NFL Week 3: 5 best games on Sunday

Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) does his Superman pose as he celebrates his second quarter touchdown with running back Jonathan Stewart (28) against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Nelson Agholor (not pictured) in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 29-10. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles

The battle of 2-0 teams from Pennsylvania. The Steelers might be the most impressive team in the NFL to this early point in the season, and that’s saying something considering all the pieces they are without. Pittsburgh has not gotten a down from Markus Wheaton, Ladarius Green, Le’Veon Bell or Martavis Bryant, and it is still averaging 32 points per game.

Philadelphia is simply trying to prove it is not an overrated team. The Eagles have beaten the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears to this point, two of the doormats in the league. The big story has been the play of Carson Wentz, who has exceeded all reasonable expectations. Wentz, the second-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, has looked the part of a cool and confident franchise quarterback.

If the Eagles can find a way to beat the Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend, they will be taken very seriously. Philadelphia would also be tied for the lead in the NFC East (at worst, depending on what the New York Giants do against the Washington Redskins) and starting to take on the persona of a true contender.

This could be a game decided by who has the ball last, and which defense makes the one big play.

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