Cincinnati Bengals 33 - 38 Washington Commanders
In a thrilling Monday night game, rookie Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders to a 38-33 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, showcasing a near-perfect performance. Daniels completed 21 of 23 passes for 254 yards, setting an NFL rookie record with a 91.3% completion rate, and accounted for three touchdowns—two passing and one rushing. Key highlights included a crucial 27-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin, who had 100 receiving yards, and a crafty 1-yard throw to eligible tackle Trent Scott. Despite Joe Burrow's impressive 324 yards and three touchdowns, the Bengals fell short, starting the season at 0-3 for the first time since 2019. Notably, both teams avoided punts and turnovers, a first in the Super Bowl era, marking this game as a statistical rarity.

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Buffalo Bills 47 - 10 Jacksonville Jaguars
In a dominant Monday night performance, quarterback Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a resounding 47-10 victory over the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars, throwing four touchdown passes and setting a team record by surpassing Hall of Famer Jim Kelly's number of games with four TD passes. Allen's impressive first-half performance, with completions to nine receivers, helped the Bills score touchdowns on each of their five first-half drives, effectively securing the game by halftime. Notably, safety Damar Hamlin recorded his first career interception, 21 months after suffering cardiac arrest on the field. Jacksonville's woes continued, with Trevor Lawrence struggling and the team facing severe setbacks, including injuries and even flight delays. The Bills, off to their first 3-0 start since 2020, have scored over 30 points in each game this season.

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