Thursday 22 September 2016 22:50, UK
Week three in the NFL throws up some big clashes, not just between teams but personalities, too.
There are eight teams vying to keep up a perfect record, and it looks as though injuries could play a major role in the outcome of this week's fixtures.
1. Odell Beckham Jnr Vs Josh Norman
Last year, with both the New York Giants and the Carolina Panthers chasing a playoff spot, Beckham and Norman began a rivalry that hasn't quietened in the offseason. The week 15 game started with Norman walking on to the field with a baseball bat during the warm up and drew five personal fouls between the two players, with both fined and Beckham suspended for a helmet-to-helmet hit.
The two continued to trade barbs throughout the summer, but with cornerback Norman joining the AFC East Washington Redskins in free agency, the rivalry will now be played out at least twice a year.
Neither side has backed down and, with both having had quiet starts to the season - Beckham is yet to score a touchdown and Norman's Redskins are 0-2 - we could be in line for a battle between the two.
Washington Redskins @ New York Giants is live on Sunday from 5:30pm on Sky Sports 2.
2. Start 'em, Sit 'em: The Patriots' quarterback situation
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is keeping his cards close to his chest ahead of their game against the Houston Texans. Jimmy Garoppolo, making his first starts in place of the suspended Tom Brady, has been listed as 'doubtful' after injuring his shoulder against the Miami Dolphins.
Next man up is third-round rookie Jacoby Brissett, who finished the Dolphins game as the Patriots' quarterback on Sunday. Behind him will likely be their first-choice wide receiver Julian Edelman, who played QB throughout his time at college.
Meanwhile the Texans, who are 2-0 after victories over the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs, will be looking to take advantage of the quarterback inexperience. Houston lead the league with nine sacks already and it is not just J.J Watt that poses a threat. The three-time defensive player of the year is joined by Jadeveon Clowney, who is finally reaching his potential as the 2014 first round pick, as well as Whitney Mercilus and John Simon who have both been dominant in the defense.
3. Super Cam v Super Sam?
Cam Newton looked back to his best against the San Francisco 49ers last week, throwing for four touchdowns as the Panthers ran out 47-27 winners. Newton, the league MVP last year, led his team to the Super Bowl before losing to the Denver Broncos, a game which repeated itself in week one of this year's season.
This week the Panthers entertain the Minnesota Vikings, who themselves are coming off an impressive win over NFC North rivals Green Bay Packers. Quarterback Sam Bradford, who was signed just days before the season opener, looked comfortable in the Vikings' offense and struck up a good relationship with second-year wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
The Vikings will be without their marquee running back Adrian Peterson, but head coach Mike Zimmer will be hoping that Diggs and Bradford can take advantage of the Panthers' inexperienced secondary.
4. Seahawks injury report
We are yet to see the best of Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson, who suffered a high ankle sprain in week one, looked particularly laboured in his team's 9-3 divisional loss to the L.A Rams last weekend but news coming out of Seattle suggests that recovery is ahead of schedule.
There were further positives for the Seahawks who expect Thomas Rawls, Tyler Lockett and Doug Baldwin to be fully fit for their second NFC West divisional match up, this time against the 49ers.
5. Who stays perfect?
There are eight teams in the NFL who currently boast a perfect record, but who will still have a 100 per cent record come Monday morning? The Texans and the Patriots are first up, live on Sky Sports 1 from 1:30am on Friday. The Giants, Ravens, Packers and Broncos are all in action at 6pm on Sunday, before the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Philadelphia Eagles from 9:25pm live on Sky Sports 2.
Don't forget you can watch all the touchdowns from around the league on NFL Redzone every Sunday from 6pm via the red button.
