Overview
- Special teams swung outcomes with three late blocked field goals on Sunday and five overall, including a Jets return for a touchdown in a loss to the Buccaneers and a game-winning Eagles return against the Rams.
- Rookie Caleb Williams powered the Bears past the Cowboys with just under 300 passing yards and four touchdowns as Chicago’s defense held Dallas to 14 points.
- The Browns upset the Packers after blocking a late field goal, with Cleveland’s pass rush exploiting Green Bay’s injured offensive line and pressuring Jordan Love.
- Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. was benched after a 18-of-36, 172-yard, zero-touchdown outing with interceptions, prompting Kirk Cousins’ entry during a 30-0 defeat.
- The Vikings routed the Bengals as Carson Wentz delivered an efficient start and backup running back Jordan Masson ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns.