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Logs interception in close win
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 9:38 PM
Styles recorded five tackles (four solo) and two passes defensed, including one interception, as well as a forced fumble in the Commanders' 33-31 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
Analysis: Styles and fellow linebacker Kain Medrano combine for two interceptions in Sunday's contest. Styles caught the first pick in the third quarter, intercepting Sam Darnold on first down at the Seahawks' 43-yard line. The linebacker also played all 67 defensive snaps for the Commanders in the close win. |
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Scores touchdown in close win
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 9:35 PM
Medrano logged five tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed for a 50-yard pick-six in the Commanders' 33-31 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
Analysis: Medrano intercepted Sam Darnold late in the fourth quarter, taking the pick 50 yards to the house to extend the Commanders' three-point lead to 10 points with 3:57 left to play. The linebacker's heroics all but secured the win. Medrano was starting due to the absence of Frankie Luvu (groin). |
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Logs first INT in NFL career
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 9:26 PM
Thieneman registered six tackles (four solo) and an interception during the Bears' 27-7 win over the Eagles on Sunday.
Analysis: Thieneman picked off Andy Dalton on a pass intended for Dontayvion Wicks in the end zone, and the Bears' offense capitalized on the turnover with an 11-play, 69-yard drive that ended with a 29-yard field goal by Cairo Santos to extend Chicago's lead to 10-0. Thieneman has played every single defensive snap through the first three regular-season games of his NFL career, and his 15 solo tackles are tied for seventh-most in the league. |
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Nine tackles in loss
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 9:24 PM
Knight made nine tackles (two solo) in the Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
Analysis: Knight played 56 defensive snaps in the contest, good for 90% of the Bengals' defensive plays. The weakside linebacker led the team in tackles but was unable to do much more in a close shootout loss. |
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Notches two sacks in loss
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 9:21 PM
Lawrence logged four tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in the Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
Analysis: The offseason addition to the Bengals' defensive line dominated in Sunday's game, showing why he commanded the tenth overall pick in the 2026 draft as trade capital. Lawrence sacked Aaron Rodgers two times in the contest and accumulated another two tackles, anchoring the middle of the Bengals' 4-3 defensive front. |
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Gets to Stroud twice in Week 3 win
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 9:16 PM
Buckner registered seven tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, during the Colts' 19-17 win over the Texans in Week 3.
Analysis: Buckner was responsible for two of the Colts' three sacks on C.J. Stroud in Sunday's win. The veteran defensive lineman got to Stroud early in the first quarter for a four-yard sack before Buckner combined with Adetomiwa Adebawore for a two-yard takedown of the Texans QB late in the second quarter. Buckner has logged at least 0.5 sacks in each of the first three games of the regular season and is up to 3.0 sacks on the year, which leads the Colts and is tied for eighth-most in the NFL. |
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Leads team in tackles
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 9:15 PM
Wingard made 10 tackles (one solo) in the Cardinals' 36-30 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Analysis: Wingard led the Cardinals in tackles Sunday, beating out Jack Gibbens' eight. The free safety played all 54 of the team's defensive snaps in the close loss. While participating in 10 tackles, Wingard only brought down one ball carrier by himself in the contest. |
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Plays all defensive snaps in win
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 9:10 PM
Edmunds logged 10 tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed in the Giants' 12-7 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Edmunds played all 60 of the Giants' defensive snaps in the low-scoring win. The inside linebacker's 10 tackles would often be enough to lead a team, but Arvell Reese totalled 13 tackles en route to the Giants allowing just seven points in the contest. Edmunds had a strong bounceback game after being unable to record a single solo tackle in the Giants' Week 3 loss to the Rams. |
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Logs 11 tackles in win
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 9:07 PM
Phillips made 11 tackles (eight solo) in the Giants' 12-7 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Phillips played 49 defensive snaps in the contest, good for 82 percent of the Giants' total defensive plays. The cornerback may not have reached Arvell Reese's 13 tackles, but he put up a strong effort for a smaller player. Phillips regularly defended his zones and the Titans' attempts to run outside in the contest, contributing to the Giants' defensive win. |
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Picks off Jones in Week 3 loss
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 9:05 PM
Blankenship posted nine tackles (five solo) and two pass defenses (including one interception) during the Texans' 19-17 loss to the Colts in Week 3.
Analysis: Blankenship recorded his first interception of the season early in the third quarter, when he jumped in front of a floating pass from Danny Jones that was intended for Josh Downs deep in Houston's territory. It was Blankenship's second interception over the past two years after recording a career-high four picks across 15 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024. His presence in the secondary will be crucial in Week 4 when the Texans welcome in the Cowboys, whose offense ranks in the top-10 in the league in points per game (29.3). |
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Logs 13 tackles in defensive win
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 9:02 PM
Reese logged 13 tackles (10 solo) and one pass defensed in the Giants' 12-7 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Reese led both teams in tackles, putting together a ridiculous 10 solo tackles in what was a defensive contest that featured 12 total punts and two total turnovers. The second-year linebacker also played all 60 of the Giants' defensive snaps in the contest, consistently assisting the team in shutting down the Titans' offense. |
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Tallies eight tackles in Week 3 loss
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 8:57 PM
Hill posted eight tackles (four solo) during the Titans' 12-7 loss to the Giants on Sunday.
Analysis: Hill has played every single defensive snap through three regular-season games, and he finished Sunday's game as the Titans' second-leading tackler behind Jeffery Simmons (10). Hill has been one of the few bright spots in what has been a disappointing start to the season for the Titans, with the rookie second-rounder leading the NFL in combined tackles. He figures to stay busy in a Week 4 road game against Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and the Ravens. |
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Sacks quarterback in loss
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 8:55 PM
Tuipulotu logged six tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks, in the Chargers' 24-16 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Tuipulotu played 82 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps in Sunday's loss. The outside linebacker sacked Allen once and participated in another sack while the Chargers' defense notched five turnovers in a losing effort. The 24-year-old's 1.5 sacks were his first of the season, logging zero in Week 1 and Week 2. |
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Jets' leading tackler in loss
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 8:51 PM
Davis recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 31-24 loss at Detroit.
Analysis: Davis again led Jets linebackers in snaps in Week 3, but it was his first time registering a double-digit tackle total since Week 12 of the 2025 season. With that said, he remains solidly on the IDP radar in most formats going into a Week 4 matchup against a run-first Chicago offense. |
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Two picks in loss
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 8:50 PM
Smith accumulated five tackles (two solo) and two passes defensed for two interceptions in the Chargers' 24-16 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Smith had a stellar defensive night, picking off superstar quarterback Josh Allen twice while the Chargers defense amassed five turnovers. Smith picked off Allen at the Buffalo 43-yard line in the first quarter and the Chargers' 10-yard line on a bobbling grab that landed in his chest during the second quarter. The free safety was starting due to the absence of Elijah Molden (hamstring) but held up well in coverage and made the Bills pay for testing him so frequently. |
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Sacks Winston in Week 3 loss
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 8:49 PM
Simmons posted 10 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Titans' 12-7 loss to the Giants in Week 3.
Analysis: Simmons led the Titans in combined tackles with two going for a loss, including a seven-yard sack on Jameis Winston early in the second quarter that forced the Giants to punt on the next play. Simmons is up to 20 combined tackles through three regular-season games, which leads all defensive linemen in the NFL and is fourth-most on the Titans. He's recorded a sack in back-to-back games, but he'll have his hands full in a Week 4 road tilt against Lamar Jackson, former Titans running back Derrick Henry and the Ravens. |
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Secures key interception in win
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 8:45 PM
Gardner-Johnson logged five tackles (three solo) and two passes defensed, including one interception, in the Bills' 24-16 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Analysis: Quarterback Justin Herbert threw Gardner-Johnson a "meatball sub", according to commentator Tom Brady, early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. The pick resulted in the Bills taking a lead for the first time in the game, with the 17-13 score becoming the closest gap in the remainder of the contest. The safety intercepted the ball at the 1-yard line, likely saving a touchdown or, at the very least, a field goal. Gardner-Johnson played 68 of the team's 69 defensive plays in the contest. |
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Forces huge turnover in win
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 8:45 PM
Chinn recorded eight tackles (seven solo) including 1.0 sacks and a forced fumble during Sunday's 35-27 win at New Orleans.
Analysis: Chinn came on a delayed blitz on a fourth down just outside the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter, and he was able to jar the ball loose from quarterback Tyler Shough's grasp in the backfield, giving the Raiders the ball back with a 35-27 lead. His big role in Las Vegas' secondary means he might be worth a look as an IDP option in some formats heading into a Week 4 tilt versus the Chiefs. |
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Leading tackler in win
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 8:38 PM
Dean recorded 12 tackles (11 solo), a pass defensed and a forced fumble during Sunday's 35-27 win at New Orleans.
Analysis: Dean punched the ball out of tight end Juwan Johnson's hands in the flat with about one minute left on the clock in the fourth quarter, and the Raiders' recovery sealed their victory in Week 3. He profiles as a strong IDP option in most formats going into a Week 4 matchup versus the Chiefs. |
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Logs third consecutive two-sack performance
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 8:38 PM
Rousseau logged eight tackles (five solo), including 2.0 sacks, in the Bills' 24-16 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Analysis: Rousseau leads the NFL with 6.0 sacks, having logged 2.0 sacks in each of the first three games of the 2026 regular season. The linebacker has had a stunning breakout since switching to coach Jim Leonhard's 3-4 defense. The 26-year-old is entering his sixth NFL season and has begun to make a compelling case that should put him on Defensive Player of the Year ballots if he can keep producing throughout the season. |
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