MMQB Week 3: Dolphins Sound the Alarm; Chargers, Cardinals Pull Out Crucial Wins

Welcome to Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season here at The MMQB. Below are links to everything Albert Breer wrote over the weekend, plus more from our staff.

Inside the Dolphins’s ‘Explosive’ Offensive Machine and the ‘Great Mind’ Behind It

Mike McDaniels & Co. put on a show Sunday against the Broncos.

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Albert Breer talks to Raheem Mostert after Sunday’s 70-point win, along with a handful of NFL office execs about what makes Miami’s offense special.

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Josh Dobbs and the Cardinals Are Enjoying Every Moment

Dobbs is basking in the opportunity after seven years bouncing around the league.

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Albert Breer hears from the Cardinals quarterback about his journey to a starting role in Arizona.

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Chargers Found Their 2023 Identity in Win Over Vikings

Justin Herbert was exactly who Los Angeles needed him to be on Sunday.

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Albert Breer talks to Brandon Staley about how the Chargers were able to turn it around after a 0–2 start to the season.

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NFL Week 3 Takeaways: Dolphins Look Like Super Bowl Contenders

The Dolphins and the 49ers are the only two teams in the league that sit at 3–0 so far.

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Albert Breer talks to Shane Steichen, DeMeco Ryans, Brandon Staley, Joshua Dobbs and more after a loaded NFL Sunday.

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More From the MMQB Staff: 

The Bears ended a chaotic week with a measly showing in Kansas City.

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Conor Orr: The Bears Are in Crisis. It’s Time for Matt Eberflus to Act.

Conor Orr: Jonathan Gannon and the Cardinals Can No Longer Be Overlooked

Conor Orr: Sean Payton’s Broncos Make His Preseason Comments Look Laughable

Gilberto Manzano: Steelers-Raiders Slog Shows Limited Ceilings for Both Teams

Gilberto Manzano: Fact or Fiction: Dolphins Could Flirt With 15 Wins