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The third week of the 2021 NFL season is here and there is a full slate of integral games on the docket.

The week began with Sam Darnold leading the Carolina Panthers to their third straight win while the Houston Texans will Davis Mills made the first start of his career.

The week featured a marquee AFC South matchup as well as a battle between AFC West rivals. Tom Brady went to Hollywood as the Bucs played their first road game of the season against the Los Angeles Rams. The primetime games were also fun to watch.

Here’s what happened this week.

All times are Eastern.

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

PANTHERS 24, TEXANS 9

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

TITANS 25, COLTS 16

FALCONS 17, GIANTS 14

CHARGERS 30, CHIEFS 24

BENGALS 24, STEELERS 10

BROWNS 26, BEARS 6

RAVENS 19, LIONS 17

SAINTS 28, PATRIOTS 13

CARDINALS 31, JAGUARS 19

BILLS 43, WASHINGTON 21

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BRONCOS 26, JETS 0

RAIDERS 31, DOLPHINS 28

VIKINGS 30, SEAHAWKS 17

RAMS 34, BUCCANEERS 24

PACKERS 30, 49ERS 28

Monday, September 27, 2021

COWBOYS 41, EAGLES 21

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NFL Standings

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is hugged after his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. 

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is hugged after his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif.  ((AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

AFC East

1). Bills (2-1)

2). Dolphins (1-2)

3). Patriots (1-2)

4) Jets (0-3)

AFC North

1). Browns (2-1)

2). Bengals (2-1)

3). Ravens (2-1)

4). Steelers (1-2)

AFC South

1). Titans (2-1)

2). Texans (1-2)

3). Colts (0-3)

4). Jaguars (0-3)

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AFC West

1). Broncos (3-0)

2). Raiders (3-0)

3). Chargers (2-1)

4). Chiefs (1-2)

NFC East

1). Cowboys (2-1)

2). Washington (1-2)

3). Eagles (1-2)

4). Giants (0-3)

NFC North

1). Packers (2-1)

2). Bears (1-2)

3). Vikings (1-2)

2). Lions (0-3)

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NFC South

1). Panthers (3-0)

2). Buccaneers (2-1)

3). Saints (2-1)

4). Falcons (1-2)

NFC West

1). Cardinals (3-0)

2). Rams (3-0)

3). 49ers (2-1)

4). Seahawks (1-2)