The NFL Sunday featured the New York Giants experiencing a last-minute loss to the Denver Broncos, while the Indianapolis Colts triumphed with Jonathan Taylor scoring three touchdowns. Dak Prescott guided the Dallas Cowboys to victory over Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. Additionally, Rashee Rice shone in his comeback for the Kansas City Chiefs, and Jalen Hurts revitalized the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense.
Las Vegas Raiders 0-31 Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 31-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns in less than three quarters. Rashee Rice, returning from a six-game suspension, caught two touchdown passes and had seven receptions for 42 yards. The Chiefs’ offense thrived, scoring on their first five possessions and totaling 434 yards. The Raiders struggled without star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, who suffered a knee injury. Defensively, the Chiefs limited the Raiders to only three first downs and 96 yards, marking their 10th win in the last 11 matchups. Geno Smith completed 10 of 16 passes for 67 yards, while rookie Ashton Jeanty managed only 21 yards on six carries.
New York Giants 32-33 Denver Broncos
Wil Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired, leading the Denver Broncos to a dramatic 33-32 victory over the New York Giants, who had a shutout going into the fourth quarter. The Broncos, down 26-8 with just over five minutes left, executed a remarkable comeback, scoring three touchdowns despite a late Giants lead. An extra point miss by Jude McAtamney proved costly for New York. The win marked Denver’s fourth straight victory and their eighth consecutive home win.
Philadelphia Eagles 28-22 Minnesota Vikings
Jalen Hurts led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 28-22 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns. He achieved a perfect passer rating, completing 19 of 23 passes, including two touchdowns to A.J. Brown and a career-high 183 receiving yards for DeVonta Smith. The Eagles, improving to 5-2, secured the win despite pressure from the Vikings, who struggled offensively. Carson Wentz completed 26 of 42 passes for 313 yards but threw two interceptions, while the Vikings settled for field goals on multiple possessions inside the red zone.
Indianapolis Colts 38-24 Los Angeles Chargers
Daniel Jones threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns, while Jonathan Taylor scored three times, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a 38-24 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. This win marked the Colts’ sixth of the season and snapped a five-game losing streak in Los Angeles, where they hadn’t won since 1986 against the Chargers. The Colts, now 6-1 and at their best start since 2009, dominated the game, leading 23-3 at halftime and limiting the Chargers to just 10 rushing yards. Despite Justin Herbert’s impressive performance with 423 passing yards and three touchdowns, the Chargers (4-3) could not secure the win.
Washington Commanders 22-44 Dallas Cowboys
Dak Prescott led the Dallas Cowboys to a 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders, throwing for three touchdowns, including a 74-yarder to CeeDee Lamb, who had 110 yards in his return from injury. DaRon Bland scored on a 68-yard interception return after Jayden Daniels left the game with a hamstring injury. George Pickens contributed with a key 44-yard catch, helping Dallas take a 27-15 lead before halftime. Javonte Williams also had a strong performance, rushing for 116 yards and a touchdown. Marcus Mariota, replacing the injured Daniels, was intercepted by Bland, who made a pick-six. Prescott completed 21 of 30 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns, with Jake Ferguson setting a record for tight ends with 50 catches and six receiving touchdowns in the first seven games of the season.
New England Patriots 31-13 Tennessee Titans
Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to a 31-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans, throwing for 222 yards and two touchdowns in his impressive performance. This win marked the Patriots’ fourth consecutive victory, keeping them in first place in the AFC East and marking Mike McCoy’s debut as Tennessee’s interim coach. Maye’s passer rating of 135.9 made him one of only three quarterbacks under 24 to achieve over 200 yards passing and a rating of 100 in six straight games. The Patriots’ defense was highlighted by linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson, who recorded two sacks and a fumble return for a touchdown, alongside contributions from Harold Landry III and Marcus Jones.
Green Bay Packers 27-23 Arizona Cardinals
Josh Jacobs scored a key one-yard touchdown with 1:50 left, helping the Green Bay Packers overcome an early 10-point deficit to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 27-23. The Packers (4-1-1) secured their first road win after a challenging first half and a five-hour travel delay due to airplane issues. Arizona (2-5) had an opportunity to win, but Jacoby Brissett’s final fourth-down pass was deflected with six seconds remaining. Brissett, stepping in for the injured Kyler Murray, passed for 279 yards and two touchdowns. The Cardinals have now lost five games in a row by a total of 13 points, marking them as only the third NFL team to lose five straight by four points or less. Jordan Love of Green Bay completed 19 of 29 passes for 179 yards and a touchdown, while Micah Parsons had an impactful game with three sacks and multiple tackles for loss.
Miami Dolphins 6-31 Cleveland Browns
Quinshon Judkins led the Cleveland Browns to a 31-6 victory over the Miami Dolphins, scoring three touchdowns and marking the team’s first win in four games. Judkins rushed for 84 yards on 25 carries, becoming the first Browns running back since Nick Chubb in 2022 to achieve three rushing scores in a game. Cornerback Tyson Campbell scored on an interception return, helping the Browns surpass the 17-point margin for the first time in 12 games. The defense was strong, with Rayshawn Jenkins contributing an interception and a fumble recovery, totaling four takeaways. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel, in his first home start, completed 13 of 18 passes for 116 yards in challenging weather conditions. Meanwhile, the Dolphins struggled, scoring only two field goals, with Tua Tagovailoa throwing three interceptions and recording a career-low passer rating of 24.1.
Carolina Panthers 13-6 New York Jets
Bryce Young threw a touchdown pass but left the game with an ankle injury as the Carolina Panthers beat the New York Jets 13-6. This victory marked the Panthers’ first three-game winning streak with Young as the starting quarterback. Young exited late in the third quarter, and Andy Dalton took over. Young completed 15 of 25 passes for 138 yards, while Dalton went four of seven for 60 yards. The Panthers improved to 4-3, securing their first road win of the season, and Xavier Legette had a standout game with nine catches for 92 yards and a touchdown.
New Orleans Saints 14-26 Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-14, marking their fourth consecutive win. Dennis Allen’s defense excelled, forcing four turnovers and sacking Spencer Rattler four times. Montez Sweat initiated key plays with an early strip-sack, and Nahshon Wright’s interception set up the first touchdown. Despite Caleb Williams’ lackluster performance (15 of 26 for 172 yards and 1 interception), the Bears benefited from strong contributions from their running backs—D’Andre Swift rushing for 124 yards and a touchdown, and rookie Kyle Monangai adding 81 yards and another touchdown. The Bears’ victory ended an eight-game losing streak against the Saints, their first win against New Orleans since 2008. Rattler finished the game with 233 yards but threw three interceptions.
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