The Dallas Cowboys took advantage of a failed convert to end their five-game losing streak.
Amazing !
It was 10-9 after three quarters for the Cowboys, who defeated the Washington Commanders 34-26 after a wild fourth quarter. KaVontae Turpin scored a touchdown on a 99-yard punt return with less than three minutes remaining. Dallas took a 27-17 lead. But after an Austin Seibert field goal, the Commanders reduced the gap to one point thanks to Terry McLaurin’s 86-yard touchdown, with 21 seconds left in the game. But to make matters worse, Seibert missed his second convert of the match, ruining his team’s chances of forcing overtime. Juaneh Thomas then closed the books with the final touchdown on a short Washington punt return. Too bad for Jayden Daniels, who finished the game with 275 yards and 2 passing touchdowns, 2 interceptions, as well as a rushing production of 74 yards and 1 major. The victorious Cooper Rush generated 275 yards and 2 majors through the air. This duel is the first of the Super Bowl era which resulted in two touchdowns on punt returns, two failed converts (poor Seibert) and a blocked punt. Dallas has won six of its last seven meetings against its division rival.
The road to perfection
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Jared Goff (16) and the Detroit Lions have lost just once in 11 games.
The Detroit Lions defeated the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 and remain perfect on opposing fields in six games. Jared Goff attempted 36 passes and 26 were caught for a total of 269 yards. Jahmyr Gibbs generated 90 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground, while David Montgomery carried the ball 8 times for 37 yards and 1 touchdown. The ball carrier duo continues to spark; Gibbs and Montgomery have 10 and 11 rushing touchdowns, respectively, in 11 games. For the first time since 1999, the Lions did not allow a touchdown in a second straight game. In addition, Dan Campbell’s men won 10 victories for the second consecutive season, a first in franchise history. The Detroit team (10-1) continues its domination with its ninth victory in a row.
“It’s not the quarterback” — Malik Nabers
The New York Giants wide receiver was crystal clear after the 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The quarterback position is not the cause of New York’s misery this year. season. The Giants (2-9) turned the page by releasing Daniel Jones last week, perhaps hoping to shake up the troops. Unfortunately, the problem goes deeper. Tommy DeVito was named the starter against Tampa Bay and the result was the same. The Giants were dominated in all facets of the game to suffer a sixth straight defeat. DeVito completed 21 of 31 pass attempts for 189 yards. Much of its output was generated in a lost cause. Devin Singletary scored his team’s only touchdown. For the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield scored one of his team’s four rushing touchdowns. He took the opportunity to taunt DeVito by borrowing the latter’s celebration. Mayfield completed 24 passes in 30 opportunities, connecting with no fewer than 11 different players. Rookie Bucky Irving had the best performance of his short career. The running back collected 87 yards and 1 major on the ground, as well as 64 yards through the air. The Bucs (5-6) slow their series of four defeats.
In the snatch
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The Kansas City Chiefs won on the last play of the game.
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 on the last play of the game, thanks to Spencer Shrader’s 31-yard field goal. They thus find their way to victory after a defeat against the Buffalo Bills the previous week. Patrick Mahomes led his 21e career winning streak with a 33-yard run and a 10-yard pass to Kareem Hunt, putting his team in a favorable position for the decisive kick. Mahomes was 27 for 37 through the air for gains of 269 yards and 3 touchdowns. Noah Gray caught two pay balls for the second straight week and accumulated 66 yards. DeAndre Hokpins was the other Chiefs player who visited the end zone. Dethroned by Andy Dalton earlier in the season, Bryce Young continues to provide ammunition to his head coach Dave Canales since he regained his starting position. He produced 263 air yards and 1 touchdown pass, helping the Panthers (3-9) overcome an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. But the Chiefs (10-1) had the last word by winning a second victory in a row on the last action of the match.
