After opening the season with two straight losses, it looked like this might finally be the year the mighty Chickens unraveled, a franchise that has endured just one losing campaign in the past 24 years.

The upstart Huskers, loaded with young talent, seemed poised to push them deeper into despair in Week 3. But QB Jalen Hurts refused to let it happen. Hurts threw for four touchdowns and piled up 24 points, while nearly every player in the lineup contributed to lift the Chickens off the mat and secure their first win of the year.

The victory, however, came at a steep price. RB James Conner suffered a season-ending injury, joining TE George Kittle on the sidelines. With key veterans falling, the Chickens now face the challenge of overcoming an aging roster as they fight to stay relevant in the early NFC playoff race.

Around the league, the Beans stunned the Brothers for their first win, the Merry Men and Buddies battled to a dramatic 44-44 tie in an AFC heavyweight clash, and the White Guys stayed perfect behind three touchdowns from QB Lamar Jackson, opening up an early two-game cushion in the NFC East.