Pro Bucks: Week 3
9/29/2026 11:02:00 AM | Football
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Week three of the 2026 NFL season featured standout performances from Pro Bucks on both sides of the ball, highlighted by Jaxon Smith-Njigba continuing his historic start to the season, Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave surpassing 100 receiving yards, rookie linebackers Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese making an impact on defense and Chase Young getting to the quarterback.
The Buckeye wideouts have separated themselves from the pack, combining for the most receiving yards of any school in the NFL.
Smith-Njigba Continues Historic Start
Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba continued his historic start to the season, finishing with 128 yards on 10 receptions and two touchdowns in the Seattle Seahawks' 33-31 loss to the Washington Commanders.
Smith-Njigba hauled in a one-yard touchdown in the second quarter before adding an 11-yard score in the fourth. He also completed a 14-yard pass on a trick play.
Through three games, Smith-Njigba has recorded 27 receptions for 405 yards and six touchdowns. He has surpassed 100 receiving yards and scored at least one touchdown in each game this season.
2026 NFL Receiving Rankings:
Wilson and Olave Eclipse 100 yards Receiving
Wide receivers Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave each surpassed 100 receiving yards in week three, continuing strong starts to the season for the Buckeye wideouts.
Wilson hauled in 10 receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown in the New York Jets' 31-24 loss to Detroit. His 23-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter helped New York tie the game at 24-24 following a successful two-point conversion.
Olave finished with 107 yards on nine receptions in the New Orleans Saints' 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Through the first three games of the season, Olave has recorded 27 receptions for 375 yards.
2026 NFL Receiving Rankings:
Chris Olave
Sonny and Arvell Lead the Way on Defense
Rookie linebackers Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese recorded strong performances for their respective defenses in week three, with both linebackers tallying career highs in tackles.
Styles recorded five tackles, two pass deflections, an interception and a forced fumble in Washington's 33-31 victory over Settle. The interception and forced fumble were both the first of his NFL career.
Reese led the New York Giants with 13 tackles, including 10 solo stops and a pass defended in a 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Other Buckeyes Around the League
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught six passes for 77 yards and a touchdown in Washington's 33-31 win over Seattle, while Emeka Egbuka notched 62 yards on five receptions for Tampa Bay. Tight end Jeremy Ruckert also caught a touchdown for the New York Jets.
On the defensive side, safety Ronnie Hickman recorded eight tackles and interception with 17 seconds left in the game to seal Cleveland's 21-18 victory. Defensive end Chase Young finished with two sacks for the New Orleans Saints.
#ProBucks Week 4 Slate (All times Eastern)
Liam McCullough (ATL)
The Buckeye wideouts have separated themselves from the pack, combining for the most receiving yards of any school in the NFL.
Smith-Njigba Continues Historic Start
Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba continued his historic start to the season, finishing with 128 yards on 10 receptions and two touchdowns in the Seattle Seahawks' 33-31 loss to the Washington Commanders.
Smith-Njigba hauled in a one-yard touchdown in the second quarter before adding an 11-yard score in the fourth. He also completed a 14-yard pass on a trick play.
Through three games, Smith-Njigba has recorded 27 receptions for 405 yards and six touchdowns. He has surpassed 100 receiving yards and scored at least one touchdown in each game this season.
2026 NFL Receiving Rankings:
- Receiving yards: 1st/ 405 Yards
- Receiving Touchdowns: 1st/ six touchdowns
- Receptions: T-1st/ 27 Catches
- PPF Overall Grade: 1st/ 91.2
Wilson and Olave Eclipse 100 yards Receiving
Wide receivers Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave each surpassed 100 receiving yards in week three, continuing strong starts to the season for the Buckeye wideouts.
Wilson hauled in 10 receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown in the New York Jets' 31-24 loss to Detroit. His 23-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter helped New York tie the game at 24-24 following a successful two-point conversion.
Olave finished with 107 yards on nine receptions in the New Orleans Saints' 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Through the first three games of the season, Olave has recorded 27 receptions for 375 yards.
2026 NFL Receiving Rankings:
Chris Olave
- Receiving yards: 2nd / 375 Yards
- Receptions: T-1st/ 27 Catches
- Receptions: 5th/ 21 catches
Sonny and Arvell Lead the Way on Defense
Rookie linebackers Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese recorded strong performances for their respective defenses in week three, with both linebackers tallying career highs in tackles.
Styles recorded five tackles, two pass deflections, an interception and a forced fumble in Washington's 33-31 victory over Settle. The interception and forced fumble were both the first of his NFL career.
Reese led the New York Giants with 13 tackles, including 10 solo stops and a pass defended in a 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Other Buckeyes Around the League
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught six passes for 77 yards and a touchdown in Washington's 33-31 win over Seattle, while Emeka Egbuka notched 62 yards on five receptions for Tampa Bay. Tight end Jeremy Ruckert also caught a touchdown for the New York Jets.
On the defensive side, safety Ronnie Hickman recorded eight tackles and interception with 17 seconds left in the game to seal Cleveland's 21-18 victory. Defensive end Chase Young finished with two sacks for the New Orleans Saints.
#ProBucks Week 4 Slate (All times Eastern)
Liam McCullough (ATL)
- Last Week: Atlanta Falcons 35 defeated Green Bay Packers 14
- This Week: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Last Week: Atlanta Falcons 35 defeated Green Bay Packers 14
- This Week: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Last Week: Atlanta Falcons 35 defeated Green Bay Packers 14
- This Week: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Last Week: Atlanta Falcons 35 defeated Green Bay Packers 14
- This Week: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Last Week: San Francisco 49ers 36 defeated Arizona Cardinals 30
- This Week: Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: San Francisco 49ers 36 defeated Arizona Cardinals 30
- Week Three Stats: two tackles, two solo, two passes defended
- Season Stats: seven tackles, seven solo, two passes defended
- This Week: Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: San Francisco 49ers 36 defeated Arizona Cardinals 30
- This Week: Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: San Francisco 49ers 36 defeated Arizona Cardinals 30
- Week Three Stats: three receptions, 40 yards
- Season Stats: four receptions, 73 yards
- This Week: Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: San Francisco 49ers 36 defeated Arizona Cardinals 30
- Week Three Stats: Started at left tackle
- Season Stats: three games played, three starts
- This Week: Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: San Francisco 49ers 36 defeated Arizona Cardinals 30
- This Week: Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Baltimore Ravens 34 defeated Dallas Cowboys 31
- This Week: Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Buffalo Bills 24 defeated Los Angeles Chargers 16
- This Week: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Buffalo Bills 24 defeated Los Angeles Chargers 16
- Week Three Stats: six tackles, three solo, one pass defended
- Season Stats: 13 tackles, eight solo, two passes defended
- This Week: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Cleveland Browns 21 defeated Carolina Panthers 18
- Week Three Stats: eight tackles, five solo, one pass defended
- Season Stats: 15 tackles, nine solo, one pass defended
- This Week: Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers (Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC)
- Last Week: Chicago Bears 27 defeated Philadelphia Eagles 7
- Week Three Stats: Started at right guard
- Season Stats: three games played, three starts
- This Week: New York Jets at Chicago Bears (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Cleveland Browns 21 defeated Carolina Panthers 18
- This Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Last Week: Cleveland Browns 21 defeated Carolina Panthers 18
- Week Three Stats: eight tackles, three solo, one interception, one pass defended
- Season Stats: 19 tackles, seven solo, 1.0 sack, one interception, one pass defended
- This Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Last Week: Cleveland Browns 21 defeated Carolina Panthers 18
- Week Three Stats: 18 carries, 70 rushing yards; two receptions, nine receiving yards
- Season Stats: 42 carries, 124 rushing yards; nine receptions, 53 receiving yards
- This Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Last Week: Cleveland Browns 21 defeated Carolina Panthers 18
- Week Three Stats: Played for Cleveland
- Season Stats: three games played
- This Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Last Week: Cleveland Browns 21 defeated Carolina Panthers 18
- Week Three Stats: three tackles, three solo, one pass defended
- Season Stats: 13 tackles, eight solo, one pass defended, two forced fumbles
- This Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Last Week: Cleveland Browns 21 defeated Carolina Panthers 18
- This Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Last Week: Baltimore Ravens 34 defeated Dallas Cowboys 31
- Week Three Stats: three tackles, three solo
- Season Stats: 20 tackles, 13 solo, 1.0 sack, one pass defended, two forced fumbles
- This Week: Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Baltimore Ravens 34 defeated Dallas Cowboys 31
- This Week: Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Denver Broncos 30 defeated Los Angeles Rams 26
- This Week: Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Denver Broncos 30 defeated Los Angeles Rams 26
- Week Three Stats: 17 carries, 49 rushing yards, one reception, four yards
- Season Stats: 35 carries, 121 rushing yards, one reception, four yards
- This Week: Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Detroit Lions 31 defeated New York Jets 24
- This Week: Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers (Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC)
- Last Week: Detroit Lions 31 defeated New York Jets 24
- Week Three Stats: No individual statistics recorded
- Season Stats: eight tackles, four solo
- This Week: Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers (Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC)
- Last Week: Indianapolis Colts 19 defeated Houston Texans 17
- This Week: Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Indianapolis Colts 19 defeated Houston Texans 17
- This Week: Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Indianapolis Colts 19 defeated Houston Texans 17
- Week Three Stats: 16-of-27 passing, 167 yards, one touchdown; two carries, 10 yards
- Season Stats: 72-of-120 passing, 794 yards, three touchdowns; seven carries, 54 yards
- This Week: Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Indianapolis Colts 19 defeated Houston Texans 17
- This Week: Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Indianapolis Colts 19 defeated Houston Texans 17
- This Week: Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders (Sunday, 9:30 a.m., NFL Network — London)
- Last Week: Indianapolis Colts 19 defeated Houston Texans 17
- This Week: Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders (Sunday, 9:30 a.m., NFL Network — London)
- Last Week: Jacksonville Jaguars 35 defeated New England Patriots 6
- This Week: Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Kansas City Chiefs 24 defeated Miami Dolphins 10
- This Week: Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Kansas City Chiefs 24 defeated Miami Dolphins 10
- This Week: Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Kansas City Chiefs 24 defeated Miami Dolphins 10
- This Week: Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Kansas City Chiefs 24 defeated Miami Dolphins 10
- This Week: Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Denver Broncos 30 defeated Los Angeles Rams 26
- This Week: Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Denver Broncos 30 defeated Los Angeles Rams 26
- This Week: Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Las Vegas Raiders 35 defeated New Orleans Saints 27
- This Week: Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Kansas City Chiefs 24 defeated Miami Dolphins 10
- This Week: Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Minnesota Vikings 23 defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16
- Week Three Stats: Started at left guard
- Season Stats: three games played, three starts
- This Week: Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings (Sunday, 4:05 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Jacksonville Jaguars 35 defeated New England Patriots 6
- Week Three Stats: eight carries, 23 rushing yards; one reception, six receiving yards
- Season Stats: 24 carries, 99 rushing yards, one touchdown; one reception, six receiving yards
- This Week: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Jacksonville Jaguars 35 defeated New England Patriots 6
- Week Three Stats: Did not play
- Season Stats: three tackles, one solo, 1.0 sack
- This Week: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Las Vegas Raiders 35 defeated New Orleans Saints 27
- Week Three Stats: nine receptions, 107 yards
- Season Stats: 27 receptions, 375 yards, one touchdown
- This Week: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Last Week: Las Vegas Raiders 35 defeated New Orleans Saints 27
- Week Three Stats: three tackles, two solo
- Season Stats: 21 tackles, 13 solo, 1.0 sack, one pass defended
- This Week: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Last Week: Las Vegas Raiders 35 defeated New Orleans Saints 27
- Week Three Stats: two tackles, two solo, 2.0 sacks, one forced fumble
- Season Stats: four tackles, three solo, 3.5 sacks, one pass defended, one forced fumble
- This Week: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Last Week: Las Vegas Raiders 35 defeated New Orleans Saints 27
- This Week: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Last Week: Las Vegas Raiders 35 defeated New Orleans Saints 27
- This Week: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN)
- Last Week: New York Giants 12 defeated Tennessee Titans 7
- Week Three Stats: 13 tackles, 10 solo, one pass defended
- Season Stats: 25 tackles, 17 solo, one pass defended
- This Week: Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: New York Giants 12 defeated Tennessee Titans 7
- This Week: Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Detroit Lions 31 defeated New York Jets 24
- Week Three Stats: Started at center
- Season Stats: three games played, three starts
- This Week: New York Jets at Chicago Bears (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Detroit Lions 31 defeated New York Jets 24
- Week Three Stats: five receptions, 39 yards, one touchdown
- Season Stats: eight receptions, 48 yards, one touchdown
- This Week: New York Jets at Chicago Bears (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Detroit Lions 31 defeated New York Jets 24
- Week Three Stats: 10 receptions, 107 yards, one touchdown
- Season Stats: 21 receptions, 243 yards, two touchdowns
- This Week: New York Jets at Chicago Bears (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Chicago Bears 27 defeated Philadelphia Eagles 7
- This Week: Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: Pittsburgh Steelers 30 defeated Cincinnati Bengals 27
- Week Three Stats: one tackle, one solo
- Season Stats: seven tackles, three solo, four passes defended
- This Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Last Week: Pittsburgh Steelers 30 defeated Cincinnati Bengals 27
- This Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Last Week: Pittsburgh Steelers 30 defeated Cincinnati Bengals 27
- This Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Last Week: Pittsburgh Steelers 30 defeated Cincinnati Bengals 27
- Week Three Stats: two tackles, two solo
- Season Stats: six tackles, three solo
- This Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video)
- Last Week: San Francisco 49ers 36 defeated Arizona Cardinals 30
- Week Three Stats: Inactive
- Season Stats: seven tackles, three solo
- This Week: Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: San Francisco 49ers 36 defeated Arizona Cardinals 30
- This Week: Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Washington Commanders 33 defeated Seattle Seahawks 31
- Week Three Stats: 10 receptions, 128 yards, two touchdowns
- Season Stats: 27 receptions, 405 yards, six touchdowns
- This Week: Los Angeles Chargers at Seattle Seahawks (Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Minnesota Vikings 23 defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16
- Week Three Stats: five receptions, 62 yards
- Season Stats: 13 receptions, 141 yards, one touchdown; one carry, minus-3 yards
- This Week: Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., FOX)
- Last Week: New York Giants 12 defeated Tennessee Titans 7
- Week Three Stats: six receptions, 58 yards
- Season Stats: 13 receptions, 123 yards
- This Week: Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: New York Giants 12 defeated Tennessee Titans 7
- This Week: Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, 1:00 p.m., CBS)
- Last Week: Washington Commanders 33 defeated Seattle Seahawks 31
- Week Three Stats: six receptions, 77 yards, one touchdown
- Season Stats: 10 receptions, 141 yards, one touchdown
- This Week: Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders (Sunday, 9:30 a.m., NFL Network — London)
- Last Week: Washington Commanders 33 defeated Seattle Seahawks 31
- Week Three Stats: five tackles, three solo, one interception, two passes defended, one forced fumble
- Season Stats: 12 tackles, six solo, 1.0 sack, one interception, two passes defended, one forced fumble
- This Week: Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders (Sunday, 9:30 a.m., NFL Network — London)
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