NFL Week 10 recap, scores and standings
6 min readKyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins and the Arizona Cardinals stunned NFL fans Sunday with late-game heroics to beat the Buffalo Bills.
It was the highlight of the week as most games were by a touchdown or more.
But with some of the wins, conference divisions got tighter. The AFC East, AFC South, AFC West, NFC East, NFC South and NFC West are tightened up by Sunday night.
Keep reading for a look back at the tenth week of NFL action.
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COLTS 34, TITANS 17
Tennessee Titans cornerback Desmond King (33) reaches for Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines (21) in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
The Colts put on a surprise show on Thursday night taking it to the Titans in a big AFC South game. Phillip Rivers threw for 308 yards and a touchdown pass in the win as the playoff race gets tighter.
COLTS GRAB TIEBREAKER IN AFC SOUTH BY BEATING TITANS 34-17
BUCCANEERS 46, PANTHERS 23
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones (27) runs for a 98-yard touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
The Buccaneers bounced back from an embarrassing loss to the Saints last week. Tom Brady had three touchdown passes and 341 passing yards. Ronald Jones ran for a 98-yard touchdown and finished with 192 rushing yards.
BRADY, BUCCANEERS BOUNCE BACK WITH 46-23 WIN OVER PANTHERS
GIANTS 27, EAGLES 17
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to throw a pass as Philadelphia Eagles’ Brandon Graham (55) rushes him during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Giants ended a near-four-year losing streak to the Eagles. Daniel Jones had a rushing touchdown and Wayne Gallman had two rushing touchdowns as New York stayed alive for the division title.
GIANTS BEAT EAGLES 27-17, TIGHTEN NFC EAST RACE
PACKERS 24, JAGUARS 20
The Green Bay Packers defense celebrates after an interception and touchdown return during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
The Packers’ defense stopped any chance of a Jake Luton comeback to seal the win. Aaron Rodgers had 325 passing yards and two touchdowns. Jaguars rookie James Robison ran for 109 yards.
PACKERS STRUGGLE TO PUT AWAY JAGS, GET BY FOR 24-20 WIN
LIONS 30, WASHINGTON 27
Detroit Lions teammates surround kicker Matt Prater (5) after his winning field goal in the closing seconds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
The Lions needed a long field goal from Matt Prater to save the day. Two clutch field goals from him allowed Detroit to pick up the win. Matthew Stafford had three touchdown passes.
LIONS EDGE WASHINGTON IN DRAMATIC GAME THAT CAME DOWN TO WIRE
BROWNS 10, TEXANS 7
FILE – Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb runs with the ball in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cleveland, in this Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
The Browns won ugly, but still got the dub. Nick Chubb, upon returning from injury, ran for 126 yards and a score.
BROWNS’ NICK CHUBB DRIVES BETTORS, FANTASY FOOTBALL PLAYERS WILD IN GAME VS. TEXANS
RAMS 23, SEAHAWKS 16
Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown (34) is hugged by teammates after scoring against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The Seahawks might be in trouble. Russell Wilson had two interceptions and no touchdown passes in a big loss to the Rams on Sunday. Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson Jr. both had rushing touchdowns in the win.
GOFF’S PASSING, WILLIAMS’ PICKS LEAD RAMS PAST SEATTLE 23-16
CARDINALS 32, BILLS 30
The Arizona Cardinals celebrate after their game winning touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 32-20. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Kyler Murray and the Cardinals needed a miracle and they got one. A final-second Hail Mary, caught by DeAndre Hopkins, gave Arizona the win over the Bills. Murray had 24 5 passing yards and 61 rushing yards. He also had three total touchdowns.
CARDINALS’ DEANDRE HOPKINS HAULS IN GAME-WINNING TD WITH SECONDS LEFT IN DRAMATIC WIN VS. BILLS
DOLPHINS 29, CHARGERS 21
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) gesture as he leaves the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 29-21. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
In a battle of rookie quarterbacks, it was Tua Tagovailoa who improved to 3-0 as a starter. He had two touchdown passes in the win. Justin Herbert also had two touchdown passes.
DOLPHINS EARN 5TH STRAIGHT WIN BY BEATING CHARGERS 29-21
RAIDERS 37, BRONCOS 12
Las Vegas Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) celebrates after running back Josh Jacobs (28) scored a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
The Raiders got a huge win and kept pace in the AFC West. Josh Jacobs ran for 112 yards and two touchdowns in the victory over the Broncos.
RAIDERS RUN OVER MISTAKE-PRONE BRONCOS 37-12
STEELERS 36, BENGALS 10
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) celebrates a touchdown pass to wide receiver Chase Claypool during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
The Steelers played a complete game in their win over the Bengals. Ben Roethlisberger had four touchdown passes and the defense forced two turnovers. Pittsburgh moved to 9-0 on the season.
ROETHLISBERGER THROWS 4 TD PASSES, STEELERS RIP BENGALS
SAINTS 27, 49ERS 13
Whether it was Drew Brees or Jameis Winston, the Niners did not faze the Saints. Winston subbed in for an injured Brees in the second half and had 63 passing yards. Brees had a touchdown pass to Alvin Kamara.
SAINTS’ JAMEIS WINSTON TAKES OVER FOR INJURED DREW BREES, LEADS NEW ORLEANS TO WIN VS. 49ERS
PATRIOTS 23, RAVENS 17
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, center, celebrates his rushing touchdown with teammates in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
In the pouring rain, Cam Newton and the Patriots were able to move to 4-5 with an upset victory over the Ravens. Baltimore struggled in the rain and it appeared that New England did just enough to get the win.
VIKINGS 19, BEARS 13
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Offensive struggles from both teams highlighted this game. However, Kirk Cousins was able to pull out his first win on a Monday night against the Bears. He had 292 passing yards and two touchdown passes.
COUSINS, VIKINGS OVERCOME PATTERSON RETURN, BEAT BEARS 19-13
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NFL STANDINGS
AFC EAST
1). Bills (7-3)
2). Dolphins (6-3)
3). Patriots (4-5)
4). Jets (0-9)
AFC NORTH
1). Steelers (9-0)
2). Ravens (6-3)
3). Browns (6-3)
4). Bengals (2-6-1)
AFC SOUTH
1). Colts (6-3)
2). Titans (6-3)
3). Texans (2-7)
4). Jaguars 1-8
AFC WEST
1). Chiefs (8-1)
2). Raiders (6-3)
3). Broncos (3-6)
4). Chargers (2-7)
NFC EAST
1). Eagles (3-5-1)
2). Giants (3-7)
3). Washington (2-7)
4). Cowboys (2-6)
NFC NORTH
1). Packers (7-2)
2). Bears (5-5)
3). Lions (4-5)
4). Vikings (4-5)
NFC SOUTH
1). Saints (7-2)
2). Buccaneers (7-3)
3). Falcons (3-6)
4). Panthers (3-7)
NFC WEST
1). Cardinals (6-3)
2). Rams (6-3)
3). Seahawks (6-3)
4). 49ers (4-6)
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