San Diego Chargers 30
SAN DIEGO - The improbable run continues for the San Diego Chargers (8-1) as they roared back from a 17-3 halftime deficit to defeat the Detroit Lions 30-17 at Jack Murphy Stadium.
A sack-fumble by rookie Calijah Kancey sparked life into a dormant Chargers attack leading to the first San Diego touchdown late in the 3rd quarter.
"We seem to be a second half team right now," Kancey said. "As long as we can keep it close, I know the offense can kick it into gear late."
HB Jonathan Taylor continued his strong season with another 100+ yard performance with a TD as well.
Safety Andre Cisco slammed the door late in the red zone with a diving INT with the Chargers up 10.
The Chargers now begin a brutal 2-game stretch against the NFC North leading Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field before hosting the AFC North leading Baltimore Ravens at home.
Cleveland Browns 22
Baltimore Ravens 24
Baltimore - The Baltimore Ravens hung on in dramatic fashion to beat the Cleveland Browns 24- 22. The Ravens were carrying a 21-3 lead late in the 2nd quarter and did just enough with a 3rd quarter field goal to emerge with the victory.
Bijan Robinson and Mark Andrews each had over 100 yards on the day and are showing the league that they may be the best one-two punch out there.
Baltimore has a quick turnaround and plays division rival Cincinnati on Thursday night.
Houston Texans 31
Cincinnati Bengals 45
CINCINNATI - Four turnovers by Trey Lance doomed the Texans in their game against the Cincinnati Bengals as they lost 45-31 Sunday afternoon. The electric Bengal, offense, which has given teams fits across the league this season, proved too much for Houston with the turnovers, and the Texans were chasing points all game.
The one bright spot for Houston was Deebo Samuel, who returned from injury and had 250 yards receiving on six catches and two touchdowns in the game.
Houston will look to regroup against a struggling Arizona team next week.
Green Bay Packers 34
Pittsburgh Steelers 16
PITTSBURGH - The Green Bay Packers used patience and a heavy dose of Amon-Ra Saint Brown to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-16. The Packers had to take what the Steelers defense gave them all afternoon and this one was close through most of the game.
The turning point, however, was in the second quarter when Kenny Pickett threw a pick six to Chidobe Awuzie and Green Bay took the lead for good.
St. Brown had 143 yards on six catches and two touchdowns, including a 75 yarder in the fourth quarter to put the game away for good.
Green Bay now heads home to take on old rival EP and the San Diego Chargers. Packers GM SD and EP have quite the history of exciting games when their two teams meet, especially when they were in Buffalo and Miami (respectively). We’ll see if this one gets added the the annals of 3GML lore.
San Francisco 49ers 32
Jacksonville Jaguars 16
JACKSONVILLE - The San Francisco 49ers moved to 8-1 on the season will a 32-16 win over Jacksonville on the road. Backup quarterback Jordan Love looked like anything but a backup with 312 yards and three touchdowns on the day. Love bounced back and forth between CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Boyd all afternoon, keeping the 49er offense on the field the majority of the game.
Defensively Drue Tranquill and Marcus Williams each had an interception on the day.
San Francisco now heads home to take on another team from Florida in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
