Sunday’s NFL Week 6 slate delivered upsets, walk-offs and overtime drama across the league. The Carolina Panthers stunned the short-handed Philadelphia Eagles 25-14 behind Bryce Young’s two touchdown passes, the Cleveland Browns edged the Baltimore Ravens 13-10 on a last-snap field goal to grab a share of the AFC North lead, and Aaron Rodgers’ Pittsburgh Steelers needed overtime to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-19. Here are the complete NFL Week 6 Sunday results and what they mean.
Panthers 25, Eagles 14: Young outduels a Hurts-less Philly
Bryce Young threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns — both to tight end Tommy Tremble — and Chuba Hubbard ran for 120 yards and a score as the Panthers beat the injury-riddled Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Eagles played without quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was diagnosed with a blood clot in his leg during the week, and without running back Saquon Barkley. Tanner McKee started in Hurts’ place and threw for 215 yards with a 19-yard touchdown to DeVonta Smith, but Philadelphia managed just 222 total yards and punted on its first five drives.
Young completed 20 of 39 passes with no turnovers, and the Panthers weathered 13 penalties for 149 yards. Ryan Fitzgerald kicked field goals from 47 and 52 yards, and a 14-play, 92-yard drive capped by Hubbard’s 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter sealed it. Tremble’s second touchdown — a 19-yarder with 6:34 left — drew a taunting flag that pushed the extra point back, and Fitzgerald pushed the longer kick wide.
The win made Young the franchise leader in touchdown passes through five games with 11, and, per Panthers Wire, the first NFL quarterback since 2013 to pass for at least 280 yards and a touchdown in each of his team’s first five games — a feat last accomplished by Hall of Famers Peyton Manning and Drew Brees.
Carolina improved to 3-2 and stayed atop the NFC South. Philadelphia fell to 2-4, its fourth straight loss.
Browns 13, Ravens 10: Szmyt’s walk-off after a wiped-out block
The Browns rallied past the Ravens 13-10 on Andre Szmyt’s 37-yard field goal on the final snap, pulling Cleveland into a tie with Baltimore atop the AFC North. Deshaun Watson connected with Jerry Jeudy for 33 yards to set up the winner, and Szmyt drilled it after his first attempt from 42 yards was blocked — wiped out by a Ravens offside penalty on Keyon Martin.
Watson completed 16 of 26 passes for 164 yards, and Audric Estime’s 2-yard touchdown run tied the game at 10-all with 8:33 remaining after Carson Schwesinger stripped Derrick Henry and Tyson Campbell recovered the fumble at the Ravens’ 35-yard line. Szmyt’s game-winner atoned for a miss from 48 yards a few minutes earlier.
The Ravens, still without Lamar Jackson for a second straight game with an ankle injury, started Tyler “Snoop” Huntley, who completed 19 of 31 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown. Baltimore led 10-0 at halftime and never scored again.
The win gave first-year coach Todd Monken — a former Ravens offensive coordinator — a victory over his old employer, and, per Browns Wire, put Cleveland in first place in the AFC North in Week 6 or later for the first time since 2014. The Browns, Ravens and Steelers are all 4-2 in the division.
Steelers 26, Buccaneers 19 (OT): Rodgers delivers in extra time
Aaron Rodgers threw touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and overtime, and Chris Boswell made four field goals, as Pittsburgh came back to beat Tampa Bay in overtime. The Steelers erased a 16-3 fourth-quarter deficit with 16 straight points, but the Buccaneers tied it at 19 on Chase McLaughlin’s 53-yard field goal with three seconds left.
In overtime, Rodgers led a 12-play, 70-yard drive capped by a 6-yard touchdown pass to Germie Bernard with 3:15 left — Bernard’s first career touchdown. Bernard caught 11 passes for 87 yards, and DK Metcalf caught 11 passes for 93 yards.
Jalon Daniels made his third consecutive start for the injured Baker Mayfield (thumb), completing 22 of 43 passes for 164 yards and a touchdown, but Pittsburgh sacked him five times and intercepted him twice. Jalen Ramsey’s corner blitz sack on fourth down ended the game.
Every final from NFL Week 6 Sunday
- Panthers 25, Eagles 14 — Young’s two TDs to Tremble; Hurts out with blood clot, Barkley out; Eagles’ fourth straight loss.
- Browns 13, Ravens 10 — Szmyt’s 37-yard walk-off after a blocked try was wiped out by offside; Henry’s fumble sparked the comeback.
- Steelers 26, Buccaneers 19 (OT) — Rodgers’ OT strike to Bernard; Steelers erased a 16-3 fourth-quarter hole.
- Bears 31, Falcons 23 — Caleb Williams made a near-perfect return from a three-game absence, completing 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown.
- Patriots 26, Jets 19 — Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, and Charles Woods came up with Geno Smith’s first interception of the season in the fourth quarter to preserve the win.
- Saints 34, Giants 27 — New Orleans came from behind to win, per ESPN’s scoreboard and AP game reports.
- Titans 26, Colts 20 — Tennessee also rallied from behind for its win.
- Cardinals 18, Rams 16 — Arizona edged the Rams at SoFi Stadium; Matthew Stafford found Blake Corum for a touchdown in the loss.
- Texans 34, Jaguars 31 — At Wembley Stadium in London, Ka’imi Fairbairn hit a 49-yard field goal as time expired. C.J. Stroud threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns, Jaylin Noel had his first career 100-yard game (107 yards, TD), and Trevor Lawrence threw for 306 yards and four touchdowns. Houston’s second straight win after an 0-4 start.
- Chiefs 22, Chargers 6 — Kenneth Walker punched in a 2-yard touchdown; Cam Hart intercepted Patrick Mahomes to keep it close.
- Bills 33, Raiders 30 — Josh Allen’s circus throw to Keon Coleman and a James Cook touchdown powered Buffalo past Las Vegas.
- Broncos 17, Seahawks 14 (OT) — Denver took Thursday’s game in overtime.
What the NFL Week 6 results mean
The AFC North is now a three-way logjam at 4-2 between the Browns, Ravens and Steelers after Cleveland’s and Pittsburgh’s dramatic wins. In the NFC, the Panthers continue to look like the South’s team to beat at 3-2, while the Eagles’ season keeps sliding with Hurts’ return date still tied to his blood clot treatment — an unconfirmed timeline that Philadelphia has not detailed publicly.
Monday night football continues Week 6, and next Sunday brings a heavyweight NFC East rematch as the Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys on October 26.
FAQ
What were the NFL Week 6 Sunday results?
All 12 Sunday games: Panthers 25–Eagles 14, Browns 13–Ravens 10, Steelers 26–Buccaneers 19 (OT), Bears 31–Falcons 23, Patriots 26–Jets 19, Saints 34–Giants 27, Titans 26–Colts 20, Cardinals 18–Rams 16, Texans 34–Jaguars 31, Chiefs 22–Chargers 6, Bills 33–Raiders 30, Broncos 17–Seahawks 14 (OT, Thursday).
Why didn’t Jalen Hurts play for the Eagles?
Hurts was out after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his leg during the week, according to reports. Tanner McKee started in his place. Saquon Barkley was also sidelined.
Who leads the AFC North after Week 6?
The Browns, Ravens and Steelers are all 4-2 and tied atop the AFC North after Cleveland’s 13-10 win over Baltimore and Pittsburgh’s overtime win over Tampa Bay.
How did Bryce Young make NFL history in Week 6?
Young became the first quarterback since 2013 to throw for at least 280 yards and a touchdown in each of his team’s first five games, and set Carolina’s franchise record with 11 touchdown passes through five games.
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