Weekend Wins and Comebacks: NFL Teams Show Their Mettle

The NFL weekend was packed with thrilling games and unexpected outcomes. The Dallas Cowboys made a stunning comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles, overcoming a 21-point deficit to win 24-21. This victory extended Dak Prescott's impressive home winning streak against NFC East opponents to 19 games. The Eagles, despite their early lead, struggled to maintain their offensive momentum, marking their first loss this season after leading by 21 points. In another exciting matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Indianapolis Colts in overtime, thanks to a crucial field goal by Harrison Butker. Patrick Mahomes had a strong game, throwing for 352 yards, while Kareem Hunt ran for 104 yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs' defense also played a key role, forcing the Colts to punt multiple times. The Detroit Lions secured a hard-fought victory over the New York Giants in overtime. Jahmyr Gibbs had a standout performance, running for 264 yards from scrimmage and scoring three touchdowns. The Giants had a chance to extend the game but turned the ball over on downs, sealing their fate. The Cleveland Browns secured their first road win of the season against the Las Vegas Raiders, with rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders making his first career start. Sanders completed 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards, including a touchdown. The Browns' defense was the star of the show, tallying 10 sacks and stifling the Raiders' offense. The Chicago Bears continued their winning streak, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28. Caleb Williams threw for three touchdowns, helping the Bears improve to 8-3. The Steelers, now tied for first place in the AFC North with a 6-5 record, will need to regroup for their next game. The New England Patriots extended their winning streak to nine games, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 26-20. Drake Maye passed for 294 yards, and Hunter Henry had a career-high 115 yards receiving. The Patriots rallied from a 10-0 deficit in the second quarter to secure the victory. The Seattle Seahawks beat the Tennessee Titans 30-24, with Sam Darnold throwing for 244 yards and two touchdowns. The Seahawks held onto the first wildcard spot in the NFC playoff chase. Rookie Cam Ward tried to rally the Titans, but their efforts fell short. The Baltimore Ravens recovered from a slow start to beat the New York Jets 23-10. Derrick Henry scored two third-quarter touchdowns, and Lamar Jackson went 13 of 23 for 153 yards. The Ravens have won five straight games, improving to 6-5 on the season. The Jacksonville Jaguars overcame a turnover-filled performance to beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-24 in overtime. Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes, and Cam Little kicked a 52-yard field goal to secure the victory. The Cardinals had a chance to tie or win but fell short on a fourth-down attempt. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23-6, with Emanuel Wilson rushing for a career-high 107 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start. The Vikings struggled in the second half, totaling only four net yards and three turnovers. The Atlanta Falcons ended a five-game losing streak by defeating the New Orleans Saints 24-10. Kirk Cousins passed for two touchdowns, completing 16 of 23 passes for 199 yards. The Saints, who did not score an offensive touchdown, fell to 2-9 on the season.