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| The Browns defense dominated in their win over 49ers. |
Likewise, the Philadelphia Eagles (5-1) lost their first game this season, 20-14 on the road against the New York Jets (3-3) as they turned the ball over four times on a fumble and three interceptions thrown by QB Jalen Hurts, who also had a scoring pass and run in defeat. The Jets trailed 14-3 in the second quarter, but rallied back behind four field goals by Greg Zuerlein and an eight-yard TD run by RB Breece Hall.
On Thursday night, the Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) beat the visiting Denver Broncos, 19-8 as QB Patrick Mahomes threw a TD pass and Harrsion Butker made four field goals, including a 60-yarder. Denver (1-5) scored on an 11-yard TD pass from Russell Wilson to wide receiver Courtland Sutton.
The Detroit Lions continue to roll as they improved to 5-1 with a 20-6 road win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2). Lions QB Jared Goff (353 passing yards) had two TD passes (one each to WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams) and the defense shutting down the Bucs offense, allowing just 46 rushing yards and getting an interception.
The Houston Texans (3-3) won at home, 20-13 against New Orleans (3-3) as rookie QB C.J. Stroud had two TD passes while the defense forced two turnovers. The Saints lone touchdown came on a 34-yard TD pass from Derek Carr to WR Rashid Shaheed.
In Miami, the Dolphins (5-1) overcame a slow start (14-0 deficit) to win, 42-21 against the winless Carolina Panthers (0-6) as QB Tua Tagovailoa threw for three touchdowns and RB Raheem Mostert (115 rushing yards) scored three times (two running touchdowns and also a TD reception) as they piled up 424 total yards in offense. The Panthers got a TD pass from rookie QB Bryce Young and also scored on a 61-yard interception return by Troy Hill.
Over in London, England, the Baltimore Ravens (4-2) outlasted the Tennessee Titans, 24-16 as kicker Justin Tucker made six field goals and QB Lamar Jackson threw a 10-yard TD pass to WR Zay Flowers. The Titans (2-4) got three field goals by Nick Folk and a 15-yard scoring run from RB Derrick Henry in the loss.
Cincinnati improved to 3-3 as they bested the visiting Seattle Seahawks, 17-13 in a defensive struggle. Only six combined points were scored in the second half by the teams. Bengals QB Joe Burrow (185 passing yards and two TD passes) was efficient while the defense intercepted 'Hawks QB Geno Smith twice to aid the victory. The only TD for Seattle (3-2) was a one-yard run by Kenneth Walker.
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| Jacksonville defense had three sacks and four turnovers in big win. |
The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) beat the visiting Indianapolis Colts, 37-20 for their third straight win as QB Trevor Lawrence threw a pair of TD passes and RB Travis Etienne scored two rushing touchdowns while the defense got four turnovers (three INT and fumble) to lead the way. The sweep of Indianapolis (3-3) puts the Jaguars in sole possession of first place in the AFC South. Colts QB Gardner Minshew had a TD pass and RB Zack Moss had a rushing score in the loss.
Washington won in Atlanta, 24-16 to snap a three-game losing streak as QB Sam Howell had three TD passes while the defense had three interceptions to help the Commanders improve to 3-3 this season. The Falcons (3-3) got a pair of TD passes (along with 307 pass yards and the three picks thrown) from QB Desmond Ridder in defeat.
The Los Angeles Rams (3-3) smacked down the visiting Arizona Cardinals, 26-9 as QB Matthew Stafford hooked up with WR Cooper Kupp on a 13-yard TD strike and RB Kyren Williams had a five-yard TD run to lead the win. The Cardinals (1-5) managed only three field goals in the game.
The Minnesota Vikings (2-4) toppled the host Chicago Bears (1-5) in Soldier Field, 19-13 behind a TD pass from QB Kirk Cousins and a 42-yard fumble return for TD by linebacker Jordan Hicks. The Bears not only lost the game, but also starting QB Justin Fields to a thumb injury for possibly four to six weeks. Bears backup QB Tyson Bagent scored a rushing TD in defeat.
Over in Las Vegas, the Raiders (3-3) made it two wins in a row as they beat the New England Patriots, 21-17 as QB Jimmy Garoppolo threw a 12-yard TD pass to WR Jakobi Meyers and kicker Dan Carlson made four field goals to go with a safety on a QB sack by Maxx Crosby. The Patriots (1-5) dropped their third straight game as QB Mac Jones was sacked four times and threw an interception.
The Sunday night game in Buffalo was a defensive struggle with the Bills (4-2) emerging with a 14-9 win over the New York Giants. Buffalo QB Josh Allen had a pair of scoring passes and the defense limited the Giants (1-5) to just three field goals as backup QB Tyrod Taylor was sacked three times.
In a penalty filled game on Monday night in L.A., the Dallas Cowboys (4-2) came away with a 20-17 win against the Chargers (2-3) as Brandon Aubrey kicked a 39-yard field goal with 2:19 left to play and then the Dallas defense came up with a sack and interception (Stephon Gilmore) on 3rd-and-10 to seal the win. Both teams combined for 20 penalties and twice the Chargers defense helped the Cowboys extend drives with critical penalties on third down stops. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott had a TD pass and also an 18-yard scoring run to offset two TD passes from Chargers QB Justin Herbert.
WEEK SIX RESULTS
Kansas City 19, Denver 8
Baltimore 24, Tennessee 16
Minnesota 19, Chicago 13
Cincinnati 17, Seattle 13
Miami 42, Carolina 21
Washington 24, Atlanta 16
Houston 20, New Orleans 13
Jacksonville 37, Indianapolis 20
Cleveland 19, San Francisco 17
L.A. Rams 26, Arizona 9
N.Y. Jets 20, Philadelphia 14
Las Vegas 21, New England 17
Detroit 20, Tampa Bay 6
Buffalo 14, N.Y. Giants 9
Dallas 20, L.A. Chargers 17
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