Buffalo Bills 20–23 Houston Texans
CJ Stroud delivered a standout performance, throwing for 331 yards and securing a touchdown, while Ka′imi Fairbairn clinched the game with a decisive 59-yard field goal as time expired, leading the Houston Texans to a narrow 23-20 victory against the Buffalo Bills. The Texans, now boasting a 4-1 record, had control of the game with a comfortable 20-3 lead following a field goal early in the third quarter. However, the Bills staged a remarkable comeback, scoring 17 consecutive points to tie the game with less than four minutes remaining. Stroud found himself in a tough spot, called for intentional grounding, which set the Texans back to fourth-and-15, pushing them out of field-goal range with under a minute left on the clock. A punt from the Texans positioned the Bills deep at their three-yard line, but after three missed pass attempts, they were forced to punt back to Houston, offering them one last chance. Dare Ogunbowale’s 5-yard run set the stage for Fairbairn’s game-winning kick.
Baltimore Ravens 41–38 Cincinnati Bengals
In another thrilling game, Justin Tucker kicked a 24-yard field goal that propelled the Baltimore Ravens to a dramatic overtime win against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals had an opportunity to secure the victory but missed a crucial 53-yard attempt after a fumbled snap, allowing Baltimore to seize control from their own 43-yard line. On the following play, Derrick Henry broke through for a significant 51-yard run, positioning the Ravens on the Bengals’ 6-yard line, setting up Tucker’s easy kick for the win. Earlier, Tucker had already tied the game with a powerful 56-yarder with just 1:35 left in regulation. Both teams exchanged offensive blows throughout the day, with Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson outshining Joe Burrow, who impressively tossed five touchdown passes.
Carolina Panthers 10–36 Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams showcased his talent by passing for 304 yards and throwing two touchdowns, leading the Chicago Bears (3-2) to a solid victory over the struggling Carolina Panthers (1-4). The Bears secured their second consecutive win after previously enduring two losses, aided greatly by key performances from DJ Moore, who recorded 105 receiving yards and two touchdowns against his former team, and D’Andre Swift, who racked up 120 yards from scrimmage along with a touchdown. Williams, the No. 1 overall draft pick, demonstrated precision and composure, completing 20 of 29 passes without any interceptions, achieving a remarkable 126.2 quarterback rating in what could be deemed his best game to date.
Cleveland Browns 13–34 Washington Commanders
On the other side of the field, Jayden Daniels rebounded impressively from an early interception, throwing a standout longest touchdown pass of his NFL career as he propelled the Washington Commanders to a commanding victory over the Cleveland Browns, marking their fourth straight win. This makes Washington 4-1, a record not seen since 2008. The Browns, meanwhile, have plummeted to a 1-4 record, suffering three consecutive losses. The Commanders combined efforts from Daniels, Brian Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler, and Jeremy McNichols contributed to a robust 211 yards on the ground, while the Browns’ offense, led by Deshaun Watson, struggled to find coherence.
Arizona Cardinals 24–23 San Francisco 49ers
Kyler Murray shone with a spectacular long touchdown run in the first quarter and orchestrated two crucial fourth-quarter scoring drives to guide the Arizona Cardinals (2-3) to victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Early in the fourth quarter, Murray found Elijah Higgins with a two-yard touchdown pass that narrowed the deficit to 23-21 before subsequently setting up Chad Ryland for a 35-yard field goal with 1:37 left on the clock. The game concluded with Brock Purdy throwing an interception, effectively sealing the win for Arizona. This was the second occasion this season that the 49ers, now at 2-3, lost a game after leading by more than ten points in the fourth quarter, with a similar incident occurring against the Los Angeles Rams earlier in Week 3.
Las Vegas Raiders 18–34 Denver Broncos
Patrick Surtain displayed his defensive prowess with two interceptions, helping the Denver Broncos snap an eight-game losing streak against the Las Vegas Raiders (2-3). The Broncos charged back to score 34 unanswered points following an early deficit of 10-0. One of Surtain’s interceptions resulted in a remarkable 100-yard return for a touchdown off starting quarterback Gardner Minshew. He also picked off backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell. Both intercepted passes were aimed at rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who did manage to secure a 57-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter.
New York Giants 29–20 Seattle Seahawks
In a surprising twist, Daniel Jones delivered a solid performance with 257 passing yards and two touchdowns as the New York Giants (2-3) shocked the Seattle Seahawks (3-2). The Giants, coping without two of their star players, executed a well-crafted game plan to establish a 23-13 lead midway through the fourth quarter. Notably, Bryce Ford-Wheaton made a pivotal play by returning a blocked Jason Myers field goal attempt for a 60-yard touchdown with just 55 seconds remaining, securing the win. Seattle now faces back-to-back losses and an upcoming short week against a formidable San Francisco team.
Green Bay Packers 24–19 Los Angeles Rams
Jordan Love bounced back after the first pick-6 of his career, tossing two touchdown passes to Tucker Kraft in the second half, helping the Green Bay Packers overcome the Los Angeles Rams. The Packers found themselves trailing 13-7 late in the second quarter after Jaylen McCollough intercepted a wayward throw by Love and scored. However, Green Bay responded with scoring drives on their next three possessions, capitalizing on a pair of turnovers to defeat the Rams. This victory marked the Packers’ ninth win in their last ten regular-season encounters against Los Angeles. Matthew Stafford managed a touchdown but also threw an interception, while Kyren Williams found the end zone for the eighth consecutive game.
Indianapolis Colts 34–37 Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence celebrated his 25th birthday with an impressive showing, throwing for 371 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Jacksonville Jaguars to their first win of the season against the injury-plagued Indianapolis Colts. Tank Bigsby complemented Lawrence with a strong performance, rushing for 101 yards and two touchdowns. The Jaguars, improving to 1-4, achieved their first victory since December, extending their winning streak at home against division rival Indianapolis (now 2-3) to ten games. They commemorated this significant win while donning throwback uniforms, as the franchise honored retired coach Tom Coughlin by inducting him into their ring of honor.
New York Jets 17-23 Minnesota Vikings
Andrew Van Ginkel made an impact by returning the first of Aaron Rodgers’ three interceptions for a 63-yard touchdown, preserving Minnesota’s undefeated status with a win over the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Despite the Jets (2-3) trailing 17-0 in the early going, they still had a chance to drive for a possible winning score in the closing minutes. However, Stephon Gilmore intercepted a pass from Rodgers intended for Mike Williams, ensuring the Vikings improved to an impressive 5-0 for the first time since 2016.
Miami Dolphins 15–10 New England Patriots
Lastly, Alec Ingold scored a pivotal go-ahead touchdown with a three-yard run with just four minutes left, securing a victory for Miami over the New England Patriots. Jason Sanders contributed significantly by kicking three field goals, compensating for three missed kicks by Miami’s special teams in a game marred by penalties and mistakes. Miami took control of the game when Ingold plunged into the end zone on what was his only carry of the day.
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