Mark Almond | AL.com

Following three weeks of action, the top squads of the Alliance of American Football have separated themselves from the rest of the pack. The Steve Spurrier-led Orlando Apollos and Tim Lewis-led Birmingham Iron are the last of the undefeated teams in the AAF.

On the other side of the coin, the Atlanta Legends and Memphis Express continue to struggle. Despite housing some notable names, both teams have yet to win a game.

Along with those continued triumphs and defeats, a pair of Week 1 rematches led to opposite results. The Salt Lake Stallions upset the Arizona Hotshots and the San Diego Fleet defeated the San Antonio Commanders.

Here's everything you missed from Week 3 of the AAF:

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Week 3 Results

Salt Lake Stallions (1-2) defeated Arizona Hotshots (2-1), 23-15

Orlando Apollos (3-0) defeated Memphis Express (0-3), 21-17

Birmingham Iron (3-0) defeated Atlanta Legends (0-3), 28-12

San Diego Fleet (2-1) defeated San Antonio Commanders (1-2), 31-11

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Trent Richardson's hat trick pushes Iron over Legends

While Iron running back Trent Richardson may never get back to the NFL, he has been a red-zone force in the AAF. On Sunday, the former Alabama tailback hit the end zone three separate times in the Iron's third win of the season. While he averaged just 2.7 yards per carry, Richardson's ability to find paydirt was put on display.

Richardson has scored at least one touchdown in every game this season. He currently has six scores during the campaign. While his yards per carry numbers are putrid, there's no denying his short-yardage ability.

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Trent Richardson punches in his 4th TD of the season! @aafiron | #BHMvsATL pic.twitter.com/bSAa7sCbg7 — The Alliance (@TheAAF) February 24, 2019

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Jamar Summers is a playmaker in the secondary

The AAF is a place for second chances. Iron defensive back Jamar Summers has been one of the few players to consistently deliver during his second opportunity at professional football. In the Iron's 28-12 win over the Legends, Summers produced an interception and four pass breakups.

With the league lacking safety depth, Summers could play his way into a second chance at the NFL. He could be competing in a training camp this summer.

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Ja'Quan Gardner continues to break out

Fleet running back Ja'Quan Gardner offered up one of the biggest highlights of the weekend during San Diego's Week 3 win over San Antonio. The tailback broke free for an 83-yard touchdown run in the third quarter of the clash. He finished with 12 carries for 122 rushing yards and a touchdown. On the season, Gardner has produced 281 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

The AAF has been able to highlight a handful of running backs during the first three weeks of action. Those backs could get a shot at the league in the offseason.

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Nelson-to-Nelson connection is legitimate

Fleet quarterback Philip Nelson led San Diego to its second consecutive victory on Sunday. He completed 17-of-25 passes for 193 yards, two touchdowns and an interception against the Commanders. His top target on the day was wide receiver Nelson Spruce. The playmaker caught seven passes for 50 yards and two touchdowns.

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Nelson to Nelson, second TD of the game! #SAvsSD pic.twitter.com/lRVH1AUFyr — The Alliance (@TheAAF) February 25, 2019

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Stallions finally secure a win in upset over formally undefeated Hotshots

The Stallions pulled off the first outright upset in AAF history on Saturday. The Salt Lake squad hadn't secured a win during the first two weeks of action but was able to defeat the Hotshots in a Week 1 rematch. Former NFL journeyman quarterback Josh Woodrum completed 22-of-31 passes for 178 passing yards and a touchdown in the franchise's initial victory. Wide receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El, who coughed up a notable return fumble last week, produced eight catches for 90 receiving yards and a touchdown. On defense, the Stallions held the Hotshots to a season-low 15 points.

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Rashad Ross is a stat machine

Hotshots wide receiver Rashad Ross continued his touchdown streak in Week 3. He has now produced four scores in three games. He produced six catches for 51 receiving yards and a touchdown in Arizona's loss to Salt Lake.

The former Redskins wide receiver has collected 15 catches for 221 receiving yards and four touchdowns this season.

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Garrett Gilbert for MVP: Part III

Garrett Gilbert has led the Apollos to a 3-0 start. Every week, the former Carolina Panthers quarterback offers up a highlight reel in victory. On Saturday, Gilbert completed 14-of-28 passes for 207 passing yards and a passing touchdown. He added 43 rushing yards and a touchdown on seven carries.

Both of Gilbert's touchdown plays were highlight reel moments. First, Gilbert evaded the Express pass rush, launched a pass 37 yards downfield to former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rannell Hall for a touchdown. Later, Gilbert sealed the win with an impressive 21-yard scramble to the end zone. The quarterback was somehow able to break a handful of tackles to get to paydirt.

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The "Christian Hackenberg Experiment" has come to an end

Former Eagles and Jets quarterback Christian Hackenberg received three starts in the AAF. He didn't make the most of those opportunities.

In his three starts, Hackenberg completed just 32-of-62 passes (51.9%) for 277 yards and three interceptions. He was benched on Saturday against Orlando after throwing two interceptions in the first half.

Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger replaced the similarly long-named Hackenberg and completed 9-of-12 passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns. That swap looks like permanent one after Mettenberger nearly secured the Express' first win of the season.

Hackenberg's career looks like it's winding down.

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Terence Garvin doing Terence Garvin things, @aafapollos take it the other way! #MEMvsORL pic.twitter.com/5RkkbGkkU8 — The Alliance (@TheAAF) February 24, 2019

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Zach Mettenberger launches this one for 6 and @aafexpress are in business! #MEMvsORL pic.twitter.com/WxPLCgFuyX — The Alliance (@TheAAF) February 24, 2019

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Notable performances by former Eagles players

CB Dexter McDougle (AZ): 3 tackles

CB C.J. Smith (SL): 5 tackles and 3 pass breakups

WR Josh Huff (AZ): 4 catches for 36 yards

WR Freddie Martino (AZ): 2 catches for 31 yards

QB Christian Hackenberg (MEM): 8-of-14 passes for 88 passing yards and 2 interceptions

P Brad Wing (MEM): 4 punts for 174 punting yards (43.5 yards per punt)

RB Terrell Watson (SD): 13 carries for 73 yards

CB DeVante Bausby (SA): An interception

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Notable performances by former Jets players

CB Dexter McDougle (AZ): 3 tackles

K Nick Folk (AZ): 3-of-4 on Field Goals

QB John Wolford (AZ): 14-of-22 passes for 127 passing yards, a touchdown and an interception

LB Obum Gwacham (AZ): 3 tackles and half-sack

LB Edmond Robinson (AZ): 3 tackles, a sack and 2 QB hits

RB Joel Bouagnon (AZ): 12 carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown

QB Christian Hackenberg (MEM): 8-of-14 passes for 88 passing yards and 2 interceptions

RB Zac Stacy (MEM): 14 carries for 29 yards

WR Charles Johnson (ORL): 5 catches for 53 yards

QB Matt Simms (ATL): 28-of-48 passes for 328 yards, a touchdown and 3 interceptions

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Notable performances by former Giants players

RB Jhurell Pressley (AZ): 10 carries for 34 rushing yards

WR Marquis Bundy (AZ): 3 catches for 40 receiving yards

QB Josh Woodrum (SL): 22-of-31 passes for 178 and a touchdown

WR Kaelin Clay (SL): 5 catches for 27 yards

P Austin Rehkow (SL): 6 punts for 280 yards (46.7 yards per punt)

P Brad Wing (MEM): 4 punts for 174 punting yards (43.5 yards per punt)

RB Terrell Watson (SD): 13 carries for 73 yards

DE Devin Taylor (BIR): A sack

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