Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season delivered shocking performances, headlined by a three-touchdown showing from Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and another turnover-plagued afternoon from Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota led Washington to a stunning upset over the Seahawks, generating three turnovers that resulted in three touchdowns, including a pick-six by linebacker Kain Medrano. Despite missing key players like Jayden Daniels and Frankie Luvu, the Commanders' defense stepped up after failing to force turnovers in Weeks 1 and 2.

Seattle entered as 8.5-point favorites but struggled without a run game, managing just 39 yards on 17 carries. Sam Darnold returned at quarterback, completing 31 of 45 passes for 379 yards and four touchdowns, but two interceptions -- including a crucial pick-six in the fourth quarter -- doomed the Seahawks. Rookie Jadarian Price lost his second straight fumble, setting up an early Washington touchdown.

Elsewhere, the Steelers edged the Bengals in a shootout, the Giants defeated the Titans without starting quarterback Jaxson Dart, and the Browns secured their second straight win. NFL Nation reporters and fantasy analysts Matt Bowen and Tristan Cockcroft provided postgame breakdowns and lingering takeaways from each matchup.