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Sunday’s early NFL window kept several games unsettled until the final possessions. Dallas, Los Angeles and New England each delivered a late winning score, while Jacksonville needed one more defensive stop to protect its lead.
The drama followed Indianapolis’ 30–13 victory over Washington in London. By the time the 1 p.m. games finished, the afternoon had produced comeback wins, a failed Hail Mary and a division upset in Buffalo.
Dallas Cowboys defeat Houston Texans, 34–30
Dallas moved ahead in the final minute when CeeDee Lamb caught a touchdown pass with 40 seconds remaining. Houston still worked its way into range for a final attempt, but C.J. Stroud’s Hail Mary fell incomplete.
The finish left the Texans winless at 0–4. For Dallas, the closing touchdown and final defensive stand secured a victory that remained in doubt until Houston’s last throw.
Sources: FOX Sports
Los Angeles Rams defeat Philadelphia Eagles, 24–20
Kyren Williams supplied both fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Rams overturned a 20–10 deficit. His 1-yard run brought Los Angeles within three points, and his 7-yard touchdown with 1:10 remaining put the Rams ahead.
Philadelphia could not answer on its final possession, turning the ball over on downs. The Rams finished with 14 unanswered fourth-quarter points to take the road win.
Sources: ESPN · FOX Sports
New England Patriots defeat Buffalo Bills, 29–26
New England reclaimed the lead on Efton Chism III’s 23-yard touchdown reception from Drake Maye with 1:50 left. The Patriots added a two-point conversion to move ahead 29–26.
An interception of Josh Allen ended Buffalo’s response. New England then picked up a first down to run out the clock, completing a divisional road upset that brought the Patriots to 2–2 and handed the Bills their first loss.
Sources: ESPN · FOX Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars defeat Cincinnati Bengals, 22–17
Jacksonville protected its lead with a decisive fourth-down stop on Cincinnati’s final drive. Joe Burrow moved the Bengals into scoring territory, but Chase Brown’s reception on fourth-and-10 ended one yard short of the first-down marker.
The Jaguars’ defense also forced two interceptions during the game. Jacksonville improved to 3–1, while Cincinnati fell to 2–2 after its late comeback came up short.
Sources: ESPN · Associated Press / ESPN
Indianapolis Colts defeat Washington Commanders, 30–13, in London
Indianapolis started Sunday’s action with a 30–13 win over Washington at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Colts scored 10 points in each of the final three quarters after being held scoreless in the first.
The London victory brought Indianapolis back to 2–2. Washington dropped to 1–3 as the NFL’s international schedule continued across the Atlantic.
Sources: FOX Sports
The late-afternoon window continues
Miami’s matchup with Minnesota and Kansas City’s game against Las Vegas were underway as of the 4:41 p.m. ET afternoon update. Their results remain outside this early-window roundup.
After several games turned on their final possessions, the next set of matchups carries Sunday’s action into the evening.
Sources: FOX Sports
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- FOX Sports — NFL Week 4 live updates: Rams, Cowboys and Patriots earn comeback wins · Updated
- ESPN — Rams at Eagles: final score and scoring plays · Checked
- ESPN — Patriots at Bills: final score and scoring plays · Checked
- ESPN — Jaguars at Bengals: final score · Checked
- Associated Press / ESPN — Jacksonville holds off Cincinnati with a final fourth-down stop · Checked
- FOX Sports — Colts at Commanders: final score in London · Checked