NFL Sunday Game Recap - Week 3

After yesterday's games, we now have seven undefeated teams and six winless teams (that could be seven after tonight's game). Two teams picked up their first win including the Detroit Lions. You read it right.

The Jets, Vikings, Giants, Ravens, Colts, Saints, and Broncos are all 3-0. Of those teams, the Jets, Saints, and Broncos did not make the playoffs last year. The Rams, Buccaneers, Chiefs, Browns, Dolphins, and Titans all stand at 0-3 and are in danger of missing the playoffs. Both the Titans and Dolphins made last year's playoffs. If the Panthers lose tonight, they also fall into the category of 0-3 teams that made the playoffs last season. Hard to believe the early games prove just as important.

Here's your quick look at yesterday's games:

1. Jacksonville 31 (1-2), Houston 24 (1-2)
Jags RB Maurice Jones-Drew torches league's worst rushing defense as Jags get first win of the season.
Game ball: MJD. 23 carries, 119 yds, 3 TD

2. Jets 24 (3-0), Titans 17 (0-3)
Titans commit four turnovers and Jets QB Sanchez continues to "manage" the game.
Game ball: Jets WR Jericho Cotchery. 8 catches, 108 yds, 1 TD

3. Green Bay 36 (2-1), St. Louis 17 (0-3)
Rams score in double digits for first time in '09 but Packers QB Aaron Rodgers throws 2 TD and runs for another.
Game ball: Rodgers. 13-23, 269 yds, 2 TD, 1 rush TD

4. Detroit 19 (1-2), Washington 14 (1-2)
Don't blame Redskins QB Jason Campbell or WR Santana Moss. They showed up to play.
Game ball: Lions head coach Jim Schwartz. After the Lions broke the 19 straight losses string, he had his team go back out on the field and "mingle" with those fans that attended (about 40,000 attended but very few hung around). And the players enjoyed it.

5. Minnesota 27 (3-0), San Francisco (2-1)
49ers RB Gore leaves early after one rush and Vikes QB Favre strikes late.
Game ball: Favre. Not because of the miracle pass to WR Greg Lewis ( it didn't hurt). He was 24-46, 301 yds, 2 TD

6. New England 26 (2-1), Atlanta 10 (2-1)
Pats show signs of a rushing attack that many thought disappeared.
Game ball: Pats RB Fred Taylor. 21 carries, 105 yds, 1 TD

7. Giants 24 (3-0), Tampa Bay 0 (0-3)
The G-Men totally dominate the Bucs on both sides of the ball
Game ball: Giants D. Held TB to under 100 yds of total offense while pitching the shutout.

8. Baltimore 34 (3-0), Cleveland 3 (0-3)
Mangini pulls QB Quinn at half and Browns O still struggles mightily with Anderson.
Game ball: Ravens QB Joe Flacco. 25-35, 342 yds, 1 TD

9. Philadelphia 34 (2-1), Kansas City  14 (0-3)
Vick returns but has zero impact on Eagles O
Game ball: Eagles QB Kevin Kolb. Sets NFL record as first QB to throw for over 300 yds in 1st two starts: 24-34, 327 yds, 2 TD

10. Chicago 25 (2-1), Seattle 19 (1-2)
Bears QB Cutler leads team on another 4th quarter comeback.
Game ball: Cutler. 21-27, 247 yds, 3 TD

11. New Orleans 27 (3-0), Buffalo 7 (1-2)
T.O held without a reception as Saints discover the run.
Game ball: Saints RB Pierre Thomas. 14 carries, 126 yds, 2 TD

12. Cincinnati 23 (2-1), Pittsburgh 20 (1-2)
Vaunted Steelers D lets another 4th quarter lead get away
Game ball: Bengals QB Carson Palmer. 20-37, 183, 1 TD. Led Bengals to 14 4th quarter points.

13. Denver 23 (3-0), Oakland 3 (1-2)
Raider fans getting restless as Orton constructs another Bronco victory.
Game ball: Broncos DE Elvis Dumervil. 5 tackles, 2 sacks

14. San Diego 23 (2-1), Miami 13 (0-3)
Dolphins QB Pennington hurt as Bolts score 20 points in second half.
Game ball: Chargers S Eric Weddle. 7 tackles (6 solo) and 31 yd INT return for TD in 4th quarter.

15. Indianapolis 31 (3-0), Arizona 10 (1-2)
Colts D hold Cards to 24 yds rushing as Cots also win time of possession battle.
Game ball: Colts QB Peyton Manning. 24-35, 379 yds, 4 TD

In looking forward to tonight's Panthers-Cowboys tilt, the main thing to look for is the Panthers ability to rush the ball. If Carolina has to rely on the arm of QB Jake Delhomme, it doesn't bode well for the Panthers and they would join the ranks of the winless.