The Denver Broncos secured a pivotal 22-19 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, extending their lead in the AFC East. Meanwhile, Josh Allen shone with six touchdowns in the Buffalo Bills’ exciting win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Baltimore Ravens achieved their fourth consecutive victory against the Cleveland Browns, marking Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut.
Kansas City Chiefs 19-22 Denver Broncos
Wil Lutz kicked five field goals, including a 35-yard game-winner, leading the Denver Broncos to a 22-19 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. This win secured the Broncos’ eighth straight victory and pushed their record to 9-2, making it unlikely for the Chiefs (5-5) to win the AFC West title for the tenth consecutive year. Bo Nix set up the winning field goal with a 32-yard pass to Troy Franklin. Patrick Mahomes had briefly given the Chiefs the lead with a touchdown to Travis Kelce, who set a new franchise record for the most career touchdowns. However, after a blocked extra point, the Broncos tied the game before Lutz clinched it with his kick.
Seattle Seahawks 19-21 Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams secured a narrow 21-19 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, led by Kamren Kinchens, who intercepted two passes, and Matthew Stafford, who threw two touchdown passes. Jason Myers missed a crucial 61-yard field goal attempt as time expired, concluding Seattle’s impressive 10-game road win streak. Kenneth Walker scored for the Seahawks, and Sam Darnold made a late push for a game-winning kick, but Myers fell short after earlier successfully making four field goals. Davante Adams also scored for the Rams, while Kyren Williams contributed with 91 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Rams improved to 8-2, marking their fifth consecutive win.
Baltimore Ravens 23-16 Cleveland Browns
Tight end Mark Andrews scored a 35-yard touchdown on a fake tush push, leading the Baltimore Ravens to a 23-16 victory over the Cleveland Browns, hindering Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut. On a crucial fourth-and-inches play, Andrews faked a run up the middle and scored. Sanders, filling in for injured QB Dillon Gabriel, struggled in his debut, completing 4 of 16 passes for 47 yards, with one interception and two sacks, resulting in a 13.5 passer rating. Gabriel had a better performance in the first half with 7 completions on 10 attempts for 68 yards. With this win, the Ravens improved to 5-5, while the Browns fell to 2-8.
San Francisco 49ers 41-22 Arizona Cardinals
Brock Purdy returned from a toe injury, throwing three touchdown passes to lead the San Francisco 49ers to a 41-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Christian McCaffrey contributed with two rushing touchdowns and a receiving score, extending his NFL record to 17 games with at least one rushing and receiving touchdown. The 49ers improved to 7-4, while the Cardinals fell to 3-7, suffering from a franchise-record 17 penalties during the game. Jacoby Brissett, starting for the injured Kyler Murray, set an NFL record with 47 completions, passing for 452 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32-43 Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and rushed for three more, leading the Buffalo Bills to a 44-32 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This performance marked Allen as the first player to record two games with three passing and three rushing touchdowns. The game featured nine lead changes, and Allen outperformed Baker Mayfield, who threw for two touchdowns but also lost a fumble late in the game. Allen completed 19 of 30 passes for 317 yards, overcoming two interceptions in the first half. As for Tampa Bay, they have now lost four of their last seven games.
Chicago Bears 19-17 Minnesota Vikings
Devin Duvernay’s 56-yard kickoff return set up Cairo Santos for the game-winning field goal, giving the Chicago Bears a 19-17 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy had momentary success, leading a scoring drive to put Minnesota ahead late in the game. However, McCarthy struggled overall, finishing with 16 completions on 32 attempts for 150 yards and two interceptions. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, drafted ahead of McCarthy, had a less effective game, completing 16 of 32 passes for 193 yards and rushing for 26 yards.
Cincinnati Bengals 12-34 Pittsburgh Steelers
Mason Rudolph stepped in for the injured Aaron Rodgers and led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 34-12 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. After Rodgers injured his left hand, Rudolph completed 12 of 16 passes for 127 yards, including a touchdown pass to Kenneth Gainwell. The Steelers’ defense also had a strong performance, scoring two touchdowns, including a 74-yard pick-six by Kyle Dugger and a 32-yard scoop-and-score by James Pierre. Ja’Marr Chase, notable for his record 16 receptions in their previous matchup, was limited to just three catches for 30 yards.
Carolina Panthers 30-27 Atlanta Falcons (OT)
Bryce Young threw for a career-high 448 yards and led the Carolina Panthers to a 30-27 overtime victory against the Atlanta Falcons. Young’s 54-yard pass to Tommy Tremble set up the winning field goal by Ryan Fitzgerald. He completed 31 of 45 passes, including three touchdowns, contributing to the Panthers’ sweep over the Falcons, who have now lost five consecutive games. Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns, but the loss of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to injury impacted their performance, with backup Kirk Cousins struggling in overtime.
Los Angeles Chargers 6-35 Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars rebounded from a previous loss by defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 35-6, with rushing touchdowns from Travis Etienne, Trevor Lawrence, and rookie Bhaysul Tuten. After suffering a significant defeat against the Houston Texans, the Jaguars displayed a strong performance, while the Chargers struggled, managing only 135 yards and eight first downs.
Green Bay Packers 27-20 New York Giants
Jordan Love returned from a shoulder injury to throw two touchdown passes, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 27-20 victory over the New York Giants and breaking a two-game losing streak. Love connected with Christian Watson for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. However, the Packers lost starting running back Josh Jacobs to a knee injury early in the game. Despite the setback, the Packers exploited the Giants’ weak run defense, achieving 106 rushing yards in the first half. The Giants, with Jameis Winston starting for the first time in 11 months under interim coach Mike Kafka, suffered their fifth consecutive loss. Winston had 201 passing yards, a touchdown, an interception, and a fumble, while Devin Singletary rushed for two touchdowns.
Houston Texans 16-13 Tennessee Titans
Matthew Wright kicked a last-second 35-yard field goal, leading the Houston Texans to a 16-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Backup quarterback Davis Mills guided the Texans, who reached .500 for the first time this season. This win marked their third in four games and fifth consecutive victory over the Titans in Nashville. Despite the Titans having the NFL’s worst offense, rookie QB Cam Ward managed to score a touchdown in the final minutes. However, Mills responded effectively, securing the win as the Titans fell to 1-9.
Washington Commanders 13-16 Miami Dolphins (OT)
The Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Commanders 16-13 in overtime during Spain’s historic NFL debut in Madrid. Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota was intercepted, leading to Riley Patterson’s game-winning 29-yard field goal. Miami’s Ollie Gordon scored to tie the game at 13-13, but was previously denied a touchdown opportunity on fourth-and-goal. Washington’s Matt Gay missed a 56-yard field goal, prompting overtime, where Miami ultimately secured the victory, marking the seventh international game of the 2025 NFL season.
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