Jameis Winston delivered a 38-yard touchdown pass to Cedric Tillman with just 59 seconds remaining, marking his third touchdown of the game, as the Cleveland Browns defeated Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens (5-3), ending a five-game losing streak. Winston, making his first start in two years in place of the injured Deshaun Watson, guided the Browns to a crucial victory over their AFC North rivals. The win was sealed only after withstanding a late comeback attempt by Jackson, who led the Ravens to Cleveland’s 24-yard line in the final moments. Jackson’s two end-zone incompletions, the second intended for Zay Flowers as time expired, secured the Browns’ victory. Winston completed 27 of 41 passes for 334 yards in his first start since September 25, 2022. His performance outshone Watson’s, as the Browns (2-6) scored their highest points total this season, with Winston surpassing 300 yards passing—a feat Watson hadn’t achieved in 19 starts over three seasons in Cleveland.

Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, and David Montgomery was among five players to score in the first half for the Detroit Lions, who dominated the Tennessee Titans. The NFC North-leading Lions, boasting the conference’s best record at 6-1, have won five consecutive games, averaging over 40 points in their last four. Detroit’s 55-point performance against Chicago in 1997 remains their highest-scoring game, and this victory marked their fourth time scoring at least 50 points in franchise history. The Titans, routed for the second straight week, fell to 1-6.

Jalen Hurts rushed for three touchdowns and passed for another, propelling the Philadelphia Eagles to a 37-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, extending their winning streak to three games. Hurts completed 16 of 20 passes for 236 yards and had 10 carries for 37 yards. Saquon Barkley rushed for 108 yards as the 5-2 Eagles secured their fourth win in five games. The Eagles closed the game with 20 unanswered points, while the Bengals (3-5) struggled with just 58 yards rushing, a recurring issue this season. Joe Burrow finished 26 of 37 for 234 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

Rhamondre Stevenson’s touchdown plunge with 22 seconds left, coupled with the New England Patriots’ recovery after first-round draft pick Drake Maye’s concussion, led to a victory over the New York Jets. Backup Jacoby Brissett, stepping in for the injured Maye, orchestrated two fourth-quarter scoring drives to end a six-game losing streak. The Jets, with four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, have now lost five straight, leaving both teams at 2-6 and out of playoff contention.

CJ Stroud threw for 285 yards and a touchdown, while Joe Mixon ran for 102 yards with a score, helping the Houston Texans secure a win over the Indianapolis Colts. Stroud’s performance, rebounding from a career-worst 86 yards passing the previous week, allowed the Texans (6-2) to extend their lead in the AFC South. Houston’s defense intercepted Anthony Richardson once and pressured him throughout the game, securing the Texans’ second-ever season sweep of the Colts (4-4).

Kyler Murray orchestrated a game-winning field goal by Chad Ryland as time expired for the second consecutive week, lifting the Arizona Cardinals (4-4) over the Miami Dolphins (2-5) by a single point. Murray led two fourth-quarter scoring drives to rally the Cardinals from a nine-point deficit, culminating in Ryland’s 34-yard kick. Tua Tagovailoa, returning from a concussion, threw for 234 yards, but the Dolphins’ best offensive performance of the season wasn’t enough to secure the win.

Kirk Cousins completed 23 of 29 passes for 276 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Darnell Mooney and Kyle Pitts were standout receivers, with Mooney catching five passes for 92 yards and a touchdown, and Pitts hauling in four receptions for 91 yards and two scores. The Falcons (5-3) improved to 4-0 against NFC South opponents, while the Buccaneers (4-4) lost their fourth game in six tries. Baker Mayfield completed 37 of 50 passes for 330 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, with Cade Otton leading the Buccaneers with nine receptions for 81 yards and two scores.

Backup Malik Willis’ 51-yard pass to Jayden Reed set up Brandon McManus’ second winning kick in as many weeks, a 24-yarder that secured a narrow victory for the Green Bay Packers at Jacksonville. Willis rallied the Packers (6-2) to their fourth consecutive win, completing 4 of 5 passes for 56 yards, including a touchdown and the game-deciding completion. The Packers capitalized on a defensive lapse by the Jaguars (2-6), who tied the game with a perfectly placed 14-yard touchdown pass from Trevor Lawrence to Evan Engram.

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