The Packers beat the snot out of the Saints behind an efficient run game while Bryce Young led the Panthers to a thrilling overtime victory. The Chiefs, Ravens and Bills keep humming along while the Bears, Browns and Jets wallow in misery. Saquon Barkley kept making a case for the MVP while Anthony Richardson keeps struggling.
Chargers 34, Broncos 27: Justin Herbert’s 284 yards and 2 touchdowns helped the Chargers top the Broncos. Gus Edwards rushed for 68 and 2 scores. Ladd McConkey caught 6 balls for 87 yards. Hassan Haskins and Derius Davis — okay — each caught a touchdown pass. Bo Nix threw for 263 and 2 scores in the loss. Audric Estime rushed for 48 yards and a score. Devaughn Vele and Michael Burton each caught a touchdown pass.
Chiefs 27, Texans 19: Patrick Mahomes threw for 260 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs’ victory. Kareem Hunt and Mahomes each rushed for a score while Hunt added 55 yards on the ground. Xavier Worthy caught 7 passes for 65 yards and a score. C.J. Stroud threw for 244 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in the loss. Tank Dell finished with 6 receptions for 98 yards and a score. Dalton Schultz added 5 receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown.
Ravens 34, Steelers 17: Lamar Jackson completed 15 of 23 passes for 207 yards, averaging 9.0 yards per attempt with 3 touchdowns, 1 interception, and a passer rating of 115.4 in the Ravens’ win. Derrick Henry carried the ball 24 times for 162 yards, averaging 6.8 yards per carry. Zay Flowers led the team in receiving yards with 100, while Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely, and Rashod Bateman each caught touchdowns. Russell Wilson completed 22 of 33 passes for 217 yards, averaging 6.6 yards per attempt with 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, and 3 sacks for a passer rating of 92.6. Jaylen Warren rushed for 48 yards on 12 carries, Najee Harris added 42 yards on 9 attempts, and Russell Wilson ran for 27 yards on 3 carries, but none of them scored a touchdown. Calvin Austin III caught 4 passes for 65 yards, Jaylen Warren had 5 receptions for 44 yards, Van Jefferson added 2 catches for 27 yards, Ben Skowronek recorded 2 catches for 25 yards, Mike Williams had 3 receptions for 24 yards, Pat Freiermuth hauled in 3 passes for 16 yards, Cordarrelle Patterson caught 1 pass for 12 yards and a touchdown, Connor Heyward grabbed 1 catch for 3 yards, and MyCole Pruitt caught 1 pass for 1 yard and a touchdown.
Falcons 34, Giants 7: Michael Penix Jr. completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards, averaging 7.5 yards per attempt, with no touchdowns, 1 interception, and a passer rating of 73.4. Bijan Robinson rushed for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns on 22 carries and Tyler Allgeier added 22 yards on 11 carries. Darnell Mooney recorded 5 receptions for 82 yards, Drake London added 5 catches for 59 yards, and Ray-Ray McCloud III caught 3 passes for 19 yards. Drew Lock completed 22 of 39 passes for 210 yards, averaging 5.4 yards per attempt, with 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions, and a passer rating of 58.7. Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushed for 26 yards on 7 carries, Devin Singletary added 12 yards on 4 carries, Darius Slayton had 6 yards on 1 carry, and Drew Lock rushed for 1 yard on 1 carry, with none of them scoring a touchdown. Malik Nabers caught 7 passes for 68 yards, Wan’Dale Robinson added 7 receptions for 62 yards, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. hauled in 4 catches for 43 yards and 1 touchdown.
Lions 34, Bears 17: Jared Goff completed 23 of 32 passes for 336 yards, averaging 10.5 yards per attempt, with 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and a passer rating of 137.0. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 109 yards on 23 carries and scored 1 touchdown. Jameson Williams caught 5 passes for 143 yards and 1 touchdown, Amon-Ra St. Brown had 6 receptions for 70 yards and 1 touchdown, Jahmyr Gibbs recorded 4 catches for 45 yards, and Sam LaPorta had 4 receptions for 43 yards and 1 touchdown. Caleb Williams completed 26 of 40 passes for 334 yards, averaging 8.4 yards per attempt, with 2 touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 107.7. Caleb Williams rushed for 34 yards on 6 carries and D’Andre Swift added 20 yards on 9 carries. Keenan Allen caught 9 passes for 141 yards and 1 touchdown, Rome Odunze had 4 receptions for 77 yards, DJ Moore recorded 7 catches for 68 yards, Cole Kmet added 2 receptions for 9 yards and 1 touchdown, and D’Andre Swift had 3 catches for 33 yards.
Bengals 24, Browns 6: Joe Burrow completed 23 of 30 passes for 252 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions, with a passer rating of 134.3. Chase Brown rushed for 91 yards on 18 carries with no touchdowns and Joe Burrow gained 19 yards on 2 carries. Ja’Marr Chase caught 6 passes for 97 yards and 1 touchdown, Tee Higgins had 8 receptions for 58 yards and 1 touchdown, Andrei Iosivas recorded 3 catches for 53 yards and 1 touchdown, and Chase Brown made 3 catches for 18 yards. Dorian Thompson-Robinson completed 20 of 34 passes for 157 yards, with no touchdowns, 2 interceptions, and 5 sacks for a QBR of 19.1 and a passer rating of 45.8. Jerome Ford rushed 11 times for 92 yards and 1 touchdown, with a long of 66 yards; Dorian Thompson-Robinson ran 9 times for 49 yards. David Njoku caught 8 passes for 66 yards, Elijah Moore had 5 receptions for 39 yards, and Jerome Ford recorded 2 receptions for 21 yards.
Colts 38, Titans 30: Anthony Richardson completed 7 of 11 passes for 131 yards, averaging 11.9 yards per attempt, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Jonathan Taylor led the team with 29 carries for 218 yards, averaging 7.5 yards per carry and scoring 3 touchdowns, while Anthony Richardson added 9 carries for 70 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per carry with 1 touchdown. Josh Downs caught 3 passes for 61 yards, averaging 20.3 yards per catch with 1 touchdown, while Adonai Mitchell had 1 reception for 36 yards. Michael Pittman Jr. added 2 catches for 19 yards. Mason Rudolph completed 23 of 34 passes for 252 yards, averaging 7.4 yards per attempt, with 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Tony Pollard rushed 8 times for 35 yards, averaging 4.4 yards per carry, while Tyjae Spears had 10 carries for 27 yards, averaging 2.7 yards per carry with 2 touchdowns. Chig Okonkwo had 9 receptions for 81 yards, averaging 9.0 yards per catch, while Calvin Ridley caught 3 passes for 78 yards, averaging an impressive 26.0 yards per reception with 1 touchdown, and Tyjae Spears also had 3 receptions for 39 yards, averaging 13.0 yards per catch with no touchdowns. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine added a touchdown catch.
Rams 19, Jets 9: Matthew Stafford completed 14 of 19 passes for 110 yards, throwing 1 touchdown and 1 interception with a 83.2 passer rating. In the rushing game, Kyren Williams led the way with 23 carries for 122 yards and 1 touchdown, while Stafford himself rushed 3 times for -4 yards. In the receiving game, Puka Nacua caught 8 passes for 56 yards, and Tyler Higbee added 1 reception for 11 yards and 1 touchdown. Aaron Rodgers completed 28 of 42 passes for 246 yards, throwing 1 touchdown and no interceptions with a passer rating of 91.0. In the rushing game, Breece Hall led with 14 carries for 52 yards, while Rodgers himself rushed 1 time for 6 yards. In the receiving game, Davante Adams caught 7 passes for 68 yards and 1 touchdown, Garrett Wilson added 6 receptions for 54 yards, and Tyler Conklin caught 5 passes for 59 yards.
Commanders 36, Eagles 33: Jayden Daniels completed 24 of 39 passes for 258 yards, throwing 5 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, with a passer rating of 99.1. On the ground, he rushed 9 times for 81 yards. In the receiving game, Olamide Zaccheaus led with 5 catches for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Terry McLaurin had 5 receptions for 60 yards and 1 touchdown. Dyami Brown also contributed with 4 catches for 56 yards. Kenny Pickett completed 14 of 24 passes for 143 yards, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. He also rushed 3 times for 13 yards. Jalen Hurts completed 1 of 4 attempts for 11 yards, while adding 41 rushing yards on 3 carries. Saquon Barkley carried the ball 29 times for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a long run of 68 yards. In the receiving game, A.J. Brown led with 8 catches for 97 yards and 1 touchdown, while DeVonta Smith added 6 receptions for 51 yards.
Panthers 36, Cardinals 30 (OT): Bryce Young completed 17 of 26 passes for 158 yards, 2 touchdowns, and no interceptions. On the ground, he rushed 5 times for 68 yards and 1 touchdown. Chuba Hubbard was the leading rusher, carrying the ball 25 times for 152 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a long run of 28 yards. In the receiving game, Adam Thielen caught 5 passes for 43 yards and 1 touchdown, while David Moore added 2 catches for 39 yards and 1 touchdown. Kyler Murray completed 20 of 32 passes for 202 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. He also rushed 8 times for 63 yards and 1 touchdown. James Conner led the rushing attack with 15 carries for 117 yards and 1 touchdown, including a long run of 40 yards. In the receiving game, James Conner caught 4 passes for 49 yards, Michael Wilson added 2 receptions for 44 yards, and Marvin Harrison Jr. recorded 4 catches for 39 yards.
Vikings 27, Seahawks 24: Sam Darnold completed 22 of 35 passes for 246 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions. He also rushed 5 times for 11 yards. Aaron Jones led the rushing attack with 18 carries for 67 yards. In the receiving game, Justin Jefferson caught 10 passes for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Jordan Addison added 5 receptions for 35 yards and 1 touchdown. T.J. Hockenson had 2 receptions for 27 yards, and Aaron Jones recorded 3 catches for 26 yards. Geno Smith completed 31 of 43 passes for 314 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. On the ground, Kenneth Walker III led the team with 8 carries for 31 yards, while Geno Smith added 1 rush for 8 yards. In the receiving game, Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 8 receptions for 95 yards and 1 touchdown, DK Metcalf caught 3 passes for 57 yards and 1 touchdown, and Noah Fant recorded 3 receptions for 50 yards. Kenneth Walker III had 8 catches for 28 yards, and Tyler Lockett added 2 receptions for 19 yards.
Bills 24, Patriots 21: Josh Allen completed 16 of 29 passes for 154 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. On the ground, James Cook led the team with 11 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown, while Josh Allen himself added 6 rushes for 30 yards. In the receiving game, James Cook caught 3 passes for 26 yards and 1 touchdown, Mack Hollins had 2 catches for 25 yards, and Dawson Knox recorded 2 receptions for 22 yards. Khalil Shakir also had 2 catches for 22 yards. Drake Maye threw for 261 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception. Rhamondre Stevenson led the team in rushing with 12 carries for 60 yards, averaging 5.0 yards per attempt and scoring one touchdown, with a long run of 14 yards. Drake Maye contributed 6 carries for 30 yards. Kayshon Boutte had 5 receptions for 95 yards and 1 touchdown, with a long reception of 31 yards. Austin Hooper recorded 4 receptions for 55 yards. Hunter Henry also had 4 receptions for 39 yards and 1 touchdown, with a long reception of 12 yards. DeMario Douglas caught 4 passes for 33 yards.
Raiders 19, Jaguars 14: Aidan O’Connell led the Raiders’ passing attack, completing 24 of 38 passes for 257 yards, but failed to record any touchdowns, while taking two sacks. On the ground, Ameer Abdullah and Alexander Mattison each contributed with one rushing touchdown, totaling 38 and 27 yards, respectively. The Raiders’ receiving corps was led by Brock Bowers, who hauled in 11 catches for 99 yards, although no receiver found the end zone. Despite decent yardage, the Raiders struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, finishing without a touchdown through the air. Mac Jones guided the Jaguars’ passing game, completing 25 of 39 attempts for 247 yards and one touchdown, with no interceptions and only one sack. On the ground, Tank Bigsby gained 50 yards and Travis Etienne rushed for 72 yards. In the receiving game, Brian Thomas Jr. led the way with 9 receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown, including a long 62-yard catch. Parker Washington added 6 receptions for 54 yards, but the Jaguars struggled to find the end zone through the air outside of Thomas’s score.
Dolphins 29, 49ers 17: Tua Tagovailoa completed 22 of 34 passes for 215 yards, averaging 6.3 yards per attempt, and threw 1 touchdown with no interceptions or sacks. De’Von Achane led the Dolphins’ rushing attack with 120 yards and 1 touchdown on 17 carries, including a long run of 50 yards. Raheem Mostert added 31 yards on 8 carries, while Jeff Wilson Jr. gained 12 yards on 2 attempts. De’Von Achane led the Dolphins’ receiving corps with 6 catches for 70 yards, averaging 11.7 yards per catch. Jonnu Smith had 6 receptions for 62 yards, while Tyreek Hill added 3 catches for 29 yards and 1 touchdown. Brock Purdy threw for 313 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 INT on 26-of-40 passing. The 49ers rushed for 81 yards, with Purdy contributing 26. George Kittle led receiving with 106 yards, while Deebo Samuel added 96 yards and 1 TD. Overall, a balanced attack both through the air and on the ground.
Cowboys 26, Buccaneers 24: Cooper Rush threw for 292 yards, 1 TD, and no interceptions on 26-of-35 passing. Dallas rushed for 31 yards, with Rico Dowdle gaining 23 on 13 carries. CeeDee Lamb led the receivers with 7 catches for 105 yards. Overall, the offense was efficient but limited in the ground game. Baker Mayfield threw for 303 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception on 31-of-43 passing, despite 4 sacks. Tampa Bay rushed for 134 yards, with Bucky Irving leading with 68 yards and 1 touchdown on 16 carries. Mike Evans caught 5 passes for 69 yards, while Rachaad White added 7 receptions for 50 yards. Jalen McMillan caught 5 passes for 57 yards and a touchdown.
Packers 34, Saints 0: Jordan Love completed 16 of 28 passes for 182 yards, 1 touchdown, and no interceptions. Green Bay rushed for 188 yards, with Josh Jacobs leading with 69 yards and 1 touchdown. Jayden Reed had 3 receptions for 76 yards, and Tucker Kraft added 3 catches for 63 yards. Spencer Rattler struggled in the passing game for the New Orleans Saints, completing 15 of 30 passes for 153 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 1 interception. The team rushed for 67 yards, with Rattler leading the way with 28 yards on 5 carries. In the receiving game, Foster Moreau had 2 catches for 33 yards, while Dante Pettis added 2 catches for 31 yards. Jordan Mims caught 5 balls for 16 yards. Kendre Miller caught 2 passes for 16 yards.
