The Jacksonville Jaguars returned to winning ways in the NFL with a 34-14 triumph over the Tennessee Titans.
The Jaguars improved to 7-3 after a dismal showing against the San Francisco 49ers last weekend, as quarterback Trevor Lawrence scored two rushing touchdowns and connected with wide receiver Calvin Ridley for another two.
The win keeps them atop the AFC South, while the Houston Texans remain in second place after defeating the Arizona Cardinals 21-16.
Kyler Murray continued his return to NFL action following a long-injury lay-off giving the Cardinals an early lead with a brilliant 48-yard touchdown looping down field to Rondale Moore, but rookie quarterback CJ Stroud found Dalton Schultz to level and managed to overcome three interceptions to seal victory.
A high-scoring encounter in the NFC North saw the Detroit Lions extend their winning run to 7-2 after coming from behind to beat the Chicago Bears 31-26.
On Justin Fields’ return from injury the Bears took a 20-14 lead at the end of the third quarter through two touchdowns and two field goals.
They extended their lead through two more field goals in the fourth, but Jarred Goff threw two touchdowns, converting for two points on the final one to snatch victory.
The Lions come up against divisional rivals the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day and the Packers improved to 4-6 after beating the LA Chargers 23-20.
The Chargers were handed a big blow when Joey Bosa was carted off the field early in the first quarter and despite being behind for most of the game, they threatened a comeback with Justin Herbert connecting to Keenan Allen.
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