Titans @ Lions:
The Lions have absolutely dominated their last two opponents. What makes this game even more impressive was that Jared Goff threw for three touchdown passes but only had 85 passing yards. Sam LaPorta finally played well with six receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown, and Jahmyr Gibbs had 127 yards rushing and a touchdown. The Titans were in this game for the first quarter and a half as Mason Rudolph threw for 266 yards and a touchdown and ran for 29 yards and a touchdown, showing that he has more ability than Will Levis. Calvin Ridley led the Titans receivers with 10 receptions for 143 yards and finally looked like the WR1 the team paid so much for in free agency.
Falcons @ Bucs:
If Kirk cousins played Tampa Bay every week he would be a guaranteed Hall of Famer. Cousins threw for 276 yards and had four touchdown passes, two of which went to Kyle Pitts. Pitts had four catches for 91 yards, and Darnell Mooney had five catches for 92 yards and a touchdown to lead Atlanta. Equally impressive was Cade Otton, who had 9 receptions for 81 yards and two touchdowns and looked phenomenal. Baker Mayfield did throw for 330 yards and three touchdowns although he had two interceptions. Of note was that Sterling Shepherd left the game with an injury, so that will need to be watched carefully because Tampa can’t afford to lose any more receivers.
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 20: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Cardinals @ Dolphins:
In a shocking twist the Cardinals came back from a deficit to beat Miami on the road 28-27. Kyler Murray threw for 307 yards and had two touchdown passes, including one to Marvin Harrison, who also had 111 receiving yards. Trey McBride had 9 catches for 124 yards to lead Arizona. Miami just couldn’t get any defensive stops when they needed it, especially on 3rd down late in the game. It was good to see Tua back for Miami, as he threw for 234 yards and a touchdown. De’Von Achane rushed for 97 yards and had 50 yards receiving, and Tyreek Hill had 6 catches for 72 yards in the loss. The big problem for Miami is that they just don’t have a good enough pass rush right and it looks like they will be missing the playoffs this year.
