It is Week 6 of the 2022 NFL season, and we’re retaining you up to date on all of the motion and largest storylines all through the day. The Week 6 slate has some unbelievable matchups and storylines, and we’re right here that can assist you watch it unfold. Examine again typically to search out out all the things you might want to know.
Week 6 schedule
Thursday
Commanders 12, Bears 7 (Takeaways)
Sunday
Vikings 24, Dolphins 16 (Takeaways)
Falcons 28, 49ers 14 (Recap)
Patriots 38, Browns 15 (Takeaways)
Giants 24, Ravens 20 (Takeaways)
Jets 27, Packers 10 (Takeaways)
Colts 34, Jaguars 27 (Recap)
Bengals 30, Saints 26 (Recap)
Steelers 20, Buccaneers 18 (Takeaways)
Rams 24, Panthers 10 (Recap)
Seahawks 19, Cardinals 9 (Recap)
Payments 24, Chiefs 20 (Takeaways)
Eagles at Cowboys, 8:20 p.m. ET (Gametracker)
Monday
Broncos at Chargers, 8:15 p.m. ET (Preview)
Payments win!
It will not erase what occurred in final yr’s divisional spherical, however the Payments need to be elated to beat the Chiefs this time round. A back-and-forth thriller got here right down to Patrick Mahomes down 4 with greater than two minutes left. Often approach an excessive amount of time, however Buffalo’s Taron Johnson mentioned good night time to Kansas Metropolis by intercepting Mahomes on the Chiefs’ second play of the drive.
Josh Allen goes UP, then throws laser TD
If Josh Allen retains taking part in like this, he’ll be the NFL MVP. Simply take a look at these two performs to place the Payments again forward with 64 seconds to play.
Walker glides in for TD
It is Kenneth Walker III time with Rashaad Penny executed for the season, and the second-round rookie has run with function in his first profession begin. He is closing in on 100 yards dashing and scored a pivotal landing to maintain the Seahawks in management.
Ya dig?
Josh Allen to Stefon Diggs nearly ALWAYS delivers. Their 17-yard landing connection has the Payments on high.
Punter fumble TD
Michael Dickson … WHAT? Lining up in his personal finish zone, Dickson took the snap and ready to punt earlier than feeling the heavy strain. However as an alternative of trying it anyway — or letting himself be tackled for a security — Dickson had the ball popped out, permitting the Cardinals to get well in the long run zone for a doubtlessly game-changing landing.
Rams WRs working wild
With Matthew Stafford struggling, Sean McVay dialed up some performs for the extensive receivers the place they are not depending on the veteran quarterback to get them the ball. Throughout the go-ahead scoring drive, Cooper Kupp carried for 13 yards after which receiver/full again Ben Skowronek rushed round proper finish for the 17-yard rating.
Seahawks ball!
The Seahawks protection has been putrid this season, however it seems the treatment was to play the Cardinals offense. Arizona opened the scoring with a discipline purpose on the primary drive and hasn’t scored since. It had an amazing alternative late within the third quarter, however as Kyler Murray streaked previous the first-down marker, Coby Bryant popped the ball out and fellow rookie nook Tariq Woolen recovered. As for the Cardinals, YIKES.
Butker BOMB
If you happen to wished to know if Harrison Butker’s ankle was OK after lacking the previous 4 video games, look no additional than the ultimate play of the primary half Sunday. Butker, among the finest kickers within the NFL the previous a number of years, went out for a 62-yarder and DRILLED it, tying the sport at 10 at intermission. It marked the longest discipline purpose of Butker’s profession and the longest in franchise historical past.
96-yard drive!
With 1:18 left within the half, the Chiefs have been primed to get the ball again. All they needed to do is cease the Payments on third-and-13 from their very own one-yard line. Seems that is not really easy when the opposite workforce has Josh Allen. After a 18-yard completion to Gabe Davis, Buffalo was on the transfer. Three yards to Dawson Knox, 30 to Stefon Diggs, 14 to Khalil Shakir, after which, due to an ideal throw from Allen, 34 extra to Davis for the go-ahead landing. What a change of occasions!
Choose-six!
Oh no, Matthew Stafford. An injury-ravaged offensive line would not assist, however Stafford likes to put the ball in harms approach no matter who’s blocking for him. His newest try and pressure feed Cooper Kupp failed, because the throw was extensive and sailed into the arms of Donte Jackson, who took it for the go-ahead six factors earlier than halftime.
Juju!
JuJu Smith-Schuster has been objectively disappointing since signing with the Chiefs this offseason, however the former Professional Bowler showcased the talent set that made him a really productive receiver with the Steelers. The reception was routine; it was his after-the-catch tenacity that has to have Kansas Metropolis followers excited. He spun freed from THREE Payments defenders, then galloped 30 yards into the top zone for his first landing along with his new workforce.
Bear in mind the high-priced free agent who joined the reigning Tremendous Bowl champions this offseason? No worries if not, as Allen Robinson has had a really forgetful begin to the 2022 marketing campaign. Effectively, he flashed within the second quarter Sunday, as his jump-ball landing on first-and-goal put the Rams in entrance.
Crimson zone turnovers galore
Payments vs. Chiefs is meant to be a shootout, and each groups moved the ball down the sector with ease on their first possessions. Nonetheless, neither got here away with factors as Isaiah McKenzie dropped a pitch from Josh Allen after which Patrick Mahomes threw an interception in the long run zone to rookie Kaiir Elam.
Ryan-led Colts strike final
On his 58th (!) cross try, Matt Ryan made his largest throw as a Colt. It was third-and-13 with Indianapolis down one. If it did not achieve one other yard, it will have been a couple of 50-yard discipline purpose for the win. As an alternative, Ryan went for all of it, and rookie Alec Pierce made the contested catch and stepped into the top zone for the go-ahead rating with simply 17 seconds to play. As dangerous because the Colts have been, they’re 3-2-1 and proper behind the Titans within the AFC South.
STRIPPED
Kayvon Thibodeaux has arrived for the Giants. The No. 5 total decide made the most important play of the sport, stripping Lamar Jackson late within the fourth quarter and giving New York again possession contained in the crimson zone. All Large Blue wanted was one first down, they usually obtained it to maneuver to 5-1 (sure, you learn that proper).
With 3:23 to go down six, the Dolphins nonetheless had an opportunity to win — as long as they might cease the Vikings’ dashing assault. Dalvin Prepare dinner had different plans, breaking a number of tackles on his approach for a 53-yard landing that every one however clinched the victory for Minnesota.
Chase (once more)
Welcome again, Ja’Marr Chase. After what’s been a comparatively quiet 5 weeks, Chase has exploded for seven receptions, 132 yards and two touchdowns when Cincinnati wanted him most.
Steelers go forward
It is the fourth quarter, and the Steelers are on the verge of pulling a large upset over the Buccaneers. Give lots of credit score to the Pittsburgh protection in addition to Mitchell Trubisky, who changed the injured Kenny Pickett (concussion) to guide the workforce 71 yards on eight performs and punch it in. Chase Claypool caught the rating.
Breece fleeces Packers protection
Simply because the Packers gained some momentum, second-round rookie Breece Corridor silenced the Lambeau Area crowd by taking the within hand-off, flipping his hips upfield and gashing Inexperienced Bay’s protection for 34 yards to pay filth.
Excellent throw
Aaron Rodgers wanted to make a play, so he went to his new favourite receiver, Allen Lazard. The back-shoulder connection resulted in a gorgeous 25-yard rating.
Zappe hour
The Patriots are doing what the Patriots have executed since Tom Brady left for Tampa Bay: suffocating the opposing offense whereas hoping to get sufficient out of their offense. Rookie Bailey Zappe has been a lot ok, throwing for greater than 250 yards and two touchdowns. The newest went to a wide-open Hunter Henry for six.
Uh … PACKERS?!
Are the Packers actually going to lose to the Giants and Jets in back-to-back weeks? It appears that approach after Micheal Clemons blocked a punt and Will Parks returned it for the rating to provide the Jets a two-touchdown benefit.
Burrow –> Chase
Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase related 9 instances for 221 yards and two touchdowns within the 2020 Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship — which simply so occurred to be performed on the Superdome in New Orleans. The electrical duo related once more Sunday, this time from 15 yards out.
Uh … Packers?
With Aaron Rodgers and the offense unable to search out the top zone, the protection lastly broke in opposition to the feisty Jets. After Zach Wilson’s lengthy completion to Corey Davis, Braxton Berrios took the end-around reverse and met little resistance on his solution to the top zone from 20 yards out.
One other first profession rating
This time it was second-round speedster Tyquan Thornton hauling within the two-yard rating from fourth-rounder Bailey Zappe. Thanks partly to those two spectacular rookies, the Patriots are in management in opposition to Cleveland.
Huge kickoff return
The Steelers obtained a large kickoff return from Steven Sims Jr. to begin the second half. Sadly for Pittsburgh, a three-and-out meant that the 88-yard return resulted in simply three factors.
73-yard punt!
Punters deserve love, too, particularly after booming a punt practically 80 YARDS IN THE AIR. Shoutout to Ryan Wright, who had Tyreek Hill sprinting backward like a defensive again attempting to find the soccer.
Rhamondre off to the races
The Browns’ rush protection has been BRUTAL this season, so it is not stunning that Rhamondre Stevenson took the hand-off up the center and was not even touched as he broke it outdoors and into the top zone from 31 yards out.
Burrow + Louisiana = fireworks
The final time Joe Burrow performed on the Superdome in New Orleans, he capped LSU’s excellent season with a dominating win over Clemson within the 2020 Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship. He is been fairly good Sunday, too, finishing 17 of his first 25 passes for 126 yards, one passing landing and this clean dashing landing.
First profession TD
We love highlighting first profession TDs each week, and Giants rookie Wan’Dale Robinson joined the group Sunday. The second-round versatile wideout caught a fast out on third-and-4 after which stopped his momentum sufficient to sneak inside the front-left pylon for a brief rating. New York’s receiving corps have been ravaged by accidents this yr, so the workforce should be thrilled he is again wholesome.
Aiyuk x2
The 49ers and Falcons are the very best scoring sport of the primary half, with Atlanta going up 14-0 earlier than San Francisco fired again with two touchdowns of their very own. Brandon Aiyuk has each of them from 12 and 14 yards out, respectively.
Hasty to the home
Not James Robinson, not Travis Etienne — however JaMycal Hasty who put the Jaguars forward, 14-3, in opposition to the Colts. Over the primary 5 video games, Jacksonville’s No. 3 working again gained six yards on one carry. He took it 61 yards to the home Sunday.
Rasheed Shawho?
Rashid Shaheed! Get to know him, as he scored the Saints’ second landing versus the Bengals. The undrafted rookie out of Weber State was elevated from the apply squad Saturday and instantly paid dividends Sunday, taking the jet sweep and weaving via the protection for the 44-yard rating.
Scoop (x2) and rating
Scoop and scores aren’t that unusual. Two scoops and a rating on one play is extremely uncommon, however that is how the Falcons prolonged their result in two touchdowns in opposition to the 49ers on Sunday. First A.J. Terrell scooped up the Jeff Wilson fumble and appeared as if he’d dash round left finish for the landing. However as Terrell was stretching the ball in the direction of the pylon, George Kittle hit his arm and knocked the ball out. Fortunately for Atlanta, the ball stayed in bounds, and two Falcons have been in the long run zone with no 49ers in sight. Jaylinn Hawkins recovered for the rating.
Pickett > Brady?
For the primary drive Sunday? Sure. After Tom Brady went three-and-out to begin the sport, first-round rookie Kenny Pickett orchestrated an 11-play, 66-yard drive that he capped with a six-yard cross to Najee Harris to place Pittsburgh on the board. It marked Pickett’s first profession TD.
Etienne breaks free
Travis Etienne has slowly earned extra work within the Jaguars’ backfield this season, and the second-year RB — who’s principally a rookie after lacking the complete 2021 marketing campaign with an damage — ripped off the most effective run of his younger skilled profession on Jacksonville’s first drive Sunday. Etienne burst via the left aspect and was off to the races for a 49-yard pickup.
Dalton strikes!
Heck of a begin for Andy Dalton, who already has thrown a landing in opposition to his former workforce. The now-Saints quarterback took full benefit of Trent Taylor’s fumble on the punt return by discovering Tre’Quan Smith for an 18-yard rating.
Brissett begins with INT
Having started his NFL profession with the Patriots, you must suppose Jacoby Brissett has a little bit additional motivation to carry out properly in opposition to his former workforce. Effectively, he is not off to an amazing begin, as he threw an interception to Kyle Duggar on the Browns’ opening possession.
Revenge week
Everybody is aware of what occurred in final season’s AFC Divisional Spherical sport between the Payments and Chiefs. If you happen to did not, you would not have clicked on this story. However along with that sport, by which Buffalo is trying to avenge these excruciating 13 seconds from a yr in the past, there’s loads of additional intrigue in Week 6.
We have the Saints’ Andy Dalton dealing with off in opposition to the franchise (the Bengals) he took to the playoffs 5 instances in 9 seasons. There’s Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, who spent a decade in Baltimore, going up in opposition to Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Elsewhere, Invoice Belichick is trying to tie George Halas for second in all-time wins (within the place he began his legendary head teaching profession), whereas the Colts are attempting to beat the workforce that knocked them out of the 2021 playoffs (the Jaguars). And whereas this matchup doesn’t fall beneath the revenge class, the LaFleurs calling performs in opposition to one another — Matt as the pinnacle coach of the Packers and Mike because the offensive coordinator of the Jets — is unquestionably noteworthy.
There are many intriguing matchups this weekend, however for some, successful would imply a little bit bit extra.
