NFL roundup: Cowboys survive wild 4th quarter vs. Commanders

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Cowboys Hold Off Commanders in Wild Finish, 34-26

Cooper Rush passed for two touchdowns as the Dallas Cowboys ended a five-game losing streak by defeating the Washington Commanders. Dallas (4-7) saw its special teams shine, with Juanyeh Thomas returning an onside kick 43 yards for a touchdown in the game’s final seconds to seal the win.

Washington (7-5) made a late push, with quarterback Jayden Daniels connecting on an 86-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin, but a missed extra point by Austin Seibert prevented the tie. Daniels totaled 275 passing yards, two touchdowns, and 74 rushing yards, while McLaurin finished with 102 receiving yards.

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Vikings Edge Bears in Overtime Thriller, 30-27

Rookie kicker John Parker Romo hit a 29-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Minnesota Vikings to their fourth straight victory. Sam Darnold threw for 330 yards and two touchdowns, with Jordan Addison hauling in eight catches for a career-high 162 yards.

Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams shined for Chicago (4-7), passing for 340 yards and two scores, but the Bears fell short in their fourth overtime game of the season.


Eagles Power Past Rams, 37-20

Saquon Barkley erupted for 255 rushing yards, including touchdown runs of 70 and 72 yards, to lead the Philadelphia Eagles (9-2) over the Los Angeles Rams. Barkley also added 47 receiving yards, accounting for 302 total yards from scrimmage.

The Rams (5-6) struggled to protect quarterback Matthew Stafford, who was sacked five times while throwing for 243 yards and two touchdowns.


Chiefs Return to Form, Top Panthers on Last-Second Field Goal, 30-27

Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes, and Spencer Shrader nailed a 31-yard field goal as time expired to help the Kansas City Chiefs (10-1) rebound from their first loss of the season.

The Carolina Panthers (3-8) saw Bryce Young throw for 263 yards and a touchdown in the loss, with kicker Eddy Pineiro making four field goals.


Titans Shock Texans with Late Surge, 32-27

Rookie quarterback Will Levis led the Tennessee Titans (3-8) to an upset victory in Houston, highlighted by a 70-yard touchdown pass to Chig Okonkwo in the fourth quarter. Levis threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns.

The Texans (7-5) missed a golden opportunity to tie when kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn missed a 28-yard field goal. C.J. Stroud threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns but was sacked in the end zone on Houston’s final drive.

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Lions Dominate Colts, Win 9th Straight, 24-6

Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 90 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Detroit Lions (10-1) extended their historic winning streak. Jared Goff added 269 passing yards, while Detroit’s defense held the Colts (5-7) to 261 total yards.

Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson passed for 172 yards and rushed for 61 but was unable to spark the Colts’ offense.


Dolphins Cruise Past Patriots, 34-15

Tua Tagovailoa passed for 317 yards and four touchdowns, including one to Jaylen Waddle, who recorded 144 receiving yards for the Miami Dolphins (5-6). Former Patriot Jonnu Smith added a touchdown and 87 receiving yards.

The New England Patriots (3-9) continued their struggles, with rookie quarterback Drake Maye passing for 222 yards and a touchdown.


Buccaneers Rout Giants, 30-7

Baker Mayfield threw for 294 yards, and Bucky Irving contributed 87 rushing yards and a touchdown as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-6) snapped a four-game losing streak.

The New York Giants (2-9) benched veteran quarterback Daniel Jones earlier in the week, and local product Tommy DeVito struggled in his first start of the season, passing for 189 yards while being sacked four times.


Broncos Defeat Raiders, 29-19

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix passed for 273 yards and two touchdowns as the Denver Broncos (7-5) swept the season series against the struggling Las Vegas Raiders (2-9).

The Raiders lost quarterback Gardner Minshew to a broken collarbone late in the game, marking their seventh consecutive loss.


Packers Roll Over 49ers, 38-10

Josh Jacobs rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Green Bay Packers (8-3) to a convincing win over the San Francisco 49ers. Quarterback Jordan Love added two touchdown passes as Green Bay avenged last season’s playoff loss.

San Francisco (5-6) was without quarterback Brock Purdy and left tackle Trent Williams, leaving Brandon Allen to start. Allen passed for 199 yards but threw one interception.

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Seahawks Edge Cardinals, 16-6

Coby Bryant returned an interception 69 yards for a touchdown, and Geno Smith threw for 254 yards as the Seattle Seahawks (6-5) earned a key divisional win over Arizona.

The Cardinals (6-5) saw tight end Trey McBride tally career highs in catches (12) and yards (133) in the loss.

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