ATHENS – The Los Angeles Rams this past weekend were feeling good about their Georgia Bulldogs’ connection as Todd Gurley and Ramik Wilson played major roles in a 35-23 win over the L.A. Chargers.
Gurley had 161 total yards and a touchdown for the Rams, who remain undefeated on the season. Gurley had 105 yards and a TD in 23 rushing attempts and added five receptions for 51 yards. On defense, the linebacker Wilson led the Rams with nine tackles, one tackle for loss and also deflected a pass.
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On to the highlights from Week 3:
Lions 26, Patriots 10:
- Matthew Stafford: Stafford went 27-for-36 for 262 yards and two touchdowns for the Lions.
- Sony Michel: Michel had 50 yards on 14 rushing attempts for the Patriots.
- David Andrews: Andrews started at center for the Patriots, who gained 209 total yards.
Rams 35, Chargers 23
- Todd Gurley: Gurley rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown on 23 attempts for the undefeated Rams. Gurley also caught five passes for 51 yards.
- Ramik Wilson: Wilson had nine tackles, including one for loss, and defended one pass.
Chiefs 38, 49ers 27:
- Chris Conley: Conley caught two passes for 13 yards and a touchdown for the unbeaten Chiefs.
- Justin Houston: Houston had five tackles, including two sacks, and forced two fumbles.
Dolphins 28, Raiders 20:
- Maurice Smith: Smith entered the game as a reserve for undefeated Miami but did not record any stats.
- Reshad Jones: Jones was inactive due to a shoulder injury for the Dolphins.
Saints 43, Falcons 37 (OT):
- Benjamin Watson: Watson caught five passes for 71 yards for the Saints.
Titans 9, Jaguars 6:
- Abry Jones: Jones had one tackle for the Jaguars.
- Ben Jones: Jones started at center for the Titans, who posted 233 total yards.
Carolina 31, Cincinnati 21:
- Geno Atkins: Atkins totaled five tackles for the Bengals.
- Clint Boling and Cordy Glenn: Boling and Glenn started at left guard and left tackle, respectively, helping the Cincinnati offense roll up 418 total yards.
- A.J. Green: Green hauled in five passes for 58 yards for the Bengals before leaving in the third quarter with a groin injury.
- Shawn Williams: Williams had five tackles for Cincinnati.
Eagles 20, Colts 16:
- Corey Moore: Moore had one special teams tackle for the Colts.
Giants 27, Houston 22:
- Lorenzo Carter: Carter had two tackles, including a sack, and two quarterback hits for New York.
- Alec Ogletree: Ogletree had five tackles and an interception for the Giants.
- John Jenkins: Jenkins had one quarterback hit for the Giants.
Bears 16, Cardinals 14:
- Leonard Floyd: Floyd had a tackle for the Bears.
- Roquan Smith: Smith had four tackles, including one for loss.
- Javon Wims: Wims was on the Bears’ inactive list for the third straight game.
Browns 21, Jets 17:
- Nick Chubb: Chubb had two carries for six yards for Cleveland.
- Orson Charles: Charles did not record any stats for the Browns.
- Jordan Jenkins: Jenkins had two tackles, including a sack, two quarterback hits and one forced fumble for the Jets.
Practice Squads:
- John Atkins (Lions)
- Davin Bellamy (Texans)
- Tavarres King (Vikings)
- Isaiah McKenzie (Broncos)
Injured Reserve:
- Marlon Brown (Bears)
- Tyler Catalina (Redskins)
- Isaiah Wynn (Patriots)
Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner:
- Thomas Davis (Panthers)