NFL Week Highlights: Dolphins, Rams, and Ravens Secure Wins

The Miami Dolphins achieved a surprising 30-13 victory against the Buffalo Bills, who are in pursuit of a Super Bowl. This defeat was a significant setback for Josh Allen and the Bills. Additionally, the Jacksonville Jaguars experienced a late-game disappointment, while the New England Patriots secured another win on an eventful NFL Sunday.

Buffalo Bills 13-30 Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns, while De’Von Achane rushed for two scores as the Miami Dolphins defeated the Buffalo Bills, who had not lost to them since Week 3 of the 2022 season. Achane amassed 225 scrimmage yards, including two late touchdowns. Miami’s defense was dominant, registering three takeaways and three sacks. Buffalo’s Josh Allen managed 306 yards and two touchdowns but was replaced by Mitchell Trubisky after the Dolphins extended their lead to 17 points late in the game.

Los Angeles Rams 42-26 San Francisco 49ers

Matthew Stafford threw four touchdown passes, setting a Rams record for the most in a three-game span, as Los Angeles defeated San Francisco for their fourth consecutive victory. Kyren Williams contributed with two touchdown runs. Stafford leads the NFL with 25 touchdown passes and has achieved a remarkable 20 TD passes without interceptions in the last six games. His 13 touchdown passes in the past three games mark a franchise record, making him the first player in NFL history with four TD passes and no interceptions in three straight games. He effectively targeted several receivers and completed 24 of 36 passes for 280 yards.

Baltimore Ravens 27-19 Minnesota Vikings

Lamar Jackson played smartly in his second game back from injury, helping Baltimore defeat Minnesota, thanks to a strong defensive performance. Malaki Starks and Marlon Humphrey each intercepted passes from J.J. McCarthy, while a late touchdown for Minnesota was too late to change the outcome. The Ravens capitalized on three takeaways to score 13 points, improving their season after a 1-5 start. After a scoreless first half, the Ravens focused on their rushing game in the second half, overpowering the Vikings’ defense.

New England Patriots 28-23 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TreVeyon Henderson scored two long touchdown runs of 69 and 55 yards, while Drake Maye threw two touchdown passes as the New England Patriots defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, securing their seventh consecutive win. After an interception thrown by Maye, the Patriots made a crucial defensive stop on fourth-and-3 at their own 27-yard line. Henderson’s 69-yard touchdown run clinched the victory, and he ended the game with a career-high 147 rushing yards on 14 carries. The Buccaneers, despite the loss, became the first team in NFL history to win each of their first four games of the season with a game-winning score in the final minute of regulation.

Arizona Cardinals 22-44 Seattle Seahawks

DeMarcus Lawrence led a stellar first half for the Seattle Seahawks, returning two fumbles for touchdowns as they defeated the Arizona Cardinals 44-22. The Seahawks, now 7-2 and leading the NFC West, continued their dominance over Arizona, winning for the ninth consecutive time. Sam Darnold connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 43-yard touchdown on Seattle’s opening drive. Lawrence’s first touchdown came after he recovered a fumble caused by Tyrice Knight, running 34 yards to score. The Seahawks also set a franchise record with 21 points in the first quarter, highlighted by a rushing touchdown from George Holani. In the second quarter, Lawrence scored again after recovering another fumble, extending the lead to 28-0.

Cleveland Browns 20-27 New York Jets

The New York Jets achieved a franchise first by scoring touchdowns on both a kickoff return and a punt return in the same game. Breece Hall’s 42-yard screen pass from Justin Fields provided the go-ahead score, leading the Jets to victory over the Cleveland Browns. This win marked their second consecutive victory after trading key players, Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams. Kene Nwangwu and Isaiah Williams each scored on a kickoff and a punt return, respectively. Will McDonald also made history with four sacks, tying the single-game record for the Jets.

New York Giants 20-24 Chicago Bears

Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to a comeback victory over the New York Giants, throwing a touchdown pass and rushing for a go-ahead score in the fourth quarter. After falling behind 20-10, the Bears scored the final 14 points of the game, starting with a two-yard touchdown pass to Rome Odunze. Williams then added a 17-yard rushing touchdown to seal the win. Meanwhile, New York’s Jaxson Dart rushed for two touchdowns, making history as the first quarterback with a rushing TD in five consecutive games, but the team faced its fourth straight loss.

Jacksonville Jaguars 29-36 Houston Texans

Backup Davis Mills led the Houston Texans to a comeback victory, throwing two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and scoring the go-ahead touchdown with 31 seconds left. Mills posted 292 passing yards while stepping in for the injured C.J. Stroud. The Jaguars attempted to respond but were thwarted when Trevor Lawrence was sacked, leading to a fumble that Sheldon Rankins returned for a touchdown, sealing the win for the Texans.

Washington Commanders 22-44 Detroit Lions

Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions secured a bounce-back victory against the Washington Commanders, winning 22-0 under his play-calling and with Jared Goff throwing three touchdown passes. Jahmyr Gibbs also scored three times. During the game, President Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend a regular-season NFL game since 1978. The Commanders, missing key players due to injury, suffered their fifth consecutive loss after a strong previous season, while their defense continued to struggle.

New Orleans Saints 17-7 Carolina Panthers

Tyler Shough led the New Orleans Saints to a victory over the Carolina Panthers, throwing for 282 yards and two touchdowns, marking his first win as a starter. Shough’s key passes included a 62-yard touchdown to Chris Olave and a 30-yard pass to Juwan Johnson. Alvin Kamara contributed with 83 rushing yards as the Saints improved to 2-8, outgaining the Panthers 388 to 175 yards. For Carolina, Bryce Young struggled with 124 yards passing and two turnovers, while Rico Dowdle rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown.

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