Oct 20, 2025
Carolina Panthers running back Trevor Etienne (23) carries the ball against the New York Jets during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Broncos 33, Giants 32
DENVER — Wil Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired, leading Denver to a thrilling win over the Giants. The Broncos trailed 26-8 with just over five minutes left but mounted an improbable comeback. This victory snaps a streak where NFL teams had won 1,602 consecutive games when leading by 18 points in the final six minutes.
The Giants even had a 32-30 lead with 37 seconds left, but Denver’s offense quickly moved downfield, setting up Lutz’s game-winner. The Broncos have now won four straight games overall and eight straight at home.
Packers 27, Cardinals 23
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Josh Jacobs ran for a go-ahead, 1-yard touchdown with 1:50 remaining, Micah Parsons had a career-high three sacks and Green Bay rallied from an early 10-point deficit to beat Arizona. Green Bay fought through a sluggish first half to win its first road game of the season.
The Packers had their share of adversity this weekend. The team’s travel was reportedly delayed roughly five hours on Saturday because of mechanical issues with their airplane in Wisconsin. Arizona had a chance to win the game on its final offensive drive but Jacoby Brissett’s fourth-down pass was batted away in the end zone with 6 seconds left. The Cardinals have lost five straight.
Rams 35, Jaguars 7
LONDON — Matthew Stafford threw three of his five touchdown passes to Davante Adams and the Puka Nacua-less Los Angeles Rams beat Jacksonville at Wembley Stadium. Stafford who has thrown 12 touchdowns with no interceptions in his past four games also connected with rookie receiver Konata Mumpfield and rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson in the London rout.
The Rams are off to their best start since their Super Bowl-winning season in 2021. Star receiver Nacua missed the game with an ankle injury. The only highlight for the Jaguars was rookie Travis Hunter getting his first NFL touchdown.
Bears 26, Saints 14
CHICAGO — Dennis Allen’s defense dominated his former team, and Chicago beat New Orleans for their fourth straight win. Allen, the Bears’ defensive coordinator, had to like what he saw in his first game against the Saints since they fired him as head coach midway through last season after 2¢ years. The Bears forced four turnovers and sacked Spencer Rattler four times.
Montez Sweat set the tone with an early strip-sack that led to a field goal. Nahshon Wright set up the game’s first touchdown with a long interception return, and the Bears overcame a spotty performance by Caleb Williams in matching their best run since the 2018 NFC North championship team closed the regular season with four straight wins.
Chiefs 31, Raiders 0
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns as Kansas City shut out Las Vegas. Rashee Rice returned from suspension to catch two touchdown passes, sparking an offense that scored on its first five possessions.
The Chiefs dominated defensively, holding the Raiders to minimal yards and first downs. Las Vegas played most of the game without star pass rusher Maxx Crosby due to a knee injury.
Panthers 13, Jets 6
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Bryce Young threw a touchdown pass before leaving with an ankle injury, and Jaycee Horn grabbed two interceptions as Carolina beat the Jets. The win marked the Panthers’ third straight victory, their first such streak with Young as the starting quarterback since he was drafted as the No. 1 overall pick in 2023.
Young left the game in the third quarter and was replaced by Andy Dalton. The Jets remained winless under coach Aaron Glenn, who benched Justin Fields in the second half in favor of Tyrod Taylor. The Jets are now 0-7 for the third time in franchise history.
Colts 38, Chargers 24
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Daniel Jones threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns as Indianapolis beat the Los Angeles Chargers. Jonathan Taylor scored three touchdowns, marking his third such game this season. The Colts now lead the league with six wins. They snapped a five-game losing streak in Los Angeles.
The Colts led 23-3 at halftime, holding the Chargers to just 10 rushing yards. Justin Herbert set a franchise record for completions, but the Chargers lost for the third time in four games.
Cowboys 44, Commanders 22
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott threw for three touchdowns, including a 74-yarder to CeeDee Lamb, DaRon Bland returned an interception 68 yards for a score after Jayden Daniels left with a hamstring injury as Dallas beat Washington.
Lamb had 110 yards on five catches after a high ankle sprain kept him out of the previous three games. Daniels was injured early in the second half when he lost a fumble on a sack. He has already missed two games this season with an ankle injury.
Browns 31, Dolphins 6
CLEVELAND — Quinshon Judkins scored three touchdowns, helping the Cleveland Browns break a three-game losing streak with a win over the Miami Dolphins. Judkins rushed for 84 yards on 25 carries, becoming the first Browns running back with three rushing scores in a game since 2022.
Cornerback Tyson Campbell, acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars, returned an interception for a touchdown.
Patriots 31, Titans 13
NASHVILLE — Drake Maye threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns and the New England Patriots beat the Tennessee Titans 31-13 Sunday in coach Mike Vrabel’s first game against the franchise that fired him in January 2024.
The Patriots won their fourth straight to keep them atop the AFC East and spoil Mike McCoy’s debut as Tennessee’s interim head coach. Linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson had two of the Patriots’ five sacks and returned a fumble 4 yards for a touchdown.
49ers 20, Falcons 10
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Christian McCaffrey had his first 100-yard rushing game since 2023 and the short-handed San Francisco 49ers finally delivered a strong ground game to beat the Atlanta Falcons.
The usually run-focused 49ers (5-2) had struggled to generate much on the ground all season before getting back to their old style against the Falcons (3-3) with help from the return of tight end George Kittle.
McCaffrey ran for 129 yards and two touchdowns and had 201 yards overall from scrimmage for his first 200-yard game since 2019.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida fired coach Billy Napier Sunday a day after an error-filled win against Mississippi …
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Jadarian Price scored on a tackle-breaking 100-yard kickoff return in the third quarter, …
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