Willis lifts Dolphins
Malik Willis accounted for three touchdowns — two passing and one rushing — and led the Miami Dolphins to a 28-25 road win over the New York Jets on Oct. 25. Willis was 14-of-21 for 208 yards; his leadership helped Jeff Hafley record his first victory as Dolphins head coach.
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Seahawks stun Chiefs
Seattle snapped Kansas City’s perfect start with a 20-3 victory on Oct. 25. Sam Darnold passed for 257 yards and a touchdown, Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught nine balls for 150 yards and a score, and Emanuel Wilson rushed for 100 yards and a TD as the Seahawks handed the Chiefs their first loss.
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Burrow’s big second half
Joe Burrow erupted in the second half, throwing four touchdown passes as the Cincinnati Bengals rallied to a 35-13 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 25. Tee Higgins paced the receiving corps with 148 yards; Cincinnati scored on five straight second-half possessions to complete the comeback.
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Watson’s walk-off
Deshaun Watson engineered a fourth-quarter drive that set up Andre Szmyt’s 32-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Cleveland Browns to a 27-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 25. Watson finished with 308 passing yards and also scored on a 9-yard rushing touchdown earlier in the fourth quarter.
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Bucs punish Panthers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated on Oct. 25, defeating the Carolina Panthers 43-13 behind a 106-yard, two-touchdown game from Bucky Irving and a defense that forced four turnovers. Baker Mayfield returned from a thumb injury, attempting just 11 passes as Tampa Bay piled up 258 rushing yards.
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Penix sparks Falcons
Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes and Atlanta converted four turnovers into points to hand the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers a 29-20 defeat on Oct. 25. The Falcons’ opportunistic day ended San Francisco’s perfect start and showcased Atlanta’s ability to capitalize on takeaways.
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Giants win in OT
Cam Skattebo’s decisive overtime run set up Devin Singletary’s 30-yard touchdown carry as the New York Giants beat the Houston Texans 27-21 in OT on Oct. 25. Skattebo had a 42-yard gain in overtime and finished with 124 rushing yards; the Giants prevailed in a dramatic extra period.
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Rodgers guides Steelers
Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown and Chris Boswell made three field goals as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in the NFL’s first regular-season game in France on Oct. 25. Jaylen Warren rushed for 101 yards; Rodgers’ TD was his 540th career scoring pass.
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