Week 6 of the NFL season featured dominant performances, thrilling finishes, and a major injury for one of the league’s top defensive players. Jared Goff had a standout day for Detroit, but Aidan Hutchinson suffered a potentially season-ending injury, while the Bears and Texans continued their winning ways. Here’s a breakdown of Sunday’s key games:
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Lions 47, Cowboys 9
Goff Shines, But Hutchinson Suffers Major Injury
Jared Goff threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns as the Detroit Lions (4-1) cruised past the Dallas Cowboys (3-3) in Arlington, Texas. However, Detroit’s celebration was dampened by the loss of star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who was carted off the field in the third quarter after suffering a tibia injury while sacking Dak Prescott. Lions coach Dan Campbell confirmed that Hutchinson would remain in Dallas for further evaluation.
David Montgomery added 80 rushing yards and two touchdowns for Detroit, which has now won three straight games. Prescott struggled, passing for 178 yards and two interceptions, both picked off by Brian Branch. Backup quarterback Cooper Rush relieved Prescott and was 8-for-11 with 46 passing yards and an interception.
Bears 35, Jaguars 16
Rookie Caleb Williams Leads Bears to Third Straight Win
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams tossed a career-high four touchdown passes, leading the Chicago Bears (4-2) to a 35-16 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5) in London. Williams was impressive, completing 23 of 29 passes for 226 yards and an interception while rushing for 56 yards. It was his third multi-touchdown performance in his last four starts.
The Jaguars were unable to build momentum after last week’s win, with Trevor Lawrence throwing two touchdowns and one interception in the loss. Chicago’s defense forced a key turnover that set up a 1-yard touchdown by D’Andre Swift to seal the game in the fourth quarter.
Colts 20, Titans 17
Flacco Rallies Colts to Victory
Joe Flacco threw two touchdown passes, including the game-winner in the fourth quarter, as the Indianapolis Colts (3-3) rallied to defeat the Tennessee Titans (1-4) in Nashville. Flacco’s 5-yard strike to Michael Pittman Jr. with 7:27 left put the Colts ahead for good.
Tennessee quarterback Will Levis, in his first start since September, struggled with just 95 passing yards and an interception. The Titans’ ground game was led by Tony Pollard, who rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown.
Eagles 20, Browns 16
Smith and Brown Return to Lead Eagles Past Browns
A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith each caught touchdown passes as the Philadelphia Eagles (3-2) edged the Cleveland Browns (1-5) in a 20-16 victory. Both receivers made their return from injury, with Smith hauling in a game-winning 45-yard score in the fourth quarter.
Cleveland’s Dustin Hopkins hit a late 31-yard field goal, but the Browns couldn’t get the ball back as Philadelphia ran out the clock.
Texans 41, Patriots 21
Stroud Dominates as Texans Spoil Drake Maye’s Debut
C.J. Stroud threw for three touchdowns, leading the Houston Texans (5-1) to a convincing 41-21 win over the New England Patriots (1-5) in Foxborough. Stroud finished with 192 passing yards while Joe Mixon returned from injury to rack up 132 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns.
Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye made his first career start and threw for 243 yards and three touchdowns but was picked off twice.
Packers 34, Cardinals 13
Jordan Love Leads Packers to Blowout Victory
Jordan Love matched his career-high with four touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers (4-2) rolled to a 34-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals (2-4). Love threw for 258 yards, connecting twice with Romeo Doubs, who returned from suspension.
Arizona’s Kyler Murray passed for 214 yards and a touchdown, but the Cardinals were hurt by the loss of Marvin Harrison Jr., who left the game with a concussion.
Buccaneers 51, Saints 27
Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers Explode for 51 Points
Baker Mayfield passed for 325 yards and four touchdowns as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2) routed the New Orleans Saints (2-4). Sean Tucker contributed 192 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns as Tampa Bay overcame three interceptions by Mayfield.
Rookie Spencer Rattler made his NFL debut for New Orleans, throwing for 243 yards and one touchdown, but the Saints were outscored 27-0 in the second half.
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Ravens 30, Commanders 23
Lamar Jackson Shines in Ravens’ Win Over Commanders
Lamar Jackson threw for 323 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 40 yards, leading the Baltimore Ravens (4-2) to a 30-23 win over the Washington Commanders (4-2). Derrick Henry rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns for the Ravens, continuing his impressive start to the season.
Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns but was unable to lead Washington to a comeback.
Steelers 32, Raiders 13
Fields and Harris Power Steelers Past Raiders
Justin Fields accounted for 204 total yards and two rushing touchdowns as the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) cruised to a 32-13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders (2-4). Najee Harris added 106 rushing yards and a score, while Chris Boswell nailed four field goals.
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell passed for 227 yards and a touchdown in his first start of the season, but Las Vegas was unable to keep pace with Pittsburgh’s offense.
Chargers 23, Broncos 16
Herbert and Dicker Lead Chargers Past Broncos
Justin Herbert threw for 237 yards and a touchdown, while kicker Cameron Dicker added three field goals to lift the Los Angeles Chargers (3-2) to a 23-16 win over the Denver Broncos (3-3).
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had 216 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh briefly exited the game with an arrhythmia issue but returned after medical evaluation.
Falcons 38, Panthers 20
Robinson and Allgeier Power Falcons Past Panthers
Rookie running back Bijan Robinson scored two touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons (4-2) defeated the Carolina Panthers (1-5) 38-20. Tyler Allgeier added 105 rushing yards and a score, while quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for 225 yards.
Carolina quarterback Andy Dalton threw two touchdowns but also had two interceptions in the loss.
Bengals 17, Giants 7
Burrow’s Career-Long TD Run Lifts Bengals Over Giants
Joe Burrow broke loose for a 47-yard touchdown run, the longest of his career, to lead the Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) to a 17-7 win over the New York Giants (2-4). Burrow also passed for 208 yards as Cincinnati’s defense made a key fourth-quarter stop to seal the win.
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones threw for 205 yards but missed a chance to close the gap late when kicker Greg Joseph missed a 45-yard field goal.
Postgame Reactions and Key Takeaways
Jared Goff on the Lions’ Offensive Success
“We’re clicking on all cylinders, but losing Hutch is tough. We’ve got to keep pushing forward and hope for the best with his recovery.”
Caleb Williams Continues to Impress
After another strong outing, the Bears’ rookie quarterback said, “I’m just focused on improving each game. It’s great to get these wins, but I know I can get better.”
Baker Mayfield Reflects on Tumultuous Week
“Obviously, you never want to throw three picks, but we stuck together as a team and came out with a big win. It’s been a tough week with everything happening back in Tampa.”
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Looking Ahead: What’s Next for These Teams
Cowboys: Dallas needs to regroup as they face the Philadelphia Eagles in a pivotal divisional matchup.
Lions: Detroit faces the Minnesota Vikings next week and will await further updates on Aidan Hutchinson’s injury.
Bears: Chicago will look to extend their winning streak against the Los Angeles Chargers.
