With the first two weeks of the NFL season in the books, we look forward to the NFL Week 3 schedule that’s filled with a number of great games.
This early in the season shouldn’t give any fans across the league much worry. Due to special circumstances, all teams started the year with no on-field action aside from team scrimmages. In Week 2, we saw how that missed action on the field ahead of the regular season may be leading to some of the key injuries that came raining down throughout the league.
While we won’t see the likes of Saquon Barkley or Nick Bosa for the rest of the 2020 NFL season due to knee injuries, the NFL schedule for Week 3 still offers plenty of exciting matchups. Incidentally, the top matchup won’t take place until the Baltimore Ravens play host to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. The Chiefs, coming off a close victory against the Los Angeles Chargers, are sure to be fighting for a bye-week bid in this year’s playoffs against the Ravens, who also enter Week 3 with a 2-0 record and atop the AFC.
Meanwhile, in the NFC, Week 3 includes two matchups – Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks in the Sunday afternoon slot and the Green Bay Packers taking on the New Orleans Saints on Sunday Night Football – that’ll have playoff implications later down the road.
NFL Power Rankings, Week 3
Our Week 3 NFL Power Rankings from Matt Williamson takes a look at all 32 teams and where they rank after a weekend that saw a bloodbath of injuries. Where does your favorite team land and can they overcome any injuries they suffered this weekend?
Which NFL teams play on Sunday in Week 3?
San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants
The San Francisco 49ers (1-1) play a second-consecutive game on the “sticky turf” of the Meadowlands. The New York Giants (0-2) try to find their rhythm on offense now without running back Saquon Barkley in the backfield.
- Start time: 1 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey
- TV: FOX
- Live Stream: FOX Sports Go
Washington Football Team vs Cleveland Browns
After winning in Week 1, the Washington Football Team (1-1) bring their strong defensive front to Cleveland to feast on Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns (1-1). Will Mayfield be able to avoid running from Washington’s front seven?
- Start time: 1 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio
- TV: FOX
- Live Stream: FOX Sports Go
Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles
Two teams that are already looking for the reset button include the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) and Philadelphia Eagles (0-2). Neither has an offensive line prepared to protect their quarterback on Sundays this season.
- Start time: 1 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- TV: CBS
- Live Stream: CBS All Access
Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots
The Las Vegas Raiders (2-0) will need some of that home opener magic as they travel cross-country to play the New England Patriots (2-0).
- Start time: 1 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts
- TV: CBS
- Live Stream: CBS Sports
Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons
The Chicago Bears (2-0) bring an unexpected swagger with them as they take on the Atlanta Falcons (0-2) and their struggling defense. If Dan Quinn’s unit can rebound against anyone, it’s Mitch Trubisky, right?
- Start time: 1 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia
- TV: FOX
- Live Stream: FOX Sports Go
Los Angeles Rams vs Buffalo Bills
Week 3 is the first time we get to see the Buffalo Bills (2-0) face someone outside of the bottom of the AFC East, a division many expect them to win this year. A matchup against the Los Angeles Rams (2-0) will be a solid litmus test for Buffalo moving forward.
- Start time: 1 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, New York
- TV: FOX
- Live Stream: FOX Sports Go
Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers
The Houston Texans (0-2) have not looked pretty through two weeks. Who has? TJ Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) who’ve looked fast and strong early on.
- Start time: 1 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: CBS
- Live Stream: CBS All Access
Tennessee Titans vs Minnesota Vikings
Ugly is an understatement for the Minnesota Vikings (0-2) in Week 2. The Tennessee Titans (2-0) are an early best bet in Week 3.
- Start time: 1 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: CBS
- Live Stream: CBS All Access
Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Chargers
While no fans are allowed, the Los Angeles Chargers (1-1) get their second consecutive home game in brand new SoFi Stadium. The question is whether or not rookie quarterback Justin Herbert gets his second-consecutive start against what looks to be a learning year for head coach Matt Rhule and his Carolina Panthers (0-2).
- Start time: 4:05 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
- TV: CBS
- Live Stream: CBS All Access
New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts
The New York Jets (0-2) are bad. The Indianapolis Colts (1-1) picked off Kirk Cousins three times. The Colts should be able to handle Sam Darnold and the Jets offense in Week 3.
- Start time: 4:05 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: CBS
- Live Stream: CBS All Access
Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks
The Dallas Cowboys (1-1) showed they’re a team with a fight, coming back from a 20-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons. Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks (2-0) continue to prove they’re a playoff contender in 2020.
- Start time: 4:25 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington
- TV: FOX
- Live Stream: FOX Sports Go
Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals
Things aren’t looking pretty for Detroit Lions (0-2) head coach Matt Patricia right now. For Arizona Cardinals (2-0) head coach Kliff Kingsbury, things couldn’t be better.
- Start time: 4:25 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
- TV: FOX
- Live Stream: FOX Sports Go
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Denver Broncos
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-1) were able to catch their breath in Week 2. The Denver Broncos (0-2) find themselves in a hole with a roster quickly losing healthy bodies.
- Start time: 4:25 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado
- TV: FOX
- Live Stream: FOX Sports Go
Green Bay Packers vs New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints (1-1) will have to try to rebound against the lethal Green Bay Packers (2-0) offense on Sunday Night Football.
- Start time: 8:20 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: NBC
- Live Stream: NBC Sports
Who plays on Monday Night Football?
Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens
Week 3 ends with what’s expected to be the matchup of the week. The Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) and Baltimore Ravens (2-0) give us a preview of what the AFC Conference Championship game could look like in January.
- Start time: 8:15 PM ET Kickoff
- Location: M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland
- TV: ESPN
- Live Stream: WatchESPN
Who plays on Thursday Night Football?
Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars
The Miami Dolphins (0-2) enter the matchup on Thursday Night Football in Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) who, it turns out, have been giving some teams a run for their money. In a game set between two quarterbacks that go by the names Fitzmagic and Minshew Mania, expect anything to happen.
- Start time: 8:20 PM ET
- Location: TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida
- TV: NFL Network
- Live Stream: NFL App