Baltimore Ravens (35 vs 34) Cincinnati Bengals
Lamar Jackson: 25/33 completed, 323 total yds, 4 TDs
Tylan Wallace: 3 catches, 115 yds, 1 TD
Nnamdi Madubuike: 3 sacks
Joe Burrow: 34/56 completed, 428 yds, 4 TDs
Ja'Marr Chase: 11 catches, 264 yds, 3 TDs
One of the games of the season with a QB duel for the ages.
Lamar Jackson is in the box seat to secure his third MVP after another quarterback clinic, throwing with efficiency, running when necessary and scoring whenever required, without the usual assistance from Derrick Henry and with Justin Tucker's kicking demons continuing to haunt him.
You won't see a better receiving performance this season than Ja'Marr Chase's 264-yard, 3 touchdown domination on the Ravens' defense, reeling in countless Joe Burrow bombs and fighting through heavy contact. He nearly stole this game by himself with a last minute touchdown, only for the Bengals to fail on their two-point attempt at the death.
This final play will be remembered for its controversy, with a number of seemingly missed penalties, but the Ravens take their season tally to 7-3 in a divisional classic.
Carolina Panthers (20 vs 17) New York Giants
Bryce Young: 15/25 completed, 156 total yds, 1 TD
Chuba Hubbard: 32 touches, 169 yds, 1 TD, 1 turnover
Daniel Jones: 22/37 completed, 216 total yds, 1 TD, 2 INTs
Tyrone Tracy Jr: 18 carries, 103 yds, 1 TD
The Panthers have found themselves on an unlikely winning streak, winning their last two after starting 1-7, taking their record above New York's 2-8.
They needed an overtime field goal to secure the win after Giants kicker Graham Gano hit a 42-yarder to tie the match in the dying seconds.
Chuba Hubbard was dynamic, going well over 100 yards in the ground game and pinch hitting in the air to account for 169 of Carolina's 309 total yards.
Daniel Jones returned close to his woeful worst, throwing two picks in another bad loss for New York.
Chicago Bears (3 vs 19) New England Patriots
Caleb Williams: 16/30 completed, 135 total yds
D'Andre Swift: 17 touches, 65 total yds
Drake Maye: 15/25 completed, 208 total yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rhamondre Stevenson: 20 carries, 74 yds
Afernee Jennings: 4 tackles, 2 sacks
The Bears are reaching a crisis-point this season, failing to register a touchdown against one of the worst teams in the league and allowing nine sacks on quarterback Caleb Williams.
New England's offense was far from impressive, but 328 total yards and one touchdown was enough to take care of the result without too much fuss, as Drake Maye outdueled his rookie rival.
Chicago have fired Offensive Coordinater Shane Waldron in the aftermath of this defeat and they may have some hard calls to make if their recent form continues through the back half of the season.
Indianapolis Colts (20 vs 30) Buffalo Bills
Joe Flacco: 26/35 completed, 272 yds, 2 TDs, 4 turnovers
Jonathan Taylor: 23 touches, 122 total yds
Josh Allen: 22/37 completed, 320 total yds, 1 TD, 2 INTs
James Cook: 20 touches, 85 yds, 1 TD
This game was tight until Buffalo seized control in the fourth, going up 10 with a field goal and then 17 with a game-sealing touchdown.
Josh Allen's two picks were a worrying sign for those thinking his days of reckless throwing were behind him, but at 8-2, the Bills are doing enough to stake their claim as AFC contenders.
4 turnovers for Joe Flacco may see the Colts return to Anthony Richardson, the developmental quarterback they probably shouldn't have benched in the first place.
Jonathan Taylor was the only standout performer for Indianapolis with his 114 rush yards.
Jacksonville Jaguars (7 vs 12) Minnesota Vikings
Mac Jones: 14/22 completed, 119 total yds, 1 TD, 3 turnovers
Travis Etienne Jr: 11 carries, 44 yds
Sam Darnold: 24/38 completed, 269 total yds, 3 INTs
Aaron Jones: 17 carries, 88 yds
The Vikings claim another win, albeit in ugly fashion as they failed to register a touchdown.
Sam Darnold has regressed dramatically since the opening month of the season, throwing three picks today, including one in the endzone and another just short of the endzone.
The Jags couldn't gain any fresh quarterback buzz by benching Trevor Lawrence in favour of Mac Jones, the backup scored a first quarter touchdown but couldn't trouble the scorers after that.
His three turnovers may see Lawrence return to the lineup sooner than expected.
Kansas City Chiefs (16 vs 14) Denver Broncos
Patrick Mahomes: 28/42 completed, 285 total yds, 1 TD
Kareem Hunt: 21 touches, 100 yds
Bo Nix: 22/30 completed, 215 yds, 2 TDs
Courtland Sutton: 6 catches, 70 yds, 1 TD
Somehow, someway the Chiefs remain undefeated.
Not even a 35-yard chip shot field goal for the win could quell the Chiefs, with their special teams collapsing Denver's offensive line and linebacker Leo Chenal launching himself to block the kick as time expired.
Kansas City just keep winning, no matter the opponent or situation. This time around Patrick Mahomes was far from his best, the defense allowed more yards per play than Denver, they fell to a 14-3 hole and came out victorious.
The Broncos looked like the better team for much of the day and Bo Nix was impressive early, but at 5-5, they will rue this loss for weeks as their playoff hopes dwindle slightly.
New Orleans Saints (20 vs 17) Atlanta Falcons
Derek Carr: 16/25 completed, 286 total yds, 2 TDs
Marquez Valdes-Scantling: 3 catches, 109 yds, 2 TDs
Kirk Cousins: 23/38 completed, 306 yds 1 INT
Bijan Robinson: 23 touches, 144 yds, 2 TDs
A costly result for the Falcons, who are at risk of squandering the NFC South with losses like these.
The Saints were due for a win after regressing dramatically from their exciting start to the season and they would've had this divisional matchup circled on the calendar for a while.
Champion Chief Marquez Valdes-Scantling was the difference in the receiving game, gaining more than 36 yards per reception for two touchdowns.
Bijan Robinson carried the Falcons with his dynamic dual presence, scoring the final touchdown of the day, but it wasn't enough to steal victory.
Tampa Bay Bucaneers (20 vs 23) San Fransisco 49ers
Baker Mayfield: 18/29 completed, 116 yds, 1 TD
Bucky Irving: 16 touches, 87 yds, 1 TD
Brock Purdy: 25/36 completed, 370 total yds, 2 TDs
Juan Jennings: 7 catches, 93 yds
Baker and the Bucs have lost four in a row and all in tight affairs, taking their 4-2 start to 4-6.
Again, they kept it close but lost on the final play, with a last minute 49ers drive and field goal for Jake Moody sealing a San Fransisco win.
Brock Purdy was stellar with his 353 yard performance through the air, with receiving routes opening up under the threat of Christian McCaffrey's return to the lineup.
The concern for the 49ers is their lacklustre performance in basic fundamentals, particular with their special teams.
Deebo Samuel was fiery with the team's punter and long snapper, sparking some external concern over how San Fransisco will grow on their 5-4 record to be Super Bowl contenders yet again.
Still, it would surprise no one to see them go on a winning run through the back half of the season and look like a top two team in the NFC come playoff time.
Washington Commanders (27 vs 28) Pittsburgh Steelers
Jayden Daniels: 17/34 completed, 202 yds
Terry McLaurin: 5 catches, 113 yds
Russell Wilson: 14/28 completed, 195 yds, 3 TDs, 1 INT
George Pickens: 6 touches, 95 yds, 1 TD
Another rare shootout victory for the Steelers under their 35-year-old recruit Russell Wilson, who threw for three touchdowns and a game winner with just over two minutes remaining.
George Pickens was a menace through the air, reeling in a number of difficult grabs and gaining some tough yards after catch in his 95 yard performance.
Jayden Daniels faced some serious heat from Mike Tomlin's defensive line, but found his favourite receiver Terry McLaurin for 113 yards.
Unfortunately he couldn't capitalise with a score on the final drive to improve Washington to 8-2, instead falling to 7-3 while the Steelers stake their claim near the top of the AFC.
Los Angeles Chargers (27 vs 17) Tennessee Titans
Justin Herbert: 14/18 completed, 196 total yds, 2 TDs
Gus Edwards: 10 carries, 55 yds
Daiyan Henley: 10 tackles, 1 sack
Will Levis: 18/23 completed, 216 total yds, 2 TDs
Calvin Ridley: 5 catches, 84 yards, 2 TDs
Jim Harbaugh continues to rely on the ground game and continues to reel off important wins, this time against Will Levis and the Titans.
Once again, Justin Herbert was held back from his full capacity, but was efficient with 196 total yards and just four incompletions.
The Chargers kept pegging away at the scoreboard and holding up defensively, eventually scoring a fourth quarter touchdown to establish a game sealing 27-10 lead before a garbage time touchdown for Tennessee.
Calvin Ridley was a bright spot for the Titans and Will Levis didn't waste too many possessions, but there wasn't much for Titans fans to celebrate otherwise.
Arizona Cardinals (31 vs 6) New York Jets
Kyler Murray: 22/24 completed, 287 total yds, 3 TDs
James Conner: 17 touches, 113 yds, 1 TD
Aaron Rodgers: 22/35 completed, 151 yds, 1 turnover
Breece Hall: 10 carries, 52 yds
New York's brief stretch of excitement came to a bitter close with this loss to Arizona in a game that was all but decided at half time.
The Jets could not find an answer for Kyler Murray and James Conner, who helped Arizona reach a 24-6 lead by the half.
The Cardinals QB would finish with more touchdowns than incompletions while Conner led the receiving game with 80 yards through the air.
Aaron Rodgers was poor yet again and New York could not find a winner on the day.
Dallas Cowboys (6 vs 34) Philadelphia Eagles
Cooper Rush: 13/23 completed, 45 yds, 2 lost fumbles
Rico Dowdle: 12 carries, 53 yds
DeMarvion Overshown: 8 tackles, 2 sacks
Jalen Hurts: 14/20 completed, 258 total yds, 4 TDs, 2 turnovers
A.J. Brown: 5 catches, 109 yds
Philadelphia embarrassed a depleted Dallas outfit in this 28-point trouncing, outgaining the Cowboys by 202 total yards.
Dallas managed a mere 146 yards gained on the night, watching backup quarterback Cooper Rush throw for a grand total of 45, before third-stringer Trey Lance chimed in with an interception.
They will have to endure the rest of the season without Dak Prescott - who is set for season-ending surgery - and Cowboys fans could be in for a very rough stretch of the season.
Jalen Hurts was far from perfect but still managed four touchdowns on this Dallas defense, predominantly feeding A.J. Brown through the air before being rested.
At 3-6, Dallas' season is reaching a quick demise, while Philadelphia look like one of the three best teams roaming through the NFC.
Houston Texans (23 vs 26) Detroit Lions
C.J. Stroud: 19/33 completed, 232 yds, 1 TD, 2 INTs
Joe Mixon: 27 touches, 100 yds, 1 TD
Jared Goff: 15/30 completed, 240 yds, 2 TDs, 5 INTs
Jahmyr Gibbs: 21 touches, 108 yds
Carlton Davis: 4 tackles, 2 INTs
This was a fascinating game, highlighted by lockdown defense and another game-winning field goal.
Jared Goff - who had rightfully featured in recent MVP discussions - threw a whopping five interceptions in a very sloppy display, yet the Lions still came away with their eighth win of the season to maintain the second best record in the league.
C.J. Stroud wasn't much better with his two picks, as Houston failed to register a second half score.
Just a single field goal would have sufficed, as it took a 52-yard Jake Bates kick at the buzzer for Detroit to steal this one.
Houston fall to 6-4 on the season, though still look like the clear frontrunner in the AFC South.
Los Angeles Rams (15 v 23) Miami Dolphins
Matthew Stafford: 32/46 completed, 293 yds, 1 INT
Puka Nacua: 9 catches, 98 yds
Tua Tagovailoa: 20/28 completed, 207 yds, 1 TD, 2 turnovers
Jaylen Waddle: 3 catches, 57 yds
In a Monday night surprise, Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins completely outplayed the Rams, leading the match from the three-minute mark all the way through.
While the Rams outgained Miami by almost 100 yards, they were woeful on third downs, being forced to settle for five field goals without a touchdown on the night.
The Dolphins didn't have a stadnout weapon, with no one gaining more than Jaylen Waddle's 57 yards.
Despite a crucial touchdown, Tyreek was abnormally quiet - even by this year's standards - with just 16 yards through the air.
Miami barely keep their season alive at 3-6 while the Rams rue a 4-5 record, needing a super stretch of form to contend in the NFC.
