Jump to a gameRavens 30, Commanders 23 Texans 41, Patriots 21 Lions 47, Cowboys 9 Packers 34, Cardinals 13 Buccaneers 51, Saints 27 Falcons 38, Panthers 20 Eagles 20, Browns 16 Bengals 17, Giants 7 Steelers 32, Raiders 13 Chargers 23, Broncos 16 Bears 35, Jaguars 16 Colts 20, Titans 17 49ers 36, Seahawks 24
The day began in England and will end in New York. Between those games, there will be 11 others in Week 6, with perhaps the best coming from the Beltway.
In the early morning, the Chicago Bears easily handled the Jacksonville Jaguars (1–5) to keep pace in the NFC North, running their record to 4–2.
The 1 p.m. ET slate featured a litany of intriguing games, but none more dynamic than the Washington Commanders (4–2) visiting the Baltimore Ravens (4–2). Two-time MVP Lamar Jackson accounted for 363 yards and a touchdown in a 30–23 win at home.
In the late window, the Detroit Lions (4–1) destroyed the Dallas Cowboys (3–3), but lost Aidan Hutchinson to what appeared to be a serious leg injury.
Finally, the Cincinnati Bengals (2–4) faced a virtual must-win on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium against the New York Giants (2–4) and got the job done with Joe Burrow throwing for 208 yards.
Let’s get to the action.
SUNDAY
My take: Baltimore (4–2) is fully back on track. The combination of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry is proving to be the dynamic attack expected when Henry signed, with the duo combining for 495 total yards and three touchdowns. All told, Washington (4–2) was shredded throughout, allowing 7.4 yards per play and 28 first downs. On the flip side, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels looked excellent once more with 291 total yards and two touchdowns, albeit in a tough defeat.
Stock up: After having a middling start to his season, Zay Flowers dominated against Washington. Although he didn’t have a catch after halftime, Flowers posted nine receptions for 132 yards, consistently getting open on short and intermediate routes.
Stock down: Washington’s defense. The unit has really struggled against good offenses and star quarterbacks. Against the Bengals and Ravens, the Commanders allowed 920 yards and 63 points. Unfortunately, there was also a pair of injuries Sunday with Jonathan Allen (pec) and Dorance Armstrong (ribs) leaving early.
Up Next: Panthers at Commanders, 4:05 p.m. ET Oct. 20; Ravens at Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m. ET Oct. 21
