Cincinnati Bengals 34-17 Atlanta Falcons
The Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) took on the Atlanta Falcons (3-6) in Madrid early on Sunday, and behind three Touchdowns from QB Joe Burrow, the Bengals picked up their fourth straight victory, moving to a tie for top spot in the AFC North in the process. On the ground, Cincinnati combined for 123 yards, but it was Burrow going 24/29 for 271 yards and the three scores that highlighted the day, as this team will go as far as their star QB can take them in 2026.
As for the Falcons, it was a game in which they battled, but ultimately, the team were down 24-10 at the half, and that deficit was just too much to overcome despite 100 rushing yards and a score from Bijan Robinson on the day.
Dallas Cowboys 27-23 Indianapolis Colts
The Dallas Cowboys (4-5) have looked solid at times in 2026, though the consistency simply hasn't been there, but on Sunday they found their top gear to narrowly edge out the struggling Indianapolis Colts (2-7). Once again, Dak Prescott went over 300 yards with 335 and two Touchdowns, but it was Javonte Williams with 101 yards and a score that led the Cowboys to perhaps their most important win of the season to date.
Unfortunately for the Colts, it was another episode of 'close, but not close enough', as the team combined for 105 yards on the ground and just 180 through the air as they move to 2-7 on the year with the future and direction of the organization currently very unclear.
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Kansas City Chiefs 35-12 New York Jets
Many wondered about the Kansas City Chiefs (6-2) following last years performance, but in 2026 they've come out rolling, and on Sunday against the New York Jets (2-7), they were at their best on both sides of the ball. Patrick Mahomes was rock solid, but with Kenneth Walker tallying 102 yards on the ground and three total Touchdowns, he didn't need to be anything more as they limited the Jets to just 229 total yards in the big win.
It was another tough game for a Jets team that entered 2026 with optimism, and even with solid performances from Breece Hall and Braelon Allen, the team are once again headed for the top of the NFL Draft after a tough start to the new campaign.
Detroit Lions 19-9 Miami Dolphins
The Detroit Lions (6-2) are shaping up as a genuine threat in the NFC this year, and while the competition in the Miami Dolphins (1-7) wasn't strong, this was a team that once again did what it took to pick up the big victory. With just 270 total yards in the win, the Lions defense was the standout here, forcing a turnover and limiting Miami to just 12 first downs as they managed to grind their way to victory.
Jahmyr Gibbs ran in a Touchdown to give the Lions 19 points on the day, and while they'll need to improve on the offensive side as the season goes on, their defense showed major potential in the victory over the hapless Dolphins on Sunday.
New Orleans Saints 23-22 Cleveland Browns
Neither the New Orleans Saints (3-5) nor Cleveland Browns (5-4) came into Week 9 with a whole lot of momentum, but it was arguably the most exciting game of the early window as the teams battled through to overtime. There, they traded Touchdowns, and with the Browns going for the two-point conversion to seal the win, it was the Saints defense that came up big to secure the key 23-22 victory in a move that backfired for Cleveland.
There clearly wasn't much in this game, with both QB's doing their part as the duo of Sanders and Shough combined for three scores and no interceptions, but in the end, it was the Saints defense that made the difference as they picked up a key home victory.
New York Giants 19-11 Philadelphia Eagles
The New York Giants (5-2-1) have found momentum after an up-and-down start early in 2026, and on Sunday, they managed a big victory over one of their biggest rivals in the struggling Philadelphia Eagles (2-7). With 61 passes between Joe Milton, JJ McCarthy and Jameis Winston, just one Touchdown was thrown in this one to Isaiah Likely, as the Giants came away victorious following a 13-point second half.
In 13 carries, Eagles star back Saquon Barkley managed a total of just 22 yards as the teams struggles on the season continue, and while they managed to keep this one tight, they just couldn't find enough offense to beat one of their key rivals.
Los Angeles Rams 20-13 Washington Commanders
The Los Angeles Rams (5-4) were expected to dominate in 2026, but it took a tight victory over the Washington Commanders (2-5-1) to push this team over .500 as they've seemingly found their groove in recent times. Even in the win, the Rams weren't as dominant as they would have hoped, with a TD to Matthew Stafford and a rushing score to Blake Corum all the offense they needed in this one, while they'll hope to improve immensely if they are to be considered post-season threats.
For the Commanders, Jayden Daniels was solid with 274 passing yards and a Touchdown, but with a combined 60 yards on the ground in this one, it just wasn't enough for the team as they fall to 2-2-1 in five games at home this season.
Denver Broncos 26-21 Carolina Panthers
The Denver Broncos (7-2) showed their true potential in 2025, and while they were 2-2 to start the new season, the team have now rattled off five straight victories following their win over the Carolina Panthers (3-5) on Sunday. On paper, no one had a dominant performance for the Broncos, as Bo Nix tossed two scores alongside an interception, with the running game combining for a total of 82 yards, but still, their defense led them to victory.
Bryce Young once again put on a show for the Panthers, completing 28/39 with 279 yards and three Touchdowns, but it clearly wasn't enough to get the job done, with Carolina falling to 3-5 on the season as they've now dropped three straight games.
Houston Texans 44-22 Los Angeles Chargers
The Houston Texans (3-5) haven't been consistent thus far in 2026, but on Sunday we saw their best performance of the campaign as they easily took down the surprisingly poor Los Angeles Chargers (0-8), who remain winless on the season. This game for Houston was all about C.J. Stroud and the passing game, as he tossed five Touchdowns on the day alongside a ground game that combined for 104 yards.
It was another average outing for Justin Herbert who threw one Touchdown and one interception in the game, and while Omarion Hampton impressed, there's little chance to win a football game when your defensive group gives up a total of 485 yards and 44 points.
Green Bay Packers 45-27 New England Patriots
The Green Bay Packers (6-3) have been rolling as of late, and while they're 3-1 at home this season, they've found success on the road too, with their latest win coming away at the New England Patriots (5-4). This one was a near perfect game for Jordan Love who was 23/29 with 372 yards, 3 Touchdowns and no interceptions, with the team also combining to add 129 yards and two scores on the ground.
While Drake Maye also threw three Touchdowns, the Packers defensed picked him off not once, not twice but three times, and while the Patriots tried their hardest to keep it close, the Packers scored in double digits in each of the first three quarters, cruising to the 18-point win.
San Francisco 49ers 38-17 Las Vegas Raiders
The San Francisco 49ers (7-1) have been the NFL's most consistent team early in 2026, and with the team dominating the Las Vegas Raiders (4-5) on Sunday, they remain perfect with a 5-0 record at home this season. The success in this one for the Niners came from the run game as the team had two rushers over 60 yards on the day, combining for 190 yards and two scores on the day.
The defense was just as dominant, as they picked off veteran QB Kirk Cousins three times in the game, and with just a total of 25 rushing yards for the Raiders, they were never in a game where they fell by a total of 21 points on the road.
Seattle Seahawks 17-3 Arizona Cardinals
The Seattle Seahawks (5-4) have started slow in defense of their Super Bowl this season, and while they weren't at their best on Sunday, they did what they needed to do to pick up the home win over the NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals (3-6). Defensively, the Seahawks limited their opponents to a total of 195 yards, and while they were scoreless in two of four quarters, it was a 14-point period in the second quarter that led them to this win.
Plenty of that success came on the ground with 77 yards from Zach Charbonnet, and while Drew Lock did what was needed to secure the win, it's clear that this team hasn't hit their peak offensively yet, with this win mostly owed to a brilliant defensive performance.