NFL roundup: Falcons spoil Niners’ undefeated start; Steelers win in Paris
Key Points:
- The Atlanta Falcons defeated the San Francisco 49ers 29-20, with Michael Penix Jr throwing three touchdown passes and the Falcons capitalizing on four turnovers to snap a two-game losing streak.
- The Minnesota Vikings improved to 6-0 by overcoming a slow start and relying on a strong defensive performance, including a game-sealing interception by Harrison Smith, to beat the Indianapolis Colts 16-10.
- The Detroit Lions won 20-17 over the Green Bay Packers with a last-second field goal, ending the Packers' three-game winning streak and moving the Lions to third place in the NFC North.
- The Denver Broncos secured a 30-16 victory against the Arizona Cardinals, highlighted by big plays such as Bo Nix's 62-yard touchdown run and a dominant defensive effort with 12 quarterback hits and three sacks.
- The Miami Dolphins earned their first win of the season, 28-25 over the New York Jets, led by Malik Willis who threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, while Jeff Hafley notched his first coaching victory with the team.