Giants QB Jaxson Dart (283 passing yards, one interception and one rushing TD) threw three touchdown passes and running back Tyrone Tracy, Jr. added in a 31-yard TD run for the big lead. However, Giants kicker Jude McAtamney missed TWO extra point kicks, including on their final touchdown (by Dart) in the fourth quarter, that proved to be the difference in the final score.
The Indianapolis Colts (6-1) continued their winning ways in a 38-24 road win against the Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) with running back Jonathan Taylor (94 yards on 16 carries) scoring three rushing touchdowns and QB Daniel Jones (288 passing yards) adding two more scoring passes to lead the way. Chargers QB Justin Herbert had three TD passes and two interceptions along with 420 passing yards in the loss.
New England (5-2) throttled the host Tennessee Titans, 31-13 behind Drake Maye, who was 21-for-23 passing for 222 yards and two touchdowns and the Patriots defense had five sacks and two turnovers, including a fumble return (four yards) for a touchdown by K'Lavon Chaisson to finish out the scoring. The Titans (1-6) led 13-10 after the second field goal by Joey Slye and a 38-yard TD pass from rookie QB Cam Ward to Chimere Dike. But then Maye threw a TD pass before the half and RB Rhamondre Stevenson (88 rushing yards) scored on a four-yard run in the third quarter for a 24-13 lead.
The Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) blanked the visiting Las Vegas Raiders, 31-0 with QB Patrick Mahomes (286 passing yards) throwing for three scores (two of them to WR Rashee Rice) and RB Isiah Pacheco rushing for another touchdown to pace the rout. The Raiders (2-5) had just THREE first downs and 95 total yards in offense, including a paltry 25 rushing yards while possessing the football for only 18 minutes.
The Chicago Bears (4-2) racked up 222 rushing yards and won their fourth straight game, 26-14 against the visiting New Orleans Saints (1-6) as running backs D'Andre Swift (124 rushing yards) and Kyle Monangai scored rushing touchdowns and kicker Jake Moody made four field goals to offset a pair of scoring passes by Saints QB Spencer Rattler, who was sacked four times (including lost fumble) and intercepted three times in the loss.
In Minnesota, the Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) got back on track in a 28-22 win against the Vikings (3-3) as QB Jalen Hurts had 326 yards passing along with three TD passes, including a pair of them to wide receiver A.J. Brown (four receptions for 121 yards) and another to WR DeVonta Smith, who had nine receptions for 183 yards. The Eagles defense did their part as well with two interceptions, including a 42-yard "pick six" return for score by Jalyx Hunt and also held the Vikings to five field goals in six red zone trips. Vikings kicker Will Reichard made five goals while QB Carson Wentz had 313 passing yards in defeat.
How about that finish out in Arizona between the Cardinals and Green Bay Packers? The Cardinals last second "Hail Mary" pass fell incomplete in the end zone and the Packers (4-1-1) held on for the 27-23 win. Green Bay RB Josh Jacobs had two rushing touchdowns and defensive star (linebacker) Micah Parsons had three of the Packers' six sacks to help lead the way. The Cardinals (2-5) had a 13-6 halftime lead and QB Jacoby Brissett (279 passing yards) had two TD passes, but the Packers stormed back in the fourth quarter with QB Jordan Love tossing a scoring pass and Jacobs giving the Packers their first lead on a one-yard run with 1:50 left to play.
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| Rams QB Matthew Stafford had 5 TD passes in easy win. |
Over in London, England, the Los Angeles Rams (5-2) dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 35-7, sending the Jags to their second straight loss and a 4-3 record. Rams QB Matthew Stafford threw three touchdown passes to WR Davante Adams and had five scoring strikes in the game. The Rams defense sacked Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (296 passing yards, one TD) seven times in the easy win.
The Dallas Cowboys (3-3-1) rolled past the visiting Washington Commanders, 44-22 with QB Dak Prescott (264 passing yards) tossing three touchdown passes while RB Javonte Williams (116 rushing yards) had a rushing TD and DaRon Bland added a 68-yard TD return of an interception that gave Dallas a 41-15 lead in the third quarter. The Cowboys defense had four sacks and forced two turnovers to aid the win while the Commanders (3-4) saw QB Jayden Daniels run and pass for touchdowns in defeat.
In Cleveland, the Browns (2-5) crushed the hapless Miami Dolphins, 31-6 behind their defense (four sacks and four turnovers, including three interceptions) and rookie running back Quinshon Judkins scoring three rushing touchdowns. The Dolphins (1-6) dropped their third straight game as QB Tua Tagovailoa passed for only 100 yards and was intercepted three times while they managed only two field goals to avoid being shut out.
The Cincinnati Bengals knocked off the Pittsburgh Steelers, their division rivals, 33-31 on Thursday night to improve to 3-4 this season. The Bengals totaled 470 yards in offense in the home win as quarterback Joe Flacco threw for three touchdowns and 342 yards in the game while Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers had 249 passing yards with four TD passes and two interceptions. Flacco threw scoring passes to Tee Higgins (six receptions for 96 yards) and also to Ja'Marr Chase, who hauled in 16 receptions for 161 yards. The Steelers (4-2) jumped out to a 10-0 lead, but Flacco shredded their defense as Cincy led 17-10 at the half and that continued into the second half before Rodgers connected with tight end Pat Freiermuth for a 68-yard scoring pass and a 31-30 lead with 2:21 left to play. The Bengals then drove downfield and kicker Evan McPherson made a 36-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining to seal the outcome.
The Carolina Panthers improved to 4-3 with a 13-6 road victory against the winless New York Jets as QB Bryce Young threw a 13-yard scoring pass to WR Xavier Legette for a 10-3 halftime lead and the defense did the rest, getting two interceptions and six sacks. Jets QB Justin Fields was taken out of the game and backup Tyrod Taylor was intercepted twice as the Jets (0-7) were held without a touchdown for the second consecutive game.
On Sunday night in San Francisco, the 49ers improved to 5-2 this season with a 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons (3-3) as running back Christian McCaffrey scored two rushing touchdowns and ran for 129 yards on 24 carries and also had 72 receiving yards on seven catches. 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro made two field goals and the defense limited Atlanta to just 62 rushing yards. Falcons QB Michael Penix, Jr. (241 passing yards) threw a ten-yard scoring pass to Bijan Robinson to get the Falcons to within 13-10 late in the third quarter.
Monday Night Football saw two games take pace and in Detroit, the Lions improved to 5-2 this season with a 24-9 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) with RB Jahmyr Gibbs taking over and scoring two rushing touchdowns, including a 78-yard romp as he rushed for 136 yards on 17 carries. The Lions took a 7-0 lead on their first drive in the game when QB Jared Goff threw a 27-yard TD pass to WR Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Bucs bounced back early in the third quarter to trim their 14-3 halftime deficit to 14-9 on a 22-yard scoring pass from Baker Mayfield to WR Tez Johnson, but that was as close as it would be as Gibbs scored his second touchdown and Jake Bates added on a 58-yard field goal to help decide the final score. Tampa Bay lost wide receiver Mike Evans to a broken collar bone, which could keep him out the rest of this season.
In Seattle, the Seahawks won, 27-19 against the Houston Texans (2-4) as running back Zach Charbonnet had two rushing touchdowns and QB Sam Darnold threw an 11-yard scoring pass to WR Jaxon Smith-Nigba (eight receptions for 123 yards) as they built a 14-0 lead. The Texans climbed to within 17-12 when defensive end Will Anderson, Jr. recovered a fumble after sacking Darnold in the end zone with 7:24 left in the third quarter. The Seahawks (5-2) came right back with a field goal and then Charbonnet scored on a two-yard run for a 27-12 lead with 54 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Houston scored with 2:04 left in the game on a four-yard scoring pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud to Woody Marks to provide the final outcome.
WEEK SEVEN RESULTS
Cincinnati 33, Pittsburgh 31
L.A. Rams 35, Jacksonville 7 (game played in London, England)
Chicago 26, New Orleans 14
Philadelphia 28, Minnesota 22
New England 31, Tennessee 13
Cleveland 31, Miami 6
Carolina 13, N.Y. Jets 6
Kansas City 31, Las Vegas 0
Indianapolis 38, L.A. Chargers 24
Denver 33, N.Y. Giants 32
Dallas 44, Washington 22
Green Bay 27, Arizona 23
San Francisco 20, Atlanta 10
Detroit 24, Tampa Bay 9
Seattle 27, Houston 19
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