NFL Week 6 Recap: Commanders, Eagles, and Texans Insights

Washington Commanders 23-30 Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson threw for 323 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his immense talent and proving to be the key player in the Baltimore Ravens’ victory over the Washington Commanders. With this win, the Ravens improved to 4-2, marking their fourth consecutive victory. On the other hand, the Commanders, also at 4-2 before this clash, saw their noteworthy winning streak come to an abrupt end at four games. Notably, Derrick Henry had an impressive performance, rushing for 132 yards while scoring his league-leading eighth and ninth touchdowns of the season. Mark Andrews made his presence felt too, finding the end zone for the first time this season with a 13-yard reception from Jackson. Despite rookie Jayden Daniels connecting with Terry McLaurin for two touchdowns, the Commanders struggled both on the ground and in containing the dual threat of Jackson and Henry, which ultimately decided the game in favor of Baltimore.

Cleveland Browns 16–20 Philadelphia Eagles

In another exciting matchup, Jalen Hurts threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns, including a crucial go-ahead 45-yard toss to DeVonta Smith in the fourth quarter, helping the Philadelphia Eagles edge out the Cleveland Browns. Despite their struggles, the ragged Eagles improved to 3-2 following their bye week. The Browns, now sitting at 1-5, could only manage a single touchdown that stemmed from a blocked field goal by Myles Garrett, which Rodney McLeod Jr. returned for a score. Quarterback Deshaun Watson faced another challenging afternoon, continuing to search for his rhythm amid the team’s ongoing difficulties.

Houston Texans 41-21 New England Patriots

On the other side of the league, CJ Stroud continued to impress in his rookie campaign, throwing three touchdown passes as the Houston Texans (5-1) ruined the first start of rookie quarterback Drake Maye for the New England Patriots (1-5). Stroud’s performance included a strong showing from Joe Mixon, who rushed for 102 yards and caught a touchdown pass. Stefon Diggs contributed significantly with six catches for 77 yards and a touchdown, while Tank Dell had a solid outing with seven receptions for 57 yards and a score. Maye, the highly-touted No. 3 overall pick in the NFL draft, showed promise, finishing the game with 20 completions on 33 attempts for 243 yards and three touchdowns, injecting some hope into the Patriots’ struggling season.

Arizona Cardinals 13-34 Green Bay Packers

In a dynamic display, Romeo Doubs, returning from a one-game suspension, was pivotal in the Green Bay Packers’ victory over the Arizona Cardinals, who fell to 2-4. Doubs made his mark by catching two of Jordan Love’s four touchdown passes—scores of 10 and 20 yards. Love himself had a stellar outing, completing 22 of 32 passes for 258 yards, with one interception, matching his career high in touchdown passes. He also connected for touchdowns to Jayden Reed and Christian Watson, showcasing the diverse passing game of the Packers who improved to 4-2.

Indianapolis Colts 20-17 Tennessee Titans

The Indianapolis Colts, with Joe Flacco at the helm thrown for 189 yards and two touchdowns, celebrated a much-needed victory over the Tennessee Titans. With quarterback Anthony Richardson sidelined due to an injured right hip, the Colts (3-3) managed to split a challenging back-to-back road series in the AFC South. The Titans, struggling at 1-4, faced their third straight loss to Indianapolis and are still searching for their first home win of the season under first-year coach Brian Callahan.

Chicago Bears 35-16 Jacksonville Jaguars

Finally, Caleb Williams put on a spectacular show as he threw four touchdown passes, tossing two each to receiver Keenan Allen and tight end Cole Kmet, in leading the Chicago Bears to a dominant win against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The victory allowed the Bears (4-2) to enjoy a rare three-game winning streak, the first in nearly four years. Kmet not only caught a pair of touchdowns but also had to handle emergency long-snapping duties, showcasing the versatility and teamwork within the squad. The Jaguars’ struggles deepened as they fell to a concerning 1-5, continuing their search for answers in a tough season.