Mark Chichester

Sauce Gardner made an instant impact in his Colts debut, Jamel Dean continued his year-long clinic in efficiency and rookie Will Johnson solidified his place among the league’s most disciplined young corners.

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Jalen Hurts threw a 36-yard touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith, and the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense held firm in a 10-7 win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday night. Hurts’ strike came after a 41-yard catch-and-run by Saquon Barkley set up the score, giving the Eagles a 10-point lead early in the fourth quarter. Josh Jacobs’ late touchdown brought Green Bay within one possession, but Brandon McManus’ 64-yard field-goal attempt fell short as Philadelphia improved to 7-2 while the Packers dropped their second straight.

Jonathan Taylor’s record-breaking day in Berlin didn’t just rewrite the Colts’ history books. It may have changed the shape of the NFL MVP race.

In Week 10, the Seahawks kept up their dominant ways with a thumping 44-22 win over the lowly Cardinals. And in traditional Seattle fashion, it was an unheralded defensive standout who propelled Seattle’s seventh victory this year.

Justin Herbert threw a touchdown and Kimani Vidal added a short scoring run as the Los Angeles Chargers cruised past the Pittsburgh Steelers 25-10 on Sunday night to improve to 7-3. Rookie safety RJ Mickens’ interception late in the first half set up Herbert’s 16-yard touchdown to Ladd McConkey, sparking a dominant defensive and offensive stretch for Los Angeles. Khalil Mack recorded a safety and a sack, while the Chargers defense held Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers to 2-of-11 on third down and forced two interceptions in the Week 10 win.

Matthew Stafford extended his MVP campaign with 280 yards and four more touchdowns, pushing the Rams to 7-2. Los Angeles' fierce defense also forced two turnovers to hold off a strong day from Mac Jones.

The Seahawks continued their torrid start, obliterating the Cardinals 44-22. Jaxon Smith-Njigba got the fireworks started with an early 43-yard touchdown, and DeMarcus Lawrence returned two fumbles forced by Tyrice Knight for touchdowns.

Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and Jahmyr Gibbs scored three times as the Detroit Lions rolled past the Washington Commanders 44-22. Goff went 25 of 33 for 320 yards with touchdowns to Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jameson Williams, while Gibbs added 142 rushing yards and scoring runs of 13 and 43 yards.

The Chicago Bears marched to 6-3 on the heels of more fourth-quarter heroics, scoring 14 points in the final frame after Jaxson Dart suffered a concussion. A 17-yard Caleb Williams scamper touchdown gave Chicago a lead it didn't relinquish.

The New York Jets used two special teams touchdowns and a relentless pass rush to beat the Cleveland Browns 17-14 in a rain-soaked win at MetLife Stadium. Kene Nwangwu returned a kickoff 99 yards for a score, and Isaiah Williams added a 74-yard punt return touchdown as the Jets built an early lead. Breece Hall totaled 125 scrimmage yards, and the defense notched six sacks to help New York secure its second straight victory and improve to 2-7.

Tua Tagovailoa threw two touchdown passes and De’Von Achane piled up 225 total yards with two long scoring runs as the Miami Dolphins defeated the Buffalo Bills 30-13. Miami built a 16-0 halftime lead behind touchdowns from Malik Washington and Jaylen Waddle, then sealed the win with Achane’s 59- and 35-yard bursts in the fourth quarter. Josh Allen threw two late touchdown passes to Keon Coleman and rookie tight end Jackson Hawes, but Buffalo’s offense sputtered early as the Bills fell to 6-3.

Jonathan Taylor rushed for 244 yards and three touchdowns, including the 8-yard game-winner in overtime, as the Indianapolis Colts edged the Atlanta Falcons 31-25 in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Berlin. Taylor’s 83-yard scoring run late in regulation — the league’s longest of the season — put Indianapolis ahead before Michael Badgley’s field goal forced overtime. Daniel Jones threw for 255 yards and a touchdown, while Tyler Allgeier scored twice for Atlanta, which dropped its fourth straight to fall to 3-6 as the Colts improved to 8-2.

Denver’s defense dominated with six sacks to carry the Broncos past the Las Vegas Raiders 10-7 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to seven games and improving to 8-2.

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The Jets' second blockbuster trade of the day involved sending a homegrown star to a Cowboys team that desperately needs more defensive help.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Indianapolis Colts are acquiring All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets in a blockbuster trade that sends wide receiver Adonai Mitchell and the team’s first-round picks in 2026 and 2027 to New York.

Jacoby Brissett threw two touchdown passes and ran for another as the Arizona Cardinals snapped a five-game skid with a 27-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Filling in again for the injured Kyler Murray, Brissett went 21 of 31 for 261 yards, connecting with Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride while leading three long scoring drives.

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Sam Darnold completed his first 17 passes and threw four first-half touchdowns as the Seattle Seahawks overwhelmed the Washington Commanders 38-14 on Sunday night. Darnold finished 21 of 24 for 330 yards, connecting twice with rookie Tory Horton and once each with Elijah Arroyo and Cody White as Seattle built a 31-7 halftime lead. The Seahawks improved to 6-2 to stay atop the NFC West, while Washington dropped its fourth straight and lost quarterback Jayden Daniels to a late arm injury.