The Seattle Seahawks' 12-game winning streak, which included their Super Bowl title run last season, was brought to an end by the Washington Commanders. Marcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes and Kain Medrano returned an interception for 50 yards, contributing to the Commanders' 33-31 victory. Three crucial turnovers by Seattle also aided Washington in their home opener.
Elsewhere, the Cincinnati Bengals' unbeaten start to the season concluded with a 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Aaron Rodgers passed for 292 yards and three touchdowns for Pittsburgh, with Chris Boswell kicking a go-ahead 33-yard field goal. Cincinnati had a late opportunity but Joe Burrow fumbled after being sacked.
The New England Patriots experienced a significant 35-6 defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes for the Jaguars. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye continued to face turnover issues, recording two interceptions and one lost fumble, bringing his total to seven turnovers in three games.