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NFL roundup: Browns shock high-flying Ravens as Lions torch Titans | NFL

NFL roundup: Browns shock high-flying Ravens as Lions torch Titans | NFL

Baltimore Ravens 24-29 Cleveland Browns

Jameis Winston threw a 38-yard touchdown pass – his third of the game – to Cedric Tillman with 59 seconds left as the Cleveland Browns defeated Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens (5-3), ending a five-game losing streak. Winston, starting for the first time in two years and replacing injured starter Deshaun Watson, helped the Browns defeat their AFC North rival. But only after he survived a late comeback attempt from Jackson that pushed the Ravens to Cleveland's 24 in the final seconds. Jackson threw two incompletions into the end zone, the second to Zay Flowers as time expired. Winston finished 27 of 41 for 334 yards in his first start since September 25, 2022. Winston did what Watson couldn't, as the Browns (2-6) scored the most points this season and he surpassed 300 passing yards, something his teammate couldn't do. That wasn't the case in 19 starts in three seasons in Cleveland.

Tennessee Titans 14-52 Detroit Lions

Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and David Montgomery was the first of five players to score in the first half for the Detroit Lions as they cruised past the Tennessee Titans. The NFC North-leading Lions have the best record in the conference at 6-1. They have won five straight and have averaged over 40 points in their last four games. Detroit had its highest-scoring game since a 55-point performance against Chicago in 1997, scoring at least 50 points for the fourth time in franchise history. The Titans suffered their second straight loss, falling to 1-6.

Jalen Hurts rushed for three touchdowns and passed for another touchdown, helping the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Cincinnati Bengals 37-17 for their third straight win. Hurts was 16-for-20 passing for 236 yards. He also had 10 carries for 37 yards. Saquon Barkey rushed for 108 yards as Philadelphia won 5-2 for the fourth time in five games. The Eagles scored the final 20 points of the afternoon. Cincinnati finished with just 58 yards rushing, continuing a season problem. Joe Burrow was 26 for 37 for 234 yards and a touchdown with one interception.

New York Jets 22-25 New England Patriots

Rhamondre Stevenson plunged into the end zone with 22 seconds left and the New England Patriots recovered after first-round draft pick Drake Maye left early with a concussion to beat the New York Jets. Starter-turned-backup Jacoby Brissett replaced the quarterback who replaced him and led the Patriots with two scoring drives in the fourth quarter to end a six-game losing streak. The Jets and four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers have lost five straight. Both teams are eliminated from the playoffs with 2-6 records.

Philadelphia Eagles 37-17 Cincinnati Bengals

Jalen Hurts rushed for three touchdowns and passed for another touchdown, helping the Philadelphia Eagles to their third straight win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Hurts was 16-for-20 passing for 236 yards. He also had 10 carries for 37 yards. Saquon Barkey rushed for 108 yards as Philadelphia won 5-2 for the fourth time in five games. The Eagles scored the final 20 points of the afternoon. Cincinnati (3-5) finished with just 58 yards rushing, continuing a season problem. Joe Burrow was 26 for 37 for 234 yards and a touchdown with one interception.

Indianapolis Colts 20-23 Houston Texans

CJ Stroud threw for 285 yards and a touchdown and Joe Mixon ran for 102 yards with a score, helping the Houston Texans to a victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Stroud bounced back after rushing for a career-worst 86 yards in a loss to the Packers last week, allowing the Texans (6-2) to extend their lead atop the AFC South. Houston's defense intercepted Anthony Richardson once and harassed him throughout the game as the Texans won their season series against Indianapolis (4-4) for the second time in franchise history.

Arizona Cardinals 28-27 Miami Dolphins

Kyler Murray put the Cardinals in position for a game-winning field goal from Chad Ryland for the second straight week, and Arizona (4-4) spoiled Tua Tagovailoa's return from a concussion to beat the Miami Dolphins (2-5). by a single point. Murray led two shots on goal in the fourth quarter to pull the Cardinals back from a nine-point deficit. The first ended with a two-yard touchdown run by James Conner that put Arizona up 27-25. The second was a methodical 13-play, 71-yard march that ended with Ryland's 34-yard kick. Tagovailoa threw for 234 yards and the Dolphins had their best offensive performance of the season.

Atlanta Falcons 31-26 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Kirk Cousins ​​completed 23 of 29 passes for 276 yards and four touchdowns, leading the visiting Atlanta Falcons to a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Darnell Mooney had five catches for 92 yards and a touchdown, while Kyle Pitts had four receptions for 91 yards and two scores as the Falcons (5-3) improved to 4-0 against NFC South opponents. Baker Mayfield completed 37 of 50 passes for 330 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions as Tampa Bay (4-4) lost its fourth game in six tries. Cade Otton led the Buccaneers with nine receptions for 81 yards and two scores.

Green Bay Packers 30-27 Jacksonville Jaguars

Backup Malik Willis completed a 51-yard pass to Jayden Reed, who set up Brandon McManus' second game-winning kick in as many weeks, a 24-yard pass that helped the Green Bay Packers to a narrow victory in Jacksonville. Willis led the Packers (6-2) to their fourth straight win, this time with Jordan Love watching from the sideline. Willis completed 4 of 5 passes for 56 yards, with a touchdown and the biggest completion of the day. Willis found Reed wide open on the left sideline after safety Andre Cisco went down in coverage. It was all the Packers needed to recover from Trevor Lawrence's perfectly placed 14-yard touchdown pass to Evan Engram that helped tie the game for the Jaguars (2-6).

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