NFL roundup: Broncos knock Eagles from unbeatens with furious comeback
Sun Oct 5 9:22pm ET
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Bo Nix and the visiting Denver Broncos wiped out a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit and snapped Philadelphia's 10-game winning streak with a 21-17 victory on Sunday.
After punting on seven of their first eight drives, the Broncos (3-2) scored touchdowns on back-to-back possessions to seize the lead. J.K. Dobbins made it 17-10 with a 2-yard TD run with 13:11 remaining, and Nix put Denver ahead with an 11-yard TD pass to Evan Engram and a gutsy two-point conversion toss to Troy Franklin with 7:36 left.
The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles (4-1) also had a 12-game home winning streak snapped, dating back to Week 2 of last season. Nix passed for 242 yards and improved his career record to 5-1 against NFC opponents. Courtland Sutton caught eight passes for 99 yards and Dobbins ran for 79 yards.
Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts passed for a season-high 280 yards and threw touchdowns to Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert, but he was also sacked six times.
Titans 22, Cardinals 21
Joey Slye booted a 29-yard field goal on the final play to cap Tennessee's rally from a 21-6 fourth-quarter deficit in Glendale, Ariz., to claim its first win.
Cam Ward, who completed 21 of 39 passes for 265 yards, directed the Titans (1-4) on a 71-yard drive in the final two minutes to set up Slye's game-winner. Tony Pollard rushed for a 1-yard score to start the Titans' comeback, then Tyler Lockett recovered a loose ball for a score with 4:39 left on a wild play that began with Ward throwing an interception to the 5-yard line that the Cardinals fumbled, kicked and poked into the end zone.
Kyler Murray completed 23 of 31 for 220 yards for the Cardinals (2-3), who held a 21-3 lead early in the second quarter on rushing scores by Michael Carter, Murray and Bam Knight. Emari Demercado thought he broke away for a 72-yard touchdown run with 12:40 left that would have made it 27-6, but he deliberately let the ball drop inches before crossing the goal line.
Texans 44, Ravens 10
C.J. Stroud passed for 244 yards and four touchdowns, and Houston rode a dominating defensive performance to a road victory over injury-plagued Baltimore.
Jalen Pitre snagged two interceptions for the Texans (2-3) and Stroud was exceedingly efficient, completing 23 of 27 attempts while benefiting from solid pass protection. Xavier Hutchinson and rookie Jaylin Noel each recorded their first career scoring receptions, with Hutchinson adding a second touchdown catch just before halftime.
Derrick Henry finished with 33 yards on 15 carries for the Ravens (1-4) and scored their lone touchdown on a 1-yard run late in the third quarter. Cooper Rush passed for 179 yards and tossed three interceptions in place of two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, who was out with a hamstring injury.
Vikings 21, Browns 17
Carson Wentz threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison with 25 seconds left in regulation, lifting Minnesota to a win over Cleveland in London.
Wentz completed 25 of 34 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown for Minnesota (3-2), which bounced back from a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin last week. Justin Jefferson had seven catches for 123 yards, and Addison tallied five catches for 41 yards despite being benched at times for what was referred to as a coach's decision.
Quinshon Judkins had 23 carries for 110 yards for the Browns (1-4). Fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel made his first career start at quarterback and completed 19 of 33 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns.
Colts 40, Raiders 6
Jonathan Taylor rushed for three touchdowns and Daniel Jones threw for two more as Indianapolis blasted visiting Las Vegas.
Jones completed 20 of 29 passes for 212 yards for Indianapolis (4-1), which bounced back from a Week 4 loss at the Los Angeles Rams by scoring 40 consecutive points in the middle two quarters. This included three touchdowns -- two by Taylor -- in a span of less than 4 1/2 minutes in the third quarter.
Geno Smith hit 25 of 36 passes for 228 yards and two interceptions for the Raiders (1-4), who lost their fourth straight game. Rookie Ashton Jeanty rushed 14 times for 67 yards for Las Vegas, which was blown out despite the Colts' modest 317-296 edge in total yards.
Panthers 27, Dolphins 24
Bryce Young threw for two touchdowns and Rico Dowdle ran for 206 yards and a touchdown as Carolina rallied past Miami in Charlotte.
Young's 4-yard pass to rookie tight end Mitchell Evans with 1:59 to play gave the Panthers (2-3) the lead for good as they matched the largest comeback to win a game in franchise history by overcoming a 17-point hole. Dowdle, filling in for injured Chuba Hubbard, came up 4 yards shy of matching the single-game franchise rushing record.
Miami's Tua Tagovailoa completed 27 of 36 throws for 256 yards with three touchdowns and Jaylen Waddle gained 110 receiving yards on six catches and scored a touchdown, but the Dolphins (1-4) dropped to 0-3 in road games.
Cowboys 37, Jets 22
Dak Prescott passed for 237 yards and a season-high four touchdowns to help Dallas roll to a victory over woeful New York at East Rutherford, N.J.
Javonte Williams rushed for 135 yards and one touchdown and also had a scoring reception, and Jake Ferguson caught two scoring passes for the Cowboys (2-2-1). George Pickens caught a touchdown pass and Ryan Flournoy had six receptions for 114 yards for Dallas, which scored 30 straight points after falling behind 3-0 with a pair of touchdowns in the final minute of the first half.
Justin Fields was 32-of-46 passing for 283 yards and two touchdowns as the Jets became the first team in NFL history to start 0-5 without forcing a single turnover. Breece Hall rushed for 113 yards but lost a key fumble. Garrett Wilson and Andrew Beck caught touchdown passes from Justin Fields, who threw for 283 yards.
Saints 26, Giants 14
Spencer Rattler threw an 87-yard touchdown pass, Kool-Aid McKinstry recorded two interceptions, Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a touchdown and host New Orleans beat New York to give rookie head coach Kellen Moore his first victory.
Rattler completed 20 of 30 passes for 225 yards, and the Saints (1-4) won for the first time in his 11 starts over his two-year career.
Rookie Jaxson Dart completed 26 of 40 for 202 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Giants (1-4), who turned the ball over five times and did not force any turnovers.
Buccaneers 38, Seahawks 35
Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, including a 39-yarder as time expired, to give Tampa Bay a victory against host Seattle.
Baker Mayfield completed 29 of 33 passes for 379 yards and two touchdowns for the Buccaneers (4-1). He hit Sterling Shepard with an 11-yard scoring strike with 1:08 remaining to tie the score at 35. Tampa Bay got the ball back on Lavonte David's interception on a ball that deflected off the helmet of teammate Logan Hall at the line of scrimmage to set up the winning kick.
Sam Darnold was 28-of-34 passing for 341 yards, four TDs and two interceptions for the Seahawks (3-2), who had a three-game winning streak snapped. AJ Barner caught two scoring passes for Seattle.
Lions 37, Bengals 24
David Montgomery tossed a touchdown pass and ran for another in his return to his hometown as Detroit hung on to beat host Cincinnati.
Montgomery, a running back, threw a 3-yard option pass to tight end Brock Wright in the second quarter and ran 8 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. Detroit quarterback Jared Goff completed 19 of 23 passes on the day for 258 yards and three touchdowns.
The Lions (4-1) were rolling to their fourth straight blowout win before the Bengals (2-3) made it close with Jake Browning's three fourth-quarter touchdown passes. Two went to Ja'Marr Chase, who finished with six catches and 110 yards; he also made three tackles on the day, bringing down the defender after all three Browning interceptions.
Commanders 27, Chargers 10
Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushed for 111 yards and two scores, Jayden Daniels passed for 231 yards and a touchdown in his return to the lineup and Washington rallied from a 10-point deficit against Los Angeles in Inglewood, Calif.
Daniels, who missed the previous two games with a left knee injury, completed 15 of 26 passes and ran for 39 yards. Deebo Samuel had eight catches for 96 yards and a touchdown for Washington (3-2), which scored the final 27 points of the game.
Justin Herbert completed 22 of 29 passes for 166 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the Chargers (3-2), who have lost two straight. Keenan Allen caught five passes, giving him 1,003 career receptions in 159 games. He became the fastest player in NFL history to reach the 1,000-catch mark, breaking the record owned by Marvin Harrison Sr.
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The Paur Report
Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders (knee, ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. Sanders returns to practice here after missing all the sessions last week before being ruled out for Week 5. The fact Sanders was able to practice at all is a positive sign. The 28-year-old is currently dealing with both a knee and ankle issue. If active, Sanders figures to serve in a reserve role to Javonte Williams in Week 6. The most touches Sanders has seen in a game is nine carries for 41 yards in Week 3. There's limited upside here with Williams healthy and running the ball well. If Sanders sits, Jaydon Blue could see more involvement, but isn't much of a fantasy option.
From RotoBaller
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (foot) doesn't expect to be ready to play for the Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Turpin appears to be in line to miss his second straight game due to a foot sprain. He hasn't officially been ruled out, but the fact that Turpin is saying this at the beginning of the practice week isn't a good sign. Ryan Flournoy hauled in six receptions for 114 yards last week. He figures to have an increased role again, but is more of a deep league option. Jalen Tolbert should see more of the field as well, but is coming off a dud in Week 5.
From RotoBaller
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) was unable to practice on Wednesday. This doesn't come as shocking news as Evans continues to work his way back from a hamstring strain he suffered in Week 3. Head coach Todd Bowles said Evans is making progress, but didn't give much information on a possible timetable for Evans. There is a chance that Evans does practice this week and play against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. However, fantasy managers should prepare for Evans to likely miss at least one more game. Fellow wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) also missed Wednesday's practice session. If both wideouts are out, Emeka Egbuka and Sterling Shepard would be the top options in the receiving game.
From RotoBaller
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) was absent during Wednesday's practice session. Godwin made his season debut in Week 4 and already picked up a new injury. The 29-year-old is reportedly dealing with a fibula issue, which sounds like an injury that could sideline him in Week 6. It's only Wednesday, so fantasy managers shouldn't jump to conclusions yet. However, fantasy managers should monitor the injury report on Thursday and Friday. Fellow wideout Mike Evans (hamstring) remained out of practice on Wednesday. If they both sit, Emeka Egbuka and Sterling Shepard would be the top wideouts for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
From RotoBaller
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as this seems like a minor issue. It's the beginning of the practice week, so teams are usually cautious even with minor issues. Flowers is coming off a game where he hauled in five receptions for 72 yards in last week's loss to the Houston Texans. It's unclear if quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) will be back in Week 6. If not, all of the Ravens offensive players will take a hit in value. If Flowers sits out, Rashod Bateman and DeAndre Hopkins would see bigger roles. For now, fantasy managers should consider Flowers as day-to-day and expect him to suit up in Week 6.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip, thumb) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Tagovailoa apparently suffered a hip and left thumb injury during last Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. The 27-year-old didn't show any signs of being injured when he threw for 256 yards with three touchdowns. He's finally starting to turn a page with five touchdowns and zero interceptions over his last two games. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about Tagovailoa for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. It's the beginning of the week and the Dolphins are going to be careful especially with Tagovailoa's injury history. At the moment, fantasy managers should fully expect Tagovailoa out there for Week 6.
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Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Fantasy Spin: Waller will probably return to practice later in the week and should be ready to play in Week 6. He has been a solid part of the passing game since joining the lineup with three touchdowns in two games. He should see a handful of targets this week and can be a low-end No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues.
From TheHuddle
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring), WR Chris Godwin (fibula), RB Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder), CB Zyon McCollum (thumb) and CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. LB Lavonte David (knee), CB Jamel Dean (hip), s Christian Izien (quadriceps) and OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) were limited during practice.
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Baltimore Ravens S Alohi Gilman could start immediately in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams, alongside rookie S Malaki Starks, as S Kyle Hamilton (groin) and CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) still banged up.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation during the week to see if Godwin will be able to play in Week 6. He has posted only 52 yards in his two games since returning to the lineup but will see a decent amount of targets if he plays this week. He can be at least a flex option in most leagues.
From TheHuddle
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (hamstring) was unable to practice Wednesday, Oct. 8, and he appears unlikely to be able to play in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Fantasy Spin: There is still time for Jackson to get back on the field, but all indications are that Jackson will miss a second straight game, with QB Cooper Rush making the start again. If you normally rely upon Jackson, it appears he'll be sidelined until Week 8, after the team's bye in Week 7, giving him a full month to recover from his hamstring injury. As much as fantasy managers don't likely want to see him miss a second straight game, it is probably best for him not to rush back and potentially aggravate the injury.
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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. It's unclear if Johnston is in danger of missing a Week 6 game against the Miami Dolphins on the road, but it's something worth watching the rest of the week. The 24-year-old former first-rounder came out of the gates hot in his third NFL season to post four touchdowns in the first four weeks, but he had his worst game of the year in the Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders, catching four passes for 40 yards while also losing a fumble. Johnston isn't going away in L.A.'s offense, though, and the Bolts could be looking to throw the ball more with rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) on Injured Reserve. If Johnston is active in Week 6, he'll have a good chance to score his fifth TD of the year against Miami.
From RotoBaller
In his return to practice for the first time this year on Wednesday, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) was listed as limited, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. The Packers opened Watson's 21-day practice window to officially return from the Physically Unable to Perform list. It means that the 26-year-old can resume practicing with the team, but it doesn't make him a lock to make his 2025 debut in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Watson suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in the Week 18 regular-season finale last year, which is why he has missed the first five games of 2025. At the very least, though, Watson deserves waiver-wire consideration with his return on the horizon. When healthy, Watson gives the Packers an explosive deep threat, although his fantasy value could very well be boom/bust in a crowded Packers receiving room.
From RotoBaller
Jacksonville Jaguars C Robert Hainsey (hamstring) and P Logan Cooke (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. LB Yasir Abdullah (hamstring), DE Travon Walker (wrist), WR Dyami Brown (shoulder), OG Ezra Cleveland (ankle), OT Chuma Edoga (knee), OT Anton Harrison (elbow), Og Patrick Mekari (knee), S Eric Murray (neck) and RB Bhayshul Tuten (shoulder) were limited during practice. The Jaguars only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so the report is an estimation.
From TheHuddle
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Fantasy Spin: Evans has been sidelined for several weeks because of the injury and likely will have to practice before he is cleared to play again. Fantasy players should not count on having Evans available this week and should look for other options to use in their lineups.
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Seattle Seahawks LB Derick Hall (oblique), LB Ernest Jones (shoulder), OT Joshua Jones (ankle), DE DeMarcus Lawrence (quadriceps), S Julian Love (hamstring), DT Jarran Reed (non-injury) and CB Devon Witherspoon (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. S Nick Emmanwori (ankle) and Riq Woolen (concussion) were limited during practice. FB Brady Russell (wrist) fully participated in practice.
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Miami Dolphins LB Tyrel Dodson (concussion) and TE Darren Waller (rest) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 8, while OL Larry Borom (thumb), OL Aaron Brewer (pectoral), DB Elijah Campbell (quadriceps), CB Storm Duck (ankle), QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip, thumb) and WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. (knee) were listed as limited participants.
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Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made both of his extra points and his only field goal attempt from 31 yards against the Broncos to maintain his 100% accuracy rate this season. Unfortunately, his perfect streak still isn't translating to fantasy points. Elliott faces the Giants on Thursday night, a team that he made two-of-three field goals and six-of-six extra points against last year in two meetings. New York allows 25.4 points per game this season, but Elliott should probably still sit this fantasy week out until he starts putting up more numbers week-to-week.
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (non-injury), OT Joe Alt (ankle), WR Derius Davis (knee), LB Bud Dupree (hamstring), DE Da'Shawn Hand (groin), OT Trey Pipkins (knee) and CB Ja'Sir Taylor (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. OG Mekhi Becton (hand), WR Quentin Johnston (hamstring), LB Denzel Perryman (ankle) and OG Jamaree Salyer (knee) were limited during practice.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has had four underwhelming showings in the first five weeks of the season, with his most recent game against the Broncos seeing him total just 43 yards on five catches. That being said, if there ever were a time for Brown to impress, it would be Thursday night against the Giants. New York is allowing the second-most fantasy points to WRs and the eighth-most passing yards per game (237.2) this season. Brown is getting consistent looks with at least eight targets in each of his last four games; now it's just time for him to capitalize on them. He's been a frustrating fantasy player so far, but this is make-or-break time for him. Even with his disappointing start, Brown is a low-end WR2 for Week 6.
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