Lamar Jackson showcased his dominance as the Baltimore Ravens secured their fourth consecutive win, overshadowing rookie Jayden Daniels. The New England Patriots suffered a defeat in quarterback Drake Maye’s NFL debut, while the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns. Here’s a rundown of Week Six action in the NFL.
Detroit Lions 47-9 Dallas Cowboys
Jared Goff had a stellar performance, throwing for 315 yards and three touchdowns as the Detroit Lions dismantled the Dallas Cowboys, handing them a fourth straight home loss. David Montgomery contributed with two rushing touchdowns, but the Lions faced injury concerns as star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson went down in the third quarter.
Dak Prescott struggled, throwing two interceptions in what marked the Cowboys’ worst home defeat since 1988. The Cowboys are the first team since 2000 to fall behind by 14 or more points at halftime in four successive home games.
Detroit led 27-6 at halftime, leaving the Cowboys with a staggering combined halftime deficit of 110-35 at AT&T Stadium dating back to a playoff loss to Green Bay last January. The Cowboys, who had a 16-game home win streak prior, are now struggling.
Jameson Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and tight end Sam LaPorta each found the end zone with touchdown receptions, highlighted by a brilliantly executed trick play by offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
Washington Commanders 23-30 Baltimore Ravens
Derrick Henry powered the Ravens with two touchdowns, leading them to a 30-23 victory over the Washington Commanders. Lamar Jackson excelled with 323 passing yards and a touchdown, proving his mettle against the promising rookie, Jayden Daniels.
Jackson connected with Mark Andrews for his first touchdown of the season and efficiently distributed the ball to Zay Flowers, totaling 132 yards in the first half alone. Meanwhile, the Commanders’ rushing game struggled without Brian Robinson Jr., as they managed just 52 yards on the ground.
Houston Texans 41-21 New England Patriots
CJ Stroud threw three touchdown passes to lead the Houston Texans past the New England Patriots in rookies’ showdown, spoiling Drake Maye’s first start. The Texans now sit atop the AFC South with a record of 5-1. Stroud showcased his skills, while Joe Mixon added a touchdown and Stefon Diggs contributed with 77 receiving yards.
Cleveland Browns 16-20 Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Hurts demonstrated his prowess with 264 passing yards and two crucial touchdowns, including a 45-yard throw to DeVonta Smith in the fourth quarter to secure a 20-16 victory over the Cleveland Browns. The Eagles improved to 4-2, despite facing a challenging game against the struggling Browns.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 51-27 New Orleans Saints
Baker Mayfield threw for 325 yards and four touchdowns, guiding the Buccaneers to a commanding victory against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints, now in a four-game losing streak, struggled defensively as Tampa Bay capitalized on their mistakes.
Arizona Cardinals 13-34 Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers triumphed over the Arizona Cardinals, with Jordan Love throwing four touchdown passes, including two to Romeo Doubs. The Packers improved to a 4-2 record, riding high on their disciplined play, especially as the Cardinals struggled with penalties and turnovers.
Indianapolis Colts 20-17 Tennessee Titans
Joe Flacco led the Colts to victory against the Titans, improving their record to 3-3 while the Titans continued to struggle without a home victory this season. Flacco’s performance was instrumental in securing the crucial win over their division rivals.
Los Angeles Chargers 23-16 Denver Broncos
Justin Herbert orchestrated a solid game for the Chargers, overcoming some adversity as the team capitalized on the absence of star cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Coach Jim Harbaugh returned from a medical evaluation to drive the team to a nail-biting victory.
Pittsburgh Steelers 32-13 Las Vegas Raiders
Najee Harris had a remarkable game, rushing for over 100 yards and a touchdown as the Steelers steamrolled the Raiders, who have now hit a low point with four consecutive losses. Pittsburgh’s defense made a notable return to form, limiting the Raiders’ offensive opportunities.
Atlanta Falcons 38-20 Carolina Panthers
In a high-scoring affair, the Falcons overcame the Panthers, thanks in large part to Bijan Robinson’s two rushing touchdowns, marking Atlanta’s third straight win. Meanwhile, the Panthers are left reeling at 1-5.
Look forward to the upcoming battle between the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets on Monday Night Football, live on ECNETNews.
