Caleb Williams Leads Bears Over Rams in a Close Contest

Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams led four scoring drives and threw for 157 yards and a touchdown as the Bears (2-2) held off the Los Angeles Rams to win 24-15. D’Andre Swift contributed 165 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown to the effort, marking his best game since signing with the Bears. Swift’s 36-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter proved crucial as Chicago ended a two-game losing streak.

Jaquan Brisker sealed the game for Chicago with an interception of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in the final minute, stopping a potential comeback drive. Stafford, who threw for 224 yards, couldn’t rally the Rams (1-3), who missed Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua due to injuries.

Bengals Secure First Win Against Panthers

In a game that saw Cincinnati finally break their winless streak, Joe Burrow threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns as the Bengals (1-3) held off the Carolina Panthers for a 34-24 victory. Ja’Marr Chase, who had three receptions for 85 yards, added a pivotal 63-yard touchdown.

Carolina’s quarterback, Andy Dalton, put up a fight against his former team, throwing for 220 yards and two touchdowns. However, Cincinnati’s rediscovered running game and improved defense helped them avoid a disastrous 0-4 start to the season.

Broncos Edge Out Jets in Defensive Battle

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix threw his first NFL touchdown as Denver (2-2) narrowly defeated the New York Jets 10-9 in a defensive battle. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, still recovering from last year’s Achilles injury, was sacked five times and struggled to find momentum. The Broncos’ defense held strong, stopping the Jets’ final drive and forcing Greg Zuerlein to miss a 50-yard game-winning field goal.

Texans Triumph with Last-Minute Heroics

C.J. Stroud led the Houston Texans (3-1) on a nine-play, 69-yard drive, capping it with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Dare Ogunbowale to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20. Stroud threw for 345 yards and two touchdowns, while Nico Collins had 12 receptions for 151 yards. The Jaguars (0-4) struggled to capitalize on key opportunities, extending their losing streak to four games.

Commanders Dominate Cardinals for Third Straight Win

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels returned to Arizona in style, throwing for 233 yards and a touchdown while running for another as Washington (3-1) routed the Arizona Cardinals 42-14. Daniels, who once played for Arizona State, completed 26 of 30 passes and became the fourth quarterback in NFL history to rush for four touchdowns in his first four games. Washington’s offense, led by Daniels and head coach Kliff Kingsbury, was unstoppable throughout the game.

49ers Crush Patriots Behind Purdy and Warner

Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass and Fred Warner returned an interception for a score as the San Francisco 49ers (2-2) defeated the New England Patriots 30-13. San Francisco’s defense dominated, limiting Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett to just 168 yards passing while sacking him six times. Purdy, meanwhile, threw for 288 yards and connected with George Kittle for a touchdown as the Niners snapped a two-game losing streak.

Bucs Outclass Eagles, Mayfield Shines

Baker Mayfield threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 33-16. Mike Evans became the Bucs’ career scoring leader, catching a touchdown pass and finishing with eight receptions for 94 yards. The Eagles struggled to match Tampa Bay’s intensity, with quarterback Jalen Hurts managing only 150 yards passing and suffering six sacks in the loss.

Raiders Hold Off Browns for Second Win

Despite missing key players due to injuries, the Las Vegas Raiders (2-2) used a balanced running attack and a strong defense to defeat the Cleveland Browns 20-16. Deshaun Watson led a late drive for the Browns, but a crucial sack by Charles Snowden sealed the win for the Raiders. Las Vegas’ defense held the Browns to just 241 total yards, and five Raiders players contributed with rushing plays of at least 10 yards.

Ravens Dominate Bills in a Blowout Win

Derrick Henry had a monster game with 199 rushing yards, including an 87-yard touchdown run, as the Baltimore Ravens (2-2) handed the Buffalo Bills their first loss of the season, winning 35-10. Lamar Jackson threw for two touchdowns and added a rushing score, while the Ravens’ defense kept Buffalo’s offense in check. Bills quarterback Josh Allen struggled under the Ravens’ pressure, finishing with 180 yards passing and a fumble.