Marcus Mariota led the Washington Commanders to a 33-31 upset over the defending champion Seattle Seahawks in Week 3, delivering one of the biggest surprises of the weekend and lifting himself above other NFC East quarterbacks. Mariota completed 19 of 31 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns, while avoiding turnovers and adding 11 rushing yards, including a crucial late scramble that helped seal the win. His 61.2 QBR and 110.0 passer rating highlighted an efficient and timely performance against a strong opponent.
Mariota’s performance stood out because it was not just about the numbers but the impact on the game. Despite modest yardage, he made the plays Washington needed when it mattered most, helping the Commanders defy expectations and take down a team many predicted would dominate them at home. After this victory, Washington looks ahead to hosting the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4, with the possibility of two straight wins on the horizon.
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys also played a competitive game but fell short in a narrow 20-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil. Prescott threw for 276 yards and a touchdown, finishing with a 63.6 QBR and 91.2 passer rating. He positioned Dallas well for much of the game, but an important late decision on third-and-goal from the two-yard line — when Prescott threw the ball out of bounds instead of targeting an open George Pickens near the front pylon — ended Dallas’ chance to score. The Cowboys tied the game with a field goal before Baltimore kicked the game-winner in the final moments. Prescott’s skills remain evident, but his team’s 1-2 record and that critical late play placed him just behind Mariota in this week’s ranking.
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles struggled in a 24-7 loss to the Chicago Bears. Hurts completed 16 of 25 passes for 153 yards without a touchdown and threw an interception in the fourth quarter that effectively ended the Eagles’ hopes of a comeback. He added 25 rushing yards and scored the team’s only touchdown on the ground. Hurts showed flashes of his talent, including a deep connection with DeVonta Smith and a strong first-half drive, but the offense disappeared after halftime and the defense failed to contain Chicago. The Eagles’ coaching and game plan also came under scrutiny. Hurts’ 64.2 passer rating and the low score left him third in the division’s quarterback rankings.
Jameis Winston helped the New York Giants secure a 23-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans, improving the team’s record to 2-1. However, his individual performance was the least impressive among the NFC East quarterbacks in Week 3. Winston completed 14 of 22 passes for 118 yards, with no touchdowns and a 27.9 QBR alongside a 77.5 passer rating. Despite these numbers, the Giants found a way to win, a result that ultimately carries weight for the team. Still, Winston’s statistical output placed him at the bottom of the division’s quarterback list for this week.
The Giants have recently acquired J.J. McCarthy but remain reliant on Winston’s leadership for now. Meanwhile, the division’s quarterback landscape remains fluid, with Mariota’s unexpected surge reshaping perceptions after Week 3. The Commanders’ win over a championship-level team has shifted attention toward how these NFC East signal-callers will perform as the season progresses.
According to Yahoo Sports.
