Brock Purdy threw a career-high five touchdown passes and Dee Winters returned an interception of Philip Rivers’ final pass 74 yards for a score in a 48-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night.
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Jaylen Warren rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns, Kenneth Gainwell caught a highlight-reel touchdown pass, and the Pittsburgh Steelers escaped with a 29-24 win over the host Detroit Lions on Sunday.
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Philip Rivers fought back tears as he considered what message it would send to his sons, or the young men he has coached, that he nearly led the Indianapolis Colts to victory at age 44.
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Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers shut up the folks calling for Mike Tomlin’s departure — for one week at least.
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Five of the eight divisions have two teams tied for the top spot or separated by less than a game.
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The Kansas City Chiefs saved their season. The Philadelphia Eagles gave critics more fuel. The Los Angeles Rams made a dominant statement.
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