Published on: September 22, 2025, 05:24h. 

Updated on: September 22, 2025, 05:24h.

• Exciting outcomes throughout the NFL in Week 3
• Browns achieve shocking win over the Packers
• Breaking news: Bosa sustains ACL tear, out for the season

NFL Week 3 has wrapped up (with only tonight’s Ravens-Lions clash remaining, where 62.5% of wagers and 77.3% of the total handle have been placed on the Ravens at -4.5, as stated by ESPN Bet), featuring a series of unexpected conclusions, and bettors on point spreads surely faced a challenging day.

Shocking Upsets

Week 3 featured notable performances, particularly from Browns’ rookie running back Quinshon Judkins, who rushed for 94 yards on 18 carries in the Browns’ 13-10 upset against the Packers. He has now emerged as the Browns’ primary running back. A devastating ankle injury to Cardinals’ running back James Conner during their matchup against the 49ers has ended his season. The star receiver for the Cowboys, CeeDee Lamb, suffered a high ankle sprain against the Bears and is likely sidelined for this Sunday’s matchup against the Packers.

After reports yesterday were optimistic regarding 49ers’ star DE Nick Bosa avoiding an ACL injury, it was confirmed today that he indeed tore his knee ligament in the game against the Cardinals, ruling him out for the season.

The Chiefs secured their first victory of the season against the Giants with a score of 22-9, a game marked by head coach Andy Reid bumping the shoulder of tight end Travis Kelce as he left the field following a heated exchange. This wasn’t the first time the two have had passionate exchanges during games, which Reid attributed to Kelce’s enthusiasm for the sport.

Eagles’ Dramatic Victory Over Rams

The Packers were poised for a victory against the Browns, set to kick a 43-yard field goal to break a 10-10 tie with just 24 seconds remaining, only to have the attempt blocked, leading to their defeat.

“The biggest shock was witnessing the Browns not miss the potential game-winning field goal after years of expecting them to falter,” commented Caesars Sportsbook Head of Football Joey Feazel. “Instead, cheers erupted in the trading area as we were astonished that this wasn’t the usual Browns team we’ve been cheering for over the years.”

Falcons Struggle Mightily

The Eagles clinched their thrilling comeback victory over the Rams, finishing 33-26, thanks to a blocked 44-yard field goal with just three seconds left, which the Eagles’ 336-pound defensive tackle Jordan Davis then returned for a touchdown. Philadelphia not only overcame the Rams on that final play but also covered the spread at -3.5 with that touchdown return.

In-game, the Eagles’ moneyline odds reached +2000 at ESPN BET. Prior to the game, 52.7% of wagers and 55.9% of the total handle favored the Rams spread, whereas 82.8% of wagers and 81.4% of the handle backed the Eagles’ moneyline.

Feazel remarked on the impact of Davis’ remarkable touchdown from the blocked field goal. “Remarkably significant, unusual endings generally favor the bettors, and you could feel the excitement of Eagles spread ticket holders as they watched a massive man sprinting 74 yards to secure a thrilling win,” he noted.

The Buccaneers are proving themselves under QB Baker Mayfield, managing to withstand three fourth-quarter touchdowns from the Jets and securing a walk-off field goal, though they couldn’t cover the -6.5 at home. 

Browns’ Shocking Win Against Packers

According to ESPN BET, 95.9% of wagers and 97.3% of the total handle were on the Buccaneers’ moneyline. The Jets managed to cover +6.5, attracting 22.5% of bettors and accounting for 31.4% of the handle. The Buccaneers were the second most heavily bet moneyline team during the early window on Sunday.

The Falcons had an atrocious performance, suffering a 30-0 shutout against the Carolina Panthers. 

ESPN BET also highlighted Super Bowl futures, with the Bills (+500), Ravens (+500), Packers (+550), and Eagles ( +700) leading the board with unchanged odds from Sunday’s opening.

Herbert Strengthens MVP Contention

The top contenders have created distance from the rest, as the next best odds belong to the Chiefs and Chargers at +1400.

Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert now has the third-best MVP odds, improving from +750 to +550 at ESPN BET on Sunday. The Packers’ Jordan Love remains in fourth but has slipped from +800 to +1300.

“Wild 10 Minutes”

In summary, it was an intense day at the sportsbooks.

“A wild 10 minutes essentially determined the outcomes of the early games, with last-second field goals in Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, and Cleveland occurring almost simultaneously. Philadelphia managed to cover thanks to Block-Six, while the Bucs’ late surge proved beneficial for bettors,” Feazel explained. “The surprising upsets from the Panthers and Browns, however, swung the morning against the public betting heavily in their favor.”

“The afternoon games ended in a stalemate for bettors. The Chargers covering -2.5 from opening lines was the highlight for customers, while the Bears taking down the Cowboys was the only positive from the afternoon for the sportsbook.”

At FanDuel, the most popular bets during Week 3 were the Moneylines for the Buccaneers, Packers, and Chiefs, with the most wagered teams also being the Buccaneers, Packers, and Chargers.