Week 3 NFL Overreactions: Unbeaten Teams Fall and QB Questions Grow
Several NFL storylines emerged after Week 3, including losses by previously undefeated Seattle and Cincinnati. Buffalo rallied past the Chargers despite Josh Allen turnovers, while Las Vegas stayed unbeaten with a comeback against New Orleans. The piece also examines whether Drake Maye should be benched, if Kansas City is the league's top team, and whether Justin Herbert is holding Los Angeles back.
Seattle entered Week 3 with a 12-game winning streak, the NFL’s longest, but Washington ended it. Cincinnati also lost its unbeaten status, falling to Pittsburgh. Buffalo nearly stumbled too, yet rallied past the Chargers despite three Josh Allen turnovers. Las Vegas remained perfect by coming back against New Orleans.
Elsewhere, Cleveland and the Giants sat at 2-1, while Houston dropped to 0-3 and New England to 1-2. The Chargers forced five takeaways but converted them into only 10 points, went 1-for-4 in the red zone, and scored 13 offensive points. Herbert’s completion rate, passer rating and passing yards per game are career lows.
This Week 3 discussion may shape how fans, analysts and bettors view quarterback stability and coaching decisions. Struggling teams and their supporters could face heightened frustration, while unbeaten clubs may see rising expectations. For players such as Drake Maye and Justin Herbert, public scrutiny could intensify, potentially affecting confidence and media narratives. The broader NFL audience may engage more with debate-driven coverage, though on-field results will ultimately determine whether these storylines persist.