Cowboys Drop Third-Quarter Lead, Ravens QB Out for Surgery

Dallas Cowboys fans witnessed a historic collapse on Sunday as their team fell to the Arizona Cardinals 33-30 in overtime. The loss ended a perfect 69-0 home record for Dallas when leading by at least 14 points in the fourth quarter since 2000. Quarterback Dak Prescott ran in a touchdown with more than 14 minutes remaining, putting the Cowboys ahead 24-10, but defensive lapses allowed Arizona to rally. The Cardinals scored 20 points in the final quarter, relying on backup quarterback Gardner Minshew after benching their starter.

This marks the Cowboys' second improbable defeat this season following a Week 3 loss where they led with seven seconds left. Owner Jerry Jones watched the final moments with visible frustration, banging a tabletop during the broadcast. When asked if he considered firing head coach Brian Schottenheimer given the 3-5 record, Jones said the idea was not in his mind at this time. Prescott accepted shared responsibility for the loss, telling reporters not to place the blame on one person. The offense struggled to gain ground, averaging only 3.6 yards per play and 2.4 yards per carry despite holding the ball for significant portions of the game.

In Baltimore, quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury on the first play of Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. He did not return from the 36-10 loss and will undergo surgery. Coach Jesse Minter confirmed Jackson is on injured reserve and will miss at least the next four games. The Ravens, now 4-4, struggled to maintain momentum when backup Tyler Huntley also left the game injured. Buffalo improved to 6-1, extending their record for consecutive wins after byes to 12 games, the second-longest streak in league history.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles devised an unusual strategy to handle heavy rain and standing water on the home field. The Buccaneers became the first team since 1974 to win a game without completing a pass, defeating Atlanta 16-0. The offense recorded five fumbles and four interceptions but rushed for a franchise-record 324 yards. Bowles noted the conditions were nasty, requiring a game plan that minimized passing errors.

The Los Angeles Chargers continued their offensive drought in a 24-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Chargers are winless at 0-7 and have gone 27 consecutive drives without scoring a touchdown. This streak is the longest in the league since Miami achieved a similar feat in 2024 under the same offensive coordinator, Mike McDaniel. Head coach Jim Harbaugh defended his staff and players, stating he believes in the group and plans to review game film. The team has scored only nine offensive touchdowns this season, the fewest in the NFL by three.

Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10 on Sunday Night Football, keeping their division title hopes alive despite a 2-4-1 record. The win gives Washington a 25 percent chance of winning the NFC East, according to NBC Sports projections. Philadelphia fell to 2-6, marking their worst start since 1999 and their first six-game losing streak since 2012. The Eagles remain in last place in the division, while New York Giants lead the conference division at 4-2-1.

Cleveland Browns lost 27-6 to the Pittsburgh Steelers, extending a 23-game losing streak in that venue. The loss snapped the Browns' 5-2 start and highlighted their reliance on late-game drives for previous victories. Deshaun Watson was sacked eight times but threw for 324 yards. Pittsburgh is now 6-2 and has averaged 27.7 points per game at home compared to 17.3 on the road this season.