Williams’ interception helps Saints beat Brady, Bucs
NEW ORLEANS » P.J. Williams intercepted Tom Brady and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown with 1:24 left, helping New Orleans seal a dramatic but potentially costly 36-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
Saints quarterback Jameis Winston injured his left knee during a scramble early in the second quarter when he was pulled down from behind by Devin White, who was flagged for a horse-collar tackle.
Saints coach Sean Payton said he thinks the injury is “significant.”
JETS 34, BENGALS 31 » Mike White threw for 405 yards and three touchdowns in his first NFL start, leading the Jets to a wild comeback victory. PATRIOTS 27, CHARGERS 24 »
New England’s Adrian Phillips intercepted two passes, returning one for the goahead touchdown against his former team.
STEELERS 15, BROWNS 10 » Ben Roethlisberger handed Cleveland yet another loss as Pittsburgh survived losing kicker Chris Boswell for the entire second half.
RAMS 38, TEXANS 22 » Matthew Stafford threw for 305 yards and three touchdowns in three quarters, and the Rams dominated the inept Texans.
BILLS 26, DOLPHINS 11 » Buffalo’s Josh Allen shook off the rust from a bye week and a shaky first half to throw touchdown passes on consecutive second-half drives.
TITANS 34, COLTS 31, OT » Randy Bullock made a 44yard field goal with 4:03 left in overtime, lifting Tennessee to the wild road win and control of the AFC South. SEAHAWKS 31, JAGUARS 7 » Geno Smith ran for one score and threw a pair of touchdown passes to DK Metcalf, and the Seahawks stopped a three-game slide. BRONCOS 17, WASHINGTON 10 » Justin Simmons and Denver’s defense held after a fumble gave Washington the ball back, and the Broncos blocked two field goals while stopping a four-game
slide.
PANTHERS 19, FALCONS 13 »
Zane Gonzalez kicked four field goals and Chuba Hubbard scored on a 6-yard run with 6 ½ minutes remaining, helping the Panthers stop a four-game skid. 49ERS 33, BEARS 22 » Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 322 yards and ran for two touchdowns, and San Francisco snapped a four-game losing streak.