Caleb Williams shines as Bears beat Falcons, Texans rally in London, and Cowboys struggle
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Caleb Williams shines as Bears beat Falcons, Texans rally in London, and Cowboys struggle

Summary

Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams posted a 73% completion rate in a win over Atlanta, while Houston secured a walk-off field goal in London and Dallas fell to Green Bay, extending its losing streak.

Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury and led the Bears to a 31-23 victory over the Falcons, completing 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown. > "Williams completed 73 percent of his throws, the highest in the league through six weeks," head coach Ben Johnson said. His accuracy on short throws and poise in the pocket were highlighted as key factors in the win.

In London, the Houston Texans erased a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Jacksonville 34-31 on a 49-yard field goal by Kai’imi Fairbairn as time expired. Quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns, earning a top EPA rating among starters.

The Dallas Cowboys were shut out 23-13 by the Green Bay Packers, with Dak Prescott posting a season-low 65.2 passer rating and two interceptions. The loss dropped Dallas to 2-4 and increased pressure on the offense and head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Other notable performances included Jacksonville safety Travis Hunter, who recorded a receiving touchdown and an interception, becoming the first player to achieve the feat since 2002. Backup quarterbacks Jalon Daniels (Buccaneers), Tanner McKee (Eagles), Tyler Huntley (Ravens) and Jameis Winston (Giants) all suffered defeats in their starts.

The Rams’ special-teams unit continued to struggle, missing a kicker due to injury and surrendering a blocked-punt touchdown in a 18-16 loss to Arizona. Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford posted low explosive-pass numbers in the defeat.

Buffalo’s offense remained effective, with Josh Allen guiding the Bills to a 33-30 win over the Raiders, marking the team’s fifth victory of the season.

Veteran broadcaster Jim Nantz briefly stepped out of the booth to punch a football during a segment with former player J.J. Watt, providing a light-hearted moment for viewers.

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