Week 3 NFL turning points put late-game decisions under scrutiny

Fox Sports’ review of pivotal fourth-quarter plays from NFL Week 3 centres on three moments: Justin Herbert’s interception against Buffalo, Lamar Jackson’s winning pass to Zay Flowers against Dallas, and Talanoa Hufanga’s pick-six against the Rams.

The supplied analysis gives most detail to Herbert’s throw. C.J. Gardner-Johnson intercepted the pass, taking points off the board for the Chargers and helping set up Buffalo’s go-ahead drive.

Fox Sports suggests Gardner-Johnson initially appeared to move towards the deep sideline before returning to the middle, potentially drawing Herbert into a throw over the middle. The outlet says it is unclear whether Buffalo was playing Cover 2, and notes Herbert was not asked about the play; its account of what he saw is therefore informed speculation.

The analysis says Herbert had completed one of 12 deep passes that season, with three interceptions. It also points to drops and receivers’ difficulty separating, while arguing that passing errors and missed opportunities in enemy territory had limited the Chargers’ ability to produce explosive plays.

The supplied excerpt identifies Jackson’s game-winning pass and Hufanga’s interception return for a touchdown as other defining moments, but does not provide comparable tactical detail on those plays.