Week 10 saw several surprises in the NFL. The Houston Texans shocked the Cincinnati Bengals shortly before the end, while the Cleveland Browns made a strong comeback against the Baltimore Ravens. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers ended their series of bankruptcies.
NFL: Game reports week 10
Bye Week: Chiefs, Dolphins, Eagles, Rams
Carolina Panthers (1-8) @ Chicago Bears (3-7)
Result: 13:16 (7:3, 3:6, 0:7, 3:0) BOXSCORE
Indianapolis Colts (5-5) @ New England Patriots (2-8)
Result: 10:6 (7:3,0:0,0:0, 3:3) BOXSCORE
Houston Texans (5-4) @ Cincinnati Bengals (5-4)
Result: 30:27 (0:7|10:0|10:10|10:10) BOXSCORE
- The Cincinnati Bengals narrowly missed a big step towards the playoffs. Against the Houston Texans it was the Super Bowl candidate’s fourth defeat of the season, which Texans kicker Matt Ammendola sealed with a field goal as the clock expired. The Bengals got off to a strong start with quarterback Joe Burrow. Rookie quarterback CJ Stroud, on the other hand, initially stumbled and committed two turnovers in the first half.
- Nevertheless, the team from Texas deservedly led. In the second half there were serious mistakes on both sides. Burrow was unable to confirm his improving form and made two avoidable interceptions, which gave the guests a comfortable lead. But shortly before the end, Stroud also showed nerves and threw a bad pass deep in his own half that briefly brought the Bengals back into the game before Ammendola made the decision.
New Orleans Saints (5-5) @ Minnesota Vikings (6-4)
Result: 19:27 (3:3|0:21|8:3|8:0) BOXSCORE
- The Minnesota Vikings also remain undefeated in Joshua Dobbs’ second game (268 passing yards, 1TD). Against the New Orleans Saints everything looked like a pretty clear affair in the host’s favor before the guests turned things up again in the second half despite being 21 points behind – even though Derek Carr had to be substituted due to an injury at the beginning of the third quarter .
Backup Jameis Winston got his team back into the game with two touchdowns. But the backup quarterback’s two interceptions and the Saints’ weak running game prevented the spectacular comeback from being crowned with success. A last-second Hail Mary found its way into the end zone, but was successfully knocked down by a Vikings defender. Minnesota is taking another step toward winning their division, while the Saints have to worry about playoff participation.
Green Bay Packers (3-6) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3)
Result: 19:23 (7:7|6:10|6:3|0:3) BOXSCORE
- The Green Bay Packers narrowly missed their fourth win of the season. In the end, the team from Wisconsin had to admit defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers by a hair’s breadth after Jordan Love threw an interception on the decisive play of the game. Overall, it was another poor performance from the Rodgers heir, who only completed 21 of his 40 pass attempts. His two interceptions were matched by at least two touchdowns. The fact that the game was not decided early was also due to Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett, who once again did not act efficiently enough and only achieved 126 passing yards (no touchdown, no interception). The 25-year-old was able to thank his stable defense and running back Jaylen Warren (101 yards, 1 TD) that the Steelers are still on course for the playoffs with their sixth win in the ninth game.
Tennessee Titans (3-6) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5)
Result: 6:20 (3:0, 0:7, 0:10, 3:3) BOXSCORE
The Bucs can still win! After four defeats in a row, the Buccaneers get a home win against the Titans. Although the guests from Tennesee took the lead with a field goal, Bucs QB Baker Mayfield found a touchdown receiver with two passes, while the Titans remained completely without a TD. The Bucs scored their first on a 43-yard run by Rachaad White. In the third quarter, Mike Evans stepped up and completed Tampa Bay’s 80-yard drive. Titans playmaker Will Levis remains pale this time after his furious start. The Buccaneers’ defense repeatedly successfully put the rookie under pressure.
San Francisco 49ers (6-3) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (6-3)
Result: 34:3 (10:0, 3:3, 14:0, 7:0) BOXSCORE
- The 49ers end the Jacksonville Jaguars’ winning streak and their own losing streak – and how! The Niners overwhelm the Jags with offensive fireworks. 49ers QB Brock Purdy rehabilitated himself with 3 TD passes and 296 yards, winning the quarterback duel against Trevor Lawrence, who had 185 yards (17/29) and two interceptions. A total of 4 turnovers were clearly too many for the hosts. For the Jags it is the biggest defeat under coach Doug Pedersen
Cleveland Browns (6-3) @ Baltimore Ravens (7-3)
Result: 33:31 (3:17, 6:0, 8:7, 16:7) BOXSCORE
- Dampener for MVP candidate Lamar Jackson. The Browns win the duel against their arch-rivals from Baltimore in the last second. At first it looked like a clear win for the Ravens, who led comfortably for almost the entire game. Cleveland showed morale, especially in defense, and fought its way back into the game. A big play was the pick six by Greg Newsome II in the 4th quarter, who intercepted Lamar Jackson’s pass and carried it into the end zone. In the end, Dustin Hopkins’ field goal from 40 yards decided the crunch AFC-North duel.