NFL Recap: Thursday-Sunday (Nov8) (Week 9)

Thursday, November 5

- Jacksonville Jaguars 33, Baltimore Ravens 10 — Jacksonville dominated, holding Baltimore to just 10 points in a convincing road victory.

Sunday, November 8

• Cincinnati Bengals 34, Atlanta Falcons 17 — Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase led Cincinnati's high-powered offense to another impressive win.

• Dallas Cowboys 27, Indianapolis Colts 23 — Dallas pulled out a close road victory over Indianapolis.

• Denver Broncos 26, Carolina Panthers 21 — Denver survived a competitive game to earn the five-point win.

• Detroit Lions 19, Miami Dolphins 9 — Detroit's defense held Miami to just three field goals.

• New Orleans Saints 23, Cleveland Browns 22 (OT) — New Orleans won a dramatic overtime finish by one point.

• Los Angeles Rams 20, Washington Commanders 13 — The Rams pulled away enough to secure a seven-point road victory.

• Kansas City Chiefs 35, New York Jets 12 — Kansas City overcame an early deficit and dominated the second half.

• New York Giants 19, Philadelphia Eagles 11 — The Giants came away with a surprising road win over their division rivals.

• Houston Texans 44, Los Angeles Chargers 22 — Houston's offense exploded for 44 points in a convincing victory.

• San Francisco 49ers 38, Las Vegas Raiders 17 — The 49ers handled the Raiders comfortably, winning by 21.

• Green Bay Packers 45, New England Patriots 27 — Green Bay's offense put up 45 points in a decisive road win.

• Seattle Seahawks 17, Arizona Cardinals 3 — Seattle's defense shut down Arizona, allowing only a field goal.

• Chicago Bears 27, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 — Chicago held off Tampa Bay's late rally to win a close Sunday-night game.

NOT YET COMPLETE: Tonight, Monday, November 9, it's Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings.

Kickoff is 5:15 p.m. Pacific (8:15 p.m. Eastern)

The stadium lights shine brilliantly bright, 

As athletes prepare for the gridiron fight. 

With helmets and pads and a game plan so grand, 

They step on the turf across this great land. 

From kickoff to whistle, they give their all, 

Through every fierce tackle and hard-fought fall.

The coaches draw plays with meticulous care, 

While staff members labor behind the scenes there, 

Ensuring each detail and practice runs deep, 

Through long weary hours and promises to keep. 

They strive for perfection, for titles and rings, 

Yet earthly acclaim is a vanishing thing.

For Lord, we remember amidst all the cheers, 

The triumphs and struggles,the sweat and the tears, That sports are a pastime, a fleeting endeavor, 

While Your grace and mercy endure on forever.

May every player and coach on the field, 

Remember to Whom every knee shall bow and yield.

Let skill be a witness, let talent be praise, 

Directing our steps and our hearts through our days. When victors are crowned and the season is done,

May glory be given to God and His Son. 

In all that we tackle, in work and in play, 

Let Christ be our center and guide us each day.