Week 3 of the NFL had its fair share of close action, and to the victors went the spoils — and the chance to get creative on social media.
The Pittsburgh Steelers held on to defeat the New England Patriots 21-14 on the road. With the game on the line, New England faced a fourth-and-1 with just over a minute remaining but failed to convert.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 139 yards and two touchdowns, and Patriots signal-caller Drake Maye had 268 passing yards and two scores. Rodgers’ first touchdown pass gave him 509 for his career, passing Brett Favre for the fourth most in NFL history. Pittsburgh forced five turnovers, including four fumbles.
The Steelers posted references to actors with Boston ties, including Mark Wahlberg from the movie “Ted” (second slide) and an edit with Matt Damon in “Good Will Hunting.” Damon acts as the Steelers, showing a “W” to the Patriots in the famous “How do you like them apples?” scene, while Steelers hats were edited on Wahlberg and the film’s famous teddy bear. The team also shared a video of a “W” on wheels being parked at Harvard.
Here are the top trolls from Week 3.
The Carolina Panthers won for the first time this season, and it came in dominating fashion.
Carolina blanked the Atlanta Falcons for its first shutout victory since Week 11 of the 2020 season (20-0 over the Detroit Lions), according to ESPN Research. The Panthers forced three Falcons turnovers, including two interceptions from quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Carolina quarterback Bryce Young threw for 121 yards with a rushing score.
Carolina’s win came with a petty troll aimed at the Falcons’ nickname and a reference to a post from earlier in the week. The Panthers also left their footprints on the Falcons’ all-white uniform post.
Losing’s for the birds pic.twitter.com/XMsNI4bLcG
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 21, 2025
Didn’t even see us coming pic.twitter.com/NYeJtPcBrn
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 21, 2025
Sorry didn’t see your stuff there pic.twitter.com/KQVfRRjEmN
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 21, 2025
In arguably the most shocking upset of the season, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Green Bay Packers at home.
Green Bay seemed in control with 27 seconds remaining and a 43-yard field goal on deck. However, Cleveland blocked the kick from Brandon McManus and recovered it to set up the offense at its 47-yard line. Browns kicker Andre Szmyt secured the victory moments later with a 55-yard field goal as time expired.
The stunning win came with a sliced cheese-themed troll. Cleveland resurfaced a viral video from its helmet reveal during the offseason when a photographer fell into the water. In this case, the Packers took the fall. The Browns also referenced a quote earlier in the week from Packers tackle Rasheed Walker.
thanks for visiting!! pic.twitter.com/qC02kC81X9
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 21, 2025
man overboard!@DUDEwipes | #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/sJNx9jPV6q
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 21, 2025
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 21, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars secured a key divisional victory over the Houston Texans thanks to an interception late in the game.
Jacksonville took the lead with 1:48 left in the game, and Houston marched down the field before quarterback C.J. Stroud threw a pick. The loss moved the Texans to 0-3 for the first time since 2020.
The Jaguars focused on Texas for their petty posts, highlighting that “everything’s bigger” in Duval County — where they play — and throwing a Texans helmet into a virtual recycling bin.
Everything’s bigger in #DUUUVAL!@net_acr | #JAXvsHOU pic.twitter.com/hWNj1tu3gr
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) September 21, 2025
No bull.#HOUvsJAX pic.twitter.com/uDw8apyN68
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) September 21, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks left no doubt in their victory against the New Orleans Saints, jumping out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter. The Seahawks led 38-6 at halftime and never looked back for their second straight win.
Seattle’s first 30-point victory since 2020 included 218 passing yards and two touchdowns from Sam Darnold, while Kenneth Walker III ran for two scores. Meanwhile, quarterback Spencer Rattler threw the Saints’ lone touchdown of the game to tight end Jack Stoll.
The Seahawks had multiple references to New Orleans in their posts. First, they mentioned the rich history of jazz in the city, then poked fun at the Louisiana-Cajun spelling of “go.”
We’re jazzed about this W. pic.twitter.com/mhTaFPHB0X
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 21, 2025
Geaux Hawks!
Presented by @Delta pic.twitter.com/5dtbpjkgpH
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 21, 2025
Ben Johnson’s first win as an NFL head coach was convincing as the Chicago Bears had a wire-to-wire victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 298 yards and tied his career-high with four touchdowns. Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III hauled in three catches for 101 yards and a touchdown — he is the youngest Bear with a 100-plus-yard receiving game since 1933, according to ESPN Research.
The big win came with a simple troll as the Bears put their own spin on the “How Bout Them Cowboys” rally cry.
HOW BOUT THEM BEARS?!? pic.twitter.com/Ba6hWx6b9h
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 21, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers opened the season with three divisional games — and left undefeated.
Los Angeles kicker Cameron Dicker nailed a 43-yarder as time expired to beat the Denver Broncos. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 300 yards and a score, while Broncos signal-caller Bo Nix had 153 passing yards and a touchdown.
The Chargers are the third team since division realignment in 2002 to start a season 3-0 with all wins against division opponents, according to ESPN Research. They made sure to boast their divisional wins, while also stopping a Bronco from entering their “Club W.”
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 21, 2025
wait a minute pic.twitter.com/A2ob0rDdvy
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 21, 2025
