Texans Grounded by Seahawks, Fall 27-17 in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — The Houston Texans couldn’t find their footing on offense Sunday, falling 27-17 to the Seattle Seahawks in a game that exposed their one-dimensional attack.
Houston managed just 63 rushing yards on the day, forcing quarterback Drake Maye and the passing game to shoulder nearly all of the offensive burden. The lack of balance allowed Seattle’s defense to dictate tempo and pressure Maye throughout the afternoon.
Despite the loss, the Texans’ linebackers were a bright spot. Logan Wilson was everywhere, racking up 15 tackles, including three for a loss, as he consistently knifed into the backfield to stuff Seattle’s run game. Frankie Luvu added an interception off Sam Darnold, giving Houston brief life early in the second half.
Head coach David Shaw acknowledged the offensive struggles but praised his defense’s fight. “Our linebackers played with heart,” Shaw said. “But when you can’t run the football, you put too much pressure on everyone else. We’ve got to find our rhythm again.”
The loss drops Houston to 4-2, snapping their two-game winning streak, while Seattle improved to 4-3 with the home victory.
Packers Lose Wild One in Arizona, 32-31 — Chaos, Confusion, and Maybe a Little “Extra Interest”
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — In one of the most baffling finishes in 3GML history, the Green Bay Packers snatched defeat from the jaws of victory Sunday, falling 32-31 to the Arizona Cardinals after a stunning late-game collapse that left analysts — and fans — speechless.
Leading 31-24 with under two minutes to play and a first down already secured, all Green Bay needed were three kneel-downs to seal the win. Instead, in a moment that defied logic — or perhaps hinted at something larger — the Packers dialed up a pass play. The throw was picked off, Arizona capitalized with a quick touchdown drive, and then converted a two-point attempt to steal the win.
Asked postgame about the play call, head coach Matt LaFleur looked dazed. “We, uh… thought we saw something on tape,” he said, before mumbling something about “next-gen analytics.”
Speculation immediately swirled that perhaps LaFleur had been inspired by the recent NBA betting scandal, as fans joked online that “someone in Vegas just bought a new boat.” One reporter even claimed that offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich was seen double-checking the over/under line moments before the call.
When pressed, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa tried to downplay the situation, saying, “Coach called it, I threw it — I didn’t know we were playing FanDuel mode.”
While the loss drops Green Bay to 5-1, it may go down as the most Madden-esque moment in 3GML history — one that had players, coaches, and gamblers alike shaking their heads in disbelief.
49ers Keep Rolling, Crush Falcons 36-9 Behind Dominant Effort in Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers continued their midseason surge Sunday, dismantling the Atlanta Falcons 36-9 at Levi’s Stadium in a game that never felt close.
Jordan Love orchestrated a crisp offensive attack, throwing for 299 yards and a touchdown, while running back Jaylen Warren powered the ground game with 91 yards and two scores on 20 carries. The 49ers offense found rhythm early and never looked back, stacking up over 450 total yards and controlling possession throughout.
The star of the day, however, was rookie wideout Jalen Coker, who turned heads — and broke a few tackles — with a jaw-dropping performance that had fans buzzing. Coker racked up 105 receiving yards and a touchdown, repeatedly skying over defenders and bulldozing through contact in a display that had local commentators comparing him to Calvin Johnson.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan grinned when asked about the comparisons after the game. “I don’t know about Megatron just yet,” Shanahan said, “but I’ll tell you what — if he keeps playing like that, I might start calling him Optimus”
The 49ers (4-3) have now won two straight and look to be rounding into form just as the NFC playoff race starts to heat up.
Chargers Steamroll Colts 49-28 as McCaffrey Strengthens MVP Case
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers put together their most complete game of the season Sunday, dismantling the Indianapolis Colts 49-28 at SoFi Stadium.
The Chargers jumped out to a 21-7 first-quarter lead and never looked back, controlling every phase of the game. Once again, Christian McCaffrey was the heartbeat of the offense — and of the MVP conversation. The veteran running back racked up 217 rushing yards and two touchdowns, continuing a historic start to his season.
Through seven games, McCaffrey now has 1,114 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, separating himself as the NFL’s most dominant offensive weapon. To put that in perspective, the next-closest rusher, Alvin Kamara, sits at 653 yards — a staggering 461-yard gap.
Wide receiver Davante Adams chipped in with 88 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Matthew Staffordmanaged the offense with poise and precision, finishing with two touchdown passes and no turnovers.
After the game, Coach Bobby Slowik praised McCaffrey’s blend of intelligence and physicality. “Christian is a coach’s dream — his preparation is elite, his execution is flawless, and he’s the kind of guy who makes everyone else better,” Slowik said. “We’re just lucky he’s wearing powder blue.”
With the win, the Chargers move to 5-2, looking every bit like a contender in the AFC — and McCaffrey continues to run away, quite literally, with the early MVP race.
