Pack Pros: 2025 NFL Week 3 Report

How did former NC State Football players fare in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season?

Linebacker Payton Wilson had 7 tackles and a fumble recovery in the Steelers’ 21-14 win over the Patriots. He played in 35 of 74 snaps, earning a team-low PFF grade of 38.1. Wilson has earned a grade of less than 50 in all three games to start the year. The former NC State All-American ranks 2nd on Pittsburgh’s defense in tackles through 3 games.

Linebacker Drake Thomas had a career-high 5 tackles in Seattle’s 44-13 win over New Orleans. He played in 36 of 73 snaps, earning a PFF grade of 46.0 (team low).

Linebacker Bradley Chubb (starter) had 3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss and 1 QB Hit in the Dolphins’ 31-21 loss to the Bills. He played in 41 of 60 defensive snaps, earning a PFF grade of 33.1, which is the lowest grade of his NFL career.

Bradley Chubb has sacks in Weeks 1 and 3, but didn’t log a single pressure vs. Will Campbell last week.

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Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers (starter) had 3 receptions (4 targets) for 63 yards in Las Vegas’ 41-24 loss to Washington. He played in 62 of 66 snaps, earning a PFF grade of 66.5.

Linebacker Germaine Pratt (starter) had 4 tackles in the Raiders’ 41-24 loss to the Commanders. He played in 56 of 58 snaps, earning a PFF grade of 33.2

Defensive Tackle BJ Hill (starter) had 3 tackles in Cincinnati’s 48-10 loss to Minnesota. He played in 30 of 60 snaps, earning a PFF grade of 51.6.

Quarterback Russell Wilson (starter) was 18 of 32 for 160 yards and 2 interceptions in the Giants’ 22-9 loss to the Chiefs. He also rushed the ball 5 times for 27 yards. Wilson played in 63 of 66 snaps, earning a PFF grade of 47.0.

Left Tackle Ikem Ekwonu (starter) played all 58 snaps in Carolina’s 30-0 win over Atlanta, earning a PFF grade of 73.1.

Left Guard Joe Thuney (starter) played all 59 snaps in Chicago’s 31-14 win over Dallas, earning a PFF grade of 59.7.

Center Garrett Bradbury (starter) played in all 74 snaps in New England’s 21-14 loss to Pittsburgh, earning a PFF grade of 54.1.

Right Guard Chandler Zavala played all 58 snaps in the Panthers’ 30-0 win over the Falcons, earning a PFF grade of 50.1.

Defensive Tackle Larrell Murchison didn’t record any stats in the Rams’ 33-26 loss to the Eagles, playing in 8 of 67 snaps.

Right Tackle Anthony Belton played in 35 of 66 snaps in Green Bay’s 13-10 loss to Cleveland, earning a PFF grade of 41.6.

Punter AJ Cole (starter) punted the ball 6 times for an average of 49 yards in Las Vegas’ 41-24 loss to Washington.

DNP

Running Back Bam Knight (Cardinals)
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett (Cardinals)

Injured

Defensive Tackle Justin Jones (Cardinals)
Defensive Tackle Alim McNeill (Lions)