Ravens @ Browns:
Jameis Winston was outstanding in his first start throwing for 334 yards and three touchdowns including two TD passes to Cedric Tillman who had 7 receptions for 99 yards. Jerry Jeudy finally played well, catching 5 passes for 79 yards, and Elijah Moore was terrific in the slot with eight receptions for 85 yards. Not to be outdone was David Njoku, who had five receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown. For Baltimore, Lamar Jackson played reasonably well, throwing for 289 yards and two touchdowns, but his receivers didn’t help him. Rashad Bateman dropped a wide-open pass and Lamar missed Isaiah Likely on two or three occasions where Likely would have had huge gains. Zay Flowers had 7 receptions for 115 yards for Baltimore in the loss.
Colts @ Texans:
The Texans pulled out the win at home, winning by three, but the win could have been very costly as Stefon Diggs left the game with what looks like a non-contact knee injury. Joe Mixon had 102 rushing yards and a touchdown, and CJ Stroud threw for 285 yards and a touchdown. Tank Dell did have a touchdown reception and had four receptions for 35 yards. The Colts played reasonably well, but Anthony Richardson was only able to complete 10 passes. Tyler Goodson did drop a sure TD catch in the end zone, which certainly would have helped, but Richardson is missing wide-open guys. Josh Downs had four receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown and easily could have had another. Jonathan Taylor looked outstanding in his return, with 105 rushing yards and a touchdown.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 17: Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Saints @ Chargers:
Ladd McConkey specializes against man coverage (what New Orleans plays), and Chris Olave specializes against zone coverage (what Los Angeles plays). So, both receivers were able to thrive. McConkey had 6 catches for 111 yards and 2 TDs and Olave had 9 receptions for 107 yards to lead their respective teams. The big disappointment in this game was JK Dobbins, who, even though he had a rushing touchdown, had only 57 yards rushing. The Saints desperately need Derek Carr to return because, without them, they cannot muster any offense.