NFL Week 10 scores, live updates: Vikings upset Bills in OT thriller; Justin Fields on hot streak
The NFL made history in Week 10. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks traveled overseas for the inaugural regular-season game in Germany, while the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills put on an instant classic stateside.
The crowd in Germany’s Allianz Arena sang in the stands with “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and “Don’t Stop Believin.”
“It’s amazing. You can tell how enthused they are to have American Football here,” Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin said after the game. “They really showed out. I am grateful to be a part of this.”
The Buccaneers held on for a 21-16 victory and moved into first place in the NFC South. Godwin led all receivers with six catches for 71 yards and a touchdown.
In Buffalo, the Vikings and Bills put on a show that took overtime to end. After a wild back-and-forth to finish the fourth quarter, Greg Joseph’s 33-yard field goal gave the Vikings the winning margin as Minnesota (8-1) held off a Buffalo drive to cap a 33-30 thriller.
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Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys traveled to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers. This is the 62nd anniversary of their first matchup with the Packers holding a 20-17 all-time series record, including playoffs. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy returned to face his former team. He led the Packers to a Super Bowl victory in 2010.
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Here’s a rundown of all the Week 10 action around the NFL:
Carolina Panthers 25, Atlanta Falcons 15
Briefly: The Panthers remained in the NFC South race with a big victory over the Falcons. Panthers running back D’Onta Foreman added another 100-yard game to his ledger. Foreman rushed for 130 yards and scored a touchdown. The Falcons mustered just 291 yards in the rainy conditions, while Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota struggled. He was sacked five times and finished 19-of-30 for 186 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
One highlight to know: Falcons receiver KhaDarel Hodge scored his first NFL touchdown in the fourth quarter. Hodge celebrated in grand style as he found the endzone after 65 career games.
Next up: The Falcons host the Chicago Bears in Week 11. The Panthers have a road matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, Seattle Seahawks 16
Briefly: With key contributions from multiple players, the Buccaneers took a balanced approach to Seattle. However, it was rookie running back Rachaad White who emerged with a breakout performance. White rushed for a career-high 105 yards. He averaged 4.8 yards per carry to lead the backfield. The Seahawks were neutralized with just 39 rushing yards. Seattle had a late fourth-quarter rally, but the Buccaneers used a 9-play, 62-yard drive to secure the victory.
One highlight to know: Buccaneers receiver Julio Jones scored the first regular-season touchdown in Germany. He hauled in a 31-yard reception early in the second quarter.
Next up: Both the Seahawks and Buccaneers have a bye next week.
Miami Dolphins 39, Cleveland Browns 17
Briefly: Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa strung together his third consecutive game with three touchdowns. Tagovailoa completed 25 of 32 passes for 285 yards. He connected with eight different receivers on the afternoon. The Browns dropped to 3-6 overall following another disappointing performance. The offense was stymied as the unit averaged 4.8 yards per play. Browns running back Nick Chubb was a lone bright spot. He scored his fourth touchdown in three games.
One highlight to know: Chubb rumbled for 33 yards to score his fourth touchdown in three games. He spun away from two tacklers en route to the end zone.
Next up: The Browns play the Buffalo Bills in Week 11. The Dolphins are on a bye week.
Tennessee Titans 17, Denver Broncos 10
Briefly: The Titans continue to find ways to win football games. On Sunday, the Titans defense forced two turnovers and shut down the Broncos in the second half. Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson was sacked six times. It was another strong performance for the defensive unit. This season, the Titans have five games allowing 20 or fewer points. The Broncos fell to 3-6 overall. The offense mustered just 65 rushing yards on the afternoon.
One highlight to know: Titans receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine hauled in a 63-yard touchdown. He finished with five receptions for 119 yards and two scores.
Next up: The Broncos play the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11. The Titans face the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Thursday.
New York Giants 24, Houston Texans 16
Briefly: Giants running back Saquon Barkley rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown against the Texans. He paced the Giants offense with 35 carries as New York took advantage of the Texans NFL-worst run defense. Quarterback Davis Mills completed 22 of 37 passes for 319 yards and a touchdown in the loss. The Texans have now lost five of their last six games.
One highlight to know: Giants running back Barkley added the exclamation point to his standout performance with a 2-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
Next up: The Texans play the Washington Commanders in Week 11. The Giants welcome the Detroit Lions to MetLife Field.
Detroit Lions 31, Chicago Bears 30
Briefly: Bears quarterback Justin Fields added another top performance to his resume.Fields accounted for 314 total yards (167 rushing) and four touchdowns in the defeat. He connected with tight end Cole Kmet for two scores. However, the Lions pulled out the victory late in the fourth quarter. Lions running back Jamaal Williams scored a go-ahead 1-yard touchdown to cap an 8-play, 91-yard drive. Detroit has won two consecutive games and sit at 3-6 overall.
One highlight to know: Fields scored a 67-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. He is averaging 11.8 yards per carry over his last two games.
Next up: The Bears face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11. The Lions play the New York Giants.
Minnesota Vikings 33, Buffalo Bills 30
Briefly: The Vikings escaped Orchard Park with a huge victory over the Bills. Minnesota stormed back with a late flurry in the fourth quarter. Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins led a 13-play drive to draw within four points. Minutes later, Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks recovered a fumble in the end zone to take the lead. However, the Bills refused to back down. Quarterback Josh Allen drove the offense down the field with 41 seconds left. The Bills kicked a field goal to tie the game. In overtime, the Vikings pulled out the comeback victory when Patrick Peterson intercepted Allen in the red zone to end the game.
One highlight to know: Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson hauled in a one-handed catch late in the fourth quarter. It gave Minnesota a first down on a fourth-and-18 play call. Jefferson finished with 10 catches for 193 yards and a touchdown.
Next up: The Vikings play the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11. The Bills play the Cleveland Browns.
Pittsburgh Steelers 20, New Orleans Saints 10
Briefly: The Steelers improved 3-6 in what was a complete performance. Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett completed 18 of 30 passes for 199 yards. He also rushed for 51 yards and a touchdown. The Saints struggled on third down, going 3-for-12 on the afternoon. The Steelers shut down Saints superstar Alvin Kamara and the entire backfield. The unit averaged just 1.9 yards per carry. The Saints fell to 3-7 after 10 games this season.
One highlight to know: Pickett scored a 1-yard touchdown to give the Steelers the lead for good against the Saints.
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What to know: The Colts begin a new era with Jeff Saturday at the helm. Saturday begins his interim tenure as head coach against the Raiders. Both teams are missing key playmakers as Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard and Raiders standouts Darren Waller and Hunter Renfrow were each placed on injured reserve this week. Both teams are looking to snap their respective losing streaks. The Raiders have a 11-9 all-time series record against the Colts.
Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
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What to know: Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy returns to Lambeau Field for the first time since exiting the Packers organization. These teams are going in opposite directions this season. The Cowboys are looking to keep pace in the NFC East. Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is expected to play after missing time with a knee injury. The Packers have lost five straight games. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has struggled. He has thrown four interceptions and been sacked nine times during the losing streak.
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What to know: Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford spent this week in concussion protocol. His status will be worth watching on Sunday afternoon. If he isn’t cleared, the Rams will turn to backup John Wolford. The Cardinals have dropped two consecutive games and sit at 3-6 this season. Arizona can’t afford to drop another NFC West game. This is a must-win matchup for both teams. A loss will be detrimental to their hopes of winning the division.
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What to know: The 49ers’ bye week came at the right time. San Francisco is getting a lot of key playmakers back including receiver Deebo Samuel, running back Elijah Mitchell and fullback Kyle Juszczyk. It will be a chance for 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan to experiment with different lineups that includes NFL superstar Christian McCaffrey. The Chargers are still dealing with a depleted receiving corps. Los Angeles is expected to rely on quarterback Justin Herbert and running back Austin Ekeler to provide most of the offense once again.
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What to know: The Eagles step into the spotlight on Monday night. Last week, the Eagles were tested against the Houston Texans. Philadelphia gets a familiar opponent in the Commanders at home. A key to this game is whether the Commanders can effectively run the football. The Eagles allowed some 168 rushing yards against the Texans. It will be up to the Commanders backfield duo of Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson keep the high-octane Eagles’ offense off the field.