Baker Mayfield enjoyed a memorable comeback win with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers among the NFL games to have taken place on Sunday.
The Miami Dolphins won for the first time this season and the Cleveland Browns beat the Tennessee Titans in dramatic style.
The New York Giants prevailed in overtime but the San Francisco 49ers lost for the first time in the campaign and the Baltimore Ravens suffered another defeat.
The Minnesota Vikings have now won all of their games this season, while Aaron Rodgers helped Pittsburgh to victory.
Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers: Penix Jr shines
The 49ers suffered their first defeat with a 29-20 loss in Atlanta, where Michael Penix Jr produced three touchdown passes.
Depleted San Francisco lost running back Christian McCaffrey to a thigh injury for much of the first half and Penix supplied Nick Muse, Kyle Pitts and Drake London, ending the Falcons’ run of two defeats.
Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts: Hosts stay perfect in NFL
Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman made 12 tackles, two sacks, four passes defensed and three quarterback hits and Harrison Smith made the decisive interception as Minnesota extended their perfect start to six wins.
Spencer Shrader missed two field goals during the second half for the Colts, who succumbed 16-10, have lost three in a row and are 2-5.
Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets: Jeff Hafley off mark
Malik Willis gave the Miami Dolphins their first win at the sixth attempt with first down on fourth-and-1 in their 28-25 triumph at the MetLife Stadium.
The result was Jeff Hafley’s maiden victory as Dolphins coach. Geno Smith contributed three touchdown passes and an interception for the Jets, who fell to 2-5.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs New Orleans Saints: Rodgers runs show
In the first regular-season game in France, Aaron Rodgers threw one touchdown pass and Chris Boswell added three field goals in Pittsburgh’s 16-10 win at the Stade de France.
Rodgers made 19 of 30 passes for 212 yards and scrambled for a first down late on. The Steelers moved to 5-2 with a third straight win, while New Orleans are 2-5.
New York Giants vs Houston Texans: Singletary scores in overtime
Devin Singletary scored with a 30-yard touchdown run in overtime as the Giants won 27-21 against Houston (2-5) to move to 4-2-1.
JJ McCarthy made his first start of the season after New York coach John Harbaugh dropped Jameis Winston, while Cam Skattebo made a 16-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter and charged 42 yards to supply Singletary to settle the game.
Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens: Burrow stars
Baltimore spurned a 13-0 half-time lead as the Bengals moved to 4-2 with a 35-13 win at the M&T Bank Stadium powered by four touchdown passes during the second half from Joe Burrow.
With quarterback Lamar Jackson out because of a sprained ankle, Baltimore (4-3) lost a second consecutive game after being well ahead during the second half.
Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans: Watson inspires late win
The Cleveland Browns left it late to seal a fifth win in six games, Deshaun Watson locating Harold Fannin Jr for a 36-yard catch-and run to tee up Andre Szmyt’s 32-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter in Nashville.
Watson contributed a touchdown and threw for 308 yards. Quinshon Judkins 96 yards and two touchdowns and KC Concepcion caught eight passes for 129 yards. Tennessee are 1-6.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers: Baker Mayfield back
Quarterback Baker Mayfield’s return after three games out with a dislocated thumb proved triumphant as the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 43-13 in Charlotte, Bucky Irving running 106 yards and contributing two touchdowns.
Mayfield went for only 11 passes and threw for 64 yards but has now won six of his seven meetings with Carolina while playing for Tampa. The Bucs improved to 2-5, with Carolina 3-3.
NFL standings: AFC
AFC East
| W | L | T | PCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 5 | 1 | 0 | .833 |
| New England Patriots | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 |
| New York Jets | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 |
| Miami Dolphins | 1 | 5 | 0 | .167 |
AFC North
| W | L | T | PCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 5 | 2 | 0 | .714 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 5 | 2 | 0 | .714 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 |
AFC South
| W | L | T | PCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 |
| Houston Texans | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 |
| Tennessee Titans | 1 | 6 | 0 | .143 |
AFC West
| W | L | T | PCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Denver Broncos | 5 | 2 | 0 | .714 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 6 | 0 | .000 |
NFL standings: NFC
NFC East
| W | L | T | PCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 4 | 2 | 1 | .643 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 |
| Washington Commanders | 1 | 4 | 1 | .250 |
NFC North
| W | L | T | PCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Chicago Bears | 5 | 2 | 0 | .714 |
| Detroit Lions | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 |
| Green Bay Packers | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 |
NFC South
| W | L | T | PCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 |
| New Orleans Saints | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 |
NFC West
| W | L | T | PCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 6 | 1 | 0 | .857 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 |
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