Bryce Young led the Carolina Panthers to an upset victory over the Los Angeles Rams with three touchdown passes, while Matthew Stafford struggled and was intercepted twice. In another game, Sam Darnold helped the Seattle Seahawks defeat his former team. Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts faced another loss, with Daniel Jones also experiencing a setback.
Buffalo Bills 26-7 Pittsburgh Steelers
Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a decisive 26-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, throwing for one touchdown and running for another. The Bills bounced back from a loss, dominating on the ground with 249 rushing yards, including 144 from James Cook. The challenging weather conditions limited passing opportunities, with Allen completing 15 of 23 passes for 123 yards. He set a new NFL record for quarterback rushing touchdowns with his 76th touchdown run. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers, playing with a wrist brace, struggled and left the game briefly after a hit from Joey Bosa. He finished with 117 passing yards as the Steelers suffered their fifth loss in seven games.
Minnesota Vikings 0-26 Seattle Seahawks
Ernest Jones IV returned an 84-yard interception for his first career touchdown, contributing to the Seahawks’ dominant defense in a 26-0 shutout victory over the Vikings. This marked Seattle’s first shutout in over a decade. The game showcased a mismatch, with the Seahawks (9-3) facing undrafted rookie quarterback Max Brosmer, making his NFL debut for the struggling Vikings (4-8). The Vikings initially created a turnover, but Brosmer failed to capitalize, leading to Jones’ touchdown after intercepting a desperate pass. Brosmer ended the game with three additional interceptions, and Aaron Jones also fumbled, sealing the Vikings’ fourth consecutive loss.
Las Vegas Raiders 14-31 Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes while dealing with an injury to his non-throwing hand, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 31-14 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Kimani Vidal contributed with a 59-yard touchdown run and a career-high 126 rushing yards. Despite his injury, Herbert completed 15 of 20 passes for 151 yards, rebounding from a previous low performance. The Chargers improved to 8-4, maintaining pressure on the AFC West leaders, while the Raiders suffered their sixth consecutive loss, with Geno Smith passing for 165 yards and two touchdowns.
Los Angeles Rams 28-31 Carolina Panthers
Bryce Young led the Carolina Panthers to a surprising 31-28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, completing 15 of 20 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns, including two on fourth down. The Panthers’ defense forced three turnovers from Matthew Stafford, including two interceptions, one of which was returned for a 48-yard touchdown by Mike Jackson. Derrick Brown contributed with a critical strip-sack late in the game. This win keeps the Panthers (7-6) in contention for the NFC South, while ending the Rams’ (9-3) six-game winning streak. Stafford finished with 243 yards and two touchdown passes to Davante Adams.
Houston Texans 20-16 Indianapolis Colts
Nico Collins scored the decisive touchdown for the Houston Texans, who secured a 20-16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. This win marks the Texans’ fourth consecutive victory, bringing their record to 7-5, while the Colts (8-4) have now lost three of their last four games. Quarterback CJ Stroud completed 22 of 35 passes for 276 yards in his return after four weeks, while Collins had five receptions for 98 yards. The Texans sealed the win by stopping the Colts on a fourth down with 1:45 remaining. The Colts, who have lost two straight games, were held under 20 points for the first time this season. Daniel Jones completed 14 of 27 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns, while star rusher Jonathan Taylor was limited to 85 yards on 21 carries.
Arizona Cardinals 17-20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baker Mayfield led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 20-17 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, ending a three-game losing streak. Despite a previous injury, he threw for 194 yards and rushed for 27. Jacoby Brissett, starting for the Cardinals in place of Kyler Murray, failed to convert a crucial fourth down in the game’s final moments. Arizona has now lost four consecutive games and nine of their last ten.
Jacksonville Jaguars 25-3 Tennessee Titans
Trevor Lawrence led the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 25-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans, throwing for 229 yards and two touchdowns. This win improved the Jaguars’ AFC playoff chances as they aim for their first division title since 2022. The Jaguars have two remaining games against Indianapolis, who also has an 8-4 record. On defense, Josh Hines-Allen contributed significantly with two sacks of rookie Cam Ward and the team recovered two fumbles. Meanwhile, the Titans suffered their seventh consecutive loss and have now lost 11 straight at home, tying their longest losing streak since relocating to Tennessee.
San Francisco 49ers 26-8 Cleveland Browns
Brock Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers to a 26-8 victory over the Cleveland Browns, marking Shedeur Sanders’ first home start. Cleveland briefly took the lead 8-7 in the second quarter with a touchdown pass from Sanders to Harold Fannin, along with a two-point conversion. However, San Francisco scored 19 unanswered points to secure their third consecutive win, with all touchdowns occurring on favorable field positions. Christian McCaffrey contributed significantly with 74 scrimmage yards and a touchdown, while Sanders completed 16 of 25 passes for 149 yards and a touchdown for Cleveland.
New Orleans Saints 17-21 Miami Dolphins
De’Von Achane led the Miami Dolphins to a 21-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints, rushing for 134 yards and a touchdown. The Dolphins improved to 5-7, maintaining their slim playoff hopes, while the Saints fell to 2-10, losing six of their last seven games. After trailing 16-0 at halftime, the Saints rallied to make it 19-17 with a touchdown pass from Tyler Shough to Devaughn Vele, but Shough’s two-point conversion attempt was intercepted by Minkah Fitzpatrick, extending Miami’s lead. Despite a recovery of the onside kick, the Dolphins’ defense held strong, stopping Shough on fourth-and-1 to secure the win. Charlie Smyth, in his NFL debut, kicked a 56-yard field goal for New Orleans.
Atlanta Falcons 24-27 New York Jets
Nick Folk kicked a 56-yard field goal as time expired, leading the New York Jets to a 27-24 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Despite the game being unremarkable, Folk’s kick helped the Jets (3-9) end a two-game losing streak. Tyrod Taylor completed 19 of 33 passes for 172 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for another score. Adonai Mitchell had eight receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown, and Breece Hall rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown. For the Falcons (4-8), Kirk Cousins threw for 234 yards and a touchdown, while Bijan Robinson rushed for 142 yards and added five receptions for 51 yards.
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