Week 3 delivered plenty of jaw-dropping numbers, historic milestones, and weird stat oddities. From offensive explosions to defensive surprises, here’s what stood out in Stats & Records.
🏆 Top Milestones & Record-Breakers
- Colts’ Offensive Explosion under Daniel Jones
The Indianapolis Colts racked up 103 points through three games, more than any Colts team in the Peyton Manning era had ever done in their first three games of a season. NFL.com
Also, they’ve punted just once in those three games — the fewest punts through three games by any team in the Super Bowl era. NFL.com - Jordan Davis Makes History on Special Teams
Eagles’ defensive tackle Jordan Davis blocked a field goal and returned it 61 yards for a game-sealing touchdown in Week 3. What makes this extra special: he became the heaviest player in NFL history to return a blocked kick ≥50 yards for a touchdown. NFL.com - Christian McCaffrey’s Early Season Dominance
McCaffrey is off to a hot start. Through three weeks, he leads the league in offensive touches (carries + receptions). NFL.com
He is also the first player since Thurman Thomas in 1991 to compile 50+ carries and 25+ receptions through Week 3. NFL.com - Vikings’ Isaiah Rodgers Puts Up Defense-Heavy Game
Rodgers had himself a day: a pick-six (at least 85 yards) and a fumble return for a touchdown (at least 65 yards) in the same game. No one in NFL history had ever done both in one game before. NFL.com
🔍 Other Noteworthy Stat Oddities & Trends
- Chiefs’ Offensive Woes + Pressure
In the Chiefs vs. Giants game, Patrick Mahomes was under pressure for over 29% of his dropbacks, a season high. NFL.com - Teams That Don’t Punt (Much)
The Colts are already showing rare efficiency — punting once over three games. Already a stat that reflects both strong offense and good field position play. NFL.com - Win With Offense + Zero Turnovers
Daniel Jones has thrown for three TDs, rushed for three more, and still has zero giveaways through three weeks. That’s a stat line that very few QBs manage in the modern NFL. NFL.com
📈 What It Means Going Forward
- Teams showing record-setting efficiency early are often the ones to watch — these aren’t just one-game wonders.
- Big defensive plays (blocked kicks, long returns) matter a lot — they change games and often don’t show up in conventional stat lines until you look deeper.
- For QBs, protecting the ball while being productive (like Daniel Jones) remains one of the most valuable skill sets in today’s game.