2023 3GML Season - Week #18

Philadelphia Eagles 17

New York Giants 35

NEW JERSEY - In a game where the Eagles rested most of their starters, the Giants cruised to a 35-17 victory.  The game was essentially a playoff game for New York who now wait to see if their 9-8 record is good enough to get them in as a six or seven seed.

For Philadelphia, Mac Jones got the start and was efficient but it wasn't enough as the offense struggled to move consistently all afternoon.

For the Eagles, who had already locked up the NFC East title, the loss brings their record under GM BD's inaugural season to 10-7.  They will enter the playoffs as the four seed and will play the loser of the Saints and Falcons week 18 game.

Pittsburgh Steelers 17

Baltimore Ravens 38

BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Ravens cruised to a 38-17 victory over division rival Pittsburgh behind Bijan Robinson's four touchdowns.  The scoring onslaught from Robinson brings his total to 23 on the year and breaks the 3GML record for rushing touchdowns previously held by Chris Ivory of the Miami Dolphins.  When added to his five receiving TDs, the 28 total TDs also breaks the 3GML record for touchdowns previously held by Tyreek Hill, who had 24.

GM TP wraps up his first season in the 3GML with a 12-5 record and earning the AFC's six seed.  Baltimore will travel to Cincinnati in the first round of the playoffs to meet the Bengals for a third time this season after dropping the first two matchups..  This time, however, they will get a shot at victory without Joe Burrow playing quarterback.  

Los Angeles Rams 34

San Francisco 49ers 31

SANTA CLARA - The 49ers lost in a game that will be remembered more for an officiating decision than anything else.  Tied at 31 with 4 seconds remaining and possessing the ball on their own 25, Matthew Stafford threw a Hail Mary that was swatted down on the San Francisco 25.  However, the officials threw a flag and called defensive pass interference, giving the Rams one more play to kick a field goal for the win.

"They never call that.  Like, never," said an exasperated Jordan Love after the game.

A silver lining for the 49ers was Drue Tranquill, who set the 3GML record for tackles at 182.

The loss had little meaning as San Francisco has already clinched the number one seed in the NFC.  They now get a week off and will wait to see who their opponent will be in divisional round.

Chicago Bears 23

Green Bay Packers 37

GREEN BAY - Tua Tagovailoa broke the NFL single season passing yard record as the Green Bay Packers handled the Chicago Bears 37-23.  Tagovailoa finished the season with 5,504 yards, breaking Peyton Manning's 2013 record by 27 yards.

Tagovailoa also set the 3GML record for passing touchdowns at 43 and will try to keep things going for the Packers as they head into the playoffs as the number two seed.

Green Bay will wait to see their first round opponent as there will likely be a complicated tie breaker needed to award the NFC's seventh seed.

Houston Texans 45

Indianapolis Colts 31

INDIANAPOLIS - Quarterback Trey Lance set the single game quarterback rushing record in a career day against the Colts.  Lance ran 12 times for a whopping 280 yards and four touchdowns.  The yardage breaks the previous record by 99 yards, highlighting how extraordinary the effort was.

With the win, Houston heads to the playoffs looking to be the first team ever to win three Super Bowls in a row.  They will play the loser of the highly touted Sunday Night game between the 14-2 Chargers and 14-2 Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs 10

San Diego Chargers 31

SAN DIEGO - In a highly touted matchup to determine the number one seed in the AFC, the San Diego Chargers easily defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-10.  Both team came in at 14-2 and had everything on the line, fighting for home field advantage throughout the playoffs.

The Charger defense shone brightest making the vaunted Chiefs offense struggle for each and every yard.  Both Nolan Smith Jr. and Karen Curl forced fumbles for San Diego.

"Division champs baby!" Smith said after the game.

With the win, San Diego gets a bye and waits for the lowest seeded AFC team that advances from Wild Card Weekend.  The Chiefs meanwhile will head to Houston to take on the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Texans.

2023 3GML Season - Week #17

San Diego Chargers 21

Denver Broncos 20

DENVER - The San Diego Chargers (14-2) kept their AFC West and #1 seed hopes alive with a dramatic late victory over the Denver Broncos 21-20.

QB Hendon Hooker was quiet for most of the game before leading the team to a dramatic TD with :22 left on the clock.

"It's a theme for us for sure," Hooker said. "Our defense is playing at an elite level and our offense does just enough to get us home. We can do more for sure."

The Chargers will now head home to take on the 14-2 Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC West and a first round bye in the playoffs.

Miami Dolphins 19

Baltimore Ravens 38

BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Ravens (11-5) clinched a playoff berth with a strange 38-19 victory over Sam Darnold and the Miami Dolphins. 

The Ravens defense was dominant again while the Baltimore offense struggled to find their footing behind five interceptions by QB Jalen Hurts.

"The ghosts were seeing me today," Hurts said. "I was awful, flat out."

Rookie HB Bijan Robinson was magnificent again with 167 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns. 

Baltimore will close out their regular season against the Pittsburgh Steelers at home. The Ravens are locked into the AFC's #6 or #7 seed.

San Francisco 49ers 16

Washington Commanders 13

WASHINGTON DC - In a game that had little meaning for San Francisco, the Niners still managed a sloppy win over a Commanders team fighting for its playoff life.  The 49ers (15-1) rotated both quarterbacks and ran a vanilla offensive scheme in what appeared to be a game treated more like a preseason matchup.

The 49ers will have one more game with no playoff implications as they take on the Rams to close out their season. 

Arizona Cardinals 23

Philadelphia Eagles 26

PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles secured a playoff spot in the 2023 NFL playoffs with a win over the Arizona Carnivals 26-23.  The Eagles (10-6) held off a late Cardinals charge to run the clock out with a three point lead.

Christian McCaffrey ran for 117 yards and was instrumental in ensuring the Eagles didn't give the ball back to Arizona in the last part of the 4th quarter.

Patrick Surtain II kept his interception streak alive with another pick in this one.

"I feel like I'm really seeing the field well right now," said the two-time defending 3GML defensive player of the year.

The Eagles head to New York to close out their season in a game that could decide the NFC East.

Tennessee Titans 30

Houston Texans 27

HOUSTON - The Texans lost in overtime after blowing an eleven point 4th quarter lead.  Trey Lance played well all game, but there are two throws he'd probably like back.  One in the fourth quarter with the Texans up eight where he telegraphed a pass to Sean Murphy-Bunting, who intercepted it and returned it for a touchdown.  The other was in overtime, where Houston won the toss and were driving in the red zone.  On a second and six from his the Titan 19 yard line, there seemed to be some miscommunication between Lance and the receiver and Caleb Farley intercepted the pass.  Tennessee drove down the field and kicked the winning field goal as a result.

Josh Downs was a bright spot for Houston, however.  The rookie from North Carolina caught four passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns.

With the loss, Houston is locked into the AFC's four seed and will play a game with very little meaning next week against the Colts.

Green Bay Packers 42

Minnesota Vikings 28

MINNEAPOLIS - Tua Tagovailoa stayed red-hot as the Green Bay Packers nearly put up 500 yards of offense for the second straight week in their 42-28 win over the Vikings.  Tagovailoa threw for 417 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.  The 4th year QB is currently sitting at number one in passing yards and has broken the 3GML record with one game remaining.

Defensively, Harold Landry once again shined for the Packers with two more sacks.  However, in the second straight week, the Green Bay defense has given up more points than they would prefer against inferior opponents.  

Green Bay is guaranteed the NFC's two seed and plays next week against rival Chicago in a game that means nothing for the Packers and everything for the Bears who are fighting for a playoff spot.

2023 3GML Season - Week #16

Buffalo Bills 49

San Diego Chargers 28

SAN DIEGO - The Buffalo Bills (11-4) made a strong statement 3,000 miles from home as they humbled the San Diego Chargers (13-2) in their home stadium 49-28.

Josh Allen passed for 350 yards and added four TD passes on a day where the Bills showed the rest of the NFL they will be a tough out in the playoffs.

"This was a playoff game for us and we showed what we are made of," Allen said. "From here on out all the games matter."

The Chargers lost only their second game of the season and will look to rebound against their division rivals the Denver Broncos in Week 17. 

New York Giants 17

Philadelphia Eagles 33

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles moved into the drivers seat of the NFC East with a huge win over rival New York.  The Giants have been holding ground since the loss of Daniel Jones to an ACL injury, but couldn't keep up with the Christian McCaffrey led Eagles offense.

McCaffrey had 183 yards on the day, making it the second straight game the running back had over 180 yards rushing. 

"Hitting my stride at the right time,"  McCaffrey said.  "We're not there yet.  This division is full of good teams."

Speaking of hitting their stride, Patrick Surtain II once again had an interception, this time a pick six returned 59 yards to the house.

Philadelphia will look to protect their fragile division lead and playoff spot next week against the Arizona Cardinals.

Baltimore Ravens 14

San Francisco 49ers 36

SANTA CLARA - The San Francisco 49ers clinched the number one seed in the NFC and moved to 14-1 after a strong 36-14 win against a hot Ravens team.  The Niners looked ready to go from the start and used their number one ranked league defense to shut down Jalen Hurts and Bijan Robinson.

The Ravens who were one of the most explosive teams coming in were held to just 254 yards of offense including just 161 from Jalen Hurts, who was playing under the weather.

Offensively, Jordan Love continues to show why he's taken over starting duties, throwing for 296 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for another TD.

For the Ravens, it was a tough blow as they were hoping to lock up a playoff spot and stay in the hunt for the AFC North crown.  Coach DeMeco Ryans promised to flush this one and dominate the rest of the way.

We'll see what San Francisco decides to do the next two weeks with home field advantage and a bye clinched.  Do they keep their foot on the gas or start resting players for the playoffs?  Next up is a date with the Washington Commanders.

For Baltimore, they'll hope to book a trip to the playoffs for the first time under GM TP with a home game against the Miami Dolphins.

Green Bay Packers 49

Carolina Panthers 38

CHARLOTTE - The Green Bay Packers won a barn-burner 49-38 against the Carolina Panthers Sunday afternoon.  The Packers offense put up 574 yards of total offense, including 440 from quarterback Tua Tagogailoa.  The Green Bay QB also thew for four touchdowns on the day.  With the win, the Packers locked up the NFC North division title and a home playoff game.

Those 440 yards were spread around as the Pack had three different receivers with over 100 yards.  Amon-Ra St. Brown led the group with 135, but Gabe Davis' 107 and Justin Jefferson's 101 also kept the Panther defense looking lost.

On the ground David Montgomery had 145 yards and three touchdowns when he was only asked to carry the ball 16 times.

The Packers will look to clinch the NFC two seed next week with a trip to Minnesota.

Cleveland Browns 13

Houston Texans 24

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans played solid football en route to a 24-13 win over the Browns that gave the two-time defending Super Bowl champs another AFC division title.

Trey Lance used his legs to the tune of 104 yards rushing and two touchdowns, while adding another 201 yards and TD through the air.

With the win, David Shaw showed why he's got two 3GML coach of the year awards in his trophy case.  He's taken a team with high expectations who lost their starting quarterback week one, and got them right back in the big dance.

The win wasn't the only good news for Houston as it was reported today that quarterback Aaron Rodgers who tore his Achilles in September, is likely to be medically cleared to play by week 18.  

Houston will look to continue their successful campaign next week against the Titans.

2023 3GML Season - Week #15

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18

Green Bay Packers 34

GREEN BAY - The Packers used a strong second half to put away the Buccaneers 34-18.  David Montgomery had his second consecutive 100 yard game and may not give touches back to the injured Isaiah Pacheco.

Defensively, we continued to see the rise of Harold Landry with another two sacks, bringing his total to 13 on the season.

"Feeling like my old self again," Landry said, referring to his ACL injury that knocked him out all of last season.

Green Bay will look to clinch to division and a playoff spot next week on the road in Carolina.

Houston Texans 31

Tennessee Titans 29

NASHVILLE - The Texans used a last second field goal by new kicker Ryan Succop to walk off victorious over the Titans.  Succop was signed after previous kicker Mason Crosby missed two crucial field goals last week and called his own number on a fake for his third attempt.  The rush came up well short of the first down leading David Shaw to cut him right after the game.

This one also saw the return of Trey Lance full time after the two QB system faltered last week in New York.  Lance played like the early season version of himself and guided the Texans to a much needed win.

Houston heads home to take on the Browns next week.

San Diego Chargers 45

Las Vegas Raiders 9

LAS VEGAS - In a game featuring two potential AFC playoff teams, the San Diego Chargers (13-1) demonstrated why they are still in talks to earn the conference's #1 overall seed with their 45-9 demolition of the Raiders in Vegas.

Rookie Nolan Smith Jr. harassed QB Jimmy Garoppolo all night finishing with 4.5 sacks to put his season total at 17.0 for the year. 

"We play a lot of guys on defense to keep us all fresh," Smith Jr. said. "Our 'NASCAR' package with me, Joe, and Calijah gets in there after the 'Dirt Racers' do all the dirty work."

Fellow rookie Hendon Hooker passed for only 100 yards on the night, but used his legs for a trio of TD runs.

"We're a simple team honestly," Hooker said. "We are a defensive team who wants to run the ball on offense - They give us short fields and we try to put points on the board for them to play from the front."

The Chargers will now play host to the Buffalo Bills in a game with massive playoff implications. 

San Francisco 49ers 44

Arizona Cardinals 34

PHOENIX - The San Francisco 49ers won a shootout in the desert 44-34 over the Arizona Cardinals.  The win almost assures the Niners of the one seed as they are up three games on Green Bay with three to go.

Jordan Love got the start over MVP Justin Fields and showed why with an amazing afternoon.  Love threw for 309 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions.

"Coach trusted me and I'm glad I could s back up that trust," Love said.

The Niners now host the red-hot Ravens in an all 3GML matchup with GM TP.

Philadelphia Eagles 30

Seattle Seahawks 27

SEATTLE - Will Levis drove down the field with 38 seconds to set up a Justin Tucker field goal for the walk off win.  With the win, the Eagles move back into a tie for first in the NFC East with the New York Giants, who they play twice in the last three weeks.

Seattle made this one close at the end due to scoring 17 points in the final three minutes.  This included recovering an onside kick and getting a three and out to give Eagles fans a heart attack.  However Levis remained cool and drove his team to victory.

Lost in the excitement was an exceptional game from Christian McCaffrey who rushed for 192 yards on 24 carries and now leads the NFL in rushing yard.

Philadelphia enters the most important stretch in its season as it host the New York Giants next week.

Baltimore Ravens 56

Jacksonville Jaguars 14

JACKSONVILLE - MVP candidates Jalen Hurts and Bijan Robinson put on another show as the Baltimore Ravens (10-4) destroyed the Jacksonville Jaguars 56-14 Sunday.

Hurts passed for 396 yards with 5 TD passes while Robinson rushed for 196 yards including a pair of TDs on the ground (and one through the air).

"It was a total team win top to bottom," Hurts said. "But their are always areas we can clean up."

The dominant Ravens will now take on the top team in the NFL as they travel to San Francisco. 

2023 3GML Season - Week #14

Los Angeles Rams 25

Baltimore Ravens 48

INGLEWOOD - The Baltimore Ravens (9-4) re-asserted their dominance defensively with a five takeaway outing against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams en route to their convincing 48-25 victory.

MLB Roquan Smith was all over the field in the first half with three interceptions himself including a pick six to open the scoring.

"We wanted to play angry and aggressive," Smith said. "I think this team is going to hit our stride now."

Smith now has an impressive 139 tackles, 4.0 sacks, and four interceptions on the season.

Baltimore will now take on the Jacksonville Jaguars next week.

Denver Broncos 17

San Diego Chargers 34

DENVER - The San Diego Chargers (12-1) were able to rally after a slow start to put away the Denver Broncos 34-17 Sunday afternoon at Jack Murphy Stadium.

Rookie QB Hendon Hooker, returning from a 1-game injury absence, did just enough through the air and on the ground to complete the victory.

"At this point and with how our defense is playing, my job is to protect the football and not take too many chances," Hooker said. "Denver played well and the scoreline does not do this game justice."

The Chargers now take on the Las Vegas Raiders for the second time this season to see if they can get their 13th victory of the season.

Philadephia Eagles 17

Dallas Cowboys 45

DALLAS - The Eagles fell victim to a surging Cowboys team 45-17.  Micah Parson had 6 sacks and Philadelphia could not stop the Cowboy offense.

The NFC East division tightens up with the Cowboys win and now the Eagles turn to an easier stretch in their schedule with a date against the struggling Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks 20

San Francisco 49ers 30

SANTA CLARA - The San Francisco 49ers shook off a slow start to pull away late and beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-20.  The win moved the Niners to 12-1 with four games to go.  However, the story of this one was Kyle Shanahan shockingly benching two-time 3GML MVP Justin Fields in favor of Jordan Love mid way through the third quarter with the game tied at 13.

The move proved to be the correct one as Love took a Niners offense that was struggling down the field in four plays for a touchdown.  Love finished the game and now there are so many questions for the NFCs number one seed.

After the game, Shanahan stated, "You know, Justin is always looking for the big plays.  We saw it just before the half with him hitting CeeDee deep.  But you have to balance the looking for big plays with taking what the defense gives you.  Justin has been taking a lot of sacks lately and putting stress on our line.  Sometimes, he can overcome that.  Today, we couldn't get enough positive momentum with it.  Jordan came in and provided a spark.  He made some big throws.  He also made some throws I'd rather he not.  It paid off today.  We'll go back to the film and take a hard look about our QB room moving forward."

Never before has a team rolling like this made a move at quarterback willingly this late in the season.  Who takes the start next week against Arizona?  Stay tuned.

Green Bay Packers 14

New York Giants 37

NEW JERSEY - The Packers lost a tough one that had everything going against them.  Coach Matt LaFleur promised to "burn the tape" and that the football gods "had this one predetermined."

Green Bay heads home to play the Buccaneers.

Houston Texans 2

New York Jets 10

NEW JERSEY - The Texans lost a tough one that had everything going against them. There were no offensive touchdowns scored by Houston.

The Texans couldn't get out of New York fast enough and now travel to take on the Titans.

2023 3GML Season - Week #13

San Diego Chargers 21

New England Patriots 16

FOXBORO - With starting QB Hendon Hooker ruled out, fellow rookie Jake Haener did just enough to keep the San Diego Chargers (11-1) in prime playoff position with a 21-16 victory over the New England Patriots.

Haener passed for 146 yards with a pair of TDs to go along with two bad INTs. 

"I have to fix the turnovers," Haener said. "But for my first start, we have a lot to build toward."

The Chargers defense stepped up again with 5.0 sacks and rookie Joey Porter Jr's first TD of his career with a pick six late in the first half.

San Diego will now take on the Denver Broncos in Week 14. 

San Francisco 49ers 24

Philadelphia Eagles 23

PHILADELPHIA - In what may be the game of the year so far, the San Francisco 49ers used a last minute touchdown on fourth and goal to escape Philadelphia with a 24-23 victory.  Dalvin Cook was once again electric for the Niners, while their defense stifled what had been a sold Eagles run game.

For the Eagles, Will Levis gave his team as much as he could and looked like a rising star.  New addition Zach Ertz looked like the player who went to three pro-bowls while in Philadelphia years ago.

The fallout from this result starts to paint a picture for the top NFC playoff seeds.  The race for the one seed is now a two-horse race between the Niners and Green Bay.  The Eagles now fall into a tie for first place with the Giants in the NFC East with both Washington and Dallas lurking.

Next up for San Francisco is another date with the dismal Seattle Seahawks, while the Eagles have to face a surging Dallas team that has won four in a row.

Kansas City Chiefs 14

Green Bay Packers 45

GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers dominated the undefeated Chiefs in heavy snow, winning 45-14.  The Pack looked every bit the part of a Super Bowl contender, embarrassing a Kansas City team that previously looked unbeatable.

Tua Tagovailoa was electric all game and one opposing scout labeled his play in the game as "perfect."  The QB threw for 293 yards and three touchdowns while averaging 9.3 yards per attempt.

The game also marked the return of Justin Jefferson, who immediately made his presence know with a 63 yard touchdown in the first quarter.

"Happy to be back out with the boys," Jefferson said.

Green Bay will look to keep it rolling next week on the road for a Monday night matchup with the New York Giants.

Denver Broncos 7

Houston Texans 28

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans defense harassed Russell Wilson all game en route to a 28-7 victory.  The Texans defense sacked Wilson seven times on the afternoon and made it almost impossible for Denver to convert on third down.

Offensively, the game saw the first start this year from Malik Willis at quarterback and it looked like the decision to change from Trey Lance was the right one.  Willis brought a running element that had been lacking the Houston offense. The Liberty product totaled 117 yards on the ground and found the end zone twice with his legs.

Houston has a comfortable three game lead in the division and will now take on a 4-8 New York Jets team.

2023 3GML Season - Week #12

Baltimore Ravens 21

San Diego Chargers 27

SAN DIEGO - Despite 293 passing yards and three TDs, QB Jalen Hurts and the Baltimore Ravens (8-4) fell short against the red hot San Diego Chargers (10-1) 27-21 at Jack Murphy Stadium.

HB Jonathan Taylor, who exited late with an injured thumb, amassed 184 rushing yards to go along with a TD. The Chargers organization is hoping for good knows on Taylor's injury front.

"We'll see after I talk to the doctor," Taylor said. "It doesn't look great, but I shouldn't miss too much time."

San Diego pulled ahead late as they controlled the clock on the ground - The Chargers managed only 92 passing yards for the game but collected 259 rushing yards in total.

The Chargers will now take on Lamar Jackson and the New England Patriots while the Ravens will try to his the reset button during their Bye week to get away from their two game slide. 

Jacksonville Jaguars 13

Houston Texans 18

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans rode six field goals and three interceptions to a crucial win over division rival Jacksonville.  Mason Crosby scored all of Houston's points and was a perfect six for six on the day with two 50+ yard field goals.

However, the story of the game was the quarterback position after Trey Lance was benched in late in the second quarter after posting a 13.0 quarterback rating.  Backup Malik Willis came in a provided enough of a spark with his legs to get the Texans back into the game.

Asked after the game about the change, David Shaw said, "Felt like we needed a spark and Malik gave it to us.  Trey will likely still see some important snaps for us but I thought Malik earned the start next week."

Houston will look to make it two in a row next week against the Denver Broncos.

San Francisco 49ers

Seattle Seahawks 3

SEATTLE - In a matchup of teams headed in opposite directions, the 49ers (10-1) dismantled the Seattle Seahawks (1-10) 48-3.  San Francisco put up 505 yards of total offense and looked every bit the part of the top seed in the NFC.

Justin Fields returned to MVP form and threw for four touchdowns, while Dalvin cook continued his push for MVP with 116 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

With the win, San Francisco clinches the NFC West and now turn their sights to locking up the number one overall seed.  Next up, a matchup with the NFC East leading Eagles. 

Buffalo Bills 25

Philadelphia Eagles 26

PHILADELPHIA - Justin Tucker nailed a last second field goal to give the Eagles a 26-25 win over a strong Buffalo Bills team.  With the win the Eagles (7-4) climb into 1st place in the NFC with six games left.

Will Levis was dynamic throwing for 312 yards and 3 touchdowns.  Once again AJ Brown had over 100 yards receiving with 116 and a touchdown in this one.

Defensively, Patrick Surtain continued his second half surge with another interception for the Eagles.

Philadelphia now takes on their biggest test yet as they host the 10-1 San Francisco 49ers.

Green Bay Packers 31

Detroit Lions 25

DETROIT - Nothing seems to ever come easy for the Green Bay Packers as for the second time in two weeks, they needed overtime to determine the outcome of the game.  This time, however, they found a way to win with a walk-off touchdown from Tua Tagovailoa to Isaiah Hodgins.

Amon Ra St. Brown carried the load offensively as the Packers (8-3) were still without All-Pro Justin Jefferson.  The former USC Trojan racked up 123 yard receiving and was the primary target on this Thanksgiving morning.

With the win, Green Bay solidifies its hold on the number 2 seed in the NFC.  Next up, however, is a matchup with the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.

2023 3GML Season - Week #11

Philadelphia Eagles 23

Kansas City Chiefs 41

KANSAS CITY - The Philadelphia Eagles fell to the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs 41-23 on Monday Night Football.  The Chiefs (10-0) look to be the class of the AFC at the moment and had no problem with a young Eagles team in this one.

The bright spot for Philadelphia was the receiver duo of Devonta Smith and AJ Brown who caught 25 balls between them.  Smith caught 13 targets for 119 yards and Brown had 12 for 93 with two touchdowns.

"Doesn't matter if you don't win," said Brown.

Philadelphia continues the most brutal stretch of its schedule next week as it takes on the 10-1 Buffalo Bills before taking on the NFC leading San Francisco 49ers.  The silver lining?  Both games are at home.

Arizona Cardinals 27

Houston Texans 20

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans lost in heartbreaking fashion 27-20 as Kyler Murray hit Marquise Brown for a 53 yard go-ahead touchdown with 25 seconds left in the game.  This came right after Mason Crosby hit a 46 yard field goal to tie things up at 20.

The loss is Houston's second in a row and 4th in its last six games.  Questions are starting to mount for David Shaw after Houston went all in trying for its third straight Super Bowl win.  Trey Lance has struggled as of late and reports are starting to leak out that Shaw may turn back to a two quarterback system after finding success with it the previous two seasons.

Houston will look to get right next week taking on division rival Jacksonville.

Cincinnati Bengals 41

Baltimore Ravens 31

BALTIMORE - After storming ahead with a 14-0 first quarter lead the Baltimore Ravens (8-3) fell away to their hated division rivals losing 41-31 to the Cincinnati Bengals (9-1). 

Both teams lost key players as the Ravens saw TE Mark Andrews exit late with what looks like a season-ending injury. QB Joe Burrow seemingly broke his throwing wrist as time expired - Burrow is the team's holder on field goal attempts and the Bengals, up seven with time running out, opted to kick a 'rub-it-in' field goal instead of simply walking off the field. As K Anders Carlson made contact with the ball he slipped and his body weight fell on the throwing arm of the team's franchise quarterback. 

"These types of freak injuries happen in football," Zac Taylor said. "Joe needs to be stronger there - I don't regret the call."

Baltimore rookie Bijan Robinson added three more TDs in the loss. 

The Ravens will look to rebound next week as they travel to San Diego to take on the Chargers. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14

San Francisco 49ers 20

SANTA CLARA - Quarterback Justin Fields returned to action and shook off the rust in a 20 to 14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Dalvin Cook once again rushed for 100 yards and the offense did just enough to get past a stingy Tampa Bay defense.

JC Jackson had two interceptions for the Niner defense as they kept Baker Mayfield in check all afternoon.

San Francisco now takes on the last place Seattle Seahawks on Thanksgiving night.

San Diego Chargers 23

Green Bay Packers 20

GREEN BAY - The San Diego Chargers (9-1) continued their winning ways over the NFC North leading Green Bay Packers (7-3) with a 23-20 victory in overtime.

Harold Landry and his defensive teammates harassed San Diego's Hendon Hooker throughout as the team finished with 8.0 sacks for the game - Landry alone sacked the QB four times himself.

"We played well defensively," Landry said. "But at the end of the day we couldn't finish in the end."

Hooker was able to do just enough in the second half, mostly with his legs and via a few timely passes to his tight ends, to tie the game up late for over time.

In the extra period, QB Tua Tagovailoa was stripped by Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to set up a game winning chip shot field goal for Younghoe Koo.

"Our defense can keep us in all games," Tryon-Shoyinka said. "Today it was my turn to step up."

The Chargers will now take on a tough Baltimore Ravens team while the Packers will face Detroit. 

2023 3GML Season - Week #10

Detroit Lions 17

San Diego Chargers 30

SAN DIEGO - The improbable run continues for the San Diego Chargers (8-1) as they roared back from a 17-3 halftime deficit to defeat the Detroit Lions 30-17 at Jack Murphy Stadium.

A sack-fumble by rookie Calijah Kancey sparked life into a dormant Chargers attack leading to the first San Diego touchdown late in the 3rd quarter.

"We seem to be a second half team right now," Kancey said. "As long as we can keep it close, I know the offense can kick it into gear late."

HB Jonathan Taylor continued his strong season with another 100+ yard performance with a TD as well.

Safety Andre Cisco slammed the door late in the red zone with a diving INT with the Chargers up 10.

The Chargers now begin a brutal 2-game stretch against the NFC North leading Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field before hosting the AFC North leading Baltimore Ravens at home. 

Cleveland Browns 22

Baltimore Ravens 24

Baltimore - The Baltimore Ravens hung on in dramatic fashion to beat the Cleveland Browns 24- 22. The Ravens were carrying a 21-3 lead late in the 2nd quarter and did just enough with a 3rd quarter field goal to emerge with the victory.

Bijan Robinson and Mark Andrews each had over 100 yards on the day and are showing the league that they may be the best one-two punch out there.

Baltimore has a quick turnaround and plays division rival Cincinnati on Thursday night.

Houston Texans 31

Cincinnati Bengals 45

CINCINNATI - Four turnovers by Trey Lance doomed the Texans in their game against the Cincinnati Bengals as they lost 45-31 Sunday afternoon. The electric Bengal, offense, which has given teams fits across the league this season, proved too much for Houston with the turnovers, and the Texans were chasing points all game.

The one bright spot for Houston was Deebo Samuel, who returned from injury and had 250 yards receiving on six catches and two touchdowns in the game.

Houston will look to regroup against a struggling Arizona team next week.

Green Bay Packers 34

Pittsburgh Steelers 16

PITTSBURGH - The Green Bay Packers used patience and a heavy dose of Amon-Ra Saint Brown to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-16.  The Packers had to take what the Steelers defense gave them all afternoon and this one was close through most of the game.

The turning point, however, was in the second quarter when Kenny Pickett threw a pick six to Chidobe Awuzie and Green Bay took the lead for good.

St. Brown had 143 yards on six catches and two touchdowns, including a 75 yarder in the fourth quarter to put the game away for good.

Green Bay now heads home to take on old rival EP and the San Diego Chargers. Packers GM SD and EP have quite the history of exciting games when their two teams meet, especially when they were in Buffalo and Miami (respectively).  We’ll see if this one gets added the the annals of 3GML lore.

San Francisco 49ers 32

Jacksonville Jaguars 16

JACKSONVILLE - The San Francisco 49ers moved to 8-1 on the season will a 32-16 win over Jacksonville on the road.  Backup quarterback Jordan Love looked like anything but a backup with 312 yards and three touchdowns on the day.  Love bounced back and forth between CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Boyd all afternoon, keeping the 49er offense on the field the majority of the game.

Defensively Drue Tranquill and Marcus Williams each had an interception on the day.

San Francisco now heads home to take on another team from Florida in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

2023 3GML Season - Week #9

Los Angeles Rams 24

Green Bay Packers 27

GREEN BAY - The Packers hung on for their 4th win in a row 27-24 over the visiting Rams.  Los Angeles made it interesting late as they had the ball with a chance to tie or win but couldn't get another snap off once in field goal range.

The star of the game for Green Bay was Isiah Pacheco who amassed 152 total yards on the afternoon.

"Just happy to get the W today," Pacheco said.

Green Bay will hit the road to take on the last place Pittsburgh Steelers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14

Houston Texans 17

HOUSTON - The highly touted Super Bowl rematch between the Texans and Buccaneers hardly lived up to expectations with Houston winning ugly in overtime 17-14.  The game featured stagnate offenses who struggled all day.  In fact, the 22 total punts was easily the most in a game this season so far.

"A win's a win," said Jaelen Phillips who had two sacks on the day.  "It's ugly until it goes in the win column, then they all look the same."

Houston will have to smooth out the offense next week as they take on the NFLs top team, the Cincinnati Bengals.

Seattle Seahawks 3

Baltimore Ravens 33

BALTIMORE - After starting the season 0-2, the Baltimore Ravens (7-2) picked up their seventh consecutive victory in emphatic fashion with a 33-3 demolition over the Seattle Seahawks.

Led by MVP candidate Jalen Hurts and Rookie of the Year frontrunner Bijan Robinson, the Ravens offense moved the ball at will throughout the contest.

"The job is never done," Hurts said. "That was a good football team we played against today, but it just went our way."

Baltimore is now heading into a crucial stretch where they are set to face three consecutive AFC playoff contenders in a row, starting with the Cleveland Browns.

San Diego Chargers 34

New York Jets 28

EAST RUTHERFORD - Trailing 21-3 midway through the second quarter, the San Diego Chargers (7-1) looked like a team destined to finally crash back to earth after their hot start to the 2023 season. But the team did not blink and were able to turn the tables on CJ Stroud and the New York Jets with a dramatic 34-28 win.

Rookie Nolan Smith picked up another two sacks on the day while fellow rookie Hendon Hooker steadied himself after a rocky start to propel the team to the victory.

"I took too many sacks early," Hooker said. "We knew the defense would keep us in it, so we had time to turn it around."

The Chargers now look to be a team with real playoff aspirations despite their relatively low profile roster - they will look to keep their momentum going at home against the Detroit Lions next week. 

Dallas Cowboys 27

Philadelphia Eagles 31

PHILADELPHIA - AJ Brown caught the game winning touchdown from Will Levis with under a minute left to boost the Eagles to a 31-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys.  Brown, who also had 105 yards receiving, was the main target for the rookie Levis on the day.

"Starting to really make a connection with Will," Brown said.  "Dude's got a cannon."

With the win the Eagles move to 6-3 and a game out of first behind the New York Giants, who just lost Daniel Jones for the season to an ACL injury.  The teams play twice in three weeks to end the season.

Philadelphia heads into it's bye week riding some momentum, but will have their biggest test of the season with the Kansas City Chiefs waiting for them week 11.

2023 3GML Season - Week #8

San Diego Chargers 31

Chicago Bears 10

SAN DIEGO - A week filled with disappointment, unconventional decision-making, and a rookie QBs starting debut, the San Diego Chargers (6-1) bounced back against all odds with a resounding 31-10 victory over the Chicago Bears. 

Rookie QB Hendon Hooker, making his first NFL start after the Chargers traded away Jacoby Brissett to the Minnesota Vikings, looked everything the part with 220 passing yards and 4TDs on the day.

"The team showed faith in me," Hooker said. "I've been putting in work during my rehab and I'm glad I could help the team today."

During a time when teams with winning records typically acquire talent for the playoff run, the Chargers also traded away starting edge rusher Sam Hubbard earlier in the week as well. Stand-in Joe Tryon-Shoyinka followed Hooker's lead with a sack and a TFL on the day.

"I think we are showing that we had good young players ready to step up," Tryon-Shoyinka said. "I love that they trust us - Now we need to get this team into the playoffs."

The Chargers, now armed with one of the youngest rosters in the NFL to go along with eight additional draft picks in the upcoming draft, also boast one of the league's best records as they head into the 2nd half of the season.

Arizona Cardinals 21

Baltimore Ravens 35

GLENDALE - Rookie Bijan Robinson powered the Baltimore Ravens (6-2) over the hapless Arizona Cardinals 35-21 for the team's sixth consecutive victory.

Robinson, the rookie out of Texas, scored five touchdowns on the day to thrust his name firmly into the rookie of the year conversation.

"It was a great day for our team," Robinson said. "We want to keep this winning streak going.

With six players out due to injury, the Ravens reserves stepped up to keep the team on track as the calendar turns to November. 

Philadelphia Eagles 41

Washington Commanders 24

WASHINGTON D.C. - Patrick Surtain shined on defense as the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Commanders 41-24 to move to 5-3 on the season.  Surtain had two interceptions on quarterback Justin Herbert, including a pick six that put the game out of reach for Washington.

"A little slower start with me getting used to a new system after a couple of years in Green Bay," Surtain said.  "Consider this my coming out party."

The Eagles will look to make it three in a row against the Dallas Cowboys next week.

Houston Texans 30

Carolina Panthers 27

CHARLOTTE - The Houston Texans got back on track with a huge come from behind victory over the Carolina Panthers.  Seemingly trailing the entire game, quarterback Trey Lance hit Deandre Hopkins with less than a minute left give the Texans a much needed victory.

Hopkins, who had 113 yards and two TDs on the day said, "Look what I can do when I play four quarters."

New trade acquisition Derrick Henry also made his presence felt with 117 yards and a touchdown on the day.

Houston will look to keep rolling next week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Minnesota Vikings 20

Green Bay Packers 26

GREEN BAY - After blowing a 10 point lead in the 4th quarter, the Green Bay Packers walked it off in overtime 26-20 against the Minnesota Vikings.  After the Vikings tied it late on a last second touchdown to K.J. Osborn and then won the toss in overtime, things seemed pretty bleak for the Packers.  However, the Green Bay defense got a three and out before turning the ball over to Tua Tagovailoa and the offense.  Tua took things from there and hit Isaiah Hidgins for the touchdown to end it.

"Wasn't going to let this come down to a kick.  We were ending things our way." Tagovailoa said.

The Packers will stay home to take on the visiting Las Vegas Raiders next week.

Cincinnati Bengals 17

San Francisco 49ers 13

SANTA CLARA - The San Francisco 49ers dropped their first game of the season in a matchup of undefeated teams.  In a tough fought and close game, the Niners came up just short 17-13 to the Cincinnati Bengals.

The aggressiveness of coach Kyle Shanahan proved the difference in this one as twice the 49ers went for it on fourth down in field goal range and twice the Bengals defense held.

"I'm not going to change the DNA of this team," Shanahan said.  "It didn't work this time, but it very well could have.  It'd be nice to guarantee we get those, but I can't guarantee anyone will be alive next week."

San Francisco gets some rest next week with a bye.

2023 3GML Season - Week #7

Green Bay Packers 42

Denver Broncos 21

DENVER - The Green Bay Packers defense took a huge step forward in their 42-21 win over the Denver Broncos.  The Packers held the Denver offense to 193 total yards and looked like a brand new unit.  The exclamation point on the day was a pick six by Talanoa Hufanga.

Offensively the Packers were led by the tandem of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and receiver Amon Ra St. Brown who hooked up for three touchdowns on the day.

Green Bay heads home next week to host division rival Minnesota.

San Francisco 49ers 30

Minnesota Vikings 17

MINNEAPOLIS - The San Francisco 49ers stay undefeated moving to 7-0 by beating the Minnesota Vikings 30-17.  The Niners didn't skip a beat with starting quarterback Justin Field out due to a dislocated thumb.  Backup Jordan Love excelled and threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers.

Defensively Levi Wallace and Damone Clark each had two sacks as the San Francisco defense bothered Kirk Cousins all night.

San Francisco will face its toughest test next week as it heads to Cincinnati to take on the also undefeated Bengals.

Miami Dolphins 24

Philadelphia Eagles 27

PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles used a 4th quarter rally to come back and beat the Miami Dolphins 27-24 to potentially save their season.  Now 4-3, the Eagles kept pace in the NFC East.

AJ Brown excelled with 9 catches for 124 yards and had numerous crucial catches on the evening.

Haason Reddick had 2.5 sacks on quarterback Sam Darnold and kept Philadelphia in the game.

The Eagles will take on division rival Washington next week as they look to build some momentum on the season.

Baltimore Ravens 49

Detroit Lions 13

BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Ravens embarrassed the Detroit Lions 49-13 Sunday afternoon behind a stellar performance by Jalen Hurts.  The win was the 5th in a row for Baltimore after starting 0-2 on the season.

Bijan Robinson showed the world why he was the first overall pick by GM TP with multiple electric runs on the day.

Baltimore will look to make it six in row next week as they host the Arizona Cardinals.

San Diego Chargers 27

Kansas City Chiefs 59

KANSAS CITY - While close early, this highly touted matchup quickly turned into a rout with the Kansas City handing the San Diego their first lost in a matchup of unbeaten teams.

"Man, that was a tough one," Quarterback Jacoby Brissett said.  "Tough to be out there today.  Felt like we played 3 games."

Word quickly spread pre-game in the Chiefs locker room that Chargers coach Nick Sirianni had told his team that "We don't respect the Chiefs" in his pregame speech.

When asked if the alleged comment sparked the Chiefs, tight end Travis Kielce smirked and ran off into the tunnel.

Asked about the comment, Sirianni said, "No.  I didn't say that.  I wouldn't say something like.  Maybe in some other universe, but not this one."

Regardless, the Chargers will look to regroup next week at home against the Bears.

2023 3GML Season - Week #6

Tennessee Titans 23

Baltimore Ravens 30

LONDON - The red hot Baltimore Ravens (4-2) picked up their 4th consecutive win with a 30-23 victory over the Tennessee Titans in London, England.

QB Jalen Hurts scored three TDs on the day and again led the team to victory.

Safety Jevon Holland and MLB Roquan Smith continued their dominant plan to lead the Ravens defense.

San Diego Chargers 23

Dallas Cowboys 16

SAN DIEGO - After being considered a playoff afterthought by many experts prior to the season, the San Diego Chargers (5-0) remain unbeaten after their 23-16 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rookie DT Calijah Kancey returned to action after a 4-week absence to pick up a 'big man' INT in the 3rd quarter.

K Youngehoe Koo drilled a 56-yard FG late in the 4th to seal the victory despite the falling rain.

The Chargers will now travel to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the also undefeated Kansas City Chiefs.

San Francisco 49ers 27

Cleveland Browns 3

CLEVELAND - The San Francisco 49ers stayed undefeated with an easy 27-3 win over the short-handed Cleveland Browns.

The story of the game was Dalvin Cook who surprisingly popped up on the injury report earlier in the week with a calf strain.  Listed as "out" by the 49ers on the injury report, Cook dressed anyway.  When told league rules prevented him from playing, Cook took a Sharpie to his Jersey and introduced himself as Calvin Dook.  Referees shrugged and let him play.

The 49ers will look to keep their top spot in the NFC next week as they take on the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football.

Philadelphia Eagles 10

New York Jets 20

NEW JERSEY - The Philadelphia Eagles struggled to move the ball against the elite New York Jets defense and fell 20-10.  The loss drops the Eagles to 3-3 on the season.

After the game coach Eric Bieniemy promised changes on offense.

"We'll evaluate everything," Bieniemy said.

The Eagles will look to rebound next week at home against the Dolphins.

New Orleans Saints 35

Houston Texans 27

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans lost for a second straight week to a previously winless opponent, falling this time to the Saints 35-28.

Defensively, the Texans looked sluggish and struggled to stop the Saints offense, giving up over 400 yards of offense.

Houston had a chance to go down and tie the game late, but Trey Lance threw a red zone interception that sealed the Saints win.

The Texans will try to regroup after their bye next week.

2023 3GML Season - Week #5

Pittsburgh Steelers 19

Baltimore Ravens 22

PITTSBURGH - Tyler Bass made five field goals, including the game winner with :08 seconds on the clock, to help the Baltimore Ravens (3-2, 2-1 AFC South) pick up their third consecutive win on the season.

TE Mark Andrews was again a threat throughout with 127 yards receiving. QB Jalen Hurts came up clutch when it counted with a critical 3rd down conversion late in the 4th to set up the game-winner from Bass.

Baltimore will now travel to London, England to take on the Tennessee Titans in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Los Angeles Rams 21

Philadelphia Eagles 40

LOS ANGELES - Christian McCaffrey ran wild on the Los Angeles Rams helping fuel the Philadelphia Eagles 40-21 victory.  McCaffrey ran for 186 yards and two touchdowns.

Defensively the Eagles were helped by a pick six by Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and three pass deflections by Patrick Surtain.

The Eagles (3-2) move into a tie for first place with the Giants after the win and will look to keep rolling next week as they stay on the road to take on the New York Jets.

Green Bay Packers 45

Las Vegas Raiders 24

LAS VEGAS - The Packers (3-2) got back in the win column with a 45-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football.  Green Bay was led once again by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa who threw for 303 yards, two touchdowns and rushed for another TD.

However, it was the young rookie Tyler Scott who had everyone buzzing with two kickoff return touchdowns.  One for 101 yards and the other for 99 yards.

"We talked about bouncing back this week and that means everyone on the 53 has a part," Scott said.  "You dream about one, but to get two?...man."

Green Bay could use the positive momentum as they take next week off for their bye.

Atlanta Falcons 31

Houston Texans 29

ATLANTA - The Houston Texans (4-1) ran out of time with the ball in field goal range and an opportunity to have a kick for the win.  On the 44 yard line with 11 seconds left, quarterback Trey Lance hit tight end Maxx Williams for a 4-yard completion on the sideline.  However, Williams was tackled just barely in bounds and Houston, with no timeouts left, couldn't get off another snap.

The Texans were down 10 players due to injury, many on their offensive line and as a result couldn't get things going much of the game.  Lance found himself pressured all day and as a result, Houston found themselves holding their first loss of the season.

The Texans will look to rebound next week against the New Orleans Saints at home.

Dallas Cowboys 9

San Francisco 49ers 23

SANTA CLARA - Dalvin Cook rushed for 143 yards on the ground and added another 42 in the air as the San Francisco 49ers took care of business, beating the Dallas Cowboys 23-9.

There was obvious friction between these two teams and it come to a head with the 49ers kicking a field goal as time expired even though the game was easily in hand for San Francisco.

When asked why, Coach Kyle Shanahan replied, "F___ Dallas."

The 49ers will look to stay unedited next week on the road against the Cleveland Browns.

2023 3GML Season - Week #4

Baltimore Ravens 38

Cleveland Browns 6

CLEVELAND - Facing a backup quarterback, the Baltimore Ravens (2-2) easily took care of the Cleveland Browns 38-6 Sunday.

TE Mark Andrews scored 3 TDs on the day with 169 receiving yards while QB Jalen Hurts threw for over 330 yards with 4 TDs.

Baltimore picked Tyler Huntley off four times on the day.

The Ravens will now travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers in Week 5.

San Diego Chargers 32

Las Vegas Raiders 21

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers (4-0) continued their winning ways with a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday afternoon, 32-21.

HB Jonathan Taylor finished with 171 rushing yards and a TD.

Defensively, DB Jeremy Chinn scored on an INT while also adding a sack on the day.

The Chargers are now 4-0 to start a season for the first time since 2002. San Diego now heads into their bye week undefeated.

San Francisco 49ers 37

Arizona Cardinals 14

SANTA CLARA - The San Francisco 49ers stayed undefeated in a 37-14 blowout win over the overmatched Arizona Cardinals.

HB Calvin Cook rushed for 122 yards and a TD on 17 carries while also catching five passes for 119 yards and another TD,

Defensively, JC Jackson had two interceptions and looks to be playing well in a scheme that matches his skillset.

Although 4-0, the 49ers are rumored to be looking for some passing game help reaching out to various free agent coordinators.

The Niners host Dallas next week.

Washington Commanders 17

Philadelphia Eagles 6

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles lost a second consecutive game after their 2-0 start with a 17-6 defeat at the hands of the Washington Commanders.

The Eagles, playing in yet another poor weather game seem to be stuck in first gear on offense.

"We'd like to open things up a bit," said Coach Eric Bieniemy. "But the weather gods have not been favorable so far this season.

Christian McCaffrey continues to impress, however, with 120 yards receiving in this one.

The Eagles should enjoy better weather next week as they head to LA to take on the Rams.

Houston Texans 34

Pittsburgh Steelers 24

HOSUTON - The Houston Texans overcame a 21-0 deficit against the Pittsburgh Steelers to win 34-24 Sunday afternoon.

Deebo Samuel was big offensively, catching eight passes for 104 yards and a TD.

Defensively, the Texans got huge interceptions late from L'Jarius Sneed and Trevor Moehrig.

Houston will look to stay undefeated next week in Atlanta against the Falcons.

Detroit Lions 28

Green Bay Packers 25

GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers fell in a tough contest 28-25 to the Detroit Lions.

The Packers defense continues to struggle and is ranked last in the NFL in yards allowed.

Offensively, Tua Tagovailoa was once again a bright spot, throwing for 284 yards and a touchdown, adding another two touchdowns with his feet.

The Packers will look to regroup next Monday night in Las Vegas.

2023 3GML Season - Week #3

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27

Philadelphia Eagles 20

TAMPA BAY - In a hard-fought NFL clash at Raymond James Stadium, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers emerged victorious against the Philadelphia Eagles, with a final score of 27-20. The Eagles faced significant challenges on the offensive front throughout the contest, struggling to gain momentum against a formidable Buccaneers defense.

Mike Evans, the Buccaneers' star wide receiver, was a standout player in this matchup, proving nearly impossible for the Eagles' defense to contain. His remarkable performance included two touchdowns in the first quarter, putting Philadelphia on its heels early.

Eagles quarterback Will Levis commented on the team's offensive struggles, saying, "It was a tough day out there. Credit to the Buccaneers' defense; they made it difficult for us to find our rhythm."

The Buccaneers' defense, led by an impressive pass rush and tight coverage, consistently pressured Levis and disrupted the Eagles' passing game. The result was a series of incomplete passes that hindered Philadelphia's ability to close the gap on the scoreboard.

Despite the loss, Eagles head coach Eric Bieniemy remained optimistic about his team's future, saying, "We faced a tough challenge today, but we'll learn from this and come back stronger. Our guys never quit, and that's a positive we can build on."

The Eagles (2-1) will look to regroup as they head home to take on division rival Washington.

San Diego Chargers 38

Minnesota Vikings 9

MINNEAPOLIS - It may be time for NFL fans to start to take the San Diego Chargers (3-0) more seriously as they picked up their third victory in a row to start the season with a 38-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Jacoby Brissett bounced back from his three INT day a week ago with 241 passing yards and 4 TD. The veteran QB benefitted from a stout running game led by HB Jonathan Taylor who continued his hot start to the season with 164 rushing yards and a TD.

"We know the mentality we want to have," Taylor said. "Our defense is leading the way and we need to grind things out for our team."

San Diego dominated defensively again holding a dangerous Vikings team to only nine points. For the season, the Chargers have allowed only 31 points through three games.

Free agent acquisition Tremaine Edmunds was all over the field with an INT, a sack, and a forced fumble.

The Chargers will look to keep their hot start going against their division rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders.

Indianapolis Colts 19

Baltimore Ravens 36

BALTIMORE - The Ravens (1-2) will not start 0-3 for the first time since 2015 even without Marlon Humphrey, Greg Newsome II and Brandon Aiyuk playing after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 36-19 on Sunday.

Jalen Hurts played like the Jalen Hurts we know after a 2 INT performance vs the Bengals.

Rookies Bijan Robinson and Myles Murphy stood out for the Ravens with Robinson scoring 3 TDs and Murphy collecting 2.0 sacks.

The Ravens will next play the Cleveland Browns in a pivotal divisional matchup.

Green Bay Packers 27

New Orleans Saints 26

GREEN BAY -  The Green Bay Packers pulled off a stunning come-from-behind victory on Sunday, defeating the New Orleans Saints 34-30 in a thrilling NFL showdown at Lambeau Field.

The Packers, who had trailed throughout the game, including a 16-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter, orchestrated a remarkable turnaround. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, despite a rocky start, showcased his resilience and leadership by guiding his team on three scoring drives in the final period, including a clutch 4th-and-15 throw to Justin Jefferson.

Tagovailoa spoke about his team's incredible comeback, saying, "We never lost faith in ourselves. We knew we had it in us to turn things around, and that's exactly what we did today. It's a testament to the character of this team."

Receiver Amon St. Brown emerged as a key playmaker for the Packers, contributing significantly with three touchdowns and over 100 yards receiving. St. Brown's performance earned praise from his teammates and coach. Head coach Matt LaFleur remarked, "Amon was outstanding today. He made some crucial plays when we needed them the most, and that's what great players do."

On the other side, the Saints' questionable play-calling in the fourth quarter raised eyebrows. Instead of running out the clock with a lead, they continued to throw the ball, ultimately allowing the Packers to capitalize on the missed opportunities.

The Packers' dramatic comeback victory improved their record to 2-1, while the Saints dropped to 0-3 on the season. Green Bay has a short turnaround as they host the Lions on Thursday Nigh Football.

Houston Texans 34

Jacksonville Jaguars 24

JACKSONVILLE - The Houston Texans dismantled the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, putting up 500 yards of offense and at one point leading by 24 points. Houston was led by reigning AFC Offensive Player of the Week Trey “Quadruple” Lance and his historic day. Lance had a perfect passer rating via a 23-25 day which including a drop, 411 yards, and 4 TD. Lance’s only blemish was a fumble, but other than that the discarded 3rd overall pick was pristine. His weapons were led by Rondale Moore and 2 bombed TD’s to the diminutive slot weapon and 2 more touchdowns to Tight End Isaiah Likely. Deebo Samuel chipped in with more than 100 yards as well but seemed to be walking gingerly after the contest. 

Jacksonville moved the ball at times, and had a few key plays from star running back Travis Etienne but 14 of the 24 points were scored in essentially garbage time. Former number one overall pick Trevor Lawrence had time to throw, only being sacked twice and hit four times all game, but there were quite a few checkdowns on an aggressive top down Texans defense. Jimmie Ward made his presence felt coming back from injury for Houston, picking up a couple of PBUs and racking up double digit tackles. 

Houston is now averaging more than 40 points per game through 3 weeks and goes to take on a dynamic Pittsburgh defense next week. Jacksonville travels to perhaps their new home in London for a 6:30 AM contest. Houston’s win pushed them to a 3-0 record and Jacksonville to 1-2, leaving Houston up 2 games overall in a weak AFC South. Also - David Shaw is a god. 

San Francisco 49ers 27

New York Giants 3

SANTA CLARA - In a highly anticipated NFL matchup, the San Francisco 49ers emerged victorious in a dominant display of defensive prowess, defeating the New York Giants with a final score of 27-3.

The 49ers' defense stole the spotlight in this contest, led by a standout performance from defensive lineman Zach Allen, who terrorized the Giants' offensive line with 2.5 sacks, consistently applying pressure on the opposing quarterback. Allen's relentless pursuit of the quarterback disrupted the Giants' passing game throughout the matchup.

Not to be outdone, the 49ers' secondary also made a significant impact, as both JC Jackson and Damone Clark managed to come up with interceptions. These timely takeaways halted any potential momentum for the Giants' offense and underscored the 49ers' commitment to maintaining control of the game.

It was the 49ers' suffocating defense and efficient offensive performance that secured their commanding 27-3 victory over the Giants, leaving no doubt about their dominance on the field. The win showcased the 49ers as a formidable force in the NFL and left their fans eagerly anticipating their next matchup against the Arizona Cardinals

2023 3GML Season - Week #2

Cincinnati Bengals 38

Baltimore Ravens 30

CINCINNATI - Marvin Harrison Jr. here I come! Ravens 0-2

San Francisco 49ers 20 

Los Angeles Rams 13

LOS ANGELES -  In a highly anticipated Week Two matchup, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, and it was a hard-fought battle that resulted in a 20-13 victory for the 49ers.

The 49ers' ground game was a bright spot in their offense, with running back Dalvin Cook leading the charge by accumulating an impressive 130 rushing yards on 17 carries. Cook's ability to find gaps in the Rams' defense played a crucial role in San Francisco's success.

Quarterback Justin Fields also made a significant contribution to the 49ers' scoring efforts with a rushing touchdown, showcasing his versatility. Fields' ability to make plays with his legs adds an element of unpredictability to the 49ers' offensive strategy.

However, one concerning aspect of the game was the 49ers' pass protection. Their offensive line gave up a staggering nine sacks, raising questions about the team's ability to protect their quarterback. The Rams' relentless pass rush created significant challenges for Fields, making it difficult for him to find open receivers and sustain drives.

After the game, Cook expressed his satisfaction with the win but acknowledged the pass protection issues, saying, "We executed well today, and it's great to come out with a win. Our offensive line did a fantastic job opening up running lanes, but we need to work on protecting our quarterback better."

The 49ers' victory showcased their potential as they continue to improve throughout the season. The Rams provided a formidable challenge, and the concerns about pass protection serve as an area of focus for the team as they prepare for next week against the Giants on Thursday Night Football.

Philadelphia Eagles 48

Minnesota Vikings 13

MINNEAPOLIS - In a one-sided contest that quickly turned into a blowout, the Philadelphia Eagles soared to an impressive 48-13 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday.

Eagles head coach Eric Bieniemy made a bold move by giving rookie quarterback Will Levis the start, after the young signal-caller led the Eagles to a thrilling victory off the bench last week in New England. Levis did not disappoint, showing remarkable poise and precision. He threw for four touchdowns and, perhaps even more impressively, committed zero turnovers, displaying a level of maturity beyond his years.

After the game, Coach Bieniemy praised his rookie QB, stating, "Will showed tremendous composure and made excellent decisions today. It's clear that he's got a bright future ahead of him."

While Levis had a standout performance, the star of the day belonged to running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey showcased his remarkable versatility, amassing an astonishing 227 yards and two total touchdowns.

McCaffrey shared his thoughts on the game, saying, "The offensive line did a fantastic job opening up lanes for me today. It feels great to contribute to the team's success in multiple ways."

The Eagles' defense played a pivotal role in their commanding victory, stifling the Vikings' offense throughout the contest. Edge rusher Haason Reddick led the defensive charge with 1.5 sacks, putting constant pressure on quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Reddick commented on the defense's performance, noting, "We set the tone early and didn't let up. It's a testament to our hard work and preparation."

The Eagles' dominant win sends a clear message to the league, highlighting their potential as a force to be reckoned with. They will try to keep it rolling next week against the Buccaneers.

Green Bay Packers 47

Atlanta Falcons 28

ATLANTA - The Green Bay Packers showcased their offensive prowess in a high-scoring showdown against the Atlanta Falcons, securing a convincing 47-28 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa emerged as the standout player of the day, delivering a stellar performance that left fans in awe.

Tagovailoa, who has steadily developed into a dynamic presence under center, had a day to remember. He threw for a remarkable 454 yards and connected with his targets for five touchdowns, all while keeping the Falcons' defense at bay with a clean slate, recording no interceptions.

After the game, Tagovailoa expressed his gratitude and credited his teammates, saying, "I've got to give credit to the offensive line for providing me with great protection and my receivers for making plays. We executed our game plan well today."

The Packers' receiving corps showcased its depth and talent. Gabe Davis led the charge with an impressive 143 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to stretch the field and make big plays. Justin Jefferson contributed 128 receiving yards and two of his own TDs, showcasing his elite route-running and hands, while Amon Ra St. Brown was just shy of 100 yards with 97, displaying his versatility in the passing game.

Davis, reflecting on the team's performance, said, "We've got a fantastic group of receivers here, and today we were all on the same page. Tua did a great job finding us in space."

Jefferson added, "We knew we had the talent to make plays, and today we delivered. It's always special to be a part of a win like this."

The Packers' impressive victory sends a resounding message to the league about their offensive firepower, They will try to replicate this success next week in their home opener against the New Orleans Saints.

Houston Texans 49

Indianapolis Colts 20

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans delivered a stunning performance in front of their home crowd on Sunday, trouncing the Indianapolis Colts 49-20 in a Week 2 matchup that left fans in awe.

Quarterback Trey Lance was the undeniable star of the game, showcasing his multifaceted skills with an impressive stat line. Lance threw for 292 yards and a touchdown, displaying pinpoint accuracy and poise in the pocket. However, it was his incredible mobility that stole the show, as he scored three rushing touchdowns, making it clear that he is a dual-threat quarterback to be reckoned with.

After the game, Lance reflected on his performance, saying, "I've always believed in my ability to make plays with my legs when needed. It's a great feeling to contribute to the team's success in this way, and I'm thankful for the trust my teammates and coaches have in me."

Running back Elijah Mitchell also had a standout game, rushing for 148 yards and notching two touchdowns. Mitchell's explosive runs and ability to find holes in the Colts' defense proved pivotal in the Texans' victory. "The offensive line did a fantastic job opening up lanes for me," Mitchell noted. "I just tried to capitalize on those opportunities and help our team get the win."

Texans head coach David Shaw praised his team's performance, saying, "We knew what we were capable of, and today, we put it all together. We've got a resilient group of guys who work hard day in and day out. This win is a testament to their dedication."

The Texans' victory improves their record to 2-0, while the Colts drop to 0-2, leaving both teams with much to consider as they move forward in the season.

San Diego Chargers 20

Tennessee Titans 16

NASHVILLE - In a thrilling NFL matchup on Sunday, the Los Angeles Chargers emerged victorious over the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 20-16, thanks to a spectacular 98-yard kickoff return by Tarik Cohen in the waning moments of the fourth quarter. Cohen's electrifying play proved to be the game-changing moment that bailed out quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who struggled with three interceptions earlier in the contest, and propelled the Chargers to a 2-0 record early in the season.

Cohen's game-saving return showcased his incredible speed and agility as he eluded Titans defenders, sprinting down the field and into the end zone, sending the home crowd into a silenced shock.

After the game, Cohen commented on his remarkable return, saying, "I knew I had to make a play for my team. We were struggling a bit, but I had confidence in our defense, and I just saw an opening on that kickoff return. It was an amazing feeling to help secure the win."

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who faced adversity with three interceptions during the game, acknowledged his struggles but also expressed gratitude for his teammates. "I didn't have my best game today, but this team never gave up on me," Brissett said. "Tarik's return was incredible, and our defense played lights out. We win as a team, and I'm thankful for that."

The Chargers' defense indeed played a pivotal role in the victory, keeping Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee offense at bay throughout the game. Edge rusher Nolan Smith, in particular, had a standout performance with two crucial sacks, bringing his season total to an impressive four sacks in just two games.

Nolan Smith spoke about the defense's performance and his individual success, saying, "Our defense takes pride in making big plays when it counts. We knew we had to step up today, and I'm just doing my part to help the team win. It feels great to contribute to our 2-0 start."

The Chargers' win improves their record to 2-0, setting a positive tone for their early-season campaign. With Cohen's breathtaking kickoff return and a resolute defense, San Diego proved they have the potential to be a formidable force in the NFL this season.