NFL Week 3 pocket previews for 5 key game across the league.

J.J. McCarthy’s NFL debut could not have been scripted any better. The Vikings rookie quarterback delivered three straight touchdowns in the fourth quarter, two through the air and one on the ground, to lift Minnesota past the Bears 34 to 24 on Monday Night Football, showcasing poise and command well beyond his first start.

Sunday night football delivered the best game of the weekend as the Buffalo Bills stormed back to beat the Baltimore Ravens 41 to 40 in a thriller. Derrick Henry ran wild with 169 yards and two touchdowns, but Josh Allen answered with 394 passing yards and four total scores before Matt Prater won it with a last second field goal.

The Jacksonville Jaguars opened the 2025 season with control and confidence, leaning on Travis Etienne Jr.’s run game and timely plays through the air to beat the Carolina Panthers 26 to 10. Bryce Young’s turnovers stalled Carolina’s offense, while Jacksonville’s balance on the ground and in the passing game proved decisive.

Las Vegas opened the Pete Carroll era with a 20 to 13 win in Foxborough, behind Geno Smith’s 362 yards, Ashton Jeanty’s first NFL touchdown, and timely defense.

Justin Herbert led the Chargers with poise and precision in São Paulo, throwing for over 300 yards in a 27 to 21 win over Kansas City to open the season.

Baker Mayfield delivered in the clutch once again, finding rookie Emeka Egbuka for the game-winner and pairing with Mike Evans to power Tampa Bay past Atlanta in Week 1.

Aaron Rodgers returned to MetLife with a smile and a win, guiding Pittsburgh past the Jets 34 to 32 in a game that showcased both his resilience and New York’s offensive potential.