NFL Week 3: 49ers-Broncos; Packers top Bucs, Jags upset Chargers

Week 3 of the NFL season featured an action-packed Sunday slate filled with a number of highly anticipated tilts and some shocking upsets, and we had you covered with every must-see moment.

Earlier on FOX, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers defeated Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a down-to-the-wire matchup that might have been the two legends’ final meeting.

Elsewhere, the Miami Dolphins, the Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off upsets over the Buffalo Bills, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers, respectively.

Closing things out, a Jimmy Garoppolo-led San Francisco team takes on Denver on the road.

Here are the top plays from Sunday’s Week 3 action.

San Francisco 49ers at Denver Broncos

First strike

After a long drive powered by a Jeff Wilson 37-yard run, the 49ers jumped in front on a short pass from Garoppolo to Brandon Aiyuk.

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Green Bay Packers 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12

Rodgers rolling

It was an intense first-quarter battle at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs were first on the board with a field goal, but it was the Packers that took the lead after Rodgers found Romeo Doubs for an early score.

Rodgers’ second touchdown pass of the day was a dart to Allen Lazard, as the Packers increased their lead.

Bucs come up big

The Buccaneers kept things close by forcing a turnover at the goal line ahead of the break. Tampa Bay’s defense picked up right where it left off in the first half, picking off Rodgers near midfield in the third quarter.

Brady coming through

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Packers prevail

It came down to the wire in Tampa Bay, when Brady & Co. charging downfield and scoring with 14 seconds to spare to make it a two-point game. A delay of game penalty proved to be the nail in the Bucs’ coffin, however.

Los Angeles Rams 20, Arizona Cardinals 12

WR1, RB1?

The Rams extended their lead in the first quarter when Cooper Kupp found the end zone with a 20-yard rush.

History made

Aaron Donald recorded his 100th career sack, joining Hall of Famer John Randle as the only two players to play primarily defensive tackle with 100-plus sacks since individual sacks were tracked starting in 1982.

Rumbling Rams

Cam Akers rushed 14 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter, as L.A. added to its lead, and Tyler Higbee sealed it for the Rams late in the fourth after recovering the Cardinals‘ onside kick.

Atlanta Falcons 27, Seattle Seahawks 23 

Dirty Birds

Falcons QB Marcus Mariota gave Atlanta the lead after forcing his way past the Seahawks‘ defense and into the end zone early. Then, Cordarrelle Patterson barreled into the end zone, as the Falcons retook the lead in the second quarter.

Flying high

On the other side, Geno Smith got off to a strong start for the Seahawks, moving the ball downfield with ease. Seattle knotted things up once again ahead of the break after DK Metcalf went up high to haul in a TD pass.

What can’t he do?

Wondering what Patterson was up to in the fourth quarter? He was high-stepping through the Seahawks’ defense. The Falcons held on to the lead and secure their first win of the season.

Jacksonville Jaguars 38, Los Angeles Chargers 10

Defense!

The Jaguars’ defense…