• This page contains the schedule and other news and information pertaining to the third week of the 2009 season in the National Football League. The games will be played on Sunday September 27 and Monday September 28.

    The Detroit Lions, who has been winless since 2007, finally recorded a victory, defeating the Washington Redskins 19-14 at home.

    1. Third week of the 2009 NFL season
    2. Games played on September 27 and September 28
    3. Detroit Lions recorded their first win since 2007
    4. New England Patriots rebounded from the week two loss to defeat the Atlanta Falcons
    5. Brett Favre saved the day for the Minnesota Vikings with a last-minute touchdown pass to win over the San Francisco 49ers

  • 2008 Week Three Top Stories

    • Brady-less Patriots lose to Dolphins, 38-13
    • Another wild one for Denver: they beat the Saints in a close game, 34-32
    • Buffalo is 3-0 for the first time in over 15 years
    • Donovan McNabb becomes the Eagles all-time leading passer with 176 touchdowns
    • Jacksonville wins and the Colts fall to 1-2
    • After some questionable decisions, Raiders plan to fire Lane Kiffin

  • Avoiding 0-3

    Winning in week three can be critical for struggling teams. Only twice in league history has a team started the season 0-3 and still qualified for the playoffs. Teams starting 0-3 have never won a playoff game.Ultimate Jaguars: History shows Jags can't afford 0-3

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