The New York Jets celebrated Nathaniel Hackett’s return to Denver by rallying previous the Broncos 31-21 on Sunday behind Breece Corridor’s 72-yard landing run and Bryce Corridor’s 39-yard game-sealing scoop-and-score off Russell Wilson’s fumble within the closing minute.
That gave Hackett, the Jets’ offensive coordinator who was fired after going 4-11 as Denver’s head coach final season, a measure of satisfaction. Particularly after new Broncos coach Sean Payton trashed him throughout coaching camp for the job he’d completed in Denver.
The Jets (2-3) overcame a sloppy, chippy first half to snap a three-game skid and hand the Broncos (1-4) their third dwelling loss beneath Payton, who drew widespread criticism for excoriating Hackett in an interview with USA Right this moment in July.
After the sport, the Jets took their very own swipe at Payton in a submit on X, previously referred to as Twitter: “whenever you lose to the – ‘offseason champs’” – together with a photograph of comic Kevin James, who portrayed Payton in a film.
Though Wilson has returned to kind beneath Payton’s tutelage, the Broncos are tormented by most of the similar issues for which Payton blasted Hackett.
Dallas Cowboys 10–42 San Francisco 49ers
Brock Purdy threw a career-high 4 touchdowns because the San Francisco 49ers (5-0) torched the Dallas Cowboys (3-2) on Sunday Night time Soccer. Purdy, who now seems like an MVP candidate, accomplished 17 of his 24 passes and threw for 252 yards earlier than he was changed by Sam Darnold with the sport all however determined. The Niners protection was additionally on kind, intercepting Dak Prescott 3 times.
Baltimore Ravens 10–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Kenny Pickett hit George Pickens for a 41-yard landing with 1:17 remaining and the Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens (3-2). Pickett and the remainder of Pittsburgh’s sporadic offense managed little over the sport’s first 55 minutes however a late interception by rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr gave the Steelers (3-2) life and Pickett responded by driving Pittsburgh 80 yards in eight performs, the final 41 approaching a rainbow down the sideline to Pickens.
Carolina Panthers 24–42 Detroit Lions
Jared Goff threw three landing passes within the first half and ran for a rating within the fourth quarter, lifting the Detroit Lions to victory over the winless Carolina Panthers. The NFC North-leading Lions are 4-1 and alone atop the division in October or later for the primary time since 2016. The Panthers (0-5) turned the ball over 3 times within the first half to arrange Detroit up for 3 touchdowns and a 28-10 halftime lead. Rookie Bryce Younger threw three landing passes and two interceptions for Carolina. Goff was 20 of 28 for 236 yards, and his one-yard sneak put Detroit forward 35-10.
Cincinnati Bengals 34–20 Arizona Cardinals
Joe Burrow threw for 317 yards and three landing passes to Ja’Marr Chase, who completed with a season-high 192 yards receiving, and the Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) beat the Arizona Cardinals (1-4). It was a much-needed offensive efficiency for Burrow. He signed the NFL’s richest contract throughout the offseason however was slowed via his first 4 video games by a calf harm. The 26-year-old regarded lots wholesome on Sunday, finishing 36 of 46 passes and shopping for time on a handful of performs together with his athleticism within the pocket. Chase set a single-game franchise report with 15 receptions
Philadelphia Eagles 23–14 Los Angeles Rams
Jalen Hurts handed for 303 yards and a landing and rushed for 72 yards and one other rating, and the Philadelphia Eagles outlasted the Los Angeles Rams to stay unbeaten. Dallas Goedert had eight catches for 117 yards and an early TD for the Eagles, who’re off to their second consecutive 5-0 begin regardless of getting examined all through this assembly of the final two NFC champions. Cooper Kupp had eight catches for 118 yards within the former Tremendous Bowl MVP’s dynamic season debut for the Rams (2-3), who’ve misplaced three of 4.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs 27–20 Minnesota Vikings
Patrick Mahomes threw two landing passes within the third quarter, one to Travis Kelce after the All-Professional tight finish briefly left the sport with an ankle harm, and the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings. Mahomes went 31 for 41 for 281 yards and no turnovers in his best efficiency of the season for the defending Tremendous Bowl champions, who as soon as once more received whereas not at their greatest. Kirk Cousins threw for scores to Jordan Addison and Alexander Mattison for the Vikings. Minnesota had two possibilities on the tying landing within the closing two minutes however had been harm by a late hamstring harm to star extensive receiver Justin Jefferson.
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New Orleans Saints 34-0 New England Patriots
Alvin Kamara rushed for a landing to develop into the Saints’ profession TD chief, Derek Carr had two scoring passes and New Orleans (3-2) routed the New England Patriots (1-4). Tyrann Mathieu added a 27-yard interception return for a landing to assist New Orleans chase Patriots quarterback Mac Jones from the sport – the second straight week coach Invoice Belichick sidelined Jones within the second half. Kamara punched in his 73rd profession TD, one in every of his 22 carries for 80 yards. Carr completed 18 of 26 for 183 yards, and Michael Thomas had 4 catches for 65 yards as New Orleans ended a two-game skid.
New York Giants 16–31 Miami Dolphins
Rookie De’Von Achane had a 76-yard speeding landing, Tyreek Hill surpassed 150 yards receiving for the third time this season, and the Miami Dolphins (4-1) beat the New York Giants (1-4). The Dolphins’ 524 yards gave them 2,568 for the season, which is essentially the most yards via the primary 5 video games of a season in NFL historical past. With the win, Miami regained first place within the AFC East. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones left within the fourth with a neck harm after a sack by linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel.
Tennessee Titans 16–23 Indianapolis Colts
Zack Moss upstaged the return of Jonathan Taylor by working for a career-high 165 yards and two scores and Gardner Minshew was sharp in reduction of the injured Anthony Richardson. The Colts (3-2) snapped a seven-game dropping streak at dwelling by beating the Titans for the primary time in six tries. Richardson left with a proper shoulder harm late within the first half and was dominated out early within the third quarter after going 9 of 12 for 98 yards. Ryan Tannehill was 23 of 34 with 264 yards however had a game-sealing interception within the waning seconds. Derrick Henry was held to 43 yards on 13 carries.
Houston Texans 19–21 Atlanta Falcons
Desmond Ridder handed and ran for touchdowns, Younghoe Koo kicked a go-ahead 37-yard discipline purpose as time expired, and the Atlanta Falcons (3-2) snapped a two-game dropping streak. Ridder’s six-yard landing move to rookie working again Bijan Robinson and two-point move to Tyler Allgeier gave the Falcons a 15-12 lead early within the fourth quarter. Houston rookie quarterback CJ Stroud answered with an 18-yard scoring move to tight finish Dalton Schultz, giving the Texans (2-3) a 19-18 lead. Ridder threw for 329 yards, offering a solution to those that had referred to as for him to be benched.
Buffalo Payments 20–25 Jacksonville Jaguars
Travis Etienne rushed for 136 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns and the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2) beat the jet-lagged Buffalo Payments at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Jaguars could not need to go away London after getting back-to-back wins within the British capital, ending Buffalo’s three-game successful streak and proving they will cling with an AFC powerhouse. The Payments (3-2) had routed their previous three opponents however regarded drained at occasions, rushed for under 29 yards, and had a rash of accidents. Etienne scored on a 35-yard run with just below three minutes left after carrying it in from six yards earlier.
