PACKERS’ RODGERS BURNS BENGALS DEEP IN OVERTIME
WIS.» Mason Crosby GREEN BAY, kicked a 27-yard field goal with 6:26 left in overtime set up by Aaron Rodgers’ 72-yard pass to Geronimo Allison, and the Packers rallied to beat the Bengals 27-24 on Sunday.
Crosby’s kick completed the Packers’ comeback from a 21-7 halftime deficit.
On third-and-10 from his 21, Rodgers took advantage of yet another free play after defensive end Michael Johnson was whistled for being offside. Officials let the play continue and the two-time NFL MVP found Allison on about a 40-yard pass before the receiver beat a couple defenders.
The winless Bengals won the toss in overtime but went threeand-out on their opening drive. It was so loud at Lambeau Field that they had to call a timeout before their first overtime snap.
SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS
Alex Smith threw two touchdown passes in the first 9½ minutes against what used to be his hometown team, Terrance Mitchell had two interceptions and rookie Kareem Hunt scored on a 69-yard run to seal the Chiefs’ 24-10 victory over the Chargers. The Chiefs beat the Chargers for the seventh straight time. … Marcedes Lewis caught three of Blake Bortles’ four touchdown passes as the Jaguars routed the Ravens 44-7 in London. … Jordan Howard scored on a 19yard run in overtime, leading the Bears to a 23-17 victory over the Steelers. Howard’s winning score came two plays after Tarik Cohen broke off what appeared to be an electric 73-yard touchdown run. He was ruled out at the Pittsburgh 37, but Howard took over from there. He finished with 138 yards rushing. … Drew Brees shredded the league’s top-ranked defense, throwing for 220 yards and three touchdowns as the Saints defeated the previously unbeaten Panthers 34-13. Brees led six scoring drives. … Case Keenum gave Minnesota a brilliant performance in relief of Sam Bradford, passing for three touchdowns and a career-high 369 yards without a turnover to guide the Vikings to a 34-17 victory over the Buccaneers. Stefon Diggs had 173 yards receiving and caught two of Keenum’s throws for scores, one short and one long. … Josh McCown threw a 69-yard touchdown pass to Robby Anderson, Bilal Powell ran for a score, and the Jets’ defense dominated Jay Cutler and the Dolphins in a 20-6 victory. McCown finished 18-of-23 for 249 yards. … Jacoby Brissett ran for two touchdowns and threw for another TD, and the Colts’ defense held off the Browns’ late charge to preserve a 31-28 victory. Indy avoided its first 0-3 start in six years. … Marcus Mariota threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns, and the Titans scored 21 straight points in rallying to beat the Seahawks 33-27. Pro Bowl running back DeMarco Murray rushed for 115 yards, including a 75-yard TD run. Tennessee scored at least 30 points for a second straight week.