specific team names were not highlighted in the summary.
Overall, the grading reflects a mixed week in the league, with several teams demonstrating strong defensive and special-teams play while others continue to face challenges on offense.