The 2024 NFL season is delivering surprises three weeks in, with teams like the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers showing strong records, while the Cincinnati Bengals are struggling.

Key insights from Week 3 reveal concerns for the Arizona Cardinals' offensive line and surprising successes from the Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills. The Baltimore Ravens leveraged their run game, while rookie Caleb Williams is slowly improving with the Chicago Bears.

Defensive issues plague the Cincinnati Bengals, and Deshaun Watson faces challenges with blitzing against the Cleveland Browns. Dak Prescott's performance highlights the Dallas Cowboys' kicker power, and the Denver Broncos upset the Buccaneers with a strong showing.

Other observations include strong running games for the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, but struggles for the Miami Dolphins due to injuries. The New York Jets see continued improvement from Aaron Rodgers, while the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers maintain their solid starts with focus on defense.