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10 NFL Players Under Most Pressure to Perform in Week 3

Week 3 of the NFL season is closing in, and fans and analysts are set to get a clearer picture of the league's hierarchy.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 11:39 AM
10 NFL Players Under Most Pressure to Perform in Week 3
Key Things to Know
  • Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers face the Buffalo Bills following a 0-2 start.
  • Baker Mayfield is 0-2 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of playing the Minnesota Vikings.
  • Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. failed to catch a pass against the Seattle Seahawks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

As Week 3 of the NFL season approaches, several key players face heightened pressure following difficult starts. Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers sit at 0-2 under head coach Jim Harbaugh ahead of a matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Similarly, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is 0-2 prior to facing the Minnesota Vikings, while Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. seeks a rebound after being held without a catch against the Seattle Seahawks.

Elsewhere, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is set to start for the Atlanta Falcons against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field following an ACL injury. Meanwhile, Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton faces scrutiny after recording limited receiving totals of 11 and 25 yards across his first two games.

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