NFL Round-Up: Titans End Chiefs' Streak as Quarterback Injuries Mount
The Tennessee Titans defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 26-9, with Cam Ward throwing for 228 yards and two touchdowns. The victory snapped an 11-game home losing streak at Nissan Stadium, the franchise's worst since their 1997 relocation. Ward set a rookie franchise record for passing yards and connected on a shovel pass to Chig Okonkwo and a 1-yard touchdown to Chimere Dike.
This loss dropped the Chiefs to 6-9, marking their first losing season since 2012 under coach Andy Reid, and extending their losing streak to four games. The injury toll continued to mount for the Chiefs, as Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL injury last week. In this game, Gardner Minshew left with a knee injury in the second quarter, forcing the Chiefs to turn to their third-string quarterback.
In other games, the Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 16-13. JJ McCarthy scored on a run but exited with a right throwing-hand injury, while Max Brosmer led the go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter. The Giants fell to 2-13 with Mike Kafka as interim coach following Brian Daboll’s departure, enduring their ninth consecutive loss. The Vikings improved to 7-8.
The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-17. Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes and scored a rushing touchdown. The Chargers are now 11-4 and remain in the playoff mix, while the Cowboys have been eliminated from playoff contention. Herbert played through a broken non-throwing left hand.
The Buffalo Bills edged the Cleveland Browns 23-20, with James Cook rushing for 117 yards and two touchdowns. Josh Allen played through a foot injury, leading the Bills to their fourth consecutive win and five out of six overall.
The New Orleans Saints dominated the New York Jets 29-6. Chris Olave had two touchdown catches, and Charlie Smyth tied the Saints' single-game field goal record with five. Cameron Jordan recorded two sacks. The Jets, starting Brady Cook, who was sacked eight times and threw an interception by Jonas Sanker, fell to 5-10.
