NFL Week 10 Performance Recap

Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos grinded out another ugly win Thursday night, edging the Oakland Raiders 10–7 in a sloppy, penalty-filled primetime matchup to extend their winning streak to seven games and move to an NFL-best 8–2. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw for just 150 yards with two interceptions and a touchdown, but Denver’s dominant defense carried the night, sacking Geno Smith six times and holding the Raiders scoreless over their final seven possessions. J.L. Skinner’s blocked punt — off his facemask, no less — set up Wil Lutz’s go-ahead 32-yard field goal late in the third quarter, which proved to be the difference. The Raiders (2–7) missed a potential tying kick with 4:26 left as Daniel Carlson’s struggles continued, sealing Oakland’s fourth straight loss since trading away Jakobi Meyers. Denver overcame 11 penalties and just 10 first downs but relied on its relentless pass rush to preserve the victory, marking the franchise’s longest win streak in a decade and its 10th straight home win despite another uneven offensive showing.

Indianapolis Colts at Atlanta Falcons

Jonathan Taylor delivered one of the greatest rushing performances in recent memory, powering the Indianapolis Colts to a 31–25 overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL’s first regular-season game held in Berlin. Taylor ran for 244 yards and three touchdowns, including an 83-yard burst — the longest run in the league this season — and the game-winning 8-yard score in overtime. His performance also moved him past Edgerrin James for the most rushing touchdowns (65) in Colts history. Michael Badgley forced overtime with a 44-yard field goal in the final seconds of regulation after Atlanta briefly led on Tyler Allgeier’s second rushing TD. Daniel Jones threw for 255 yards and a touchdown but was sacked seven times and turned the ball over twice, while rookie Michael Penix Jr. managed just 177 yards passing for the Falcons (3–6), who went 0-for-8 on third down and dropped their fourth straight game. The Colts (8–2) maintained their grip near the top of the AFC as Taylor joined Jim Brown, Adrian Peterson, and Derrick Henry as the only players in NFL history with multiple games of 200+ yards and three or more rushing touchdowns.

Cleveland Browns at New York Jets

The New York Jets made franchise history Sunday, becoming the first team in club history to record both a kickoff and punt return touchdown in the same game, sparking a 27–20 win over the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium. Kene Nwangwu’s 99-yard kickoff return and Isaiah Williams’ 74-yard punt return came just 36 seconds apart in the first quarter, giving the Jets (2–7) an early edge they never relinquished. Breece Hall sealed the victory with a 42-yard screen-pass touchdown from Justin Fields — who threw for just 54 yards but made timely plays — while Michael Badgley added a late field goal. Will McDonald tied a franchise record with four sacks as New York’s defense closed it out despite committing two turnovers. Rookie Dillon Gabriel threw for 167 yards and two scores for Cleveland (2–7), which has now dropped 13 straight road games. The win marked coach Aaron Glenn’s first home victory and came on a day the Jets honored late franchise legend Nick Mangold with an emotional pregame tribute.

New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers

Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough gave the New Orleans Saints a much-needed spark Sunday, throwing for 282 yards and two touchdowns in a 17–7 road win over the Carolina Panthers that snapped a four-game losing streak. Shough, a second-round pick out of Louisville, became the first rookie QB to win a game for the Saints since 1981, connecting with Chris Olave for a 62-yard score and Juwan Johnson for a 30-yard strike to seal it. Olave finished with 104 yards receiving, Alvin Kamara added 83 on the ground, and the Saints (2–8) outgained Carolina 388–175 in total yardage. Bryce Young struggled again for the Panthers (5–5), throwing for just 124 yards with two turnovers as his four-game win streak ended. Carolina opened with a touchdown run by Rico Dowdle but failed to sustain momentum, managing only 83 first-half yards and no points after the opening drive. For Olave, the game also served as personal redemption — returning to the same field where a concussion ended his 2024 season.

New England Patriots at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson broke loose for touchdown runs of 69 and 55 yards as the New England Patriots held off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28–23, securing their seventh straight win and a sweep of the NFC South. First-year coach Mike Vrabel’s Patriots (8–2) now sit atop the AFC East after going just 4–13 last season, with Vrabel greeting players postgame as “NFC South champs.” Quarterback Drake Maye threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns — both deep strikes, including a 72-yard catch-and-run to Kyle Williams and a 1-yard dart to Stefon Diggs before halftime. Tampa Bay (6–3) had a late chance after Tykee Smith intercepted Maye in the end zone, but Baker Mayfield’s fourth-down pass fell short, sealing the loss. Mayfield finished with 230 yards and two touchdowns, both to Tez Johnson, but the Bucs’ defense gave up three plays of 50+ yards. For New England bettors, the Patriots covered the short +2.5 line, continuing their surge as one of the AFC’s hottest teams heading into Week 11.

Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings

Lamar Jackson marked his 100th career start with a composed performance, leading the Baltimore Ravens to a 27–19 win over the Minnesota Vikings — their third straight victory after a 1–5 start. Jackson threw for 176 yards and a touchdown to Mark Andrews while adding 36 rushing yards, guiding a Ravens (4–5) offense that leaned heavily on its ground game in the second half. Baltimore’s defense carried the day, forcing three turnovers and holding Justin Jefferson to just 37 yards on 12 targets. Rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy struggled in his fourth start, throwing two interceptions and committing several costly pre-snap penalties as Minnesota (4–5) drew eight false starts despite being at home. The Ravens turned all three takeaways into points and have allowed fewer than 15 per game since reshuffling their secondary to feature safety Kyle Hamilton more prominently. Jackson’s 73rd career win moved him past Ben Roethlisberger on the all-time list for most victories through 100 starts, trailing only Mahomes, Brady, and Staubach.

Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins finally broke through against their AFC East nemesis, beating the Buffalo Bills 30–13 to snap a seven-game skid in the rivalry. Tagovailoa threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns — both in the first half — while rookie running back De’Von Achane exploded for 225 total yards and two long fourth-quarter touchdown runs of 59 and 35 yards to seal it. Miami (3–7) dominated early, holding Buffalo (6–3) scoreless until late in the third and forcing three turnovers. Josh Allen threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns but also had an interception and fumble before being replaced by Mitchell Trubisky late. The Dolphins led 16–0 at halftime after touchdown catches by Malik Washington and Jaylen Waddle, then leaned on their defense to frustrate Allen and keep the Bills’ offense in check. Miami, a 9.5-point underdog, easily covered the spread and earned its first win over Buffalo since 2022 — a victory that coach Mike McDaniel said “proved this team still believes its season isn’t over.”

New York Giants at Chicago Bears

Caleb Williams once again delivered in crunch time, leading the Chicago Bears to a 24–20 comeback win over the New York Giants with two fourth-quarter touchdowns. Trailing 20–10 with just over 10 minutes left, Williams threw a 2-yard score to Rome Odunze and then scrambled 17 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:47 remaining. Chicago (6–3) closed the game on a 14–0 run, as its defense — led by C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s two sacks — shut down the Giants’ final drive. Rookie Jaxson Dart had 242 passing yards and two rushing touchdowns before leaving with a concussion, giving way to Russell Wilson, who couldn’t finish the job as New York (2–8) dropped its fourth straight. The Bears, who have now won back-to-back tight games behind late-game heroics from Williams, covered the 3.5-point spread and strengthened their playoff positioning heading into Week 11.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans

Backup quarterback Davis Mills led a furious fourth-quarter rally as the Houston Texans stormed back from a 19-point deficit to stun the Jacksonville Jaguars 36–29, marking the second-largest comeback in franchise history. Down 29–10 early in the fourth, Mills threw two touchdown passes before scrambling 14 yards for the go-ahead score with 31 seconds left. The Texans (4–5) sealed the win when Will Anderson Jr. sacked Trevor Lawrence, forcing a fumble that Sheldon Rankins returned for a touchdown. Mills, filling in for the injured C.J. Stroud, finished with 292 yards and three total TDs, while Nico Collins had seven catches for 136 yards. Houston outgained Jacksonville 167–11 in the fourth quarter, erasing a lead the Jaguars (5–4) had never before lost when up by 19 or more. Despite Lawrence’s early efficiency, the Texans’ relentless defense — powered by Danielle Hunter’s 3.5 sacks — and DeMeco Ryans’ “keep fighting” mantra turned what looked like a rout into a statement win.

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks

Seattle’s defense stole the show Sunday as DeMarcus Lawrence returned two fumbles for touchdowns in the first half, powering the Seahawks to a 44–22 rout of the Arizona Cardinals. Lawrence’s pair of scores — both set up by strip sacks from rookie Tyrice Knight — helped Seattle (7–2) jump out to a 28–0 lead and cruise to its ninth straight win over Arizona. Sam Darnold needed to throw just 12 passes, completing 10 for 178 yards and a touchdown to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who topped 1,000 receiving yards for the season. Zach Charbonnet added a rushing score, while Jason Myers kicked three field goals as Seattle’s defense piled up five sacks despite several starters being out. Jacoby Brissett threw two late touchdowns for the Cardinals (3–6), but the game was long decided. The Seahawks, now tied for the NFC’s best record, easily covered as double-digit favorites and became just the third team in the Super Bowl era to lead by 28 or more in consecutive weeks.

Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions

Dan Campbell took back play-calling duties — and the Detroit Lions roared back to form with a 44–22 rout of the Washington Commanders, extending their streak of avoiding back-to-back losses to 33 months. With Campbell wearing reading glasses on the sideline to study the play sheet, Jared Goff threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, while Jahmyr Gibbs erupted for 142 rushing yards and three total scores. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams each caught touchdown passes as Detroit (6–3) scored on its first eight possessions and led 22–0 before halftime. President Donald Trump made history as the first sitting U.S. president to attend a regular-season NFL game since 1978, watching from a suite as the Lions’ offense overwhelmed Washington (3–7), which has now dropped five straight. Marcus Mariota filled in for injured starter Jayden Daniels, throwing for 213 yards and two touchdowns, but Washington’s defense again faltered, giving up 40-plus points for the second time in three weeks. Detroit covered easily as double-digit favorites and remained within striking distance atop the NFC North.

San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams

Matthew Stafford continued his scorching stretch with four touchdown passes, setting an NFL record as the first quarterback ever to throw at least four TDs and no interceptions in three straight games, leading the Los Angeles Rams to a 42–26 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Stafford, who finished 24 of 36 for 280 yards, connected with Davante Adams, Puka Nacua, Davis Allen, and Colby Parkinson as the Rams (7–2) scored touchdowns on six of their first eight drives. Kyren Williams added two rushing scores as Los Angeles cruised to its fourth straight victory and stayed tied atop the NFC West. Adams praised Stafford’s MVP-caliber play, while coach Sean McVay lauded his command and poise. San Francisco (6–4), still reeling from season-ending injuries to Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, struggled to contain the Rams’ rhythm. Mac Jones threw for 319 yards and three TDs in his eighth start filling in for Brock Purdy, but an early fumble and a failed fourth down buried the 49ers in a 21–0 hole. Stafford also surpassed 400 career touchdown passes, becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to do so.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers overwhelmed Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers 25–10 on Sunday night, extending their winning streak to three despite multiple offensive line injuries. Justin Herbert threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, while rookie Kimani Vidal added 95 rushing yards and a 2-yard score as the Chargers (7–3) improved to within one game of first place in the AFC West. Rodgers struggled mightily, going 16 of 31 for 161 yards with two interceptions and three sacks before finally connecting with Roman Wilson for a late touchdown. Pittsburgh (5–4) went 0-for-9 on third down until its lone scoring drive and managed just 10 points after a 3-0 start. The Chargers’ defense continued its dominant run, holding its third straight opponent under 225 yards, highlighted by a Khalil Mack safety and RJ Mickens interception. Cameron Dicker drilled three field goals — including a 59-yarder to tie his franchise record — while Keenan Allen became the Chargers’ all-time leader in receptions, surpassing Antonio Gates. Los Angeles covered easily as short home favorites, winning with the grit and physicality Jim Harbaugh praised postgame.

Monday Night Preview: Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers

Two of the NFC’s top contenders clash under the Lambeau lights on Monday Night Football, with the 6–2 Philadelphia Eagles visiting the 5–2–1 Green Bay Packers. Oddsmakers have Green Bay favored by 2.5 points, though the Eagles come in rested off a bye and riding a three-game winning streak over the Packers, including last season’s wild-card victory. Jalen Hurts has been nearly flawless this year with 15 touchdown passes and just one interception, while DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert headline a balanced offense that ranks 10th in scoring despite modest yardage totals. Green Bay will be without tight end Tucker Kraft, meaning Jordan Love will lean more on Luke Musgrave and Josh Jacobs, who leads the league with 25 rushing touchdowns since 2024. The Packers’ defense, ranked fifth overall, will test Philadelphia’s potent ground attack that racked up 276 yards in its last outing. With both teams among the NFC’s elite and separated by half a game, this matchup could swing future playoff seeding — and the betting line suggests another down-to-the-wire finish at Lambeau Field.