Patriots 35-14 over the Giants: The Patriots defense picked off QB Daniel Jones three times, forced a fumble that was returned for a TD, and blocked a punt which was returned for a TD. QB Tom Brady didn’t have to do much when his defense does that but he had two fumbles with one being returned for a TD and interception without a passing TD, but he had 2 rushing TDs. 4th string RB Brandon Bolden added the other offensive TD with a rushing TD. WR Golden Tate had the only offensive TD for the Giants his 1st TD of the season, after missing time due to a suspension. As I stated last week not having Stephen Gostkowski will come back to hurt them as new kicker Mike Nugent missed another field goal.
Ravens 23-17 over the Bengals: Despite QB Lamar Jackson not throwing a TD pass he ran all over the Bengals defense for 152 yards rushing with a rushing TD plus RB Mark Ingram added another rushing TD. QB Andy Dalton did not have a passing TD and had to wait till the end for a garbage time rushing TD after only his specials team got him a TD on a kick return so start the game.
Seahawks 32-28 over the Browns: The biggest reason Cleveland lost was because QB Baker Mayfield had three interceptions and RB Nick Chubb fumbled the ball away. Mayfield did had 1 passing TD and a rushing TD while Chubb did have two rushing TDs. For Seattle QB Russell Wilson had threw 2 TD passes with a rushing TD of his own and RB Chris Carson had a rushing TD.
Saints 13-6 over the Jaguars: The Saints held the Jaguars to only two field goals while QB Teddy Bridgewater won his 4th straight start for them with 1 TD pass.
Washington 17-16 over the Dolphins: In a battle of who wants to win the least Washington QB Case Keenum had 2 TD passes both to WR Terry McLaurin to outduel both of Miami’s QBS who had 1 TD pass but with two interceptions. The Dolphins missed a two point conversion to end the game.
Texans 31-24 over the Chiefs: Despite being outscored 17-3 in the 1st quarter, QB Deshaun Watson throwing two interceptions, and their kicker missing a field goal and an extra point they came out on top. They went on a 28-7 run after the 1st quarter led by Watson’s two rushing TDs, a passing TD and RB Carlos Hyde having a rushing a TD. QB Patrick Mahomes did look like his old self despite an interception with 3 TD passes and two of those went to WR Tyreek Hill who came back from injury.
Vikings 38-20 over the Eagles: QB Kirk Cousins outplayed QB Carson Wentz by having 4 TD passes compared to Wentz’s 2 TD passes. They each had an interception but finally Cousins was able to find both of his WRs for TDS as Adam Thielen had one and Stefon Diggs had the other three TD passes. Plus RB Dalvin Cook added a rushing TD.
Panthers 37-26 over the Buccaneers: Rookie QB Kyle Allen threw 2 TD passes that went to WR Curtis Samuel and RB Christian McCaffrey but they each also added rushing TDs. QB Jameis Winston threw five interceptions and fumbled the ball twice while one of his receivers fumbled it twice too. The two rushing TDs and one passing TD Tampa Bay had were cancelled out by those mistakes. Carolina could have scored more but missed two field goals.
Broncos 16-0 Titans: It didn’t matter who was the QB for Tennessee as both had 0 TD passes and three combined interceptions plus were sacked seven times. Denver didn’t really do that much on offense as QB Joe Flacco had an interception as well but it was their kicker who did the heavy lifting with three field goals and RB Phillip Lindsay had the only TD of the game.
Jets 24-22 over the Cowboys: In the upset of the week the Jets went up 21-6 at halftime before a failed comeback from the Cowboys who missed a game tying two-point conversion at the end. QB Sam Darnold was back from Mono and it made a huge difference as he had 2 TD passes and RB Le’Veon Bell had a rushing TD. QB Dak Prescott was held to 0 TD pass and his rushing TD along with RB Ezekiel Elliot were all in the end in junk time. Dallas also missed a field goal which would come back to haunt them.
Cardinals 34-33 over the Falcons: The Cardinals led for most of the game as QB Kyler Murray had the go ahead TD. Then QB Matt Ryan led his team down the field for the game tying TD but his kicker missed the field goal. Murray had 3 TD passes with one going to RB David Johnson who also had a rushing TD. While QB Matt Ryan had 4 TD passes.
49ers 20-7 over the Rams: Despite QB Jimmy Garoppolo throwing an interception, fumbling the ball away and kicker Robbie Gould again missing a field goal they held on. Garoppolo did have a rushing and RB Tevin Coleman had another rushing TD. They biggest thing was the 49ers held the Rams passing attack to 78 yards and forced two fumbles. Their only score was WR Robert Woods getting a rushing TD in the beginning of the game.
Steelers 24-17 over the Chargers: QB Phillip Rivers had two interceptions and a fumble that was returned for a TD plus his kicker missed a field goal which didn’t help them try to overcome a 24-0 deficit entering the 4th quarter despite 2 TD passes from Rivers to TE Hunter Henry. RB James Conner for the Steelers had a receiving and a rushing TD.
Packers 23-22 over the Lions: The Lions led for most of the game until QB Aaron Rodgers led his team to victory in the end by driving down the field for the game winning field goal. It was a tough win for Green Bay as Rodgers who did have 2 total TD passes threw an interception and his team fumbled the ball twice.