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Rodriguez logged six tackles (four solo) and one pass defensed for an interception in the Dolphins' 24-10 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Rodriguez played all 49 defensive snaps for the Dolphins in the contest. The second-round rookie intercepted Patrick Mahomes in the second quarter of the game on a deep throw intended for Rashe Rice, advancing the ball 18 yards to the Miami 47-yard line. The 24-year-old's first career interception did not lead to Dolphins points or a win.

Smith logged nine tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Ravens' 34-31 win over the Cowboys in Rio on Sunday.

Smith played 100 percent of the Ravens' defensive snaps for the third straight game. The linebacker has yet to miss a defensive play and led the Ravens in tackles for the second time this season. Smith sacked quarterback Dak Prescott on third and goal in the first quarter for minus-9 yards, leading to the Cowboys settling for a field goal on the team's opening drive.

Barnes registered eight tackles (five solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 31-24 victory against the Jets.

Barnes tied with D.J. Reed for the second-most tackles on Detroit behind Christian Izien (11). Barnes has been consistent to begin the campaign, recording between six and eight stops in each of his three games so far. He also has 2.0 sacks on the campaign, halfway to his career-high total over 17 regular-season contests last year.

Schwesinger logged six tackles (one solo) in the Browns' 21-18 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Schwesinger played all 74 defensive snaps in Sunday's contest and the captain has played all 196 defensive snaps for the Browns through three regular-season games. The middle linebacker and signal caller for the defense did not have any incredible box-score feats in the Week 3 win but practiced stellar communication that helped enable Mason Graham's 2.0 sacks and Ronnie Hickman's game-winning interception.

Clark finished Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets with seven tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble.

Clark continues to start at safety for Detroit with with Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee) both on the PUP list. Clark logged just a 45 percent defensive snap share in Week 1, but he upped that to 86 percent in Week 2 before playing every one of the Lions' 61 defensive snaps in Week 3. The veteran defender came up with a huge play late in the contest, sacking Jets QB Geno Smith and causing him to fumble with less than a minute remaining and New York nearing the red zone while trailing by seven points. The sack was Clark's first since he played for the Jets in 2024.

Hickman made eight tackles (three solo) and had one pass defensed for an interception in the Browns' 21-18 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Hickman intercepted Bryce Young on a third down with 16 seconds left in the game while the Browns were up by three points. The turnover sealed the game, securing the Browns consecutive wins for the first time since December of 2023. The free safety played all 74 defensive snaps in the contest.

Graham logged seven tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, in the Browns' 21-18 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Graham played 53 defensive snaps in the contest and notched two of the three sacks quarterback Bryce Young took in the contest. The second-year defensive tackle out of Michigan totaled 0.5 sacks throughout his entire 17-game campaign in 2025, so Sunday's contest was easily a career high for the young player. Graham is up to 4,0 sacks through three regular-season games in 2026, leading all defensive tackles.

Izien posted 11 tackles (nine solo) and one defensed pass Sunday in a 31-24 win over the Jets.

Izien paced the Lions in stops while playing all but two of the team's defensive snaps. The 26-year-old appears to be fully recovered from the groin injury that caused him to sit out Detroit's season opener. Izien has taken on a starting safety role due to Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee) both being on the PUP list.

Watt made one tackle in the Steelers' 30-27 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Despite playing 43 defensive snaps in the contest, Watt did not log more than a single tackle assist in the Steelers' win. The pass rusher had a quiet night, contributing to Joe Burrow's 282 passing yards and three passing touchdowns in the shootout.

Queen logged 13 tackles (four solo) and one pass defensed in the Steelers' 30-27 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Queen once again played all of the Steelers' defensive snaps in the contest and was on the field for 56 defensive plays. The linebacker led both teams in tackles, punishing the divisional-rival Bengals repeatedly in a game that went down to the wire.