NFL roundup: Brandon Aubrey’s buzzer field goals lift Cowboys past Giants in OT

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Cowboys 40, Giants 37 (OT)

The Dallas Cowboys edged the New York Giants in an instant classic. Brandon Aubrey drilled a game-winning field goal in overtime to seal the 40-37 thriller, capping a day where he also forced overtime with a 64-yard boot — tied for the third-longest in NFL history.

Dak Prescott delivered one of his best games in recent memory, throwing for 361 yards and two touchdowns. CeeDee Lamb was his go-to target with 112 yards on nine receptions. George Pickens’ late touchdown gave Dallas a 34-30 lead before New York answered with a Malik Nabers score.

Russell Wilson (450 yards, 3 TDs) kept New York alive, but a Donovan Wilson interception in OT set Dallas up for Aubrey’s fourth field goal.

Cowboys vs Giants – Key Performers

PlayerTeamStat Line
Dak PrescottDAL38/52, 361 yds, 2 TD
Brandon AubreyDAL4 FGs (including 64-yarder, game-winner)
Russell WilsonNYG30/41, 450 yds, 3 TD
Malik NabersNYG9 rec, 167 yds, 2 TD

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Eagles 20, Chiefs 17

Philadelphia got revenge for its Super Bowl loss with a gritty win at Arrowhead. Saquon Barkley carried the load with 88 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Jalen Hurts added another score.

Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes was contained, passing for 187 yards with one TD and one pick. His 66 rushing yards weren’t enough to avoid the Chiefs’ first 0-2 start since 2014.

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Bengals 31, Jaguars 27

Jake Browning became the unexpected hero in Cincinnati, sneaking in the game-winner with 18 seconds left after leading a 92-yard drive.

The comeback was bittersweet, as Joe Burrow exited with a toe injury and was later seen in a walking boot. Reports suggest he could miss multiple weeks.

Trevor Lawrence threw for 271 yards and three scores but was undone by two interceptions.

Ravens 41, Browns 17

Lamar Jackson threw four touchdowns as Baltimore dismantled Cleveland. Devontez Walker caught two scores, while DeAndre Hopkins and Tylan Wallace added one apiece.

Joe Flacco’s emotional return to Baltimore ended sour, as the 40-year-old was picked once while throwing for 199 yards.

Lions 52, Bears 21

Detroit put up video-game numbers, crushing Chicago behind Jared Goff’s five touchdown passes. Amon-Ra St. Brown was unstoppable with three TD catches and 115 yards, while Jameson Williams exploded for 108 yards and a score.

The Lions racked up 334 passing yards with Goff hitting a near-perfect QB rating (156.0). Chicago’s Caleb Williams threw for 207 yards and two TDs to Rome Odunze, but the defense couldn’t keep up.

49ers 26, Saints 21

Mac Jones stepped in for an injured Brock Purdy and looked sharp, tossing three touchdown passes in his 49ers debut. Eddy Pineiro drilled two clutch field goals to keep San Francisco unbeaten.

New Orleans’ Spencer Rattler matched Jones’ three TDs but couldn’t finish drives late. Alvin Kamara added 99 rushing yards in the loss.

Bills 30, Jets 10

Buffalo leaned on its ground game, with James Cook running for 132 yards and two touchdowns. Josh Allen added 59 rushing yards as the Bills piled up 224 yards on the ground.

New York’s Justin Fields struggled badly (27 passing yards) before leaving with a concussion. Tyrod Taylor salvaged a late TD, but it was too little, too late.

Patriots 33, Dolphins 27

Special teams flipped this AFC East clash. Antonio Gibson’s 90-yard kickoff return TD gave New England the edge just after Miami’s Malik Washington had returned a punt 74 yards for a score.

Rookie QB Drake Maye sparked the Pats with 230 passing yards and 3 total TDs. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 315 yards and two TDs but was picked once.

Seahawks 31, Steelers 17

Seattle capitalized on a massive special teams blunder when George Holani recovered a muffed kickoff in the end zone. Sam Darnold threw for 295 yards and 2 TDs despite two interceptions.

Kenneth Walker III added 105 rushing yards and a TD. Pittsburgh’s Aaron Rodgers struggled (203 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs) as the Steelers fell to 1-1.

Rams 33, Titans 19

Matthew Stafford was sharp, throwing for 298 yards and two touchdowns. Davante Adams (106 yds, TD) and Puka Nacua (91 yds, rushing TD) powered the Rams to 2-0.

Rookie QB Cam Ward threw his first career TD for Tennessee, but Joey Slye’s four field goals weren’t enough to stop the Rams’ late surge.

Cardinals 27, Panthers 22

Kyler Murray tossed for 220 yards and Arizona’s defense set the tone with a fumble-return TD. Bryce Young threw for a career-high 328 yards and 3 TDs but also committed two turnovers that buried Carolina.

Colts 29, Broncos 28

Spencer Shrader kicked five field goals, including the game-winner as time expired, to lift Indianapolis. Jonathan Taylor piled up 215 total yards and a TD in a vintage performance.

Denver’s Bo Nix threw three TDs but one costly interception swung momentum late.

AFC & NFC Standings Snapshot

ConferenceUndefeated (2-0) TeamsWinless (0-2) Teams
AFCBengals, Bills, Colts, 49ers*Chiefs, Browns, Jets
NFCRams, Cardinals, 49ersBears, Saints, Panthers

*49ers listed in both due to cross reference in text – clarify alignment.

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