NFL roundup: Rams hold on to edge Bills in high-scoring contest

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Rams Edge Bills Despite Josh Allen’s Record Performance

Puka Nacua racked up 178 yards from scrimmage and scored two touchdowns as the Los Angeles Rams outlasted the Buffalo Bills 44-42. Nacua had 12 receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown, adding 16 rushing yards and another score. Matthew Stafford threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Rams (7-6) to their second straight win.

Josh Allen made history for the Bills (10-3), becoming the first player in NFL history to record three passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns in a single game. Allen completed 22 of 37 passes for 342 yards and added 82 rushing yards.

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Eagles Hold Off Panthers for Ninth Straight Win

Jalen Hurts threw two touchdown passes and rushed for another as the Philadelphia Eagles edged the Carolina Panthers 22-16. Saquon Barkley rushed for 124 yards to help the Eagles (11-2) maintain their winning streak.

Bryce Young passed for 191 yards, a touchdown, and an interception for the Panthers (3-10), who dropped their third straight game despite outgaining the Eagles in total yards.

Chiefs Clinch AFC West with Last-Second Field Goal

Patrick Mahomes guided a game-winning 14-play drive, capped by Matthew Wright’s 31-yard field goal as time expired, to lift the Kansas City Chiefs to a 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chiefs (10-3) clinched their ninth consecutive AFC West title.

Justin Herbert threw for 213 yards and a touchdown for the Chargers (7-6), who fell just short in a tightly contested game.

Steelers Cruise Past Browns Behind Wilson’s Two TD Passes

Russell Wilson threw two touchdown passes, and Najee Harris added a rushing score as the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 27-14. The Steelers (10-3) have now won seven of their last eight games.

Jameis Winston threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns for the Browns (3-10), who have lost nine of their last 11 games.

Dolphins Defeat Jets in Overtime Thriller

Tua Tagovailoa threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Jonnu Smith in overtime, lifting the Miami Dolphins to a 32-26 victory over the New York Jets. Tagovailoa finished with 331 passing yards and two touchdowns for the Dolphins (6-7).

Aaron Rodgers passed for 339 yards and a touchdown for the Jets (3-10), who dropped their fourth consecutive game.

Vikings Dominate Falcons Behind Darnold’s Career Day

Sam Darnold threw for a career-high five touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 42-21. Jordan Addison had eight catches for 133 yards and three touchdowns, while Justin Jefferson added 132 yards and two scores for the Vikings (11-2).

The Falcons (6-7) saw rushing touchdowns from Tyler Allgeier and Bijan Robinson in the loss.

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49ers Crush Bears to Snap Losing Streak

Brock Purdy threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers ended a three-game losing streak with a 38-13 rout of the Chicago Bears. Leonard Floyd recorded two sacks against his former team for the 49ers (6-7).

Chicago (4-9) struggled in its first game under interim coach Thomas Brown, managing just 162 total yards.

Saints Escape Giants After Blocked Field Goal

Derek Carr passed for 219 yards and a touchdown before leaving with an injury, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the New York Giants 14-11. Bryan Bresee blocked a potential game-tying 35-yard field goal in the final seconds for the Saints (5-8).

The Giants (2-11) committed 12 penalties for 112 yards in their eighth straight loss.

Seahawks Top Cardinals for Fourth Straight Win

Zach Charbonnet rushed for a career-high 134 yards and two touchdowns as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-18. Seattle (8-5) remained atop the NFC West with its fourth consecutive victory.

Kyler Murray threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns for the Cardinals (6-7), who have lost three in a row.

Jaguars Hold Off Titans in Defensive Battle

Tank Bigsby scored the game’s lone touchdown as the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Tennessee Titans 10-6. Jacksonville (3-10) ended a five-game losing streak, while quarterback Jones threw for 220 yards in place of Trevor Lawrence.

Tennessee (3-10) reached the Jaguars’ 9-yard line in the final minute, but Will Levis’ fourth-down pass was incomplete, sealing the Titans’ loss.

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Buccaneers Extend Raiders’ Losing Streak

Rachaad White and Jalen McMillan each scored two touchdowns as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 28-13. Tampa Bay (7-6) took first place in the NFC South with its third straight victory.

The Raiders (4-9) lost quarterback Aidan O’Connell to a leg injury and fell to their ninth consecutive defeat. Desmond Ridder replaced O’Connell but couldn’t rally Las Vegas in the fourth quarter.

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