Panthers defeat Eagles as Cardinals upset Rams in NFL roundup

The Carolina Panthers (3-2) overcame an injury-hit Philadelphia Eagles squad 25-14, with quarterback Bryce Young throwing for 281 yards and two touchdowns and running back Chuba Hubbard adding 120 rushing yards and a score. Philadelphia, missing quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley, started Tanner McKee, who completed 26 of 45 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown.

In Chicago, the Bears (4-2) held off an Atlanta Falcons comeback to win 31-23 after quarterback Caleb Williams completed his first 12 passes back from a hamstring injury. Defensive standout Kyler Gordon recorded three sacks and two forced fumbles, including a late sack on Michael Penix Jr.

The Arizona Cardinals (2-4) secured a dramatic 18-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams (2-4) when kicker Chad Ryland nailed a 43-yard field goal as time expired. The Cardinals had taken the lead moments earlier on a Matthew Stafford pass to Colby Parkinson, and a subsequent roughness penalty set up the final kick.

Other notable games included the Buffalo Bills (5-1) edging the Las Vegas Raiders 33-30, with Josh Allen tying Hall of Famer Jim Kelly for the franchise’s touchdown record, and the Kansas City Chiefs (5-0) defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6, maintaining the AFC’s only unbeaten record.

The Cleveland Browns (4-2) rallied past the Baltimore Ravens 13-10, while the New England Patriots (4-2) extended their winning streak to three games with a 26-19 win over the New York Jets. In overtime, the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) overcame a 16-3 fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-19.

Houston Texans (2-4) beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 on a last-second field goal, and the New Orleans Saints (2-4) defeated the New York Giants 34-27 after scoring 34 straight points. The Tennessee Titans (1-5) upset the Indianapolis Colts 26-20 with a late field goal from Joey Slye, giving head coach Robert Saleh his first win with the team.