After another exciting week of NFL action, week three saw some offenses take off in a great way as they helped their teams secure well-needed wins. Other offenses continued to do work and lead their respective teams to undefeated records moving into week four.
However, some offenses in week three took a massive step back and left us with serious question marks on whether they can compete for a playoff spot, let alone their respective divisions. Regardless, it’s still early, and there will be a lot of exciting matchups moving forward.
Here are the grades for all 32 NFL teams’ offenses after week three.
Which teams had the best offense in the entire NFL after week three?
Arizona Cardinals: C-
The Cardinals’ offense had a somewhat decent afternoon despite the run game struggling all game long in their 13-20 loss to the Detroit Lions. Kyler Murray threw a touchdown against an interception and led the Red Birds’ rushing attack with 45 rushing yards on five carries, while Marvin Harrison Jr. caught five receptions for 64 yards and scored a touchdown. However, James Conner struggled against the Lions’ defense, as he was held to 17 rushing yards on nine carries all game long. The Cardinals truly hit a home run with Marvin Harrison Jr. living up to expectations, but the run game needs to step it up against strong opposing defenses moving forward.
Atlanta Falcons: C-
The Falcons’ offense did whatever they could in their 17-22 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs but had a couple of missteps and lost two offensive linemen (Kaleb McGary with an MCL sprain and Drew Dalman with a high-ankle sprain). Kirk Cousins threw a touchdown against an interception, Bijan Robinson rushed for 31 yards on 16 carries and scored a rushing touchdown, and Drake London caught six receptions for 67 yards and scored a touchdown. The Falcons’ offense almost had another touchdown from Kyle Pitts, but the referees missed a pass interference call on the Chiefs with four minutes left in the game.
Baltimore Ravens: B+
The Ravens’ offense came to life in their 28-25 road victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Lamar Jackson threw a touchdown with no interceptions, Rashod Bateman caught three receptions for 28 yards and scored a touchdown, and Derrick Henry went off with 151 rushing yards on 25 carries and scored two rushing touchdowns. However, Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews were non-factors in the game, as Andrews had no catches or receptions during the entire game. Despite that, the addition of Henry to the Ravens’ offense has so far paid off, as the Cowboys’ defense couldn’t stop him, which was a well-earned win for the Ravens.
Buffalo Bills: A-
The Bills’ offense went off as they decimated the Jacksonville Jaguars 47-10. Josh Allen threw four touchdowns against no interceptions and led the Bills in rushing yards with 44 yards on six carries, and wasn’t sacked at all. James Cook rushed for 39 yards on 11 carries and scored a touchdown, Ray Davis rushed for 22 yards on seven carries and scored a touchdown, Khalil Shakir caught six receptions for 72 yards and scored a touchdown, Dalton Kincaid caught three receptions for 41 yards and scored a touchdown, Ty Johnson caught three receptions for 28 yards and scored a touchdown, and Keon Coleman caught a reception for 24 yards and scored a touchdown. It was a very strong Monday night for the Bills’ offense as they made the Jaguars’ defense look silly.
Carolina Panthers: B
What a difference a week makes! The Panthers’ offense looked like a completely different NFL team under Andy Dalton’s control as they stunned the Las Vegas Raiders in their 36-22 victory. Dalton threw three touchdowns against no interceptions. Chubba Hubbard rushed for 114 yards on 21 carries, caught five receptions for 55 yards, and scored a touchdown. Miles Sanders rushed for 17 yards on seven carries and scored a rushing touchdown, Dionte Johnson caught eight receptions for 122 yards and scored a touchdown, and Adam Thielen caught three receptions for 40 yards and scored a touchdown.
If the Panthers’ offense continues to play like this week three matchup, they should consider making Dalton the starter for the rest of the season and possibly move on from Bryce Young, as he may want to consider a fresh start elsewhere.
Chicago Bears: C-
The Bears’ offense slightly improved in their week three matchup against the Indianapolis Colts but failed to get the win as they lost 16-21. Caleb Williams threw two touchdowns against two interceptions, the Bears’ rushing attack was held to 63 yards on the ground, Rome Odunze caught six receptions for 112 yards and scored a touchdown, and Cole Kmet caught 10 receptions for 97 yards and scored a touchdown. Williams was finally able to throw his first two touchdown passes of the season but was sacked four times by the Colts’ defense and failed to get the Bears their second win of the season. It’s back to the drawing board for the Bears’ offense.
Cincinnati Bengals: B
Even though the Bengals lost 33-38 in primetime, the Bengals’ offense had a good night in a very close back-and-forth battle with the Washington Commanders. Joe Burrow threw three touchdowns against no interceptions, Zack Moss rushed for 58 yards on 12 carries and scored a rushing touchdown, Ja’Marr Chase went off as he caught six receptions for 118 yards and scored two touchdowns, and Andrei Iosivas caught five receptions for 52 yards and scored a touchdown. The Bengals’ offense showed how competitive they can play even though they came up short in the Monday Night Football loss.
Cleveland Browns: C-
The Browns’ offense played a decent game but came up short in their 15-21 loss to the New York Giants. Deshaun Watson threw two touchdowns to Amari Cooper against no interceptions, but he lost two fumbles and was sacked eight times. The Browns’ rushing attack was held to 69 rushing yards all game, and Cooper caught seven receptions for 86 yards and scored two touchdowns. The Browns’ offense also hurt without David Njoku, who is recovering from an ankle injury from week one of the NFL season.
Dallas Cowboys: C-
The Cowboys’ offense had a rough start in their week three matchup but were able to attempt a comeback, even though they lost a close 25-28 game to the Baltimore Ravens. Dak Prescott threw two touchdowns against no interceptions and scored a rushing touchdown, Jake Ferguson caught six receptions for 95 yards, KaVontae Thompson caught three receptions for 51 yards and scored a touchdown, and Jalen Tolbert caught three receptions for 42 yards and scored a touchdown.
Despite the comeback attempt, the Cowboys’ offense had a tough afternoon, as shown when CeeDee Lamb yelled at Prescott, even though Lamb fumbled the ball near the end zone at the start of the second quarter. Either way, the Cowboys offense needs to move on to their week four matchup against the New York Giants at the Meadowlands.
Denver Broncos: C+
The Broncos’ offense had their miracle week, as they stunned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-7 on the road. Bo Nix threw no touchdowns or interceptions, rushed for 47 yards on nine carries, and scored a rushing touchdown. Jaleel McLaughlin rushed for seven yards on five carries and scored a rushing touchdown, and Courtland Sutton caught seven receptions for 68 yards on the afternoon. A stunning turn of events for the Broncos’ offense, who didn’t have a single touchdown in their week two loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This Broncos team still has room for improvement, even though this win counts as a move in the right direction.
Detroit Lions: B+
The Lions’ offense played a great bounce-back game in their 20-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Jared Goff threw two touchdowns against one interception, David Montgomery rushed for 105 yards on 23 carries and scored a rushing touchdown, Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 83 yards on 16 carries, caught a reception for 20 yards, and scored a touchdown before halftime, and Amon-Ra St. Brown caught seven receptions for 75 yards and scored a touchdown. The Lions’ offense looked fierce as they continue to have their sights set on building upon their successful 2023 season.
Green Bay Packers: B+
The Packers’ offense looked sharp as they defeated the Tennessee Titans 30-14. Malik Willis threw a touchdown pass against no interceptions, led the Packers’ ground game with 73 rushing yards on six carries, and scored a rushing touchdown. Christian Watson had a good afternoon, as he caught six receptions for 67 yards, while Emmanuel Wilson caught two receptions for 35 yards, scored a touchdown, and rushed for 50 yards on 12 carries on the day. It was a great day for the Packers, as Willis kept holding down the offensive unit until Jordan Love’s knee was fully recovered.
Houston Texans: D-
The Texans’ offense was overpowered and crushed by the Minnesota Vikings in their painful 7-34 road loss. C.J. Stroud threw a touchdown against two interceptions, Cam Akers rushed for 21 yards on nine carries, caught one reception for eight yards, and scored the Texans’ only touchdown on the afternoon, and Stefon Diggs caught 10 receptions for 94 yards on the day. The Texans’ rushing attack was also held to 38 yards all game long and had no answers against the Vikings’ defense. The Texans’ offense needs to regroup and get prepared for their week four NFL matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Indianapolis Colts: C
The Colts’ offense didn’t have their best afternoon on the field, even though they earned a 21-16 win over the Chicago Bears. This counts as their first win of the 2024 season. Anthony Richardson threw two interceptions against two touchdowns on the day. However, Jonathan Taylor was the offensive star for the Colts as he rushed for 110 yards on 23 carries and scored two rushing touchdowns, while Trey Sermon scored a rushing touchdown, and Alec Pierce caught one reception for 44 yards.
Jacksonville Jaguars: F
The Jaguars’ offense had a very brutal Monday night as they were pulverized by the Buffalo Bills 10-47. Trevor Lawrence threw a touchdown against an interception and was sacked four times, Travis Etienne Jr. rushed for 68 yards on 11 carries, Christian Kirk caught eight receptions for 79 yards, and Brenton Strange caught two receptions for 12 yards and scored the Jaguars’ only touchdown of the night. If the Jaguars continue to implode like this, they may finish the 2024 season in last place, but they’ll have a high draft pick for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Kansas City Chiefs: B+
The Chiefs’ offense had a good Sunday night, as they defeated the Atlanta Falcons 22-17. Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdowns against one interception, Carson Steele rushed for 72 yards on 17 carries, Rashee Rice caught 12 receptions for 110 yards and scored a touchdown, and Juju Smith-Schuster caught two receptions for 17 yards and scored a touchdown. However, Travis Kelce is continuing to have a down season, as he caught four receptions for 30 yards, and the Chiefs’ run game is hurting without Isiah Pacheco as he recovers from a fractured fibula. Regardless, the Chiefs’ offense got the job done, as they are still favored to conquer the AFC West for now.
Las Vegas Raiders: D+
The Raiders’ offense, which shocked the Baltimore Ravens in week two of this NFL season, had a rough afternoon in their 22-36 home opener loss to the Carolina Panthers. Gardner Minshew threw a touchdown against an interception, Aidan O’Connell threw a touchdown pass against no interceptions, and the Raiders’ rushing attack was held to 55 yards on the ground, with Alexander Mattison scoring a rushing touchdown. Trey Tucker caught seven receptions for 96 yards and scored a touchdown, and Jakobi Meyers caught seven receptions for 62 yards and scored a touchdown. The Raiders need to improve their rushing attack and bounce back from this painful loss if they want any chance of success when the Cleveland Browns come to town in week four.
Los Angeles Chargers: D+
The Chargers’ offense started week three on a good note but fell apart as they blew a 10-7 lead and scored nothing in the second half of their 10-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Justin Herbert threw a touchdown against no interceptions but suffered an ankle injury even though X-rays came back negative. J.K. Dobbins rushed for 44 yards on 15 carries, and Quentin Johnston caught two receptions for 44 yards and scored a touchdown. Despite a decent afternoon from Johnston, who is so far having a bounce-back season, the rushing attack was silenced. The Chargers need to make sure Herbert is adequately protected so he doesn’t get hurt in their next game.
Los Angeles Rams: B+
The Rams’ offense is hurting without Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp, as they’re both on injured reserve. Despite that, the Rams pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 27-24 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Matthew Stafford threw a touchdown against no interceptions, while Kyren Williams rushed for 89 yards on 24 carries, scored two rushing touchdowns, caught two receptions for 27 yards, and scored a receiving touchdown. Tutu Atwell had a solid afternoon as he caught four receptions for 93 yards on the day. The Rams’ offense had a great day, even though Kupp and Nacua are recovering from their injuries.
Miami Dolphins: F
It was a rough afternoon for the Dolphins’ offense, as they failed to score a touchdown in their 3-24 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. They are certainly missing Tua Tagovailoa as he recovers from a concussion he suffered in week two of Thursday Night Football. Skylar Thompson threw no touchdowns or interceptions but left the game with a rib injury, forcing Tim Boyle into action. De’Von Achane rushed for 30 yards on 11 yards, and Tyreek Hill caught three receptions for 40 yards.
It was a brutal afternoon for the Dolphins’ offense, as they looked like an obsolete NFL team without Tua on the field. If Thompson misses significant time due to his rib injury, the Dolphins should consider signing veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who used to be the team’s signal caller from 2012 until 2018 while Tagovailoa recovers.
Minnesota Vikings: A-
The Vikings’ offense had another dominating performance as they crushed the Houston Texans 34-7. Sam Darnold threw four touchdowns against no interceptions, Aaron Jones rushed for 102 yards on 19 carries, caught five receptions for 46 yards, and scored a receiving touchdown. Justin Jefferson caught six receptions for 81 yards and scored a touchdown, Jalen Nailor caught three receptions for 31 yards and scored a touchdown, and Johnny Mundt caught one reception for two yards and scored a touchdown. It was another powerful victory for the Vikings’ offense, as they continue to shock many in the NFL with their undefeated run- for now.
New England Patriots: F
The Patriots’ offense fell flat and had no answers against the New York Jets in their 3-24 loss on Thursday Night Football. Jacoby Brissett threw no touchdowns or interceptions on the night and was sacked five times, while rookie quarterback Drake Maye was sacked twice. The Patriots rushing attack was shut down and held to a total combined 78 yards on the night, and DeMario Douglas caught three receptions for 69 yards. It was brutal watching the Patriots’ offense struggle in primetime, as they are officially no longer the bullies of the New York Jets. That title officially belongs to the Buffalo Bills, for now.
New Orleans Saints: C
Despite losing to the Philadelphia Eagles 12-15, the Saints’ offense had a somewhat decent afternoon. Derek Carr threw a touchdown and the game-ending interception, Alvin Kamara rushed for 87 yards on 26 carries and caught three receptions for 40 yards, and Chris Olave caught six receptions for 86 yards and scored a touchdown, while Rashid Shaheed was quiet and didn’t even catch a reception. The Saints should find a way to bounce back from this close loss as they get prepared for their week four road trip to Georgia to square off against the Atlanta Falcons.
New York Giants: B+
Despite a very sloppy start in the first seconds of the game, the Giants’ offense emerged and earned the team a 21-15 win over the Cleveland Browns. Daniel Jones threw two touchdowns to Malik Nabers against no interceptions, Devin Singletary rushed for 65 yards on 16 carries, and Nabers caught eight receptions for 78 yards and scored two touchdowns. An excellent afternoon for the Giants’ offense as they earned their first win of the 2024 NFL season. Hopefully, they continue playing like this and earn more wins as the season continues.
New York Jets: A-
The Jets’ offense had a very strong Thursday night, as they blew out the New England Patriots 24-3. Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdowns against no interceptions, Breece Hall rushed for 54 yards on 16 carries and scored a rushing touchdown, Allen Lazard caught three receptions for 48 yards and scored a touchdown, and Garrett Wilson caught five receptions for 33 yards and scored a touchdown. The Jets’ offense truly shined in their home opener and gave their NFL fans an excellent sign of hope for more great gameplay to come.
Philadelphia Eagles: C
The Eagles’ offense had a slow start to the day, yet found their groove at the very end of their 15-12 very close victory over the New Orleans Saints. Jalen Hurts threw an interception against no touchdowns. Saquon Barkley rushed for 147 yards on 17 carries, scored two touchdowns, and a two-point conversion. Dallas Goedert caught 10 receptions for 170 yards, and DeVonta Smith caught seven receptions for 79 yards but left the game with a concussion. Despite losing Smith, the Eagles’ offense kept their heads up and earned the win, thanks to the heroics of Goedert and Barkley.
Pittsburgh Steelers: B
The Steelers’ offense had a good afternoon as they stunned the Los Angeles Chargers 20-10. Justin Fields threw a touchdown against an interception, rushed for six yards on six carries, and scored a rushing touchdown. Najee Harris rushed for 70 yards on 18 carries, and Calvin Austin III caught four receptions for 95 yards and scored a touchdown. The Steelers’ passing attack improved, and Austin III performed well on the field. However, the rushing attack needs to continue to step it up and make some serious noise as the rest of the AFC North continues to get stronger.
San Francisco 49ers: B-
The 49ers’ offense played a lot better in week three, even though they lost 24-27 in the final minute to the Los Angeles Rams. Brock Purdy threw three touchdowns against no interceptions, Jordan Mason rushed for 77 yards on 19 carries, and Jauan Jennings caught 11 receptions for 175 yards and scored a touchdown. However, Brandon Aiyuk and Ronnie Bell both had critical drops, which would’ve been game-saviors for the 49ers. Despite the loss, Purdy had a great game, and Jennings had an even better game. Hopefully, the 49ers bounce back and end their current losing streak.
Seattle Seahawks: C+
The Seahawks’ offense didn’t play their best game of the NFL season, even though they helped the team secure the 24-3 victory over the struggling Miami Dolphins. Geno Smith threw a touchdown against two interceptions, Zach Charbonnett rushed for 91 yards on 18 carries and scored two rushing touchdowns, and DK Metcalf caught four receptions for 104 yards and scored a receiving touchdown. Despite some solid performances from Charbonnett and Metcalf, the Seahawks are still without Kenneth Walker III, and Smith needs to be careful and throw fewer picks in games moving forward if the Seahawks want to maintain control of the NFC West for now.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: D-
After starting the season 2-0, the Buccaneers’ had a tough game and suffered a painful 7-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown against an interception and was sacked seven times, Bucky Irving rushed for 70 yards on nine carries, and Chris Godwin caught six receptions for 53 yards and scored the Bucs’ only touchdown on the afternoon. The Bucs’ offense needs to improve the passing attack, as Mike Evans was nonexistent. He caught only two receptions for 17 yards all game, and the rushing attack must be improved moving forward.
Tennessee Titans: D
It was a brutal afternoon for the Titans, as they extended their losing streak to three losses this season, with their latest 14-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Will Levis threw two touchdowns against two costly interceptions (one of them was returned by Jaire Alexander for a 35-yard pick-six) and was sacked eight times. The Titans’ rushing attack was held to a mere 33 yards all game, and DeAndre Hopkins caught six receptions for 73 yards and scored a touchdown, and Nick Vannett caught two receptions for nine yards and scored a touchdown. A brutal afternoon for the Titans, as they have a lot of work ahead of them for their week four matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football.
Washington Commanders: A-
The Commanders’ offense had a very good night on Monday Night Football as they stunned the Cincinnati Bengals 38-33. Jayden Daniels came ready to play as he threw two touchdowns against no interceptions, led the Commanders in rushing yards with 39 yards on 12 carries, and scored a rushing touchdown, but was sacked twice. Austin Ekeler rushed for 35 yards on three carries and scored a rushing touchdown but left the game with a concussion.
Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for 33 yards on 16 carries and scored a rushing touchdown, Terry McLaurin caught four receptions for 100 yards and scored a very nice 27-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, and offensive tackle Trent Scott caught Daniels’ first touchdown pass. It took two games for the Commanders’ offense to wake up and start cooking, as Daniels and McLaurin looked incredible in primetime.
