The Minnesota Vikings (6-0) remained undefeated as they toppled the visiting Indianapolis Colts, 16-10 as QB Kyler Murray had a scoring pass and kicker Will Reichard made three field goals. The Colts (2-5) led 10-6 at halftime with running back Jonathan Taylor (95 rushing yards) scoring on a 38-yard run.
On Thursday night in Chicago, Bears QB Caleb Williams had 308 passing yards and two touchdown passes as the Bears (5-2) beat the New England Patriots, 30-24. Bears RB D'Andre Swift scored a rushing touchdown and WR Luther Burden III had four receptions for 130 yards which included a 24-yard scoring pass from Williams for a 20-7 lead late in the second quarter. Patriots QB Drake Maye had 321 passing yards along with two TD passes and one interception and a seven yard scoring run in the loss, which left the Pats with a 4-3 record.
The New York Giants surprised the Houston Texans, 27-21 in overtime for the road win to improve to 4-2-1 this season. Running back Devin Singletary scored on a 30-yard run to help beat his former team as the Texans dropped to 2-5. The Giants gashed the Texans defense for 188 rushing yards, including 124 rushing yards (on 17 carries) and a 16-yard touchdown dash by Cam Skattebo. Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud had two touchdown passes in defeat.
Over in Paris, France, the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) made it three straight wins as they beat the New Orleans Saints, 16-10. Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers threw a three-yard scoring pass to tight end Darnell Washington while RB Jaylen Warren ran for 101 yards on 18 carries and Chris Boswell nailed three field goals to pace the win. The Saints (2-5) tied the game 10-10 late in the first half on a one-yard scoring pass from QB Tyler Shough (278 passing yards, one TD, one INT) to Devaughn Vele, but were shutout in the second half.
The Detroit Lions (4-2) survived at home to beat the Green Bay Packers, 20-17 as kicker Jake Bates made a 22-yard field goal as time expired. Lions QB Jared Goff (303 passing yards) threw two TD passes to WR Jameson Williams (five receptions for 91 yards) in the win while Jordan Love had a pair of scoring passes (along with 274 passing yards and one INT) for the Packers (4-3). In addition, Green Bay kicker Trey Smack missed two field goals, including a chip shot from 26 yards to help doom the Packers.
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The Atlanta Falcons knocked off the San Francisco 49ers, 29-20 at home to improve to 3-4 behind three TD passes from quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. The 49ers (6-1) suffered their first loss this season as they blew a 14-3 lead that saw the Falcons score 23 unanswered points. 'Niners QB Brock Purdy had a touchdown pass along with 288 yards, but was intercepted twice as the 49ers had four turnovers in the loss.
The Denver Broncos (5-2) won a road game in Arizona, 30-16 as QB Bo Nix ran 62 yards for a touchdown and also threw a 52-yard TD pass to running back RJ Harvey. Jacoby Brissett had a scoring pass and 272 passing yards in defeat as the Cardinals fell to 2-5 this season.
The Los Angeles Rams (3-4) got a much needed victory in Las Vegas as they beat the Raiders, 35-21 with QB Matthew Stafford throwing for three scores while running backs Kyren Williams (99 yards) and Blake Corum (93 yards) had scoring runs as the Rams piled up 199 rushing yards. The Raiders (3-4) dropped their fourth straight game as QB Kirk Cousins (295 yards) had a pair of touchdown passes.
The Cleveland Browns (5-2) stayed in a tie for first place in the AFC North division as they beat the host Tennessee Titans, 27-24 on a 32-yard field goal by Andre Szmyt as time ran out. Browns QB Deshaun Watson (308 passing yards, one INT) ran nine yards for a touchdown for a 24-17 lead with 4:30 left in the fourth quarter. Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (17 carries for 96 yards) had two touchdown runs as Cleveland racked up 491 yards in victory. Tennessee running back Tony Pollard (25 carries for 129 yards) scored three times on the ground, including a 36-yard romp that helped the Titans (1-6) build a 14-0 lead.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-5) rushed for 286 yards and Bucky Irving scored twice and gained 106 rushing yards to lead the way in a 43-13 pasting of the host Carolina Panthers (3-3), who turned the football over four times and QB Bryce Young was sacked five times. Bucs defensive end Calijah Kancey returned a fumble 32 yards for another score and QB Baker Mayfield had a TD pass to aid the rout.
The Miami Dolphins (1-5) earned their first win this season with a 28-25 decision against the host New York Jets (2-5) behind a scoring run and two TD passes from QB Malik Willis. Jets QB Geno Smith had three touchdown passes and one interception along with 287 passing yards in the loss.
The Dallas Cowboys (3-4) pulled away in the second half by scoring 18 unanswered points against the Philadelphia Eagles for a 38-21 road victory. Cowboys running back Javonte Williams rushed for 155 yards on 25 carries and scored a touchdown while QB Dak Prescott had three touchdown passes and 212 passing yards. Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb had two TD receptions, including a 16-yard grab that put Dallas ahead 28-21 with 1:30 left in the third quarter. The Eagles (2-5) dropped their fifth straight game as backup quarterback Tanner McKee passed for 211 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Eagles running backs Saquon Barkley and Dameon Pierce both scored touchdowns before leaving the game with injuries.
WEEK SEVEN RESULTS
Chicago 30, New England 24
Pittsburgh 16, New Orleans 10
Minnesota 16, Indianapolis 10
Cincinnati 35, Baltimore 13
Tampa Bay 43, Carolina 13
Cleveland 27, Tennessee 24
Miami 28, N.Y. Jets 25
Atlanta 29, San Francisco 20
N.Y. Giants 27, Houston 21 (OT)
Detroit 20, Green Bay 17
Denver 30, Arizona 16
L.A. Rams 35, Las Vegas 21
Seattle 20, Kansas City 3
Dallas 38, Philadelphia 21
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