Baker Mayfield had a memorable win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers between Sunday’s NFL games.
The Miami Dolphins won for the first time this season and the Cleveland Browns beat the Tennessee Titans in dramatic fashion.
The New York Giants won in overtime, but the San Francisco 49ers lost for the first time in the campaign and the Baltimore Ravens suffered another loss.
The Minnesota Vikings have won all of their games this season, and Aaron Rodgers has helped lead Pittsburgh to victory.
Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers: Penix Jr shines
The 49ers suffered their first loss in a 29-20 loss at Atlanta, where Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes.
A depleted San Francisco lost Christian McCaffrey to a thigh injury for most of the first half, and Penix provided Nick Muse, Kyle Pitts and Drake London to end the Falcons’ two-game losing streak.
Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts: The hosts remain perfect in the NFL
Vikings quarterback Blake Cashman had 12 tackles, two sacks, four passes defensed and three quarterback hits, and Harrison Smith had a crucial interception as Minnesota extended its perfect start to six wins.
Spencer Shrader missed two field goals in the second half for the Colts, who lost 16-10, lost three in a row and are 2-5.
Miami Dolphins and New York Jets: Jeff Hafley is out
Malik Willis gave the Miami Dolphins their first win in the sixth attempt on fourth-and-1 in a 28-25 win at MetLife Stadium.
The result was Jeff Hafley’s first win as coach of the Dolphins. Geno Smith had three touchdown passes and an interception for the Jets, who fell to 2-5.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs New Orleans Saints: Rodgers puts on a show
In the first regular season game in France, Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass and Chris Boswell added three field goals in Pittsburgh’s 16-10 win at the Stade de France.
Rodgers completed 19 of 30 passes for 212 yards and a late first down. The Steelers improved to 5-2 with their third straight win, while New Orleans is 2-5.
New York Giants vs Houston Texans: Single goals in overtime
Devin Singletary scored on a 30-yard field goal in overtime as Houston (2-5) won 27-21 to move to 4-2-1.
JJ McCarthy made his first start of the season after New York coach John Harbaugh released Jameis Winston, while Cam Skattebo had a 16-yard run in the fourth quarter and found Singletary 42 yards to tie the game.
Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens: Burrow stars
Baltimore gave up a 13-0 halftime lead as the Bengals went 4-2 with a 35-13 win at M&T Bank Stadium, led by Joe Burrow’s four touchdown passes in the second half.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson was sidelined with an ankle sprain as Baltimore (4-3) lost its second straight game after a good second-half lead.
Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans: Watson inspires late win
The Cleveland Browns rallied late to seal their fifth win in six games, with Deshaun Watson finding Harold Fannin Jr. for a 36-yard catch and running to set 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 caught eight passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns and KC Concepcion for 129 yards. Tennessee is 1-6.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers: Baker Mayfield is back
Quarterback Baker Mayfield’s return after three games with a dislocated thumb led to a win as the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 43-13 in Charlotte, with Bucky Irving rushing for 106 yards and contributing two touchdowns.
Mayfield caught just 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 and Carolina to 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 |