7 TD tosses for Foles
Nick Foles had a game like Peyton Manning.
Foles tied an NFL record with seven touchdown passes, equaling the mark Manning tied early this season, in Philadelphia’s 49-20 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. Coming off a concussion, Foles threw for 406 yards, connecting three times for scores with Riley Cooper to become the seventh passer in NFL history with seven TD tosses in a game. Manning did it for Denver on opening night this season against Baltimore.
“A couple people came up to me and said that I tied the record with seven touchdowns,” Foles said. “It’s a great honor. Hats off to our guys for doing a great job.”
Among those doing such strong jobs for the Eagles (4-5) were Brent Celek, Zach Ertz, LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson, all with TD receptions.
Foles was held to 80 yards on 29 passes two weeks ago against Dallas before getting hurt. He was unstoppable Sunday, completing 22 of 28 throws as Philadelphia won at Oakland (3-5) for the first time. Foles has 13 touchdown passes and no interceptions this season.
With more than a quarter to go to break the record, Foles was unable to get the Eagles back into the end zone on two drives before being replaced by Matt Barkley.
“I know what the record is,” rookie coach Chip Kelly said. “But this isn’t about records, it’s about going out and getting a win. If I put Nick out there to try to get a record and he gets hurt, that’s being silly. Records are meant to broken when they’re supposed to be broken.”
Colts 27, Texans 24
Houston lost its sixth in a row as Andrew Luck threw for three second-half touchdowns to T.Y. Hilton to overcome an 18-point halftime deficit. Indianapolis (6-2) has won three of four on the road.
Houston built the halftime leadd on Case Keenum’s three touchdown passes to Andre Johnson. Johnson had 190 yards receiving at halftime, but just 39 yards after that.
Chiefs 23, Bills 13
Kansas City (9-0) remained the NFL’s only undefeated team and matched the best start in franchise history set in 2003. The Chiefs, 2-14 last season, held an opponent to 17 points or fewer for the ninth straight time — matching the NFL record set by the Atlanta Falcons in 1977.
Sean Smith returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown and Tamba Hali scored on an 11-yard fumble return.
Seahawks 27, Bucs 24
The Buccaneers (0-8) nearly got out of their slide, building a 21-0 lead. Instead, the Seahawks (8-1 for the first time) staged a franchise-best rally behind Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch for their 12th straight home victory, all with Wilson at quarterback.
Steven Hauschka kicked a 27-yard field goal with 8:11 left in overtime.
Redskins 30, Chargers 24
At Landover, Md., Darrel Young scored three times, including a 4-yard run in overtime.
Young stormed his way into the end zone 6:01 into the extra period, with the Redskins (3-5) scoring on their first drive after winning the coin toss at the end of regulation.
Alfred Morris rushed 25 times for 121 yards and a score, Pierre Garcon had seven receptions for 172 yards, and the defense intercepted Philip Rivers twice.
Cowboys 27, Vikings 23
Tony Romo threw for 337 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score to Dwayne Harris with 35 seconds left.
Browns 24, Ravens 18
At Cleveland, Jason Campbell threw three touchdown passes, two to Davone Bess, and the Browns ended an 11-game losing streak against Baltimore.
Campbell’s 3-yard pass to Bess on fourth down with three minutes left helped the Browns (4-5) seal their first win over Baltimore since 2007.
Jets 26, Saints 20
Nick Folk remained perfect this season by kicking four field goals, Rex Ryan’s defense held Drew Brees and the high-scoring Saints to six points in the second half, and New York had seven plays of at least 19 yards at home.
Panthers 34, Falcons 10
Cam Newton threw for one touchdown and ran for another, the defense intercepted Matt Ryan three times and host Carolina (5-3) got its fourth straight victory.
Titans 28, Rams 21
Chris Johnson ran for 150 yards and two touchdowns and visiting Tennessee got the best of Jeff Fisher.
