Three weeks into the 2026 NFL season, the league table already looks nothing like the preseason predictions. The Las Vegas Raiders are perfect. The Los Angeles Chargers have not won a game. A kicker named Tyler Loop just became a folk hero in Baltimore, and a safety named Talanoa Hufanga may have saved Denver's September with a 67-yard interception return. Below is the full Week 3 scoreboard review — every result that moved the standings, the numbers behind each game, and the jersey storylines fans should watch as October arrives.
Week 3 Scoreboard: the Results That Mattered
Rio Instant Classic: Ravens 34, Cowboys 31
Lamar Jackson led the late drive that set up the Ravens' 56-yard walk-off winner in Rio.
The NFL's second regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro produced the wildest final minute of the young season. Dallas appeared to have stolen it when Brandon Aubrey converted a 23-yard field goal with seven seconds left — a kick set up by a disputed defensive pass interference call. But Baltimore's kickoff coverage and Lamar Jackson's calm under chaos changed everything: a 27-yard connection to Zay Flowers, a composed timeout, and then Tyler Loop — the local Dallas product whose missed kick cost the Ravens a playoff game a year ago — hammered a 56-yard field goal through the Rio night as time expired.
The numbers tell you how tight it was. Dallas actually outgained Baltimore 415 to 378, and Dak Prescott was efficient with 276 passing yards and a touchdown. But the Ravens' ground attack kept the chains moving, and when the game demanded one drive, Jackson delivered his 27th career game-winning situation in the clutch conversation fans love to debate. For Ravens fans, this was the redemption script nobody would have dared to write — Loop's redemption arc, from goats to hero in twelve months, in a stadium five thousand miles from M&T Bank Stadium.
If you are shopping the Baltimore Ravens jerseys aisle, this game is why Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers shirts keep moving — and why Derrick Henry remains one of the safest power-running-back picks of the season. Cowboys fans, meanwhile, still have plenty to wear proudly: Dak's numbers were strong, and the Dallas Cowboys jerseys rotation keeps growing with the trade chatter we break down in our 2026 trade deadline watch.
Denver's Defense Steals It: Broncos 30, Rams 26
For three quarters this looked like Los Angeles's game. Harrison Mevis kicked four field goals — including a 48-yarder with 8:44 left that put the Rams up 19-16 — and Matthew Stafford was managing the game exactly the way a veteran should. Then Talanoa Hufanga took over. The Denver safety sacked Stafford on third down to force a punt, and one drive later jumped a route intended for Kyren Williams, picked it off at the Denver 34, and shook off Stafford's tackle attempt on a 67-yard return to the house. 23-19 Broncos, lead never surrendered.
Stafford's final-play interception sealed it, but the fourth quarter was genuinely dramatic: the Rams drove back inside the final four minutes, and a 48-yard deep shot to rookie Keontez Mumpfield briefly put Los Angeles back in front before Bo Nix answered with a one-yard rushing touchdown at the 0:47 mark. Nix finished with two passing touchdowns, a two-point conversion throw to Pat Bryant, and the game-winning legs — exactly the kind of growth game Broncos fans hoped for in year three. The Rams drop to a hole they did not expect to be in; the Broncos step into Week 4 as a road favorite in San Francisco. That Broncos-49ers meeting is the pick of next week's slate.
The Unbeaten Five After Week 3
Five teams remain perfect at 3-0: the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings. Two of them — Buffalo and Minnesota — needed fourth-quarter escapes this week; two others banked their wins a day earlier. We break down each contender separately in our unbeaten teams deep dive, but the quick version:
Meanwhile in Detroit, the Lions quietly put together the most complete win of the weekend. The 31-24 final over the Jets flatters New York more than the game felt: Detroit ran it effectively, protected the football, and watched Jahmyr Gibbs move past Billy Sims into second place on the franchise's all-time rushing touchdown list with number 43. In Jacksonville, Trevor Lawrence posted a clean three-touchdown day in a 35-6 demolition of New England — a result that suddenly makes the Jaguars jerseys section one of the fastest-rising pages on our store.
Injury Watch: Justin Jefferson and the Ankles That Matter
The biggest downside of the week came in Minneapolis. Justin Jefferson — who had played every regular-season game in 2024 and 2025 — left the Vikings' win in the first quarter with an ankle injury after catching two passes for 32 yards. He walked off without assistance, and coach Kevin O'Connell said Jefferson had tried to return before being ruled out, with further evaluation set for Monday. Through three games Jefferson has 13 receptions for 179 yards and two touchdowns; his status is the single biggest fantasy and merch variable in the NFC North. If you are deciding between a Jefferson shirt and a Jordan Addison shirt this week, the smart play is to watch Tuesday's practice report before you buy.
Elsewhere: Baker Mayfield hurt his thumb late in Tampa Bay's loss and rookie Jalon Daniels finished the game; the Rams lost despite Josh Wallace's second-half interception of Bo Nix; and Detroit placed defensive back Avonte Maddox on injured reserve earlier in the week. None of it changes the big picture — but all of it feeds the trade-deadline rumour mill we track in a separate report.
What Week 3 Means for Jersey Shoppers
Results move merch. Three weeks in, here is where the demand is heading based on what we see on our own category pages:
- Bills gear stays the AFC default. A 3-0 start with an MVP-calibre quarterback means Josh Allen jerseys and the rest of the Buffalo Bills collection remain the safest gifts of the fall.
- Vikings buyers should hedge. Minnesota is unbeaten, but Jefferson's ankle makes Addison and Jordan Mason shirts the value picks until the injury report clears.
- Broncos and Lions are climbing. Wins travel — Hufanga pick-six highlights and Gibbs record chases are exactly the clips that convert casual shoppers into jersey owners. Our Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions pages update weekly.
- Raiders are the surprise story. Three straight wins to open the year makes Las Vegas the early-bandwagon pick; sizes move fast when a team nobody predicted starts 3-0.
Key takeaways
- Ravens 34-31 Cowboys in Rio: Tyler Loop's 56-yard field goal as time expired; Dallas had led on Aubrey's 23-yarder with 7 seconds left.
- Broncos 30-26 Rams: Hufanga's 67-yard pick-six and late sack; Bo Nix's rushing TD at 0:47 won it.
- Five 3-0 teams: Bills, Chiefs, Raiders, 49ers, Vikings. Chargers and Dolphins are still winless.
- Justin Jefferson left the Vikings' win with an ankle injury — evaluation set for Monday.
- Week 4 headliner: Broncos visit the 49ers, both 3-0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ravens-Cowboys game in Rio de Janeiro?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-31. Ravens kicker Tyler Loop made a 56-yard field goal as time expired, answering Brandon Aubrey's 23-yard go-ahead field goal for Dallas with seven seconds remaining.
Which NFL teams are still undefeated after Week 3 of 2026?
Five teams are 3-0: the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings.
What happened to Justin Jefferson in Week 3?
Jefferson suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter of Minnesota's 23-16 win over Tampa Bay and did not return. He finished with two catches for 32 yards, and the Vikings scheduled further evaluation for Monday. Through three weeks he has 13 receptions for 179 yards and two touchdowns.
How did the Broncos beat the Rams?
Denver won 30-26 on the strength of its defense: Talanoa Hufanga sacked Matthew Stafford on a key third down, then returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown to give the Broncos their first lead. Bo Nix added two passing touchdowns and the decisive one-yard rushing score with 47 seconds left.
Where can I get the jerseys mentioned in this recap?
Every team referenced here — including the Ravens, Broncos, Bills and Vikings — has a dedicated category on Jersey Pro Guide, and our 2026 jersey buying guide explains the differences between fan and replica tiers before you choose.