Rodgers leads Steelers past Jets, Dolphins fall to 0-5
Aaron Rodgers threw for 826 yards and nine touchdowns over the past three weeks, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a win over the New York Jets in a game that ended with a botched snap and a 22-yard touchdown run by Braelon Allen. The Steelers improved to 3-2, tying the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North, one game behind the Baltimore Ravens. The 42-year-old quarterback's performance came after a slow start to the season, but his recent output has silenced critics who questioned his effectiveness. The Jets' loss was sealed by their inability to capitalize on a fumble by Geno Smith, which was followed by a defensive lapse that allowed Allen to score on third-and-nine. The game featured seven turnovers between the two teams, a number that reflected the sloppy play from both sides. In another notable matchup, the Miami Dolphins lost to the Cincinnati Bengals, extending their losing streak and raising questions about their future. The Dolphins' offense managed only 24 points against Cincinnati, a season high, with 14 of those points coming in the fourth quarter while the Bengals controlled the game. The team is now 0-5 and appears to be in full tank mode, looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft. Some observers have suggested that a 0-17 season is not out of the question, which would make them the only franchise in NFL history to complete both a 17-0 and a 0-17 season. The New England Patriots saw their quarterback Drake Maye right the ship with a performance that included 374 passing yards, four touchdown passes, and a rushing touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders. Maye did not turn the ball over, a significant improvement after committing nine giveaways in his first four games. The Patriots' upcoming schedule includes games against the New York Jets, Chicago Bears, and Miami Dolphins over the next three weeks. The Jacksonville Jaguars' Liam Coen was criticized for his coaching decisions in a win over the Philadelphia Eagles, including going for it on fourth-and-goal twice and using a backup long snapper. Despite these issues, Coen's team won thanks to special teams contributions, including a big kick return and a walk-off field goal. The Minnesota Vikings are 5-0, but their success has been attributed to a weak schedule, with their past three opponents holding a combined record of 2-13. The Detroit Lions' defense showed improvement by forcing five consecutive three-and-outs against the Arizona Cardinals, allowing only 21 points despite an earlier touchdown. The Seattle Seahawks' head coach Mike Macdonald was unhappy with his team's performance against the San Francisco 49ers, which ended in an overtime loss after a fumble in the Seahawks' own end zone gave the 49ers a touchdown with 13 seconds left in the first half. The 49ers are now 5-0 and lead the NFC West by two games.
Aaron Rodgers threw for 826 yards and nine touchdowns over the past three weeks, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a win over the New York Jets in a game that ended with a botched snap and a 22-yard touchdown run by Braelon Allen. The Steelers improved to 3-2, tying the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North, one game behind the Baltimore Ravens. The 42-year-old quarterback's performance came after a slow start to the season, but his recent output has silenced critics who questioned his effectiveness. The Jets' loss was sealed by their inability to capitalize on a fumble by Geno Smith, which was followed by a defensive lapse that allowed Allen to score on third-and-nine. The game featured seven turnovers between the two teams, a number that reflected the sloppy play from both sides. In another notable matchup, the Miami Dolphins lost to the Cincinnati Bengals, extending their losing streak and raising questions about their future. The Dolphins' offense managed only 24 points against Cincinnati, a season high, with 14 of those points coming in the fourth quarter while the Bengals controlled the game. The team is now 0-5 and appears to be in full tank mode, looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft. Some observers have suggested that a 0-17 season is not out of the question, which would make them the only franchise in NFL history to complete both a 17-0 and a 0-17 season. The New England Patriots saw their quarterback Drake Maye right the ship with a performance that included 374 passing yards, four touchdown passes, and a rushing touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders. Maye did not turn the ball over, a significant improvement after committing nine giveaways in his first four games. The Patriots' upcoming schedule includes games against the New York Jets, Chicago Bears, and Miami Dolphins over the next three weeks. The Jacksonville Jaguars' Liam Coen was criticized for his coaching decisions in a win over the Philadelphia Eagles, including going for it on fourth-and-goal twice and using a backup long snapper. Despite these issues, Coen's team won thanks to special teams contributions, including a big kick return and a walk-off field goal. The Minnesota Vikings are 5-0, but their success has been attributed to a weak schedule, with their past three opponents holding a combined record of 2-13. The Detroit Lions' defense showed improvement by forcing five consecutive three-and-outs against the Arizona Cardinals, allowing only 21 points despite an earlier touchdown. The Seattle Seahawks' head coach Mike Macdonald was unhappy with his team's performance against the San Francisco 49ers, which ended in an overtime loss after a fumble in the Seahawks' own end zone gave the 49ers a touchdown with 13 seconds left in the first half. The 49ers are now 5-0 and lead the NFC West by two games.