If you’ve got 18-ish minutes and want to catch all the highlights from Sunday’s NFL action, we at Scoop City have got you covered. Games are listed below in order of entertainment value.
‘Buckle up’ for Rico Dowdle
If you love watching offenses beat up on awful defenses, the Panthers’ thrilling 30-27 win against the Cowboys was for you. Panthers running back Rico Dowdle exacted revenge on his former teammates, leading his team in rushing attempts (30), rushing yards (183), receptions (4) and receiving yards (56).
Chargers end skid
Justin Herbert might be this generation’s Andrew Luck, as The Athletic’s Daniel Popper noted before Sunday’s thrilling win: “Luck was hit 580 times in his six NFL seasons. Justin Herbert is on pace to be hit 625 times through his first six seasons.” The Dolphins struggled to take Herbert down Sunday, and he led an impressive, game-winning drive before Cameron Dicker’s field goal in the final seconds ended the game 29-27, Chargers.
Strange teams, strange game
Two Colts were injured pregame — Anthony Richardson was taken to the hospital with an eye injury and cornerback Charvarius Ward was concussed after running into a teammate — before their bizarrely narrow 31-27 win against the Jacoby Brissett-led Cardinals.
Love the Drake
Drake Maye, the Patriots’ 23-year-old quarterback, is three months younger than Cam Ward. Unfortunately, a beautiful ball to Stefon Diggs was called back, but Maye still proved how effortlessly he can throw an accurate 40-yard pass in New England’s 25-19 victory in New Orleans.
Baker for MVP?
No healthy receivers, no problem for MVP candidate Baker Mayfield. Despite throwing to sixth- and seventh-string receivers Tez Johnson and Kameron Johnson, Mayfield willed Tampa Bay to a 30-19 victory against the 49ers while throwing for 256 yards and two passing touchdowns.
The Chiefs still got it?
Would missed opportunities on fourth downs, including a called-back Jared Goff touchdown catch (you read that right) and two drops, come back to haunt the Lions? If you missed the end of their game against the Chiefs, I won’t spoil it. Watch above.
I wish I drafted JSN
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba continued his ascent to superstardom while offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak continued to scheme him open looks. Smith-Njigba finished with eight receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown, as his chemistry with Sam Darnold remained immaculate. I’m not proud to admit it, but JSN is on zero of my fantasy teams.
Raiders top Titans
Remember when we all agreed to ignore Trevor Lawrence’s Urban Meyer-led rookie season? Titans’ No. 1 pick Cam Ward deserves similar treatment. The Titans fell to 1-5 after Sunday’s loss to the Raiders.
Bengals start slow, show life late
It was a slow start for Joe Flacco, but he was serviceable and got the ball to Ja’Marr Chase (12 targets, 10 receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown). That was one of few positives for the Bengals during their 27-18 loss to the Packers, for whom Josh Jacobs had 150 total yards and two touchdowns.
Steelers continue AFC North march
After Sunday’s 23-9 loss to the Steelers, the Browns’ winless streak in Pittsburgh continues: Cleveland hasn’t won in the Steel City since 2003, when Tim Couch led them to a 33-13 victory. That was the final season for Couch, who I was surprised to learn is the same age as Tom Brady.
Rams stomp Ravens
Puka Nacua was on a record-breaking pace before this Week 6 game in Baltimore. He exited Sunday’s game with an ankle injury, suggesting the Ravens’ injury woes are contagious. The 1-5 Ravens are on a bye next week, thankfully.
Sorry about that, London
Narrator: If you or someone you know has a football addiction, show them a full replay of this Broncos win over the now 0-6 Jets. Not only will they decide to watch less football, they might abstain from it entirely. Forever.