NFL Week Recap: Thrilling Last-Minute Victories and High-Scoring Showdowns

 

Washington Commanders 18, Chicago Bears 15
In a nail-biting finish, the Washington Commanders secured an 18-15 victory over the Chicago Bears with a spectacular 52-yard Hail Mary pass from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to Noah Brown as time expired. The dramatic play unfolded after Daniels, who was nursing a rib injury, scrambled for several seconds before launching the ball from the Commanders' 35-yard line. The pass was deflected just short of the goal line and fell into Brown's hands in the end zone, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. The Bears had taken the lead just 23 seconds earlier on a one-yard touchdown run by Roschon Johnson, following a pass-interference penalty. This win allowed the Commanders to improve to 6-2, while the Bears' three-game winning streak came to an end.

San Francisco 49ers 30, Dallas Cowboys 24
Brock Purdy shone for the San Francisco 49ers, throwing a touchdown pass and rushing for another as they defeated the Dallas Cowboys 30-24. After trailing 10-6 at halftime, Purdy led three consecutive touchdown drives, transforming the game into a 27-10 lead. Although the Cowboys, led by Dak Prescott, mounted a late comeback with two touchdown passes to CeeDee Lamb, the 49ers held on for the win, improving their record to 3-4.

Cleveland Browns 29, Baltimore Ravens 24
In a thrilling AFC North matchup, the Cleveland Browns ended a five-game losing streak by defeating the Baltimore Ravens 29-24. Jameis Winston, making his first start in two years, threw three touchdown passes, including a crucial 38-yarder to Cedric Tillman with less than a minute left. Despite a late push from Lamar Jackson, who moved the Ravens to the Browns' 24-yard line, they couldn't find the end zone as time expired. Winston finished the game with 334 passing yards.

Detroit Lions 52, Tennessee Titans 14
The Detroit Lions dominated the Tennessee Titans in a high-scoring affair, winning 52-14. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, while five different players scored in the first half alone. This impressive performance brought the Lions to a record of 6-1, marking their highest scoring game since 1997. The Titans fell to 1-6, unable to recover from back-to-back defeats.

Philadelphia Eagles 37, Cincinnati Bengals 17
The Philadelphia Eagles continued their winning ways with a 37-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Jalen Hurts excelled, rushing for three touchdowns and throwing for another while completing 16 of 20 passes for 236 yards. The Eagles outscored the Bengals 20-0 in the final quarter, showcasing their dominance as they improved to 5-2.

New England Patriots 25, New York Jets 22
In a tightly contested match, the New England Patriots edged past the New York Jets 25-22, thanks to Rhamondre Stevenson’s late touchdown run. The game marked a turning point for the Patriots, ending a six-game losing streak, while the Jets continued to struggle with their fifth consecutive loss.

Buffalo Bills 31, Seattle Seahawks 10
Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a convincing 31-10 victory against the Seattle Seahawks. Allen threw two touchdown passes and James Cook added two rushing touchdowns. The Bills maintained control throughout the game, improving their record to 6-2.

Kansas City Chiefs 27, Las Vegas Raiders 20
The Kansas City Chiefs remained undefeated with a 27-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Patrick Mahomes threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns, achieving a milestone by becoming the fastest quarterback to reach 30,000 passing yards. The Chiefs extended their winning streak to 13 games, including playoffs.

Houston Texans 23, Indianapolis Colts 20
CJ Stroud bounced back from a poor performance last week to throw for 285 yards and lead the Houston Texans to a 23-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Stroud's efforts helped the Texans (6-2) maintain their lead in the AFC South while handing the Colts (4-4) a tough loss.

Arizona Cardinals 28, Miami Dolphins 27
In a thrilling finish, Kyler Murray drove the Cardinals to a last-second victory over the Miami Dolphins, securing a 28-27 win with a field goal as time expired. Murray led two fourth-quarter scoring drives to overturn a nine-point deficit and spoil Tua Tagovailoa's return to the field.

Atlanta Falcons 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26
Kirk Cousins had an outstanding performance, throwing for four touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons overcame the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-26. Despite Baker Mayfield's solid showing, the Buccaneers (4-4) fell short, suffering their fourth loss in six games.

Los Angeles Chargers 26, New Orleans Saints 8
Ladd McConkey's two touchdown catches helped propel the Los Angeles Chargers to a 26-8 victory over the New Orleans Saints. Quarterback Justin Herbert led the charge, throwing for 328 yards as the Chargers improved to 4-3.

Green Bay Packers 30, Jacksonville Jaguars 27
The Green Bay Packers secured a narrow victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, thanks to a late field goal by Brandon McManus. Backup quarterback Malik Willis stepped up, completing a crucial 51-yard pass that set up the game-winning kick, bringing the Packers to a record of 6-2.

Denver Broncos 28, Carolina Panthers 14
Bo Nix had a standout performance with three touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown, leading the Denver Broncos to a decisive 28-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers continued to struggle, falling to 1-7 as they suffered their fifth consecutive loss.