NFL SCORES…
CINCINNATI 41 – Joe Mixon rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns and the Bengals (7-4) thrashed the Steelers (5-5-1) for the second time this season. Joe Burrow threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins and ran 8 yards for a score. Higgins had six catches for 114 yards. Cornerback Mike Hilton returned an interception 24 yards for a score with 30 seconds left in the half.
Tampa Bay 38 – INDIANAPOLIS 31… The Buccaneers (8-3) erased a 10-point halftime deficit in rallying past the Colts (6-6). Leonard Fournette’s fourth touchdown of the day came on a 28-yard scoring run to break a tie with 20 seconds left. Fournette rushed for 100 yards and three scores. He also caught Tom Brady’s only TD pass.
MIAMI 33 – Carolina 10… The Dolphins (5-7) smothered the Panthers (5-7) defensively in winning their fourth in a row. Miami’s defense recorded five sacks and three interceptions. Jaylen Waddle had nine catches for a season-best 137 yards and a touchdown. Myles Gaskin scored on two short runs.
NEW ENGLAND 36 – Tennessee 13… Rookie Mac Jones threw for 310 yards and a pair of touchdowns in leading the Patriots (8-4) past the Titans (8-4) for their sixth straight win. Kendrick Bourne caught both scoring passes. New England’s defense forced four turnovers.
N.Y. GIANTS 13 – Philadelphia 7… The Giants (4-7) forced four turnovers in grinding out a win over the Eagles (5-7). Daniel Jones hit Chris Myarick with a 1-yard touchdown pass and Graham Gano kicked field goals of 35 and 39 yards.
Atlanta 21 – JACKSONVILLE 14… Cordarrelle Patterson returned from an ankle injury and ran for 108 yards and two touchdowns as the Falcons (5-6) topped the Jaguars (2-9). Matt Ryan found Russell age with a 12-yards scoring toss.
N.Y. Jets 21 – HOUSTON 14… Austin Walker Zack Wilson scored on short touchdown runs and the Jets (3-8) topped the Texans (2-9) to snap a three-game skid. New York’s defense recorded five sacks.
DENVER 28 – L.A. Chargers 13… Pat Surtain II returned his second interception of the game 70 yards for a touchdown to help push the Broncos (6-5) past the Chargers (6-5). Teddy Bridgewater ran for a score and threw for another.
GREEN BAY 36 – L.A. Rams 28… Aaron Rodgers passed for 307 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for a score as the Packers (9-3) handled the Rams (7-4). Rasul Douglas returned an interception 33 yards in the third quarter.
SAN FRANCISCO 34 – Minnesota 26… The 49ers (6-5) used a strong running game to get past the Vikings (5-6). Elijah Mitchell rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown. Deebo Samuel ran for two scores before leaving with an injury.
BALTIMORE 16 – Cleveland 10… The Ravens (8-3) overcame four interceptions by quarterback Lamar Jackson to top the Browns (6-6). Jackson did manage to throw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Mark Andrews.
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL…
Seattle (3-7) is at Washington (4-6)