Beckham-Norman showdown tops NFL's must-see moments of Week 3
Carson Wentz moves to 3-0 after in-state beatdown
The Buffalo Bills pulled off the upset, rookie Carson Wentz balled out once again, Aaron Rodgers returned to his vintage self and Round 2 of Odell Beckham Jr. versus Josh Norman produced the expected fireworks.
Here are the must-see moments from Week 3 of the NFL.
Odell Beckham Jr. vs Josh Norman
We're all well aware of the punch-filled match between these two last year, so Odell Beckham Jr. and Josh Norman's clash this week was being heavily hyped.
It didn't disappoint.
Norman made sure to get under Beckham's skin early by carrying him while in the endzone. But OBJ didn't back down, burning the Redskins cornerback for an incredible grab on one play and using a stiff-arm to push him aside on the very next play.
Pretty much. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WASvsNYG?src=hash">#WASvsNYG</a> <a href="https://t.co/zDXidrZoz2">pic.twitter.com/zDXidrZoz2</a>
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OMG. OBJ.<br><br>Odell escapes Josh Norman... <br>WHAT. A. CATCH. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WASvsNYG?src=hash">#WASvsNYG</a> <a href="https://t.co/B2O9Fc18VB">https://t.co/B2O9Fc18VB</a>
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See ya later. 👋<a href="https://twitter.com/OBJ_3">@OBJ_3</a> stiff-arms <a href="https://twitter.com/J_No24">@J_No24</a>.<br>Spins by him.<br>And 🏃💨💨💨💨 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WASvsNYG?src=hash">#WASvsNYG</a> <a href="https://t.co/0Tg8rCxUEn">https://t.co/0Tg8rCxUEn</a>
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Beckham finished the game with seven catches and 121 yards, but Norman got the last laugh as Washington walked away with a 29-27 victory. The rivals will meet again in Week 17.
Wentz keeps ballin' out
During the offseason, Wentz wasn't sure if he was going to be playing or holding a clipboard.
Then, the Eagles traded Sam Bradford and named Wentz their starter. He has more than exceeded expectations.
Going up against the Super Bowl contending and cross-state rival Pittsburgh Steelers, Wentz continued his demolition of NFL defences, throwing for 301 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-3 win.
Wentz is now the only quarterback in NFL history to win his first three starts and not throw a single interception.
This 73-yard touchdown to Darren Sproles was his prettiest of the day.
Wentz improvises.<br>And Sproles brings the ZOOM.<br><br>73 yards! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlyEaglesFly?src=hash">#FlyEaglesFly</a> <a href="https://t.co/UMO0f3SyE6">https://t.co/UMO0f3SyE6</a>
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Mr. Rodgers' neighbourhood
Just when everyone seemed to be getting concerned with the Packers' Aaron Rodgers and his team's inability to put up points at will, he took one half to quiet his critics.
For the second time in his career, Rodgers tossed four touchdowns in the first half, building up a 31-10 lead over the Detroit Lions.
Detroit roared back in the second half, keeping Rodgers off the field with long scoring drives, but Green Bay held on for the 34-27 win.
Rodgers fourth touchdown of the day went to Jordy Nelson, who scored twice and now has four on the year.
This was <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronRodgers12">@AaronRodgers12</a>'s FOURTH TD pass of the first half.<br><br>Goodness. 😳 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoPackGo?src=hash">#GoPackGo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DETvsGB?src=hash">#DETvsGB</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZcIK74MhxO">https://t.co/ZcIK74MhxO</a>
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Bills hand Cardinals upset
With the Buffalo Bills staring at a possible 0-3 death sentence, Sunday's game against Arizona almost felt like a must-win. And the Bills did just that.
Leading 17-7 going into halftime, a rapid third quarter put the game out of reach. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor posted a 20-yard touchdown run before a botched snapped on a field goal led to a Aaron Williams touchdown return, giving Buffalo a 30-7 lead and ultimately a 33-18 win.
BAD SNAP.<a href="https://twitter.com/buffalobills">@BuffaloBills</a> grab it.<br><br>And take it the DISTANCE! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoBills?src=hash">#GoBills</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AZvsBUF?src=hash">#AZvsBUF</a> <a href="https://t.co/CqzlbubGjN">https://t.co/CqzlbubGjN</a>
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Baldwin's beautiful diving grab
With Seattle already up 7-nothing just moments into the game, Doug Baldwin made a catch that is an early candidate for play of the year.
CATCH OF THE DAY?!<br><br>Ladies and gentlemen, <a href="https://twitter.com/DougBaldwinJr">@DougBaldwinJr</a>. 😯 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAre12?src=hash">#WeAre12</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SFvsSEA?src=hash">#SFvsSEA</a> <a href="https://t.co/UexzDBqebn">https://t.co/UexzDBqebn</a>
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No description required. Just watch it again.
Seattle beat San Francisco 37-18 and Baldwin had 164 yards and a touchdown on eight catches.