The NFL made history in Week 10 with an incredible display of game-winning field goals. Despite a lackluster schedule on paper, the finishes of the games provided thrills and excitement for football fans. Six games were decided by a game-winning field goal with no time remaining, setting a new record for the most in a single week in NFL history. This also marked the most game-winning scores with no time remaining in regulation in a single week.
Let’s take a closer look at the six games that ended with a game-winning field goal as time expired in regulation:
– Arizona Cardinals 25, Atlanta Falcons 23: Matt Prater kicked a 23-yard field goal to secure the victory for the Cardinals.
– Detroit Lions 41, Los Angeles Chargers 38: Riley Patterson’s 41-yard field goal sealed the win for the Lions.
– Seattle Seahawks 29, Washington Commanders 26: Jason Myers’ 43-yard field goal gave the Seahawks a hard-fought victory.
– Cleveland Browns 33, Baltimore Ravens 31: Dustin Hopkins’ 40-yard field goal helped the Browns complete an impressive comeback.
– Houston Texans 30, Cincinnati Bengals 27: Matt Ammendola’s 38-yard field goal lifted the Texans to a narrow win.
– Denver Broncos 24, Buffalo Bills 22: Wil Lutz’s 36-yard field goal proved to be the difference-maker for the Broncos.
Among these comeback victories, the Cleveland Browns’ win stood out as perhaps the most impressive. They overcame a 15-point deficit against the Baltimore Ravens and only led for a mere 40 seconds. This was a game-changer for the Browns, who had never before won a game against an AFC North opponent when trailing by 14 points. It was also their first road victory after trailing by 14 points in 37 consecutive games.
Additionally, the Browns trailed for an astonishing 59 minutes and 20 seconds (tied for only 40 seconds) before snatching the lead from the Ravens as time expired. This was the longest time a team has trailed in a win since the 1999 Miami Dolphins led by Dan Marino in his final season against the New England Patriots.
Another notable performance came from C.J. Stroud, the Houston Texans quarterback. He led a game-winning drive starting in the final two minutes of regulation to secure victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. This feat made him the only rookie in the last 40 years to accomplish this in back-to-back games.
The excitement continued into Monday Night Football when the Denver Broncos edged out the Buffalo Bills in a thrilling contest. Initially, the Broncos missed a 41-yard field goal attempt to win the game. However, a penalty on the Bills for having 12 men on the field granted Denver another chance, this time from five yards closer. The Broncos seized the opportunity, successfully converting a 36-yard field goal to secure the victory as time expired.
These events highlight a trend in the NFL where no game is truly over until the final whistle. By setting this unprecedented record of game-winning field goals, Week 10 showcased the resilience and determination of teams to fight until the very end.
In conclusion, the NFL’s Week 10 provided football fans with historic moments as six games were decided by game-winning field goals with no time remaining in regulation. From incredible comebacks to rookie heroes, each game had its share of excitement and drama. With every week bringing surprises, this record-breaking display reminds us that in the NFL, the game is never truly over until the clock hits zero.
