Football Recap: Broncos Stage Fourth-Quarter Comeback Against Philadelphia, Ravens Endure Record Home-field Loss

Broncos Overcome Eagles in Thrilling Finish

Denver's quarterback found an 11-yard scoring throw and the running back contributed another rushing score in the fourth quarter as the Broncos erased a two-touchdown disadvantage to deliver the Eagles their first loss of the season. Denver's defense deflected the Eagles quarterback's final attempt on the game's concluding play to hand the reigning title holders to just their second defeat in their last 22 games. Denver (3-2) caught a huge break in their rally when the Philadelphia had a late fourth-down conversion nullified on a formation infraction whistled against star ball carrier Barkley.

Texans Dominate Depleted Ravens in Record Win

CJ Stroud passed for 244 yards and four touchdowns, and Houston (2-3) cruised to a 44-10 win over an injury-ravaged Ravens squad, equaling both the biggest away victory in Texans' history and the most lopsided home loss in Ravens' history. The Ravens (one win and four losses) were missing star signal-caller Jackson, and that was far from their sole issue. Key defenders multiple defensive leaders all missed the game, and the Baltimore already were weakened on that side of the ball because of a cervical issue that concluded Nnamdi Madubuike's season. Baltimore were also missing All-Pro fullback Patrick Ricard and tackle Ronnie Stanley.

Las Vegas Raiders 6–40 Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis' running back scored three touchdowns and a two-point conversion, and Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes as the Indianapolis Colts routed the Raiders. This decisive advantage was Indianapolis' largest since the 2013 season. Jones finished 20 passes out of 29 attempts for 212 yards and moved to four wins and one loss as a starter this year, exceeding his combined victory total over the previous two years with the Giants. The running back rushed 17 attempts for 66 rushing yards and caught three receptions for 20 yards. Indianapolis converted multiple takeaways into touchdowns. The Raiders fell to four wins and one loss.

Cowboys Soar Past Jets in High-Scoring Game

Dak Prescott passed for four touchdown passes, leading the Cowboys to an easy victory over the Jets. The Cowboys scored on two long marches in the second quarter, even with missing four starters on the blocking unit. The running back ran for 135 rushing yards and a score and also hauled in a TD pass. Dallas, now 2-2-1, bounced back from a high-scoring draw against the Packers last week. The Jets are still without a victory at zero wins and five losses in Aaron Glenn's inaugural year as head coach.

Minnesota Vikings 21–17 Cleveland Browns

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison grabbed a 12-yard touchdown pass from the quarterback with under half a minute remaining to secure Minnesota a win over the Browns at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This methodical march gave the Vikings (three wins and two losses) a crucial victory on their historic international road trip, which began with a narrow defeat to the Pittsburgh in Dublin last Sunday. It also spoiled Dillon Gabriel's debut as starter, as the Cleveland rookie put his team (one win and four losses) in contention by passing for two scores. Fellow rookie Quinshon Judkins rushed for 110 rushing yards on 23 attempts. The quarterback shook off a shoulder injury that temporarily forced him out and directed two touchdown marches in the second half.

Miami Dolphins 24-27 Carolina Panthers

Carolina's quarterback threw for two scores and the running back rushed for 206 rushing yards and a touchdown as the Carolina Panthers rallied past the Dolphins in their home stadium. The quarterback's quick throw to the first-year receiver with 1:59 to go gave the Carolina (two wins and three losses) the lead for good as they equaled the largest comeback to win a game in team history by erasing a large deficit. Young had a poor start, but he ended up 19 completions on 30 attempts for 198 passing yards with an interception. Dowdle, replacing the sidelined starter, did his work on the ground on 23 attempts, falling four yards shy of the team's all-time rushing mark. Miami's quarterback threw 27 passes out of 36 for 256 passing yards with three touchdowns and Jaylen Waddle accumulated 110 yards through the air on six receptions and scored a touchdown, but the Miami (one win and four losses) fell to zero wins and three losses in away contests.

Saints Secure First Win Under New Coach

Spencer Rattler passed for a long touchdown to receiver Shaheed, defensive back Howden scooped up a loose ball 86 yards for a touchdown, and New Orleans beat the error-prone New York Giants for the New Orleans' initial win under first-year head coach Moore. Rattler secured his first victory in 11 professional starts, throwing for 225 passing yards without a turnover. New York's first-year signal-caller Jaxson Dart, who won his first career start last week, threw for 202 yards and two scores, but also turned the ball over on three occasions. The Giants gave up possession on five separate plays in all, none more costly than when the defender stripped running back Cam Skattebo, resulting in the safety's touchdown. Both teams are one win and four losses.

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