Jump to a gameChiefs 16, Broncos 14Steelers 28, Commanders 27Bills 30, Colts 20Eagles 34, Cowboys 6Vikings 12, Jaguars 7Cardinals 31, Jets 649ers 23, Buccaneers 20Chargers 27, Titans 17Patriots 19, Bears 3Saints 20, Falcons 17Panthers 20, Giants 17, OTRavens 35, Bengals 34
Over in Germany, the New York Giants (2–8) and Carolina Panthers (3–7) set the sport of football back 100 years, with the Panthers winning an offensively challenged contest in overtime.
However, the 1 p.m. slate was solid. The Pittsburgh Steelers (7–2) came off their bye week to defeat the Washington Commanders (7–3) in a heart-stopper, with Pittsburgh winning 28–27 on a Mike Williams touchdown grab. Elsewhere, the Kansas City Chiefs (9–0) remained unbeaten against the Denver Broncos (5–5), blocking a field goal on the game’s final play.
In the late window, Aaron Rodgers led his New York Jets (3–7) into the desert for a tilt with the Arizona Cardinals (6–4), and got smoked by Kyler Murray and a smothering defense. With the victory, the Cardinals remain a half-game up on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC West.
Finally, Sunday night gave us the Houston Texans (6–4) and Detroit Lions (8–1) in a wild affair that saw seven interceptions, including five by Jared Goff, before a game-winning, 52-yard kick by Jake Bates to seal the game on the final snap.
SUNDAY
Lions 26, Texans 23
My take: Detroit (8–1) had no business winning Sunday night, but found a a way despite five interceptions from Jared Goff. Houston (6–4) couldn’t take advantage of multiple gifts, with the offensive line once again being a huge problem. C.J. Stroud threw two interceptions and was sacked four times, while the rushing attack went for 56 yards on 2.0 yards per attempt. For the Lions, it’s further evidence that they have a huge margin for error, even against good teams. As for Houston, it’s an indictment of the Texans as a title contender.
Stock up: Detroit’s defense should get recognized as a tough unit. Even without Aidan Hutchinson, it allowed only 248 yards and 16 first downs despite the offense giving the ball away time and again. This was a signature performance from a defense about to get Za’Darius Smith off the edge.
Stock down: Houston’s notion of being a contender. The Texans are a good team, but if the Chiefs, Bills or Ravens picked off Goff five times, there’s no way the game is close, let alone a Lions win. Houston is a quality team, but it’s not ready for the big dogs.
Up Next: Jaguars at Lions, 1 p.m. ET Nov. 17; Texans at Cowboys, 8:15 p.m. ET Nov. 18
