Week 3 NFL Recap: Commanders Upset Seahawks, Patriots Quarterback Struggles, Browns' Watson Extends Lead
Washington defeated Seattle 33-31 in a surprise win, while New England quarterback Drake Maye threw three turnovers in a 35-6 loss. Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson led a comeback against Carolina, and several coaches faced criticism after their teams’ poor offensive showings.
Washington pulled off a 33-31 upset over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, overcoming a roster gap and adverse weather. Marcus Mariota, starting for the Commanders, threw three touchdowns and added a crucial third-down run, while the defense limited Seattle to 44 rushing yards and forced three turnovers, including a pick-six by Kain Medrano late in the fourth quarter.
New England quarterback Drake Maye struggled in a 35-6 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars, throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble, bringing his season turnover total to seven. The Patriots, now 1-2, have scored just 16 points in their two losses, and the absence of receiver A.J. Brown, who remains on injured reserve, compounds the challenges for Maye.
Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson helped the Browns rally past the Carolina Panthers, throwing two touchdown passes and converting a two-point conversion in the final minutes to secure the win. Although the performance was not described as star-level, it extended Watson’s tenure as the team’s starter.
Los Angeles offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s Chargers offense continued to underperform, failing to score more than 16 points in three games and losing 24-16 to the Buffalo Bills despite forcing five turnovers. The lack of production has drawn criticism of the offensive scheme.
Indianapolis secured a 19-17 victory over the Houston Texans after Daniel Jones moved the ball into field-goal range and Spencer Shrader converted a 53-yard attempt with seconds remaining. The win gives the Colts a positive start before facing a tougher schedule.
The Tennessee Titans suffered a third straight loss, falling 12-7 to the New York Giants. An interception by Cam Ward in the end zone sealed the defeat, leaving the Titans near the bottom of the league early in the season.