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Mile High Drama: Broncos Upend Chiefs 28-24 in Thrilling Fourth-Quarter Comeback
In a wild AFC West showdown at Empower Field at Mile High, the Denver Broncos (6-2) extended their streak of continuous clutch execution, scoring 15 fourth-quarter points to hand the Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) a 28-24 defeat. The victory vaulted Denver into sole possession of first place in the division, giving head coach Sean Payton his 200th career victory.
A Fourth-Quarter Surge
Trailing 24-13 early in the final quarter, Denver's offense rallied behind quarterback Bo Nix:
Closing the Gap: Nix orchestrated a drive capped by a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Nate Adkins, followed by a successful 2-point conversion pass to Jaylen Waddle to pull the Broncos within 24-21.
The Quick Strike: After Kansas City kicker Harrison Butker missed a 54-yard field goal in steady rain with 2:30 left, Denver needed just two plays to take the lead. Nix connected with rookie running back Jonah Coleman for a 51-yard completion, and Coleman rushed for a 5-yard score on the very next snap.
Clutch Record: The drive marked Nix's 15th career game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime, setting a post-merger NFL record for the most such drives by a quarterback in his first three seasons.
Epic Goal-Line Stand Preserves the Win
With under two minutes remaining, Patrick Mahomes marched the Chiefs down the field—aided by a 44-yard kickoff return from Emmett Johnson and a 32-yard reception by Travis Kelce—to setup a first-and-goal from the Denver 5-yard line.
What followed was a dramatic, four-play goal-line stand by the Broncos defense:
1st & Goal: Patrick Surtain II tackled Kenneth Walker III at the 1-yard line after a 3-yard gain.
2nd & Goal: Pressure from Que Robinson forced an incomplete pass from Mahomes.
3rd & Goal: Safety J.L. Skinner stopped Walker for no gain at the 1.
4th & Goal (Penalty): Mahomes completed a pass to Rashee Rice over the middle, but the play was nullified by a false start penalty on right tackle Jaylon Moore, pushing Kansas City back to the 6-yard line.
4th & Goal (Do-Over): On the final play, defensive lineman Malcolm Roach broke through the line alongside Nik Bonitto to sack Mahomes for a 6-yard loss as time expired.
Key Stat Line
Bo Nix (DEN): 20/32, 222 YDS, 2 TD, 0 INT
Patrick Mahomes (KC): 30/41, 321 YDS, 3 TD, 0 INT
Jonah Coleman (DEN): 51-yard reception, 5-yard game-winning TD run
Emmett Johnson (KC): 73-yard TD reception, 44-yard kickoff return
What’s Next
Kansas City Chiefs: Return home to host the New York Jets next Sunday.
Denver Broncos: Travel on the road to face the Carolina Panthers next Sunday.
Last time Chargers started out this bad, guess who was quarterback ? 😆😁😄
"Believe it or not, it’s been 26 years since the Chargers last started a season 0-7, and that was back in 2000 when Harbaugh himself was the quarterback..."
Now he's the coach
The Los Angeles Chargers have fallen to a historic 0-7 record following their 24-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. This disastrous opening stretch mirrors the 2000 season when current head coach Jim Harbaugh was the team starting quarterback.
Key Details of the Franchise Slump
The 26 Year Parallel
In 2000, when the team was located in San Diego, Harbaugh started at quarterback during a franchise worst opening streak that ultimately ended in a 1-15 season record.
Touchdown Drought Continues
The Chargers offense has now played 9 consecutive quarters spanning 27 straight possessions without scoring a single touchdown. Their last offensive touchdown occurred nearly a month ago on October 11 against the Denver Broncos.
Historical Futility
This mark represents the longest active touchdown drought in the NFL since the 2000 Miami Dolphins went 30 consecutive possessions without a touchdown.
Rams Game Summary
The 24-9 defeat highlighted widespread execution issues, including protection breakdowns along the interior offensive line and limited offensive production from quarterback Justin Herbert.
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Rams Shake Off Slow Start, Overcome Winless Chargers 24-9 in SoFi Battle
In the battle for bragging rights at SoFi Stadium, the Los Angeles Rams (4-4) erased an early drought to score 24 unanswered points, handing their stadium co-tenants, the winless Los Angeles Chargers (0-7), a 24-9 defeat on Sunday.
A Sputtering Start in Inglewood
Both offenses stumbled out of the gate in the third edition of the "Fight for LA":
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Early Interceptions: Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was intercepted on his opening drive by Quentin Lake, whose 45-yard return set up a Rams field goal. Herbert finished 257 yards passing with two interceptions, throwing a pick in his seventh straight contest.
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Rams Stalled Early: Sean McVay's squad went without a first down on their initial five possessions for the first time in his head coaching tenure, managing just 24 total yards on their first 15 plays.
The Chargers built a 9-3 lead behind a pair of field goals—highlighted by back-to-back successful flea-flickers—and seemed to control the early rhythm.
Turning the Tide Before the Break
The Rams' offense finally woke up in the final minute of the first half. A 40-yard deep shot from Matthew Stafford to Tutu Atwell provided the initial spark, paving the way for Kyren Williams to stroll into the end zone untouched from 1 yard out with just 19 seconds remaining. That drive gave the Rams a 10-9 lead heading into the locker room.
Second-Half Domination
The Rams took full control after halftime with two decisive touchdown drives:
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Corum Breaks Free: Running back Blake Corum fueled a strong opening drive of the third quarter, compiling 55 rushing yards on the series before capping it off with a 23-yard touchdown run. Corum finished with 73 yards on the ground.
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Stafford to Nacua: Two plays after Trent McDuffie secured the Rams' second interception of Herbert, Stafford found Puka Nacua on an 18-yard screen pass for a touchdown. Nacua finished with a game-high 11 receptions for 80 yards and the score.
Stafford ended the day 157 yards passing with a touchdown, directing three straight touchdown drives to put the game out of reach.
What’s Next
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Los Angeles Chargers: Return home to host the Houston Texans next Sunday.
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Los Angeles Rams: Head east to face the Washington Commanders next Sunday.
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Meanwhile, the rumblings surrounding the Chargers
have turned quite loud.
Sitting at a shocking 0–7 following their 24–9 loss to the Rams, the Chargers are currently the NFL's only winless team. That complete drop-off has fueled intense media speculation and fan frustration, but the likelihood of a head coaching change mid-season or even this coming offseason remains complicated:
1. The Massive Contract Barrier
Jim Harbaugh signed a 5-year contract when he took the job in early 2024. Dean Spanos and the Chargers ownership group invested heavily to bring him back to the NFL. Because NFL head coaching contracts are fully guaranteed, firing Harbaugh early would mean paying out tens of millions of dollars while trying to hire a new staff—something the notoriously cost-conscious Spanos family is traditionally very reluctant to do.
2. Coordinator Scapegoats First
Instead of moving straight on from Harbaugh, hot-seat pressure usually falls first on coordinators:
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Offensive Coordinator: Mike McDaniel was brought in this past offseason to revamp the offense around Justin Herbert. Despite putting up yardage, the offense has struggled in the red zone, and Herbert has thrown an interception in all seven games.
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Defensive Coordinator: Chris O'Leary took over the defense after Jesse Minter left for Baltimore, and the unit has struggled to produce game-changing stops late in close contests.
If ownership demands major structural shifts before touching Harbaugh's job, changes to play-calling or staff are typically the first line of defense.
3. Media & Fan Speculation
While sports talk radio and national analysts are actively debating his hot seat given the 0–7 collapse, most beat writers agree that Harbaugh still holds significant leeway within the building due to his track record at both the college level and with the 49ers.
Unless the team completely quits on the field during the second half of the season, ownership is far more likely to force changes to his assistant coaching staff than to eat his massive contract and hunt for a new head coach.
Cousins, Raiders Rally Past Jets 38-33 to Snap Four-Game Skid
In a high-scoring shootout at MetLife Stadium, Kirk Cousins and the Las Vegas Raiders (4-4) erased a nine-point halftime deficit to defeat the New York Jets (2-6) 38-33 on Sunday, snapping a four-game losing streak.
Special Teams Fireworks & Offense Trade Blows
The game opened as a back-and-forth offensive duel, with the Jets scoring on their first six possessions. However, Las Vegas kept pace through explosive plays:
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Bowers' End Zone Dominance: Tight end Brock Bowers hauled in two touchdown catches from Cousins, including a 12-yard score on the opening drive and a 2-yard strike to start the second half.
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Special Teams Spark: Trailing 13-7 in the second quarter, Dylan Laube delivered the first kickoff return touchdown of the NFL season, sprinting 95 yards to momentarily put Las Vegas ahead 14-13.
Despite Laube's return, New York took a 23-14 lead into the locker room after Geno Smith threw touchdown passes to Isaiah Williams and Adonai Mitchell, alongside three field goals from Jason Sanders.
Second-Half Comeback & Clutch Drives
The Raiders tightened the screws after halftime:
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Cousins Pushes Through: Following Bowers' second TD catch, Cousins took it in himself on a 1-yard quarterback sneak to pull the Raiders within two at 30-28 late in the third quarter.
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The 45-Yard Screen: Trailing 30-28 in the fourth, Cousins dumped a screen pass to Ashton Jeanty, who stumbled, recovered, and sprinted 45 yards down to the Jets 13-yard line.
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Go-Ahead Strike: Five plays later, Cousins hit Jalen Nailor for a 2-yard touchdown pass to give Las Vegas a 35-30 lead with 11:33 remaining.
Cousins finished 19 of 26 for 247 yards, three passing touchdowns, and one rushing score.
Late-Game Defense Seals It
After New York cut the lead to 35-33 with a field goal, Matt Gay drilled a 53-yard field goal with 31 seconds left to push the Raiders' advantage back to 38-33.
With the Jets driving into Las Vegas territory on a desperation final series, Geno Smith launched a pass into the end zone with 14 seconds remaining. Safety Jeremy Chinn made a toe-tapping interception along the end line to seal the victory.
What’s Next
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Las Vegas Raiders: Travel to Northern California to take on the San Francisco 49ers next Sunday.
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New York Jets: Head to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs next Sunday.
Lions Knock Off Undefeated Vikings 19-15 in NFC North
Thriller
The NFL’s last remaining undefeated team has finally fallen. In a tightly contested NFC North showdown at Ford Field, the Detroit Lions (5-2) rallied late to hand the Minnesota Vikings (6-1) their first loss of the season with a gritty 19-15 victory.
Gibbs and the Ground Game Lead the Charge
While points were hard to come by, Detroit’s ground attack dominated the tempo. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs delivered a stellar performance, racking up 153 rushing yards on 23 carries.
After trailing 7-6 at halftime, Gibbs provided the spark Detroit needed in the third quarter, breaking loose for a 30-yard, tackle-breaking touchdown run to put the Lions ahead.
Defensive Battle & Key Moments
Both defenses brought heavy physical play throughout the afternoon:
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In the Air: Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (17 of 29 for 210 yards, 2 TDs) found Justin Jefferson for a 1-yard, one-handed touchdown grab early in the second quarter.
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Takeaways: Lions cornerback D.J. Reed came up with a clutch diving interception late in the first half to halt a Minnesota drive.
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Fourth-Quarter Rally: Trailing 12-7 midway through the final quarter, Minnesota reclaimed the lead when Murray hit T.J. Hockenson for an 8-yard touchdown, followed by a successful 2-point conversion pass to Jordan Addison to make it 15-12.
Goff to Williams Seal the Comeback
With their back against the wall, Jared Goff and the Lions offense answered right back.
Goff (18 of 25 for 176 yards) systematically marched Detroit down the field. With just 4:35 left on the clock, Goff found Jameson Williams for a 7-yard go-ahead touchdown pass, snatching the 19-15 lead back for Detroit.
The Lions defense locked down on Minnesota’s final possession, allowing Detroit to execute victory formation and close out their third straight win.
What’s Next
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Detroit Lions: Travel to Miami to face the Dolphins next Sunday.
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Minnesota Vikings: Return home to host the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football (Nov. 9).
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