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Let’s take a closer look at what unfolded across the league in Week 11.

New England Patriots 27 – New York Jets 14: Maye and Henderson prevail

The Patriots (9-2) secured their eighth consecutive victory, defeating the Jets (2-8) 27–14. Drake Maye threw for 281 yards and 1 TD, but the true standout was TreVeyon Henderson, who found the end zone three times, twice on the ground and once as a receiver. Stefon Diggs hauled in 9 receptions for 105 yards.
The Jets, led by Justin Fields, struggled to establish rhythm; Fields finished with only 116 yards and 1 touchdown. New England is now 3-0 in the AFC East, marking its best divisional start since 2019.

Josh Allen and his hot performance

Josh Allen delivered arguably the most electric individual outing of the weekend, powering the Buffalo Bills to a 44–32 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with six total touchdowns , three passing and three rushing. It was just the third time in NFL history (including playoffs) that a quarterback recorded at least three passing and three rushing touchdowns in the same game, and astonishingly, Allen has now done it twice in his career:
• Otto Graham – December 26, 1954 (NFL Championship Game, Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions)
• Josh Allen – December 8, 2024 (vs. Los Angeles Rams, playoff game)
• Josh Allen – November 16, 2025 (vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, regular season)

The first half was far from flawless , Allen threw two interceptions, something he had largely avoided in recent weeks — yet when the moment demanded it, he elevated his play. In the second half, he completed 19 of 30 passes for 317 yards, adding 40 rushing yards on six attempts.

Allen’s deep-ball efficiency was particularly striking. His 43-yard touchdown strike to Tyrell Shavers marked his first 40+ air yards touchdown since the end of the 2022 season. With that performance, Allen matched Cam Newton’s career mark of 75 rushing touchdowns in regular-season play — tying the all-time quarterback record.

Have the Denver Broncos proven the doubters wrong?

Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos extended their winning streak to eight, pulling off a monumental 22–19 road victory against the Kansas City Chiefs. It was the kind of win that dissolves any remaining skepticism: the Broncos are not a short-lived storyline , they are legitimate playoff contenders.

Nix delivered a poised 24-of-37, 295-yard performance, guiding Denver on a last-minute drive capped by Wil Lutz’s 35-yard game-winning field goal.

Denver’s defense also rose to the challenge, forcing Patrick Mahomes into a costly interception and producing timely stops throughout the contest. With the win, the Broncos improved to 9-2, seizing first place in the AFC, while the Chiefs (5-5) slid to eighth.
In the AFC West, Denver now holds a four-game lead over Kansas City, effectively locking down a division the Chiefs had owned for nine straight seasons.

Are the Chiefs falling?

For the Kansas City Chiefs, the 2025 season has devolved into a nightmare. Their 5-5 record marks their worst start through 10 games since the Alex Smith era in 2015. Even more concerning: the Chiefs are 0-5 in one-score games this year after posting an NFL-record 11-0 mark in such contests last season.

With seven games remaining, Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid find themselves 3.5 games behind Denver and have already lost the head-to-head tiebreaker against both the Broncos and Chargers. According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, Kansas City now holds only a 55% chance of reaching the postseason , a dramatic collapse for a perennial contender.

The Chiefs have missed the playoffs just once since 2013 and have reached the AFC Championship Game every year since 2019. Both streaks are now under serious threat. Still, seven games remain, including three against AFC West rivals.

Overtimes

Miami Dolphins–Washington Commanders: a historic moment in Madrid

The first NFL regular-season game ever played in Spain unfolded at the iconic Bernabéu Stadium. Miami escaped with a 16–13 overtime win after Marcus Mariota threw an interception to Jack Jones on the first play of OT, setting up Riley Patterson’s 29-yard walk-off field goal.

Both offenses struggled with miscues. Washington held the lead late, but Matt Gay’s 56-yard field goal attempt sailed wide with just 15 seconds left in regulation.
Tua Tagovailoa went 14/20 for 171 yards, while Mariota finished 20/30 for 213 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.

Carolina Panthers–Atlanta Falcons: Bryce Young’s historic day

Bryce Young delivered a franchise-record performance, throwing for 448 yards with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions as he propelled the Panthers to a 30–27 overtime victory. His yardage total surpassed the likes of Cam Newton, Jake Delhomme, and Chris Weinke — the highest single-game mark in Carolina history.

Young briefly exited in the first quarter with a right ankle injury but missed just one play before returning and taking over the game.
His 54-yard strike to Tommy Tremble set up Ryan Fitzgerald’s 28-yard game-winning field goal. With the win, the Panthers (6-5) now sit just half a game behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South.

Drake London térdsérülése

Falcons wide receiver Drake London suffered a knee injury in overtime and did not return. His status for next week remains uncertain as Atlanta (3-7) attempts to halt a five-game losing streak.

Philadelphia Eagles: built on defense

The Philadelphia Eagles (8-2) maintained their grip on the NFC’s top seed with a gritty 16–9 win over the Detroit Lions. It wasn’t an offensive spectacle , Jalen Hurts threw for just 135 yards and 1 TD — but the defense delivered a commanding performance.

Philadelphia stuffed Detroit on five fourth-down attempts, consistently disrupting Jared Goff(1 Td, 1 Interception), who struggled to a 14/37, 255-yard outing.
A pivotal moment came late in the third quarter when the Lions advanced to the Eagles’ 22-yard line following a 42-yard reception by Jahmyr Gibbs. Facing first-and-goal at the eight, Detroit failed to break through, turning the ball over on downs.

Jake Elliott converted field goals from 27, 34, and 49 yards, while Saquon Barkley rushed for 83 yards on 26 carries. The Eagles continue to track toward a return to the Super Bowl stage.

Are the Los Angeles Rams already among the top title contenders?

The Los Angeles Rams (8-2) preserved their NFC West lead with a tense 21–19 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams defense intercepted Sam Darnold four times , his first game with four picks since 2019.

Kamren Kinchens snagged two interceptions, while Cobie Durant and Darious Williams each added one. Matthew Stafford threw two touchdowns, Davante Adams hauled in his 10th TD of the season, and Kyren Williams rushed for 91 yards and another score.

Seattle still had a chance in the final seconds, but Jason Myers’ 61-yard field goal attempt fell short. One of the game’s defining plays came earlier, when Ethan Evans pinned the Seahawks at their own 1-yard line with a 50-yard punt and just 1:41 remaining.

San Francisco 49ers: the return of Brock Purdy

After missing six weeks with a toe injury suffered in Week 1 and aggravated in Week 4, Brock Purdy returned in dominant fashion.After an early incompletion, he delivered a strong stretch, capped by a 30-yard touchdown to George Kittle.

The 49ers rolled to a 41–22 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Purdy finished 19/26, for 200 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and a 133.5 passer rating.
“Brock’s presence in the huddle is simply elite,” Kittle said. “His joy for the game is infectious.”

Christian McCaffrey added 3 touchdowns, including a 1-yard score set up by Skyy Moore’s 98-yard kickoff return. San Francisco (7-4) strengthened its NFC West position with a 4-1 divisional record.

Chicago Bears: last-second drama

The Chicago Bears (7-3) edged the Minnesota Vikings 19–17 on a walk-off 48-yard field goal by Cairo Santos. Chicago nearly squandered a 13-point fourth-quarter lead, making the late win all the more dramatic.

Caleb Williams delivered a turnover-free performance, finishing 16/32 for 193 yards, though it was one of his quieter outings. Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy endured a disastrous showing with two second-quarter interceptions before rebounding to lead a late drive capped by a 15-yard touchdown to Jordan Addison with 50 seconds left.

Devin Duvernay’s 56-yard kickoff return in the final minute set up Santos’ fourth field goal. D’Andre Swift powered the ground game with 90 yards on 21 carries, including a crucial 7-yard run to improve field-goal range.

Chicago’s defense ultimately sealed the win with two interceptions off McCarthy.

Green Bay Packers 27 – New York Giants 20

Jordan Love threw two touchdowns, and Malik Willis added another while briefly replacing Love, who temporarily exited after taking a hit to his left shoulder. The Packers (6-3-1) snapped their two-game skid.

Pittsburgh Steelers 34 – Cincinnati Bengals 12

The Steelers defense scored two touchdowns in the second half, carrying Pittsburgh to a 34–12 victory. Aaron Rodgers injured his left wrist in the first half, and the Steelers (6-4) held firm atop the AFC North.

Baltimore Ravens 23 – Cleveland Browns 16

Mark Andrews delivered a stunning 35-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-one late in the game, lifting the Ravens to a 23–16 comeback win. Derrick Henry contributed 103 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Houston Texans 16 – Tennessee Titans 13

With C.J. Stroud sidelined by a concussion, Davis Mills led Houston to a 16–13 win, sealed by Matthew Wright’s last-second field goal. It marked the Texans’ second straight comeback victory under Mills.

Dallas Cowboys 33 – Las Vegas Raiders 16 (Monday Night Football)

Dak Prescott spread the wealth, tossing four touchdowns to four different receivers — George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb, Jake Ferguson, and Ryan Flournoy — in a convincing 33–16 victory. The Cowboys (4-5-1) played in memory of Marshawn Kneeland, who tragically passed away on November 6.

Pickens recorded 9 catches for 144 yards and a touchdown, while Lamb added 5 catches for 66 yards and a score. Quinnen Williams tallied 1.5 sacks in the first half.

Jacksonville Jaguars 35 – Los Angeles Chargers 6

The Jaguars responded emphatically to recent criticism, dismantling the Chargers 35–6 behind Trevor Lawrence as Jacksonville (6-4) reinserted itself into the playoff conversation.

The Bests

  • Most touchdowns in a game: Josh Allen (6) – Buffalo Bills vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Most passing yards in a game: Bryce Young (448) – Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons
  • Longest winning streak: Denver Broncos (8)
  • Biggest upset: Kansas City Chiefs (5-5) defeat
  • Historic moment: First NFL regular-season game in Spain (Madrid)

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