Chase hauls in two TDs
Ja’Marr Chase caught two touchdown passes from Joe Burrow and paced the Cincinnati Bengals to a 20-6 win over the Houston Texans on Sept. 20. Chase’s breakout day provided Cincinnati’s scoring punch while the Bengals’ defense limited Houston to just six points in a controlled victory.
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Watson’s go‑ahead pass lifts Browns
Deshaun Watson threw a 17-yard, go-ahead touchdown to Blake Whiteheart in the fourth quarter, rallying the Cleveland Browns to a 23-19 comeback over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 20. The game featured a long lightning delay and Watson’s late drive proved decisive in a tight contest.
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Vikings defense bends, doesn’t break
The Minnesota Vikings held the Chicago Bears to three points in a rainy 9-3 win on Sept. 20. Isaiah Rodgers recovered a fumble and blocked a late field-goal attempt while Patrick Turner recorded two of Minnesota’s four sacks. Caleb Williams exited the game with an injury, and the Vikings’ defense sealed the result.
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Patriots’ defense sets the tone
New England’s defense forced a key fumble and a scoop‑and‑score as the Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 on Sept. 20. With several starters dealing with injuries, New England relied on timely pass rushes and short-field offense to secure a decisive win in rainy conditions at Gillette Stadium.
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Shough rallies Saints late
Tyler Shough passed for 252 yards and engineered a fourth‑quarter comeback as the New Orleans Saints rallied to a 24-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 20. Shough threw a 21-yard TD to Chris Olave and added a 1-yard fourth‑down rushing TD with 1:28 left; Julian Blackmon’s interception preserved the victory.
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Hurts delivers with 9‑second TD
Jalen Hurts threw a 3-yard touchdown to Darius Cooper with 9 seconds remaining, lifting the Philadelphia Eagles to a 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 20. Hurts’ late play capped a 15-play drive and handed Philadelphia a dramatic road victory in hot conditions on artificial turf.
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Waddle sparks Broncos comeback
Jaylen Waddle caught eight passes for 138 yards and helped fuel the Denver Broncos’ 20-13 comeback over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 20. Denver trailed 13-3 but scored 17 unanswered points in the second half; Riley Moss’ interception and Jonah Coleman’s late touchdown completed the rally.
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Cousins throws three TDs in upset
Kirk Cousins completed three touchdown passes and the Las Vegas Raiders upset the Los Angeles Chargers, winning 26-14 on Sept. 20. Tre Tucker delivered several big plays, and Cousins’ multiple scoring strikes kept the Raiders in control as Los Angeles struggled to mount a comeback.
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