Overview
- Buffalo topped Kansas City 28-21 in Buffalo as Josh Allen went 23 of 26 with three total touchdowns and Patrick Mahomes posted a 57.2 passer rating on 15-of-34 passing.
- Pittsburgh handed NFL-best Indianapolis a 27-20 loss by forcing six turnovers, with Daniel Jones committing five in his roughest outing of the season.
- The Chargers improved to 6-3 with a 27-20 win at Tennessee, as Justin Herbert threw for 250 yards and two scores, added a rushing touchdown, and benefited from key defensive returns including Khalil Mack.
- Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was evaluated for a concussion and ruled out against Denver, and the Broncos prevailed 18-15 on a last-play field goal.
- Parity defined the slate, with nine of the 11 early and late-window games decided by a touchdown or less, highlighted by Minnesota’s 27-24 upset in Detroit behind J.J. McCarthy’s three touchdowns.