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NFL Week 6 recap

All 14 Week 6 games are final. Biggest margin: Chiefs beat Chargers 22–6. Upsets by the records: Texans beat Jaguars 34–31, Titans beat Colts 26–20 and Saints beat Giants 34–27.

Recaps are written automatically from the final score and box score: player stats from nflverse (CC BY 4.0).

Top performers

Passing yards

Kirk CousinsRaiders313 yds23/41, 2 TD, 1 INT
C.J. StroudTexans312 yds24/34, 3 TD, 1 INT
Trevor LawrenceJaguars306 yds24/41, 4 TD, 1 INT
Caleb WilliamsBears305 yds30/36, 1 TD, 0 INT
Jayden DanielsCommanders300 yds29/40, 2 TD, 0 INT

Rushing yards

Kenneth Walker IIIChiefs128 yds19 car, 2 TD
Chuba HubbardPanthers120 yds28 car, 1 TD
James CookBills95 yds22 car, 1 TD
Jonathan TaylorColts94 yds21 car, 1 TD
Bam KnightCardinals80 yds15 car, 0 TD

Receiving yards

Malik NabersGiants165 yds12 rec, 0 TD
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSeahawks134 yds12 rec, 0 TD
Jaylin NoelTexans107 yds4 rec, 1 TD
Matthew GoldenPackers104 yds6 rec, 1 TD
Omar Cooper Jr.Jets103 yds6 rec, 1 TD

Sacks

Kyler GordonBears3 0 INT
Jeffery SimmonsTitans2 0 INT
Jermaine Johnson IITitans2 0 INT
Jalen RamseySteelers2 0 INT
Nick HerbigSteelers2 0 INT

Every game

Broncos beat Seahawks 17–14 in overtime

Week 6 · Thu, Oct 15

The Broncos beat the Seahawks 17–14 in overtime at home in Denver, moving to 4–2. The Seahawks fell to 3–3.

For the Broncos, Bo Nix went 17-for-27 for 107 yards. J.K. Dobbins ran for 41 yards on 17 carries and scored a touchdown.

For the Seahawks, Sam Darnold went 27-for-51 for 278 yards with 2 interceptions. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 12 passes for 134 yards.

On defense, Ja'Quan McMillian (Broncos) had 1 sack and an interception and Kris Abrams-Draine (Broncos) had an interception.

Texans beat Jaguars 34–31

Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18

The Texans beat the Jaguars 34–31 at a neutral site, moving to 2–4. The Jaguars fell to 4–2. It was an upset by the records: the Texans came in at 1–4, the Jaguars at 4–1.

For the Texans, C.J. Stroud went 24-for-34 for 312 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Jaylin Noel caught 4 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown.

For the Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence went 24-for-41 for 306 yards with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception. Jakobi Meyers caught 5 passes for 83 yards.

On defense, Calen Bullock (Texans) had an interception and Travis Hunter (Jaguars) had an interception.

Bears beat Falcons 31–23

Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18

The Bears beat the Falcons 31–23 in Atlanta, moving to 4–2. The Falcons fell to 2–4.

For the Bears, Caleb Williams went 30-for-36 for 305 yards with 1 touchdown. Roschon Johnson ran for 51 yards on 13 carries and scored a touchdown. Luther Burden III caught 8 passes for 95 yards.

For the Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. went 19-for-33 for 225 yards with 3 touchdowns. Bijan Robinson ran for 61 yards on 9 carries. Jahan Dotson caught 3 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Kyler Gordon (Bears) had 3 sacks.

Browns beat Ravens 13–10

Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18

The Browns beat the Ravens 13–10 at home in Cleveland, moving to 4–2. The Ravens fell to 4–2.

For the Browns, Deshaun Watson went 16-for-26 for 164 yards. Jerry Jeudy caught 4 passes for 69 yards.

For the Ravens, Tyler Huntley went 19-for-31 for 165 yards with 1 touchdown. Zay Flowers caught 6 passes for 66 yards.

Titans beat Colts 26–20

Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18

The Titans beat the Colts 26–20 in Indianapolis, moving to 1–5. The Colts fell to 2–4. It was an upset by the records: the Titans came in at 0–5, the Colts at 2–3.

For the Titans, Cam Ward went 11-for-22 for 102 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Tony Pollard ran for 76 yards on 19 carries. Carnell Tate caught 6 passes for 70 yards and a touchdown.

For the Colts, Daniel Jones went 22-for-42 for 269 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Jonathan Taylor ran for 94 yards on 21 carries and scored a touchdown. Keenan Allen caught 8 passes for 82 yards.

On defense, Amani Hooker (Titans) had an interception, Jeffery Simmons (Titans) had 2 sacks, Jermaine Johnson II (Titans) had 2 sacks and Cordale Flott (Titans) had an interception.

Patriots beat Jets 26–19

Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18

The Patriots beat the Jets 26–19 at home in New England, moving to 4–2. The Jets fell to 2–4.

For the Patriots, Drake Maye went 18-for-32 for 235 yards with 3 touchdowns. DeMario Douglas caught 7 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown.

For the Jets, Geno Smith went 20-for-30 for 252 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Braelon Allen ran for 78 yards on 17 carries. Omar Cooper Jr. caught 6 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Charles Woods (Patriots) had an interception.

Saints beat Giants 34–27

Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18

The Saints beat the Giants 34–27 in New York, moving to 2–4. The Giants fell to 3–2–1. It was an upset by the records: the Saints came in at 1–4, the Giants at 3–1–1.

For the Saints, Tyler Shough went 16-for-30 for 144 yards with 3 touchdowns. Kendre Miller ran for 70 yards on 20 carries. Chris Olave caught 4 passes for 43 yards and a touchdown.

For the Giants, Jameis Winston went 14-for-26 for 152 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. J.J. McCarthy also played, going 11-for-21 for 243 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Malik Nabers caught 12 passes for 165 yards.

On defense, Martin Emerson (Saints) had 2 interceptions and Julian Blackmon (Saints) had an interception.

Panthers beat Eagles 25–14

Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18

The Panthers beat the Eagles 25–14 in Philadelphia, moving to 3–2. The Eagles fell to 2–4.

For the Panthers, Bryce Young went 20-for-39 for 281 yards with 2 touchdowns. Chuba Hubbard ran for 120 yards on 28 carries and scored a touchdown. Jalen Coker caught 6 passes for 97 yards.

For the Eagles, Tanner McKee went 26-for-45 for 215 yards with 1 touchdown. Dameon Pierce ran for 35 yards on 12 carries and scored a touchdown. DeVonta Smith caught 7 passes for 75 yards and a touchdown.

Steelers beat Buccaneers 26–19 in overtime

Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18

The Steelers beat the Buccaneers 26–19 in overtime in Tampa Bay, moving to 4–2. The Buccaneers fell to 1–5.

For the Steelers, Aaron Rodgers went 33-for-49 for 253 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. DK Metcalf caught 11 passes for 93 yards.

For the Buccaneers, Jalon Daniels went 22-for-43 for 164 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Emeka Egbuka caught 7 passes for 48 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Jalen Ramsey (Steelers) had 2 sacks, Jamel Dean (Steelers) had an interception, Nick Herbig (Steelers) had 2 sacks and Daylen Everette (Steelers) had an interception.

Cardinals beat Rams 18–16

Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18

The Cardinals beat the Rams 18–16 in Los Angeles, moving to 2–4. The Rams fell to 2–4.

For the Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett went 24-for-35 for 218 yards with 1 interception. Bam Knight ran for 80 yards on 15 carries.

For the Rams, Matthew Stafford went 25-for-33 for 222 yards with 2 touchdowns. Puka Nacua caught 6 passes for 80 yards.

On defense, Quentin Lake (Rams) had an interception.

Chiefs beat Chargers 22–6

Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18

The Chiefs beat the Chargers 22–6 at home in Kansas City, moving to 5–0. The Chargers fell to 0–6.

For the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes went 23-for-30 for 272 yards with 1 interception. Kenneth Walker III ran for 128 yards on 19 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. Xavier Worthy caught 7 passes for 73 yards.

For the Chargers, Justin Herbert went 22-for-37 for 204 yards with 1 interception.

On defense, Cam Hart (Chargers) had an interception and Jack Cochrane (Chiefs) had an interception.

Bills beat Raiders 33–30

Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18

The Bills beat the Raiders 33–30 in Las Vegas, moving to 5–1. The Raiders fell to 3–3.

For the Bills, Josh Allen went 23-for-33 for 255 yards with 2 touchdowns. James Cook ran for 95 yards on 22 carries and scored a touchdown. Keon Coleman caught 4 passes for 59 yards and a touchdown.

For the Raiders, Kirk Cousins went 23-for-41 for 313 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Tre Tucker caught 5 passes for 97 yards and 2 touchdowns.

On defense, Dorian Williams (Bills) had an interception.

Packers beat Cowboys 23–13

Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18

The Packers beat the Cowboys 23–13 at home in Green Bay, moving to 4–2. The Cowboys fell to 2–4.

For the Packers, Jordan Love went 23-for-41 for 276 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Matthew Golden caught 6 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown.

For the Cowboys, Dak Prescott went 34-for-54 for 258 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Javonte Williams ran for 41 yards on 11 carries and scored a touchdown. George Pickens caught 6 passes for 73 yards.

On defense, Dee Winters (Cowboys) had an interception, Evan Williams (Packers) had an interception and Brandon Cisse (Packers) had an interception.

49ers beat Commanders 23–17

Week 6 · Mon, Oct 19

The 49ers beat the Commanders 23–17 at home in San Francisco, moving to 6–0. The Commanders fell to 1–4–1.

For the 49ers, Brock Purdy went 21-for-29 for 264 yards with 1 touchdown. Christian McCaffrey ran for 64 yards on 16 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. Mike Evans caught 3 passes for 94 yards.

For the Commanders, Jayden Daniels went 29-for-40 for 300 yards with 2 touchdowns. Chig Okonkwo caught 7 passes for 69 yards.

Standings after Week 6

AFC East

TeamW–LPFPA
Bills5–1197171
Patriots4–2136113
Jets2–4112122
Dolphins0–570132

AFC North

TeamW–LPFPA
Ravens4–2156132
Steelers4–2137128
Browns4–2106122
Bengals3–2128109

AFC South

TeamW–LPFPA
Jaguars4–2154104
Texans2–4144143
Colts2–4144164
Titans1–584129

AFC West

TeamW–LPFPA
Chiefs5–014083
Broncos4–2114125
Raiders3–3162162
Chargers0–690151

NFC East

TeamW–LPFPA
Giants3–2–1136140
Cowboys2–4151159
Eagles2–4106137
Commanders1–4–1132172

NFC North

TeamW–LPFPA
Vikings5–010964
Bears4–2150119
Packers4–2127125
Lions3–2164148

NFC South

TeamW–LPFPA
Panthers3–2146123
Falcons2–4142153
Saints2–4152178
Buccaneers1–5119138

NFC West

TeamW–LPFPA
49ers6–0177110
Seahawks3–3148122
Rams2–4135138
Cardinals2–4126178

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