The Baltimore Ravens, without their injured quarterback Lamar Jackson, lost to the Los Angeles Rams, bringing their season record to 1-5. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers and Carolina Panthers secured last-minute victories, and Daniel Jones guided the Indianapolis Colts to another win on NFL Sunday.
Seattle Seahawks 20-12 Jacksonville Jaguars
Sam Darnold led the Seattle Seahawks to a 20-12 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, throwing touchdown passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp. Smith-Njigba had a standout game with eight receptions for 162 yards. The Seahawks improved their record to 4-2, while the Jaguars, also at 4-2, struggled with a poor offensive showing, highlighted by Trevor Lawrence being sacked multiple times and a touchdown pass being overturned due to an offsides penalty.
San Francisco 49ers 19-30 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baker Mayfield led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, throwing two touchdown passes and executing a crucial 14-yard scramble. With the Buccaneers up 20-19, Mayfield’s impressive play set up a 45-yard touchdown pass to Tez Johnson. The 49ers had a chance to tie the game, but Mac Jones’ interception on fourth down allowed the Buccaneers to extend their lead with a field goal. Jones finished the game with 347 yards and two interceptions, while Mayfield completed 17 of 23 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns.
Los Angeles Chargers 29-27 Miami Dolphins
Justin Herbert led the Los Angeles Chargers to a 29-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins by connecting with Ladd McConkey for a crucial 42-yard catch-and-run in the final minute, setting up a winning field goal by Cameron Dicker. The Dolphins had rallied from a 10-point deficit and briefly took the lead with a touchdown from Tua Tagovailoa to Darren Waller. However, a 40-yard kickoff return by Nyheim Hines positioned the Chargers for the win. Herbert completed 29 of 38 passes for 264 yards, while Kimani Vidal rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown. Tagovailoa threw for 205 yards but ended the game with an interception, as the Dolphins fell to 1-5.
Los Angeles Rams 17-3 Baltimore Ravens
The Los Angeles Rams secured a 17-3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, with Matthew Stafford leading the team to two touchdowns in the third quarter. Although the Rams (4-2) weren’t at their best, they capitalized on the Ravens’ struggles, particularly without injured quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Ravens (1-5) managed only a field goal early in the game. Kyren Williams scored a three-yard touchdown, followed by an eight-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to Tyler Higbee after a Ravens fumble. Cooper Rush, filling in for Jackson, struggled with 72 yards, an interception, and a lost fumble before being replaced by Tyler Huntley.
Dallas Cowboys 27-30 Carolina Panthers
Rico Dowdle surpassed 200 yards from scrimmage for the second consecutive week, leading the Carolina Panthers to a 30-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in a thrilling match. Quarterback Bryce Young threw for 199 yards and three touchdowns, with two touchdowns going to rookie Tetairoa McMillan, who caught his first NFL touchdowns. Dowdle rushed for 183 yards and a touchdown, contributing to a franchise record of 473 yards from scrimmage in two weeks. Dak Prescott recorded 261 passing yards and three touchdowns for the Cowboys, who struggled despite George Pickens’ standout performance with nine catches for 168 yards.
Cincinnati Bengals 18-27 Green Bay Packers
Josh Jacobs scored two touchdowns to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 27-18 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Joe Flacco’s debut for the team. Jacobs had a three-yard touchdown in the second quarter and a 14-yard run in the fourth. Jordan Love completed 19 of 26 passes for 259 yards, including a 19-yard touchdown pass to Tucker Kraft. Lucas Havrisik contributed with two field goals, sealing the win with a 39-yarder late in the game. Flacco, traded from the Cleveland Browns, threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns but couldn’t lead Cincinnati to a comeback, as Evan McPherson missed a crucial 56-yard field goal attempt.
Arizona Cardinals 27-31 Indianapolis Colts
Daniel Jones led the Indianapolis Colts to a 31-27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals by throwing two touchdown passes and running for another score. He completed 22 of 30 passes for 212 yards with one interception. Jonathan Taylor rushed for 123 yards on 21 carries, and rookie Tyler Warren caught six passes for 63 yards and a touchdown. The Colts improved to 5-1, maintaining their perfect home record. Jacoby Brissett, filling in for the injured Kyler Murray, threw for 320 yards with two touchdowns and one interception for the Cardinals, who suffered their fourth consecutive loss.
New England Patriots 25-19 New Orleans Saints
Drake Maye threw three touchdowns, including two to Kayshon Boutte, leading the New England Patriots to a 25-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints. Maye completed 18 of 26 passes for 261 yards, with a notable 53-yard touchdown to DeMario Douglas. Boutte recorded five catches for 93 yards. The Saints, struggling at 1-5, were unable to score a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter due to a critical fumble review. Spencer Rattler for the Saints completed 20 of 26 passes for 227 yards, while Taysom Hill scored the team’s only touchdown and Blake Grupe kicked four field goals.
Cleveland Browns 9-23 Pittsburgh Steelers
Aaron Rodgers threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns. With this win, the Steelers (4-1) solidified their position in the AFC North and extended the Browns’ regular-season losing streak at Acrisure Stadium to 22 games. The Browns (1-5) struggled offensively, with rookie Dillon Gabriel passing for 221 yards but failing to score a touchdown for the 11th consecutive game. Rodgers distributed his completions among eight players, including a 12-yard touchdown to Connor Heyward and a 25-yard lob to DK Metcalf in the fourth quarter, sealing the game.
Tennessee Titans 10-20 Las Vegas Raiders
Geno Smith passed for 174 yards and one touchdown as the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Tennessee Titans 20-10, ending a four-game losing streak. The Titans, unable to secure consecutive wins for the first time in 47 games, managed only 451 total yards between both teams. Ashton Jeanty rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown, while Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward completed 26 of 38 passes for 222 yards, throwing his first career touchdown to David Martin-Robinson.

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