2021 NFL power rankings, Week 3: Raiders impress, Dolphins stifled

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders gestures during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 19, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Taylor Heinicke #4 and the Washington Football Team celebrate a 30-29 win over the New York Giants at FedExField on September 16, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Ron Rivera’s club looked to bounce back from a Week 1 loss to the Chargers and hosted the rival Giants on a Thursday night. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick went down with a hip injury (see Nick Shook of NFL.com) so enter Taylor Heinicke.

He overcame an interception and threw for 336 yards and two scores. Dustin Hopkins missed a 48-yard field goal on the final play of the game, got a reprieve and nailed the game-winner from 43 yards out.

. 1-1. Previous: . Los Angeles Chargers. 20. team. 13

The Bolts pulled out a victory at Washington last week and now returned home to face a second straight NFC East opponent in the Cowboys. Once again, quarterback Justin Herbert put up some big numbers, throwing for 338 yards and finding Mike Williams for a score.

But he also absorbed three sacks and served up a pair of interceptions. And the Chargers’ defense had their issues with the Dallas’ ground attack to the tune of 198 yards on 31 carries.

19. team. 35. . 1-1. Previous: . Tennessee Titans

The Titans were blasted at home last week by the Cardinals and now made their way to the Pacific Northwest. And Tennessee trailed 30-16 early in the fourth quarter. But workhorse Derrick Henry found his groove and was the catalyst for a big comeback.

He finished the game with 35 carries, good for 182 yards and three scores. He also caught six passes for 55 yards. And Randy Bullock connected on the game-winning 36-yard field goal in overtime.

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