The Tennessee Titans faced a tough challenge as they lost quarterback Will Levis to injury, yet managed to overcome the Miami Dolphins, who struggled once again with Tyreek Hill being limited. Under head coach Mike McDaniel, the Dolphins were unable to find their rhythm in the absence of Tua Tagovailoa. Meanwhile, NFL fans can look forward to the Chicago Bears facing the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Week Six on Sunday, October 13, with the game airing live on Sky Sports NFL.
In another thrilling matchup, Jared Goff made NFL history, completing all 18 of his passes in a flawless performance, leading the Detroit Lions to a 42-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Lions head coach Dan Campbell, surprised by Goff’s perfect game, said, “I just gave the game ball to somebody else, so I feel awful. I knew he played a heck of a game. I did not know he was perfect.” Previously, Kurt Warner held the NFL record for most passes without an incompletion, going 10 for 10 for Arizona in 2005. In addition to his passing feats, Goff also recorded his first career touchdown reception, catching a pass from Amon-Ra St. Brown. The duo also made history, becoming the eighth pair in NFL history to both throw and catch a touchdown in the same game.
The connection between Goff and St. Brown was on full display, with St. Brown tossing a seven-yard touchdown to Goff on a trick play in the third quarter, followed by an eight-yard touchdown reception from Goff in the fourth. Goff, who threw for 292 yards, had already set a personal record the previous week by completing his first 14 passes in a win against Arizona. This week, he surpassed that performance, continuing his hot streak with a key 70-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams in the third quarter, further solidifying his standout performance.
Stats leaders:
Seattle Seahawks
- Passing: Geno Smith, 38/56, 395 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing: Kenneth Walker III, 12 carries, 80 yards, 3 TDs
- Receiving: DK Metcalf, 7 catches, 104 yards
Detroit Lions
- Passing: Jared Goff, 18/18, 292 yards, 2 TDs
- Rushing: Jahmyr Gibbs, 14 carries, 78 yards, 2 TDs
- Receiving: Jameson Williams, 2 catches, 80 yards, 1 TD
Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald made an aggressive call early in the fourth quarter, going for it on fourth-and-four from Detroit’s 39-yard line. However, the play was negated when receiver Tyler Lockett was flagged for pass interference on a pick play that had set up Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a catch. Later, Macdonald took another gamble on fourth-and-goal from the Detroit three-yard line with just over two minutes left, but quarterback Geno Smith threw his fourth straight incompletion, turning the ball over on downs.
The Lions capitalized on the opportunity, extending their lead to 15 points with 5:23 remaining. Jared Goff connected with Amon-Ra St. Brown on a high pass in the end zone, with St. Brown making a leaping catch and getting both feet down for the score. Earlier in the game, rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs had run for two touchdowns in the second quarter, finishing with 78 yards rushing. David Montgomery kicked off the Lions’ scoring in the first quarter with a one-yard touchdown run, completing a 10-play, 93-yard drive that chewed up over seven minutes of clock. Montgomery also contributed 80 yards from scrimmage.
For Seattle, Geno Smith completed 38 of 56 passes for 395 yards, including a nine-yard touchdown pass to rookie tight end AJ Barner in the third quarter, a drive he extended with a fourth-down sneak. However, Smith’s day was marred by a critical interception in the end zone by Kerby Joseph with just a minute remaining, sealing Seattle’s first loss of the season. Despite the setback, Kenneth Walker had a standout performance, rushing for a career-high three touchdowns and gaining 80 yards on 12 carries.
The Lions will now head into their bye week before traveling to Texas for a highly anticipated Week Six matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, while the Seahawks will host the New York Giants next Sunday.
Tennessee Titans Crush Dolphins 31-12 in Dominant Performance
Mason Rudolph stepped up for the Tennessee Titans, leading seven scoring drives after starting quarterback Will Levis left the game with a shoulder injury. The Titans secured a 31-12 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Rudolph threw for 85 yards, completing nine of 17 passes in relief of Levis, who had attempted just four passes before injuring his right shoulder while diving for a first down during Tennessee’s second drive.
Kicker Nick Folk was a key contributor for the Titans, making five field goals from distances of 53, 52, 47, 51, and 29 yards. Running back Tyjae Spears added to the scoring with a seven-yard touchdown run on a direct snap, while Tony Pollard contributed a four-yard touchdown run and rushed for 88 yards on 22 carries. This win marked Tennessee’s first victory of the season.
On the Dolphins’ side, newly signed quarterback Tyler Huntley, who joined the team from Baltimore’s practice squad on September 17, ran for a touchdown and passed for 96 yards. However, Miami’s offense continued to struggle in the absence of Tua Tagovailoa, who remains on injured reserve due to a concussion.
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Stats leaders:
Tennessee Titans
- Passing: Mason Rudolph, 9/17, 85 yards
- Will Levis, 3/4, 25 yards, 1 INT
- Rushing: Tony Pollard, 22 carries, 88 yards 1 TD
- Tyjae Spears, 15 carries, 39 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving: Tyler Boyd, 2 catches, 31 yards
- DeAndre Hopkins, 2 catches, 31 yards
Miami Dolphins
- Passing: Tyler Huntley, 14/22, 96 yards
- Rushing: Tyler Huntley, 8 carries, 40 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving: Jaylen Waddle, 4 catches, 36 yards
Tyler Huntley was named the Dolphins’ starting quarterback on Saturday, as backup Skylar Thompson was sidelined with a rib injury. Despite Huntley’s efforts, Miami (1-3) fell short in their comeback attempt. He brought the Dolphins within 10 points by scoring on a one-yard run with 3:40 remaining in the game. However, Huntley was intercepted during the two-point conversion attempt, and the Titans successfully recovered the ensuing onside kick.
In a final effort to mount a comeback, Huntley was penalized for intentional grounding in the end zone, which resulted in a safety, adding two more points to the Titans’ lead. Star receiver Tyreek Hill continued to struggle, recording just 23 yards on four catches, marking his third straight game with under 50 receiving yards.
The Titans now enter their bye week before returning to Nashville to host the Indianapolis Colts on October 13. Meanwhile, the Dolphins will look to bounce back as they face the New England Patriots on Sunday.