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NFL: 5 things we didn’t see coming in Week 3

By Pete Schauer

Sep 21, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans show their disappointment in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers performance in the fourth quarter of their loss to the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 56-14. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans show their disappointment in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers performance in the fourth quarter of their loss to the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 56-14. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Getting Blown Out That Bad

We knew the Atlanta Falcons had a gaudy offense with the likes of Matt Ryan and Julio Jones, but I don’t think any of us could have expected what we witnessed on Thursday night.

Even without Roddy White, the Falcons still put up 56 unanswered points through three quarters, with Ryan not even having to make an appearance in the fourth quarter.

I think what was more surprising was just how bad the Bucs were. They turned the ball over five times, highlighted by two fumbles lost by running back Bobby Rainey. It was one of the worst performances I’ve ever seen, as I noted on Twitter.

Atlanta was averaging 23.5 points coming into Thursday Night Football, but no one could have predicted 56 straight points put up by the Falcons in Week 3.

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