Week 3 NFL roundup puts Falcons, Raiders in focus as Packers and Patriots struggle
Fox Sports’ roundup highlights divergent team starts, a Ravens walk-off field goal and a costly late interception by Tennessee’s Cam Ward.
A Fox Sports roundup of NFL Week 3 cast the Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders as early contenders, while describing the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots as disappointments. Those labels reflect the outlet’s assessment of the opening weeks, rather than a settled measure of team prospects.
The roundup singled out the Raiders’ 3–0 start, noting that first overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza had yet to play. It also pointed to the Packers’ 1–2 record and Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, whom Fox Sports identified as a major disappointment so far this season.
Baltimore kicker Tyler Loop provided one of the week’s defining moments, according to the report. His 56-yard field goal as time expired secured a 34–31 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro.
The kick followed Loop’s miss in Baltimore’s regular-season finale the previous season, which would have sent the Ravens to the playoffs. Fox Sports said Loop had made five of six field-goal attempts this season after a preseason competition with veteran Jake Moody.
Tennessee’s late possession against the New York Giants ended with a costly interception. Trailing by five, the Titans reached the Giants’ seven-yard line with 24 seconds remaining before Ward’s pass was intercepted near the goal line, ending their chance to take the lead.
Fox Sports criticised Ward’s decision, while noting he had played a strong final quarter after a shaky first three. Its supplied account ends during the discussion of his outlook, limiting what can be concluded about the outlet’s full assessment.
