The NFL just gave football fans another weekend full of surprises! Some teams made big statements, others walked away with some serious questions, and a few playoff hopefuls took another painful step backward.
The New York Giants shocked Philadelphia, Houston put on an offensive show, Green Bay lit up the scoreboard, and Chicago survived a wild finish.
And Monday Night Football? Buffalo made sure Minnesota had a long night at home.
Let’s get you caught up on everything that matters!
All results below reflect games completed through Monday night, November 9, 2026.
1. The biggest stories of the weekend
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Giants 19 – Eagles 11 — New York shocks Philadelphia!
One of the weekend’s biggest surprises came in Philadelphia.
The Giants walked into their division rival’s stadium and walked out with a huge victory. Philadelphia’s offense struggled to find answers, and the Giants took advantage.
The Eagles’ losing streak reached seven games. That’s a tough situation for a team with postseason expectations.
The big question: Can Philadelphia turn things around before the season slips completely away?
Texans 44 – Chargers 22 — Houston explodes!
Houston delivered one of the weekend’s most impressive offensive performances.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud threw five touchdown passes in a 44-point explosion. The Texans finally gave their fans something to celebrate.
The Chargers, meanwhile, continued their nightmare season, falling to 0-8.
Packers 45 – Patriots 27 — Green Bay puts on a show
Jordan Love threw for 372 yards as Green Bay’s offense took control.
The Packers scored 45 points and showed they can be dangerous when their passing game gets rolling.
New England simply couldn’t keep pace.
Bears 27 – Buccaneers 24 — Chicago survives!
What a finish!
Chicago survived despite four interceptions from quarterback Caleb Williams. Cairo Santos came through with a 38-yard field goal as time expired.
That’s the kind of victory that can energize a locker room. It wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win!
2. Complete weekend scoreboard
| Matchup | Final |
|---|---|
| Jaguars vs. Ravens | JAX 33–10 |
| Bengals vs. Falcons | CIN 34–17 |
| Cowboys vs. Colts | DAL 27–23 |
| Broncos vs. Panthers | DEN 26–21 |
| Chiefs vs. Jets | KC 35–12 |
| Lions vs. Dolphins | DET 19–9 |
| Saints vs. Browns | NO 23–22 (OT) |
| Giants vs. Eagles | NYG 19–11 |
| Rams vs. Commanders | LAR 20–13 |
| Texans vs. Chargers | HOU 44–22 |
| 49ers vs. Raiders | SF 38–17 |
| Packers vs. Patriots | GB 45–27 |
| Seahawks vs. Cardinals | SEA 17–3 |
| Bears vs. Buccaneers | CHI 27–24 |
| Bills vs. Vikings | BUF 23–6 |
Source: NFL results and game reports. NFL+2
3. The upsets and disappointments
Here are four results that deserve extra attention:
- Giants over Eagles: New York’s 19-11 victory was a major divisional statement. Philadelphia has now lost seven straight.
- Saints over Browns, 23-22 in overtime: New Orleans pulled off a dramatic win. Cleveland will be kicking itself after letting this one slip away.
- Bears over Buccaneers, 27-24: Chicago won despite four interceptions. That’s a roller coaster of a football game!
- Cowboys over Colts, 27-23: Dallas picked up a much-needed road victory. Dak Prescott threw for 335 yards, while CeeDee Lamb caught 10 passes for 195 yards.
And don’t overlook Cincinnati. The Bengals beat Atlanta 34-17 in Madrid. Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes, and Ja’Marr Chase hauled in 10 catches for 155 yards. Cincinnati is making noise in the AFC North. Reuters+2
4. Monday Night Football: Buffalo takes care of Minnesota!
FINAL: BUFFALO 23 – MINNESOTA 6
The Bills finished the weekend with a convincing road victory over the Vikings.
Josh Allen delivered another solid performance, completing 21 of 31 passes for 234 yards and a touchdown.
But the biggest difference was Buffalo’s running game.
James Cook was the star of the night:
- 107 rushing yards.
- 31 carries.
- One rushing touchdown.
Minnesota struggled offensively. Carson Wentz completed just 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards and threw two interceptions.
Justin Jefferson was held to three catches for 58 yards.
Buffalo improved to 7-1, while Minnesota fell to 6-2 after dropping its second consecutive game.
What it means: Buffalo looks like a serious AFC contender. Minnesota needs to get its offense back on track, especially with quarterback Kyler Murray sidelined by a hamstring injury. Reuters+1
5. Major NFL injuries: Who should fans be watching?
Injuries could be just as important as the scores this week. Several teams are waiting for updates on key players.
Here are the biggest injury stories:
| Player | Team | Injury / Update |
|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | Rams | MCL/PCL sprains and turf toe; likely injured reserve |
| Patrick Mahomes | Chiefs | Elbow sprain; MRI showed no major injury |
| Josh Jacobs | Packers | Fractured finger |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | Patriots | Knee injury |
| Drew Lock | Seahawks | Oblique injury; Week 10 availability uncertain |
| Justin Herbert | Chargers | Left middle-finger injury |
| Antoine Winfield Jr. | Buccaneers | Ankle injury |
| Gracen Halton | 49ers | Fractured ankle; out for season |
Three injuries deserve special attention:
- Puka Nacua: This is a potentially huge blow for the Rams. Coach Sean McVay indicated Nacua is likely headed to injured reserve. Los Angeles could be without one of its most important offensive weapons for at least four games.
- Patrick Mahomes: Chiefs fans can breathe a little easier. His MRI showed no major damage, but Kansas City will monitor his elbow.
- Josh Jacobs: A fractured finger is a concern for Green Bay. The Packers will be watching his availability closely.
Also keep an eye on New England’s Rhamondre Stevenson and Seattle’s Drew Lock as their teams prepare for Week 10.
Injuries and return dates can change as additional evaluations are completed. Reuters+3
6. What does this mean heading into Week 10?
The NFL playoff picture is getting more interesting, and some teams are starting to separate themselves from the pack.
Here are five teams and storylines worth watching:
- Buffalo Bills: At 7-1, Buffalo continues to look like a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
- San Francisco 49ers: Their 7-1 record and dominant win over Las Vegas make them a team nobody wants to face.
- Denver Broncos: A five-game winning streak has Denver looking increasingly dangerous.
- Philadelphia Eagles: Seven consecutive losses? The pressure is mounting, and the offense needs answers immediately.
- Los Angeles Rams: Three straight wins are encouraging, but the possible loss of Puka Nacua could change everything.
The next round of games could bring even more surprises. Week 10 is shaping up to be an important checkpoint for teams chasing playoff spots.
