New York Jets 39–38 Cincinnati Bengals
Breece Hall rushed for two second-half touchdowns and threw a four-yard TD pass to Mason Taylor with 1:54 left, helping the New York Jets edge the Cincinnati Bengals for their first win of the season.
Justin Fields was 21 for 32 for 244 yards and a touchdown in his first game since Jets owner Woody Johnson sharply criticized his team’s quarterback play during their winless start. Hall finished with 18 carries for 133 yards. The Jets (1-7), who trailed 31-16 after three quarters, rolled to 502 yards of offense in their highest scoring game of the season, including a season-high 254 on the ground. Joe Flacco passed for two touchdowns and rushed for a one-yard score, but the Bengals (3-5) lost for the fifth time in six games. Ja’Marr Chase had 12 catches for 91 yards in his third consecutive game with double-digit receptions.
New York Giants 20–38 Philadelphia Eagles
Saquon Barkley ran for a 65-yard score on his first carry of the game and topped 100 yards rushing for the first time this season in the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory over the New York Giants (2-6). Barkley finished with 150 yards rushing and caught one of Jalen Hurts’ four touchdown passes before he left the game with a groin injury. The Eagles (6-2) evened the season series against their division rivals. The Giants’ run at their first season sweep of the Eagles since 2007 and first win at Philadelphia since 2013 suffered a serious blow when rookie Cam Skattebo suffered a dislocated ankle and was taken to a hospital for further evaluation. Skattebo was carted off the field after he took a hard hit over the middle and went down. His foot appeared to twist backward, and players from both teams huddled around the standout running back until he was taken off the field.
Chicago Bears 16–30 Baltimore Ravens
Derrick Henry ran for two touchdowns, Tyler Huntley made a big third-down throw late in the fourth quarter and the Baltimore Ravens finally won without Lamar Jackson. The Ravens snapped a four-game skid and ended Chicago’s four-game winning streak. The Bears (4-3) dominated the first quarter but managed only two field goals in that period and didn’t score again until the fourth. Although Jackson returned to practice this week, he was ruled out Saturday for a third straight game because of a hamstring injury. The Ravens (2-5) had lost 11 of their previous 13 when their star quarterback didn’t play.
Buffalo Bills 40–9 Carolina Panthers
James Cook ran for a career-high 216 yards and two touchdowns, Josh Allen accounted for three touchdowns and the Buffalo Bills (5-2) returned from their bye with a resounding win over the Carolina Panthers (4-4). Allen improved to 8-0 following the bye week and established an NFL record by becoming the first player to run and throw for a touchdown in 46 games, breaking the mark previously held by former Panthers QB Cam Newton. Allen’s 77 career rushing touchdowns (including playoff games) tied Newton for the most all-time. Cook had touchdown runs of 64 and 21 yards.
Cleveland Browns 13–32 New England Patriots
Drake Maye passed for three touchdowns as the New England Patriots extended their winning streak to five games by beating the Cleveland Browns.
Maye completed 18 of his 24 pass attempts for 282 yards. He was intercepted once. Each of his three TD passes came in the third quarter. The Patriots (6-2) were helped by three field goals from Andy Borregales. Cleveland (2-6) defensive end Myles Garrett recorded a franchise-record five sacks in the loss. Garrett passed Reggie White and set the NFL record for career sacks by a player under the age of 30 with his first sack in the game. Garrett has 10 sacks this season and 112.5 for his career. Cleveland’s Dillon Gabriel was 21 of 35 for 156 yards. He threw two touchdowns and was intercepted twice.
Miami Dolphins 34–10 Atlanta Falcons
Tua Tagovailoa threw a season-high four touchdown passes and the Miami Dolphins ended their three-game losing streak by dominating the short-handed Atlanta Falcons. The Dolphins (2-6) held the Falcons (3-4) to 213 yards. Tagovailoa completed 20 of 26 passes for 205 yards with scoring passes to De’Von Achane, Malik Washington, Jaylen Waddle and Ollie Gordon II. The Falcons were without quarterback Michael Penix Jr, top wide receiver Drake London and sacks leader Zach Harrison, among others, due to injuries. Atlanta veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins made his first start of the season. Bijan Robinson was held to 25 rushing yards.
San Francisco 49ers 15–26 Houston Texans
CJ Stroud threw for a season-high 318 yards with two touchdowns and the Houston Texans got off to a quick start and held on for victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Stroud completed passes to nine different players with star receiver Nico Collins out after sustaining a concussion Monday night. Xavier Hutchinson led the group with 69 yards receiving and a score to help the 3-4 Texans bounce back after a loss to Seattle. Mac Jones had trouble getting San Francisco’s offense going. He threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns in his fourth straight game and sixth this season filling in for the injured Brock Purdy. The Niners fell to 5-3.
