Week 3 of the NFL had its fair proportion of shut motion, and to the victors went the spoils — and the prospect to get inventive on social media.
The Pittsburgh Steelers held on to defeat the New England Patriots 21-14 on the street. With the sport on the road, New England confronted a fourth-and-1 with simply over a minute remaining however did not convert.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 139 yards and two touchdowns, and Patriots signal-caller Drake Maye had 268 passing yards and two scores. Rodgers' first landing move gave him 509 for his profession, passing Brett Favre for the fourth most in NFL historical past. Pittsburgh compelled 5 turnovers, together with 4 fumbles.
The Steelers posted references to actors with Boston ties, together with Mark Wahlberg from the film “Ted” (second slide) and an edit with Matt Damon in “Good Will Searching.” Damon acts because the Steelers, exhibiting a “W” to the Patriots within the well-known “How do you want them apples?” scene, whereas Steelers hats had been edited on Wahlberg and the movie's well-known teddy bear. The group additionally shared a video of a “W” on wheels being parked at Harvard.
Listed here are the highest trolls from Week 3.
The Carolina Panthers gained for the primary time this season, and it got here in dominating style.
Carolina blanked the Atlanta Falcons for its first shutout victory since Week 11 of the 2020 season (20-0 over the Detroit Lions), in keeping with ESPN Analysis. The Panthers compelled three Falcons turnovers, together with two interceptions from quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Carolina quarterback Bryce Younger threw for 121 yards with a dashing rating.
Carolina's win got here with a petty troll aimed on the Falcons' nickname and a reference to a submit from earlier within the week. The Panthers additionally left their footprints on the Falcons' all-white uniform submit.
Shedding's for the birds pic.twitter.com/XMsNI4bLcG
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 21, 2025
Did not even see us coming pic.twitter.com/NYeJtPcBrn
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 21, 2025
Sorry did not see your stuff there pic.twitter.com/KQVfRRjEmN
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 21, 2025
In arguably essentially the most stunning upset of the season, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Inexperienced Bay Packers at residence.
Inexperienced Bay appeared in management with 27 seconds remaining and a 43-yard discipline aim on deck. Nonetheless, Cleveland blocked the kick from Brandon McManus and recovered it to arrange the offense at its 47-yard line. Browns kicker Andre Szmyt secured the victory moments later with a 55-yard discipline aim as time expired.
The beautiful win got here with a sliced cheese-themed troll. Cleveland resurfaced a viral video from its helmet reveal in the course of the offseason when a photographer fell into the water. On this case, the Packers took the autumn. The Browns additionally referenced a quote earlier within the week from Packers deal with Rasheed Walker.
thanks for visiting!! pic.twitter.com/qC02kC81X9
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 21, 2025
man overboard!@DUDEwipes | #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/sJNx9jPV6q
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 21, 2025
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 21, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars secured a key divisional victory over the Houston Texans due to an interception late within the sport.
Jacksonville took the lead with 1:48 left within the sport, and Houston marched down the sector earlier than quarterback C.J. Stroud threw a choose. The loss moved the Texans to 0-3 for the primary time since 2020.
The Jaguars targeted on Texas for his or her petty posts, highlighting that “every part's larger” in Duval County — the place they play — and throwing a Texans helmet right into a digital recycling bin.
All the things's larger in #DUUUVAL!@net_acr | #JAXvsHOU pic.twitter.com/hWNj1tu3gr
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) September 21, 2025
No bull.#HOUvsJAX pic.twitter.com/uDw8apyN68
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) September 21, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks left little question of their victory in opposition to the New Orleans Saints, leaping out to a 21-0 lead within the first quarter. The Seahawks led 38-6 at halftime and by no means regarded again for his or her second straight win.
Seattle's first 30-point victory since 2020 included 218 passing yards and two touchdowns from Sam Darnold, whereas Kenneth Walker III ran for 2 scores. In the meantime, quarterback Spencer Rattler threw the Saints' lone landing of the sport to tight finish Jack Stoll.
The Seahawks had a number of references to New Orleans of their posts. First, they talked about the wealthy historical past of jazz within the metropolis, then poked enjoyable on the Louisiana-Cajun spelling of “go.”
We're jazzed about this W. pic.twitter.com/mhTaFPHB0X
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 21, 2025
Geaux Hawks!
Offered by @Delta pic.twitter.com/5dtbpjkgpH
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 21, 2025
Ben Johnson's first win as an NFL head coach was convincing because the Chicago Bears had a wire-to-wire victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 298 yards and tied his career-high with 4 touchdowns. Bears large receiver Luther Burden III hauled in three catches for 101 yards and a landing — he's the youngest Bear with a 100-plus-yard receiving sport since 1933, in keeping with ESPN Analysis.
The large win got here with a easy troll because the Bears put their very own spin on the “How Bout Them Cowboys” rally cry.
HOW BOUT THEM BEARS?!? pic.twitter.com/Ba6hWx6b9h
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 21, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers opened the season with three divisional video games — and left undefeated.
Los Angeles kicker Cameron Dicker nailed a 43-yarder as time expired to beat the Denver Broncos. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 300 yards and a rating, whereas Broncos signal-caller Bo Nix had 153 passing yards and a landing.
The Chargers are the third group since division realignment in 2002 to begin a season 3-0 with all wins in opposition to division opponents, in keeping with ESPN Analysis. They made positive to boast their divisional wins, whereas additionally stopping a Bronco from coming into their “Membership W.”
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 21, 2025
wait a minute pic.twitter.com/A2ob0rDdvy
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 21, 2025
