NFL Week 3 brought dramatic upsets across the league on Sunday, September 27, 2026, highlighted by the Baltimore Ravens holding off the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in Rio de Janeiro, the Las Vegas Raiders staying undefeated by beating the New Orleans Saints, and multiple underdogs pulling off stunning victories.
Baltimore Edges Dallas in Rio de Janeiro Thriller
The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys kicked off from Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, delivering a wild international showdown for a wild Rio win. Baltimore ultimately secured a 34-31 victory, though Dallas nearly manufactured a dramatic comeback before suffering a total collapse in the final seven seconds of regulation.
The matchup featured star power on both sides, with Lamar Jackson and Dak Prescott of the Cowboys.
Las Vegas Raiders Stay Undefeated Against New Orleans
The Las Vegas Raiders continued their strong start to the season with a 35-27 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
New Orleans dropped to 1-2 on the young season as Las Vegas’s offense proved too much to handle on the road.
Underdogs Rise Up Across the League
ET slate. Out of the opening slate of games, underdogs claimed six outright victories in a series of surprising outcomes.
- The Washington Commanders pulled off the biggest shocker of the day, stunning the Seattle Seahawks 33-31 as 8.5-point underdogs.
- The Cleveland Browns defeated the Carolina Panthers 21-18, leaving the Browns tied for first place in their division with a 2-1 record.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals after recovering a Joe Burrow fumble to seal the contest.
- The Indianapolis Colts edged the Houston Texans 19-17 behind a decisive 53-yard field goal in the final seconds.
Matchup Results Across Week 3
| Winning Team | Score | Losing Team |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 23-16 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| San Francisco 49ers | 36-30 | Arizona Cardinals |
| Buffalo Bills | 24-16 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 35-6 | New England Patriots |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 24-10 | Miami Dolphins |
| New York Giants | 12-7 | Tennessee Titans |
| Detroit Lions | 31-24 | New York Jets |
| Atlanta Falcons | 35-14 | Green Bay Packers |
Meanwhile, teams like the New England Patriots stumbled with an ‘F’ grade after a 35-6 blowout loss to Jacksonville, where Trevor Lawrence’s squad dominated from start to finish. Injury concerns also mounted across the league as players faced physical tolls during the heavy-hitting September slate.
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