It was not the day many individuals anticipated. The Broncos, the Falcons and the Bears all pulled off upsets on the roadway. The Buccaneers facilitated work of the Packers, the Eagles offered the Ravens a scare, and the Browns went from looking like an offensive juggernaut in Weeks 2 through 5 to being definitely embarrassed by the Steelers.
However when you consider that a number of N.F.L. groups dealt with closed practice facilities this week due to the fact that of favorable coronavirus tests, the reality that the games were even played was almost as unexpected as the outcomes on the field.
Heres what we learned:
Dolphins 24, Jets 0 It was the complete Ryan Fitzpatrick experience, as the veteran quarterback tossed for 3 touchdowns, was obstructed two times, and did a Patrick Mahomes impersonation by completing a short left-handed pass in the easy success. Tua Tagovailoa made his N.F.L. launching, however it was to mop up a laugher rather than to change his teams volatile starter– and Fitzpatrick was leading the cheers for the rookie who will eventually replace him.
Buccaneers 38, Packers 10 Just about whatever went Tampa Bays way, however the most stark aspect of this game was most likely the pass security, as Aaron Rodgers, who had actually been sacked simply three times over his teams very first four games, was put down four times by the Buccaneers fearsome pass rush. Rodgers finished the day with a passer score of 35.4, the third-worst mark of his career.
Titans 42, Texans 36 (overtime) Its difficult to quibble with a video game in which a groups offense handled 601 total backyards, however Tennessee actually needs to be worried about its defense, which allowed 412 yards and 36 indicate a team that fired its head coach and general supervisor 2 weeks back.
Steelers 38, Browns 7 Cleveland averaged 37.5 points over its previous four video games however might do absolutely nothing versus Pittsburgh, with quarterback Baker Mayfield looking batter and ineffective while throwing for 119 yards, one touchdown and 2 interceptions. The Browns have topped 30 points four times and been held to less than 10 two times.
Falcons 40, Vikings 23 The shooting of Coach Dan Quinn and the return of Julio Jones were certainly consider Atlantas first win of the season, but having Minnesotas Kirk Cousins melt down to the tune of 3 interceptions in the very first half helped stake Atlanta to such a large lead that the group was in cruise control for the majority of the day.
Broncos 18, Patriots 12 It appeared like New England would have a simple win in your home once it was revealed that Cam Newton was active, however Denver got six field goals from Brandon McManus and simply barely held back a resurgence. Newton took his group to Denvers 24-yard line in the last minute of the video game, down by simply 6 points, but the Patriots turned the ball over on downs when Newtons pass to NKeal Harry fell incomplete.
Colts 31, Bengals 27 It was a psychological week for Indianapolis, as the group needed to briefly close its facility since of a couple of incorrect favorable tests for the coronavirus, fell behind by 21-0 to Cincinnati and after that raced back to win, connecting the franchises record for biggest comeback in a routine season video game.
Lions 34, Jaguars 16 Matthew Stafford tossed a touchdown pass– he now has one against all 31 teams besides Detroit– DAndre Swift ran for 116 lawns and the Lions won so convincingly that Jacksonville Coach Doug Marrone acknowledged after the video game that his task might remain in jeopardy.
Giants 20, Footballers 19 Tae Crowders fumble healing for a touchdown put Big Blue up by 7 with less than four minutes to play, but this game in between also-rans was chosen when Coach Ron Rivera, desperate to stay in the N.F.C. East playoff race, had his Footballers bet with a 2-point conversion attempt in the video games final minute, just to have Kyle Allen throw an incomplete pass under pressure. Rivera wanted a tidy win rather than to chance it in overtime, however he needed to opt for a loss.
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Ravens 30, Eagles 28 Baltimore was overwhelming Philadelphia with its running game throughout its 17-0 start, however in an uncommon instance of the Ravens taking their cumulative foot off the gas, they very almost let the Eagles manage an upset only to be bailed out when Carson Wentz could not run the ball in for a 2-point conversion with just under two minutes staying.
Bears 23, Panthers 16 It is hard to get excited about Chicagos offense, no matter the groups record, however the Bears defense had a throwback day, forcing three turnovers including a game-saving interception in the final 2 minutes.
