Pittsburgh's 30-27 upset of the Bengals headlined Week 3 across the AFC. Elsewhere in the AFC North, Cleveland beat the Panthers 21-18 at home. Pittsburgh shares first place in the AFC North at 2-1.
Here is every AFC result from Week 3, along with the top performers and updated standings.
AFC North Results
Steelers 30, Bengals 27
Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) · Sunday, Sept. 27 · Acrisure Stadium
The Steelers slipped past the Bengals 30-27 at Acrisure Stadium Sunday. Aaron Rodgers threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns. Pittsburgh improved to 2-1 and shares first place in the AFC North, while Cincinnati fell to 2-1.
- Passing: Aaron Rodgers (PIT) — 19-of-34, 292 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing: Jaylen Warren (PIT) — 17 carries, 127 yards
- Receiving: Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) — 9 catches, 98 yards, 1 TD
- Defense: Dexter Lawrence II (CIN) — 2 sacks, 4 tackles
Browns 21, Panthers 18
Carolina Panthers (1-2) at Cleveland Browns (2-1) · Sunday, Sept. 27 · Huntington Bank Field
The Browns edged the Panthers 21-18 at home Sunday. Harold Fannin Jr. caught seven passes for 51 yards and two touchdowns. Cleveland improved to 2-1 and shares first place in the AFC North, while Carolina fell to 1-2.
- Passing: Bryce Young (CAR) — 26-of-48, 291 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing: Chuba Hubbard (CAR) — 19 carries, 82 yards
- Receiving: Brycen Tremayne (CAR) — 4 catches, 83 yards
- Defense: Mason Graham (CLE) — 2 sacks, 7 tackles
Around the AFC
Bills 24, Chargers 16
Los Angeles Chargers (0-3) at Buffalo Bills (3-0) · Sunday, Sept. 27 · Highmark Stadium
The Bills rallied past the Chargers 24-16 at home Sunday. Buffalo erased a 10-point deficit to get there. James Cook III ran for 154 yards on 24 carries and scored a touchdown. Buffalo improved to 3-0 with its third straight win, while the Chargers fell to 0-3 and has lost three in a row.
- Passing: Justin Herbert (LAC) — 20-of-34, 226 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing: James Cook III (BUF) — 24 carries, 154 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving: Tre' Harris (LAC) — 6 catches, 76 yards
- Defense: Genesis Smith (LAC) — 2 INT, 5 tackles
Colts 19, Texans 17
Houston Texans (0-3) at Indianapolis Colts (1-2) · Sunday, Sept. 27 · Lucas Oil Stadium
The Colts slipped past the Texans 19-17 at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday. Keenan Allen caught six passes for 63 yards and a touchdown. Indianapolis improved to 1-2, snapping a skid, while Houston fell to 0-3 and has lost three in a row.
- Passing: Daniel Jones (IND) — 24-of-36, 235 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing: Jonathan Taylor (IND) — 23 carries, 68 yards
- Receiving: Josh Downs (IND) — 5 catches, 77 yards
- Defense: Will Anderson Jr. (HOU) — 2.5 sacks, 7 tackles
Lions 31, Jets 24
New York Jets (1-2) at Detroit Lions (2-1) · Sunday, Sept. 27 · Ford Field
The Jets came up short against the Lions, 31-24 on the road Sunday. Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 99 yards on 20 carries and scored two touchdowns. Geno Smith threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns without an interception in the loss. The Jets fell to 1-2, while Detroit improved to 2-1.
- Passing: Geno Smith (NYJ) — 31-of-37, 321 yards, 3 TD
- Rushing: Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) — 20 carries, 99 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving: Garrett Wilson (NYJ) — 10 catches, 107 yards, 1 TD
- Defense: DJ Wonnum (DET) — 2 sacks, 2 tackles
Jaguars 35, Patriots 6
New England Patriots (1-2) at Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1) · Sunday, Sept. 27 · EverBank Stadium
The Jaguars rolled past the Patriots 35-6 at home Sunday. Trevor Lawrence threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns. Jacksonville improved to 2-1, while New England fell to 1-2.
- Passing: Drake Maye (NE) — 14-of-25, 199 yards, 0 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing: Bhayshul Tuten (JAX) — 15 carries, 73 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving: Mack Hollins (NE) — 6 catches, 87 yards
Chiefs 24, Dolphins 10
Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) at Miami Dolphins (0-3) · Sunday, Sept. 27 · Hard Rock Stadium
The Chiefs took care of the Dolphins 24-10 on the road Sunday. Kenneth Walker III ran for 70 yards on 18 carries and scored a touchdown. Kansas City improved to 3-0 with its third straight win, while Miami fell to 0-3 and has lost three in a row.
- Passing: Patrick Mahomes (KC) — 20-of-24, 246 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing: Kenneth Walker III (KC) — 18 carries, 70 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving: Rashee Rice (KC) — 7 catches, 88 yards
Giants 12, Titans 7
Tennessee Titans (0-3) at New York Giants (2-1) · Sunday, Sept. 27 · MetLife Stadium
The Titans came up short against the Giants, 12-7 on the road Sunday. Tennessee fell to 0-3 and has lost three in a row, while the Giants improved to 2-1.
- Passing: Cam Ward (TEN) — 23-of-36, 181 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing: Tony Pollard (TEN) — 17 carries, 74 yards
- Receiving: Carnell Tate (TEN) — 6 catches, 58 yards
Raiders 35, Saints 27
Las Vegas Raiders (3-0) at New Orleans Saints (1-2) · Sunday, Sept. 27 · Caesars Superdome
The Raiders stunned the Saints 35-27 on the road Sunday. Brock Bowers caught 10 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown. Las Vegas improved to 3-0 with its third straight win, while New Orleans fell to 1-2.
- Passing: Tyler Shough (NO) — 29-of-42, 255 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing: Travis Etienne Jr. (NO) — 13 carries, 57 yards
- Receiving: Brock Bowers (LV) — 10 catches, 116 yards, 1 TD
- Defense: Chase Young (NO) — 2 sacks, 2 tackles
Broncos 30, Rams 26
Los Angeles Rams (1-2) at Denver Broncos (2-1) · Sunday, Sept. 27 · Empower Field at Mile High
The Broncos rallied past the Rams 30-26 at home Sunday. Denver erased a 16-point deficit to get there. Bo Nix threw for 186 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score. Matthew Stafford threw for 390 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. Denver improved to 2-1, while the Rams fell to 1-2.
- Passing: Matthew Stafford (LA) — 30-of-55, 390 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing: Kyren Williams (LA) — 15 carries, 88 yards
- Receiving: Davante Adams (LA) — 7 catches, 137 yards
- Defense: Talanoa Hufanga (DEN) — 1 sack, 2 INT, 1 TD, 5 tackles
Week 3 Top Performances in the AFC
| Category | Player | Team | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passing | Geno Smith | Jets | 31-of-37, 321 yards, 3 TD |
| Passing | Aaron Rodgers | Steelers | 19-of-34, 292 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT |
| Passing | Joe Burrow | Bengals | 28-of-37, 282 yards, 3 TD |
| Rushing | James Cook III | Bills | 24 carries, 154 yards, 1 TD |
| Rushing | Jaylen Warren | Steelers | 17 carries, 127 yards |
| Rushing | Tony Pollard | Titans | 17 carries, 74 yards |
| Receiving | Brock Bowers | Raiders | 10 catches, 116 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Garrett Wilson | Jets | 10 catches, 107 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Kenyon Sadiq | Jets | 7 catches, 105 yards, 1 TD |
| Defense | Talanoa Hufanga | Broncos | 1 sack, 2 INT, 1 TD, 5 tackles |
| Defense | Genesis Smith | Chargers | 2 INT, 5 tackles |
| Defense | Will Anderson Jr. | Texans | 2.5 sacks, 7 tackles |
AFC Standings After Week 3
AFC North
| Team | Record | Pct. | Div. | Pts. For | Pts. Against | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 2-1 | .667 | 1-0 | 53 | 60 | W1 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 2-1 | .667 | 0-0 | 92 | 78 | W1 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 2-1 | .667 | 0-1 | 80 | 63 | L1 |
| Cleveland Browns | 2-1 | .667 | 0-0 | 54 | 71 | W2 |
AFC East
| Team | Record | Pct. | Div. | Pts. For | Pts. Against | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 3-0 | 1.000 | 0-0 | 101 | 78 | W3 |
| New York Jets | 1-2 | .333 | 0-0 | 64 | 61 | L2 |
| New England Patriots | 1-2 | .333 | 0-0 | 36 | 51 | L1 |
| Miami Dolphins | 0-3 | .000 | 0-0 | 36 | 86 | L3 |
AFC South
| Team | Record | Pct. | Div. | Pts. For | Pts. Against | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 2-1 | .667 | 0-0 | 82 | 36 | W1 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 1-2 | .333 | 1-0 | 72 | 91 | W1 |
| Houston Texans | 0-3 | .000 | 0-1 | 54 | 75 | L3 |
| Tennessee Titans | 0-3 | .000 | 0-0 | 37 | 59 | L3 |
AFC West
| Team | Record | Pct. | Div. | Pts. For | Pts. Against | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3-0 | 1.000 | 1-0 | 88 | 50 | W3 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3-0 | 1.000 | 1-0 | 88 | 54 | W3 |
| Denver Broncos | 2-1 | .667 | 0-1 | 60 | 70 | W2 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0-3 | .000 | 0-1 | 44 | 76 | L3 |
Teams with identical records are ordered by division record, conference record and point differential, a simplified version of the NFL's tiebreaking procedure.