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Special Teams Tilt NFL Week 3: Eagles Win on Blocked Kick Return, Browns Stun Packers, Steelers Beat Patriots

Special-teams swings plus pass protection issues reshaped early narratives and left Philadelphia unbeaten at 3-0.

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 21: Patrick Queen #6 of the Pittsburgh Steelers forces a fumble from Rhamondre Stevenson #38 of the New England Patriots during the third quarter at Gillette Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Carson Wentz #11 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Overview

  • Cleveland erased a 10-0 deficit in the final minutes and beat Green Bay 13-10 on Andre Szmyt’s 55-yard field goal after Grant Delpit’s interception and a blocked Packers kick set up the rally.
  • Philadelphia overcame a 26-7 hole to defeat the Rams 33-26 as Jordan Davis blocked a last-play 44-yard field goal and returned it 61 yards, after an earlier Eagles block helped fuel the comeback.
  • Pittsburgh topped New England 21-14, and Aaron Rodgers threw his 509th career touchdown pass to move past Brett Favre for fourth on the NFL’s all-time list.
  • Packers protection woes were pivotal, with Jordan Love sacked five times and multiple offensive line injuries and penalties compounding a season-high 14 flags in the loss.
  • Dallas listed cornerback Trevon Diggs as questionable with a knee issue before facing Chicago, adding to the Cowboys’ defensive availability concerns.