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NFL Week 3 Reset: 49ers Reach 3-0 but Lose Nick Bosa as Upsets and 0-3 Starts Recast the Race

Early playoff math magnifies the impact of special-teams swings on how contenders are viewed.

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The Philadelphia Eagles continue to hold the No. 1 spot in our NFL power rankings after their comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams.
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Overview

  • San Francisco edged Arizona 16-15 on Eddy Piñeiro’s last-second field goal after a Fred Warner-led effort, but Nick Bosa was diagnosed with a torn ACL and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
  • Kansas City beat the Giants 22-9 to move to 1-2, avoiding its first 0-3 start under Andy Reid after opening 0-2 for the first time since 2014.
  • Historical precedent looms over the winless clubs as only six teams have reached the postseason after starting 0-3, with Houston now 0-3 and stuck at just two offensive touchdowns so far.
  • Cleveland upset Green Bay 13-10 on a blocked field goal followed by Andre Szmyt’s 55-yard walk-off make, prompting Micah Parsons to blast the Packers’ late collapse.
  • Power rankings reflect the churn, with the undefeated Eagles holding No. 1 as the Bills, Chargers and Colts rise and the Packers and Rams slide after volatile finishes.