NFL roundup: Commanders stun Seahawks as late fumble hands Steelers victory over Bengals
Marcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes, and Kain Medrano returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown to help the Washington Commanders (1-2) hand Seattle (2-1) their first loss since last November. The Seahawks had won 12 straight, including their postseason run to last season’s Super Bowl title, but Mariota was solid in place of the injured Jayden Daniels, and three crucial turnovers enabled Washington to win their home opener. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 10 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns for the Seahawks, and he even completed a short throw on a trick play in the final quarter.
TL;DR
- Washington Commanders defeated Seattle Seahawks (1-2 vs 2-1), with Marcus Mariota throwing three TD passes and Kain Medrano returning an interception for a touchdown.
- Pittsburgh Steelers beat Cincinnati Bengals (2-1 vs 2-1) thanks to Aaron Rodgers' three touchdown passes and a late fumble by Joe Burrow.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1) defeated New England Patriots (1-2) with Trevor Lawrence throwing three touchdown passes.
- Buffalo Bills (3-0) overcame five turnovers to beat Los Angeles Chargers (0-3), with Josh Allen scoring two rushing touchdowns.
- Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) defeated Miami Dolphins (0-3), with Patrick Mahomes throwing for two touchdowns.
- Detroit Lions (2-1) held on to beat New York Jets (1-2), with Jahmyr Gibbs scoring three touchdowns.
- Cleveland Browns (2-1) rallied for a victory over Carolina Panthers (1-2), with Deshaun Watson throwing two touchdown passes.
- New York Giants (2-1) beat Tennessee Titans (0-3) in their first game without quarterback Jaxson Dart, but lost Brian Burns to a knee injury.
- Indianapolis Colts (1-2) snapped a five-game losing streak against AFC South rivals with Spencer Shrader's four field goals, including a game-winner.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 10 catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns for the Seahawks.
- Darnell Washington had a 47-yard catch for the Steelers.
- Drake Maye struggled with turnovers for the Patriots.
- De'Von Achane left the Dolphins game with a knee injury.
- John Metchie III caught a touchdown pass for the Panthers.
- Brian Burns suffered a knee injury for the Giants.
- Will Anderson Jr recorded 2.5 sacks for the Texans.