NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
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Week 6 Results and Standouts
Aaron Rodgers tied Peyton Manning on the all-time passing touchdown list with 53 scores, throwing two more to lift the Steelers to an overtime win. Chad Ryland kicked six field goals, including a 43-yarder as time expired, to upset the Rams. The Packers won 23-13 over the Cowboys behind third-down conversions and a few defensive takeaways. Caleb Williams completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown in his return from injury, and Travis Hunter became the first player since 2002 to record an interception and a touchdown catch in the same game, though Jacksonville still lost at Wembley.
Week 6 Takeaways and Winners
Our reporters weighed the biggest storylines from across the league, with the Bills, Browns, Packers and Cardinals among the clear winners. In fantasy, Malik Nabers, Kenneth Walker III and Trevor Lawrence came up big, while Jerry Jeudy's clutch catch earned him the game ball in Cleveland's win. Mahomes reached 100 career wins with the Chiefs in his 131st start, matching Tom Brady for the fastest to that mark.
Losses, Controversies and Ejections
The Titans recorded their first win of the season by stunning the Colts, with Jeffery Simmons' halftime message credited for the turnaround. Colts fans booed the team and called for GM Chris Ballard to be fired after the loss, prompting coach Steichen to say he didn't blame them. Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected for a spitting incident and expects a fine. The Ravens lost to the Browns after Derrick Henry fumbled in the fourth quarter, the latest costly turnover for Baltimore. Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble apologized for a penalty tied to a taunt directed at Eagles defender DeJean.
Injuries and Roster Moves
Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve by the Eagles and is expected to be out indefinitely. Patriots receiver A.J. Brown had a career-high three drops in his return from a high ankle sprain, while Romeo Doubs and Vera Tucker also exited New England's win. Ladd McConkey left the Chargers game with a concussion, and Reed Blankenship suffered one for Houston in London. The 49ers ruled out Nick Bosa for Monday night, and Saints quarterback Tyler Shough has reportedly been playing with two broken bones in his non-throwing hand. Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon was activated from the PUP list, and the Patriots activated A.J. Brown from injured reserve.
Coaching and Front Office
Saints owner Gayle Benson endorsed Kellen Moore and his staff despite a 1-4 start. Giants coach John Harbaugh said he is not ready to name a starting quarterback or running back after a home loss to the Saints. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh declined to address the reported McDaniel situation, saying his team will address everything as it starts 0-6. John Beake, the Broncos executive who helped secure John Elway and guided back-to-back Super Bowl teams, died at 87.
The NFL confirmed that the Week 7 Steelers-Saints game in Paris will go on as scheduled despite civil unrest in France. Packers-Cowboys will be a Sunday night showdown that revives a rivalry steeped in history. Our analysts have made their Week 6 predictions, including upset picks and touchdown scorers.
Coming Up
The Steelers and Saints play in Paris on Oct. 26 in Week. Packers and Cowboys meet Sunday night in a game that marks Micah Parsons' return to Dallas.