2018 NFL Week 6 Recap

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) celebrates with his teammates after kicking a game winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 33-30. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
49ers 30
Packers 33 A one-legged Aaron Rodgers added to his mythology by throwing for 425 yards and two scores, directing Green Bay to 10 points in the final two minutes to stay undefeated at home and earn Mason Crosby some redemption for last week’s miserable day in Detroit. Kaerpernick karma for the 49ers? (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) gives a stiff arm to Kansas City Chiefs free safety Ron Parker (38) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Chiefs 40
Patriots 43 In the shootout everyone expected, Tom Brady notched his 200th regular season win and New England gave another young QB a proverbial stiff arm, beating Patrick Mahomes to win their 12th straight game over a QB making his first start in Foxborough and improve to 45-5 in such games under Bill Belichick. Let’s hope there’s a playoff rematch in January. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 14:  Ezekiel Elliott #21 and Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrate the fourth quarter touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at AT&T Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Arlington, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Jaguars 7
Cowboys 40 To put this game in perspective, the Dallas offense didn’t reach 40 points for the season until Week 4 — yet they hung that many on a boastful Jacksonville defense that’s been burned for a combined 70 points the last two weeks. The Jags D better wake up against Houston next week or they’re in trouble. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 14:  Running back Todd Gurley II #30 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the football while being chased by cornerback Tramaine Brock #22 of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Rams 23
Broncos 20 Todd Gurley posted the Rams’ first 200-yard, 2 TD rushing game in 17 years and his 11 TDs has him on pace for Shaun Alexander’s record-setting, MVP season in 2005. Methinks Gurley could surpass that all-time great campaign. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 14: Za'Darius Smith #90 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a tackle of Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Ravens 21
Titans 0 In Baltimore’s first shutout win of the season, the Ravens defense recorded a franchise-record 11 sacks for a loss of 66 yards, which is greater than Marcus Mariota’s 10 completions for a net gain of 51 yards. Mariota is the first player to get sacked 10 or more times with 10 or fewer completions in a game since Guido Merkens in 1987. With the New Orleans Saints coming to Charm City next week, we’re about to find out if this defense is as good as it looks — and how many more times I can say “Guido Merkens” in these recaps. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) carries the ball after pulling in an interception as Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) pursues him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Panthers 17
Redskins 23 On Sunday, Alex Smith had his normal rebound but redemption was spelled J-O-S-H. Not only did Josh Norman cap his week from hell by ending his 20-game interception drought against his former team, but he registered Cam Newton’s first-ever pick against the Redskins in his first-ever loss in Washington — all on a day when Cam tried to represent D.C. better than the team that plays here. This can only mean they’ll lay an egg against Dallas next week. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings catches the ball in the endzone for a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
Cardinals 17
Vikings 27 Linval Joseph didn’t do enough to add to his already surging Madden rating but Adam Thielen’s has to be making a move up after becoming the second player in NFL history to with 100 receiving yards in each of his team’s first six games. But let’s be real: Minnesota wins when Kirk Cousins is on his game — and when he’s at his corniest. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 14:  Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ryan Shazier #50 walk off of the field after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 28-21 at Paul Brown Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Steelers 28
Bengals 21 I don’t know if seeing Ryan Shazier walk onto the field where he injured his spinal cord last season propelled Pittsburgh to this victory, but it’s not the least bit hyperbolic to say the Steelers saved their season with their best all-around win of the season so far. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 14: Melvin Gordon #28 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball in the second half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.  The Los Angeles Chargers won 38 to 14. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Chargers 38
Browns 14 Um, Todd Haley? I think you and Snoop have beef again. And thanks to another strong Melvin Gordon performance, the Chargers — whose only two losses came against the undefeated Rams and the Chiefs — look like contenders again. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) scrambles as Indianapolis Colts defensive end Jabaal Sheard (93) chases him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Colts 34
Jets 42 It wasn’t exactly Super Bowl III but 50 years after their historic Super Bowl matchup, these two teams had an entertaining shootout with Joe Namath in the house to see the Jets stay relevant in the AFC East and the Colts a step closer to the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Sam Darnold playing well in front of Broadway Joe is almost as epic a “Circle of Life” story as it would be for Indy to find Andrew Luck’s replacement in the upcoming draft. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 14:  Brock Osweiler #8 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates as he walks off of the field after the Dolphins defeated the Bears 31 to 28 of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Miami, Florida.  (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
Bears 28
Dolphins 31 (OT) Khalil Mack was a non-factor for the first time as a Chicago Bear, and Brock Osweiler threw for a career-high 380 yards to help Miami improve to 3-0 at home. I give up on trying to predict this NFL season. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) and strong safety Bradley McDougald (30) during the second half of an NFL football game at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Seahawks 27
Raiders 3 On a day when it was reported that Oakland is in firesale mode and there were fond memories of Beast Mode, all that was proven is that the Raiders stink in any and all countries and would rather be in baby-making mode. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 14:  Johnathan Joseph #24 of the Houston Texans scores on an intereption as Nathan Peterman #2 of the Buffalo Bills is late on the coverage at NRG Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Bills 13
Texans 20 Nathan Peterman: Winning Colin Kaepernick’s collusion case for him one interception at a time. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 11:  Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants is sacked by Nigel Bradham #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 11, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  The Eagles defeated the Giants 34-13.  (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
Eagles 34
Giants 13 If Eli Manning’s old guy response to Lil Wayne doesn’t make you think he’s old, perhaps his mediocre play under center will. Not all Mannings are created equal: Peyton’s regression was abrupt and undeniable, and Eli’s really is something we should have seen coming, given his post-Coughlin play. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
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Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) celebrates with his teammates after kicking a game winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 33-30. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) gives a stiff arm to Kansas City Chiefs free safety Ron Parker (38) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 14:  Ezekiel Elliott #21 and Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrate the fourth quarter touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at AT&T Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Arlington, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 14:  Running back Todd Gurley II #30 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the football while being chased by cornerback Tramaine Brock #22 of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 14: Za'Darius Smith #90 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a tackle of Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) carries the ball after pulling in an interception as Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) pursues him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings catches the ball in the endzone for a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 14:  Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ryan Shazier #50 walk off of the field after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 28-21 at Paul Brown Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 14: Melvin Gordon #28 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball in the second half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.  The Los Angeles Chargers won 38 to 14. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) scrambles as Indianapolis Colts defensive end Jabaal Sheard (93) chases him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 14:  Brock Osweiler #8 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates as he walks off of the field after the Dolphins defeated the Bears 31 to 28 of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Miami, Florida.  (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) and strong safety Bradley McDougald (30) during the second half of an NFL football game at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 14:  Johnathan Joseph #24 of the Houston Texans scores on an intereption as Nathan Peterman #2 of the Buffalo Bills is late on the coverage at NRG Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 11:  Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants is sacked by Nigel Bradham #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 11, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  The Eagles defeated the Giants 34-13.  (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
Rob Woodfork

Rob Woodfork is WTOP's Senior Sports Content Producer, which includes duties as producer and host of the DC Sports Huddle, nightside sports anchor and sports columnist on WTOP.com.

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