In a stunning match-up, Derrick Henry led the Baltimore Ravens to a decisive victory over the Buffalo Bills, marking the Bills’ first loss of the season. Henry’s exceptional performance included a record-breaking 199-yard run, setting a new benchmark for the Ravens with the longest touchdown run in their history. Adding to the glory, he caught a scoring pass from Lamar Jackson, contributing significantly to the Ravens’ 35-10 win over the Bills.
The Baltimore Ravens showcased their dominance on the field with Lamar Jackson scoring a touchdown of his own and connecting with Justice Hill for another score. The Ravens further solidified their lead with Patrick Ricard recovering a fumble by Henry on the goal line for their fifth touchdown. The defeat for the Bills brought an end to their impressive streak of 43 games without losing by six or more points.
Meanwhile, the Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, rallied from an early 10-point deficit to secure a win against the Los Angeles Chargers, maintaining their unbeaten record this season. Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 245 yards and a touchdown, highlighting tight end Travis Kelce with seven receptions as Kelce set a new Chiefs record for career receptions.
In other thrilling encounters, the San Francisco 49ers triumphed over the New England Patriots with a 30-13 victory, while the Las Vegas Raiders fended off a late surge from the Cleveland Browns to clinch a 20-16 win. The Washington Commanders dominated the Arizona Cardinals with a resounding 42-14 victory, spearheaded by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
The Minnesota Vikings held off a fierce comeback attempt by the Green Bay Packers, securing a 31-29 win and extending their winning streak in the NFL to four games. The Pittsburgh Steelers, however, lost their unbeaten status to the Indianapolis Colts in a hard-fought 27-24 battle, despite veteran quarterback Joe Flacco stepping up to throw two crucial touchdowns after the early loss of quarterback Anthony Richardson.
Notable performances also included Chase Brown propelling the Cincinnati Bengals to their first win of the season with a 34-24 triumph over the Carolina Panthers, and the Houston Texans edging out the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 in a thrilling AFC South showdown.
In a nail-biting finish, the Atlanta Falcons secured a last-second 26-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints with Younghoe Koo’s 58-yard field goal, while the Chicago Bears emerged victorious with a 24-18 win against the Los Angeles Rams thanks to D’Andre Swift’s impressive 36-yard rushing touchdown. Baker Mayfield shone for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 33-16 to move to a 3-1 record for the season.