Russell Wilson impressed in his debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers as they dominated the New York Jets in a 37-15 victory. Wilson, who returned from a calf injury, threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in a stellar performance.
The Steelers found themselves trailing 15-6 in the second quarter after a touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to Tyler Conklin. However, Wilson connected with George Pickens for an 11-yard touchdown just before halftime, narrowing the deficit to 15-13. The momentum then shifted in the Steelers’ favour as they scored 31 unanswered points in the second half.
Wilson’s one-yard rushing touchdown, another touchdown pass to Van Jefferson, and a 10-yard touchdown run by Najee Harris sealed the win for the Steelers. The team’s defense played a crucial role, with rookie Beanie Bishop intercepting Rodgers twice to set up scoring opportunities.
Meanwhile, in other NFL games, the Kansas City Chiefs maintained their undefeated record with a 28-18 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch. Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs with a rushing touchdown, while the 49ers suffered a setback with star receiver Brandon Aiyuk sustaining a knee injury.
In another notable match, the Washington Commanders defeated the Carolina Panthers 40-7, with Marcus Mariota stepping in at quarterback due to a rib injury to rookie Jayden Daniels. The LA Rams secured a 20-15 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Detroit Lions claimed a thrilling 31-29 victory over the Minnesota Vikings with a last-second field goal.
The action continued as the Seattle Seahawks cruised to a 34-14 win over the Atlanta Falcons, and the Buffalo Bills triumphed over the Tennessee Titans 34-10. The Cincinnati Bengals emerged victorious over the Cleveland Browns despite Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffering an Achilles injury.
In a dramatic finish, the Green Bay Packers edged past the Houston Texans 24-22 with Brandon McManus kicking a game-winning field goal. The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Miami Dolphins 16-10, led by quarterback Anthony Richardson in his return from injury.
Saquon Barkley’s impressive performance for the Philadelphia Eagles led to a 28-3 victory over his former team, the New York Giants. The Jacksonville Jaguars closed out the NFL’s 2024 London games with a 32-16 win over the New England Patriots, highlighted by Parker Washington’s historic 97-yard punt return touchdown.
The NFL action showcased thrilling matchups and standout performances, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.