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San Francisco answered Denver’s fourth-quarter rally with two touchdowns, including a 56-yard catch by George Kittle, to improve to 4–0.
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Jacksonville moved to 3–1 after surviving Joe Burrow’s 428-yard day, with two interceptions and a last-minute stop securing the victory.
Efton Chism III’s late touchdown and a two-point conversion lifted New England past Buffalo, ending the Bills’ unbeaten start.
Green Bay’s defense protected a three-point lead after two late turnovers, leaving Tampa Bay 0–4 despite Jalon Daniels’ first NFL start.
Ja’Marr Chase was ruled out with a concussion against Jacksonville, and Tee Higgins later left with an adductor injury, further thinning Cincinnati’s receiving corps.
Minkah Fitzpatrick intercepted Tyson Bagent in his return from a groin injury during the Jets’ October 4 game at Chicago.
Seattle placed Jadarian Price on injured reserve on October 3 after a chest-injury setback, leaving the rookie out for at least four games and opening a roster spot for Velus Jones Jr.
Carolina put Xavier Legette on injured reserve Saturday with a knee injury and elevated Ja'seem Reed as Jalen Coker remained questionable.
Joe Andreessen signed a two-year Bills extension on October 3, keeping the linebacker and special-teams contributor under contract through 2028.
