5 players to look out for on NFL Sunday including Baker Mayfield eyeing 19-year first

Week 3 of the 2024 season has begun and come Sunday.

and the moved to 2-1 with a over the , defeating their AFC East rivals at MetLife Stadium for the first time since 2015.

Rodgers starred in a performance where the Jets proved to be too strong for the Pats on both sides of the ball.

and the reigning back-to-back champion are in action against the in an intriguing clash on Sunday Night Football - a game which has become more interesting following the Falcons epic last-gasp win over the Eagles in Philadelphia on Monday.

The also face the , pitting two-time MVP against , the highest-paid player in NFL history.

But aside from the superstars, there are other names to watch out for.

Whether it is because of their teams hot or indifferent start, here are five names to keep track of as NFL Sunday unfolds: Through two games, Alvin Kamara has 198 rushing yards and leads the league in total touchdowns.

He represents the anchor of the offense that has blown away both the and Cowboys.

In Dallas last week, Kamara put up 180 total yards and four touchdowns as the .

Kamara has been one of the great dual-threats in the NFL in recent years, and is at his best to start 2024 - and the 29-year-old is eyeing another big performance versus the as the Saints look to become just the third team in NFL history to score 40 or more points in three consecutive games.

The are 2-0 and their swashbuckling quarterback Baker Mayfield is a key reason why.

He has emerged as an MVP contender after sweeping past the with a four-touchdown blitz in Week 1, which he followed up by avenging last years playoff defeat to the with victory at Ford Field.

The Bucs are now looking to go 3-0 for the first time since 2005.

Mayfield is hoping to put Sean Payton and the defense to the sword on Sunday.

The No.

1 overall pick in the 2024 has endured a difficult start to life in the pros.

Through two games, is yet to throw for a touchdown while passing for 267 yards and two interceptions.

He has not been helped by a porous offensive line, but Williams is under pressure to improve given the immense hype surrounding him as he entered the league.

Maybe the 22-year-old will discover his best form against the .

With and set to join in missing out against the , the could turn to Brandon Aiyuk to emerge as the chief threat in the passing offense.

Since signing his blockbuster contract following a protracted saga over the offseason, Aiyuk has tallied just six receptions for 71 yards.

Facing a weak Rams secondary, its time for the receiver to step up.

Against the Buccaneers, Aidan Hutchinson secured a stunning five sacks.

While it , Hutchinson has positioned himself as a frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year honors.

better hope the ' offensive line can somewhat shackle the relentless defensive end, otherwise he will be in for a long day..

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