Russell Wilson threw three landing passes, Justin Simmons had two of Denver’s 5 takeaways and the Broncos stymied an in poor health Patrick Mahomes in snapping their 16-game dropping streak to Kansas Metropolis with a 24-9 win over the Chiefs on Sunday.
The Broncos (3-5) had been serenaded off the sphere to the sound of Taylor Swift’s Shake it Off blaring all through Empower Area. Swift wasn’t readily available to witness Travis Kelce’s six catches for 58 yards and an terrible day for the Chiefs (6-2).
The Broncos handed Mahomes his first AFC West street loss in beating Kansas Metropolis’s quarterback for the primary time in 13 tries.
Denver made a 14-9 halftime lead maintain up by controlling the clock and preserving Mahomes and Kelce cooling their cleats on the sideline within the second half. Kansas Metropolis had simply three second-half possessions earlier than getting the ball again for one meaningless snap on the finish.
The Chiefs punted, muffed a punt that led to a landing, turned it over on downs and misplaced the ball on an interception within the second half.
The Broncos got here in averaging a meager 22 carries per recreation, subsequent to final within the league, however on a bitterly chilly day they ran it 40 occasions for 153 yards and threw it simply 19 occasions.
Javonte Williams led the way in which with 85 yards on 27 carries and added three receptions for 13 yards and a landing. Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton additionally caught TD passes for the Broncos, who received back-to-back video games for the primary time since Weeks 2 and three of final season.
New England Patriots 17–31 Miami Dolphins
Tua Tagovailoa threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns, Jalen Ramsey intercepted a go in his Dolphins debut, and Miami beat the New England Patriots. Miami received for the sixteenth time of their final 18 house video games, and Tagovailoa moved to 6-0 in his profession towards Patriots coach Invoice Belichick. The Dolphins are 6-2 for the primary time since 2001, and have a one-game lead over Buffalo for the AFC East lead. Tagovailoa accomplished 30 of 45 passes and moved his league-leading yardage whole to 2,416. Mac Jones had one other uneven day for the Patriots (2-6), throwing for 161 yards on 19-of-29 passing with two touchdowns and one interception.
Cincinnati Bengals 31-17 San Francisco 49ers
Joe Burrow threw three landing passes, Cincinnati intercepted Brock Purdy on back-to-back passes within the second half and the Bengals clnched their fourth win in 5 video games. After being hampered early within the season by a calf damage, Burrow got here out of the bye week trying like his outdated self for the Bengals. He managed to flee a sack try on a TD drive within the first quarter, had two lengthy runs and was sharp all recreation. San Francisco have misplaced three straight video games.
Chicago Bears 13–30 Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert handed for 298 yards and three touchdowns, together with a 39-yarder to Austin Ekeler, and the Los Angeles Chargers stopped a two-game slide by routing the Chicago Bears. Herbert had struggled with accuracy the previous two video games after breaking the center finger of his left, non-throwing hand 4 weeks in the past. However he accomplished his first 14 passes towards Chicago and was 31 of 40 in entrance of a prime-time viewers. Herbert directed the Chargers to factors on their first 5 drives, marking the primary time in six seasons they’ve achieved that feat.
Philadelphia Eagles 38-31 Washington Commanders
Jalen Hurts threw for 4 landing passes on an injured left knee to assist the Philadelphia Eagles enhance to 7-1 with victory on the Washington Commanders. AJ Brown had two of them as a part of his 130 yards receiving. Brown turned the primary participant in NFL historical past with 125-plus yards receiving in six consecutive video games. Reed Blankenship intercepted Sam Howell within the fourth quarter and Haason Reddick received to him on a late fourth down for Philadelphia’s first sack of the sport. The Commanders fell to 3-5 with a fifth loss in six video games regardless of Howell throwing for a career-high 397 yards and 4 TDs.
Los Angeles Rams 20-43 Dallas Cowboys
Dak Prescott threw two of his 4 landing passes to CeeDee Lamb, DaRon Bland recorded his NFL-leading third interception return for a rating and the Dallas Cowboys (5-2) beat the Los Angeles Rams (3-5). It was a rough-and-tumble homecoming for Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. The previous Dallas highschool standout was changed by Brett Rypien late within the third quarter. Stafford injured a thumb on a failed two-point conversion go. The Cowboys received their eleventh consecutive house recreation.
Jacksonville Jaguars 20–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Trevor Lawrence threw for 292 yards with a landing and an interception, and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Jaguars have received 5 straight to enhance to 6-2. Jacksonville broke it open within the third quarter on a 56-yard landing go from Lawrence to Travis Etienne. The Steelers performed the second half with out quarterback Kenny Pickett, who left late within the second quarter with a rib damage and didn’t return. Mitch Trubisky threw a landing in aid however added two late interceptions as Pittsburgh fell to 4-3.
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Houston Texans 13-15 Carolina Panthers
Bryce Younger outdueled CJ Stroud in a battle of the NFL’s high two draft picks, and Eddy Pineiro made a 23-yard subject purpose as time expired because the Carolina Panthers received their first win of the season. Younger, the No 1 general decide, threw for 235 yards and a landing. He led a successful 15-play, 86-yard drive that took greater than six minutes off the clock. The Panthers snapped a 56-game dropping streak in video games they trailed at any level within the fourth quarter, the longest within the NFL since no less than 1991.
New York Jets 13–10 New York Giants (OT)
Greg Zuerlein kicked a 35-yard subject purpose on the ultimate play of regulation and added a 33-yarder in extra time and the Jets staged an unlikely comeback in a defensive battle. The Jets moved 46 yards in six performs with the game-winning kick arrange by a go interference penalty towards Adoree Jackson that gave them a first-down on the 15. Coach Robert Saleh didn’t give his offense an opportunity to make a mistake and Zuerlein got here out and put his kick simply contained in the left upright for the Jets’ third straight win.
Cleveland Browns 20–24 Seattle Seahawks
Geno Smith threw a nine-yard landing go to Jaxon Smith-Njigba with 38 seconds left, and the Seattle Seahawks (5-2) rallied after blowing an early 14-point lead. After struggling for lengthy stretches towards the perfect protection within the NFL, Smith was sensational on Seattle’s closing drive. He linked on 4 of 5 passes, the final of which was a fast display screen to Smith-Njigba. The rookie first-round decide used a terrific block from DK Metcalf on the perimeter to sneak down the sideline and take the lead for good over the 4-3 Browns.
Baltimore Ravens 31–24 Arizona Cardinals
Gus Edwards ran for 2 of his three touchdowns after interceptions by Baltimore’s stout protection, and the Ravens beat the Arizona Cardinals. Per week after blowing out Detroit 38-6, the Ravens labored offensively. The Cardinals prevented Lamar Jackson from scrambling for quite a lot of yards at a time and the Ravens completed with 268 whole yards. Jackson threw for 157 yards on 18-of-27 passing and ran for 18 yards on 4 carries. Baltimore’s protection made up for its struggling offense, harassing Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs all afternoon.
Atlanta Falcons 23–28 Tennessee Titans
Rookie Will Levis threw for 238 yards and 4 touchdowns in his NFL debut, and the Tennessee Titans (3-4) scored their most factors since 2021. The Titans capped an alumni weekend sporting Houston Oilers’ throwback uniforms with the crew’s outdated nickname in every finish zone. Levis turned the seventh rookie quarterback to start out this season. That’s probably the most rookies to start out within the first eight weeks because the NFL merger, excluding the 1987 strike season. Atlanta (4-4) switched quarterbacks at halftime with Desmond Ridder cleared from a concussion. Taylor Heinicke tried to rally the Falcons however fell brief.
New Orleans Saints 38–27 Indianapolis Colts
Derek Carr threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns in a bounce-back efficiency, Taysom Hill and Alvin Kamara scored two TDs apiece, and the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts. The Saints snapped a two-game skid and moved right into a share of the NFC South lead with Atlanta at 4-4. Carr spent this week answering questions on scolding teammates on the sideline and shouting at offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael. Rashid Shaheed caught three passes for a career-best 153 yards and one TD. Indy (3-5) have misplaced three straight and 4 of their 5 house video games. Jonathan Taylor rushed for 95 yards, and Zack Moss added 66 yards dashing and a landing.
Minnesota Vikings 24–10 Inexperienced Bay Packers
Kirk Cousins threw a pair of landing passes earlier than leaving with an ankle damage within the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings beat the slumping Inexperienced Bay Packers (2-5). This marked the primary Packers-Vikings matchup since 2006 through which each groups entered the sport with dropping information. Minnesota received again to .500 on Sunday with their third consecutive victory. Now the Vikings should wonder if they’re going to need to strive persevering with this surge with out Cousins, who ESPN sources say has torn his achilles, one thing which might finish his season.