Hurts helps Eagles top Saints in first start
PHILADELPHIA — Former Channelview star Jalen Hurts gave the Philadelphia Eagles more than just a spark. He helped deliver a victory.
Hurts ran for 106 yards and threw for 167 and one touchdown, Miles Sanders had 115 yards rushing and a pair of scores and Philadelphia beat the New Orleans Saints 24-21 Sunday.
The Eagles (4-8-1) snapped a four-game losing streak and stayed within reach in the woeful NFC East.
The Saints (10-3) had won nine in a row and were 8-0 over the past two seasons without Drew Brees before running into the inspired Eagles.
Hurts was 17 of 30 in his first career start after replacing Carson Wentz. He fumbled late in the fourth quarter. The 2019 Heisman Trophy runner-up began the season as the thirdstring quarterback. He was elevated to backup in Week 2 and took a few snaps each week until Wentz was benched during a loss at Green Bay last Sunday.
WASHINGTON 23, 49ERS 15
Rookies Chase Young and Kamren Curl scored defensive touchdowns and Washington grabbed sole possession of first place in the NFC East after a gritty road win over San Francisco.
Washington (6-7) has won four straight games and is one game
ahead of the New York Giants, who lost to the Arizona Cardinals 26-7 earlier Sunday. It is Washington’s first four-game winning streak since 2016.
PACKERS 31, LIONS 24
Aaron Rodgers ran for a tie
breaking score in the third quarter and threw three touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions on the road and clinched the NFC North title.
The Packers (10-3) knocked Matthew Stafford out of the game with a rib injury in the fourth quarter and went on to win their third straight game.
CHARGERS 20, FALCONS 17
Michael Badgley hit a 43-yard field goal as time expired and host Los Angeles rallied for a victory over Atlanta.
COLTS 44, RAIDERS 27
T.Y. Hilton caught two touchdown passes from Philip Rivers, Jonathan Taylor rushed for a career-best 150 yards and two scores, and Indianapolis solidified its spot in the playoff race with a road win over Las Vegas.
SEAHAWKS 40, JETS 3
Russell Wilson threw four more touchdowns passes to give him a new career-high with 36 for the season before finally resting in the fourth quarter, leading Seattle to a home victory over New York.
CHIEFS 33, MIAMI 27
Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City overcame a 30-yard sack, four turnovers and a 10-point deficit to clinch its fifth consecutive AFC West title by beating Miami on the road.
Mahomes was picked off three times, his first multi-interception game in more than two years.
BUCCANEERS 26, VIKINGS 14
Tom Brady threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns, helping
Tampa Bay bolster its AFC playoff hopes with a road victory over Minnesota.
CARDINALS 26, GIANTS 7
Haason Reddick had a franchise-record five sacks and three forced fumbles as visting Arizona spoiled the return of New York quarterback Daniel Jones and moved back into contention for an NFC playoff spot.
TITANS 31, JAGUARS 10
Derrick Henry ran for 215 yards and two touchdowns, his best performance in five trips to his hometown area, and Tennessee handed hosting Jacksonville a 12th consecutive loss.
It was Henry’s fourth game with at least 200 yards and two scores, setting an NFL record he previously shared with Hall of Famers Jim Brown, Barry Sanders and LaDainian Tomlinson.
BRONCOS 32, PANTHERS 27
Drew Lock threw for 280 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, Diontae Spencer returned a punt 83 yards for his first career score and Denver held on to beat host Carolina.
BILLS 26, STEELERS 15
Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and safety Taron Johnson returned an interception 51 yards for a score and Buffalo beat Pittsburgh at home.