Here are 10 things I learned from Week 6 of the NFL season.
London loves football. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was packed … and loud. There were MVP chants for Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey and Luke chants for linebacker Luke Keuchly.
LUKE FREAKING KUECHLY!!! pic.twitter.com/9vVub5mPIQ
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 13, 2019
All’s forgiven. Stefon Diggs recently expressed his dissatisfaction with the Vikings’ passing attack. A three-touchdown game for Diggs, who finished with seven receptions for 167 yards, should eliminate any lasting contempt.
Don't want to defend Diggs?
You're going to regret that decision. pic.twitter.com/lQ0zfOHOLt
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 13, 2019
12 is good for two. Tom Brady had two quarterback sneak touchdowns against the Giants. Yes, two rushing touchdowns. Brady also moved into second place in career passing yards, behind only Peyton Manning, while wide receiver Julian Edelman moved into third place in receptions by a Patriot, as his 535 are behind only Wes Welker’s 672 and Troy Brown’s 557.
https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1182455343466602499?s=19
Most receptions in Patriots history:
1. @WesWelker: 672
2. @RealTroyBrown80: 557
3. @Edelman11: 535#NYGvsNE | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/bpMmztphdN— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 11, 2019
It’s Tannehill time, even if it’s just today. Late in the third quarter against Denver, Titans head coach Mike Vrabel finally pulled the trigger. Half of the fanbase has been calling for Ryan Tannehill ever since he was acquired from the Dolphins. In his quarter-plus of work, he didn’t look much different from Marcus Mariota, taking sacks and throwing interceptions. We’ll have to see which quarterback will get the start at home against the Chargers.
#Titans replace QB Marcus Mariota with Ryan Tannehill
In-Game Story 📰 » https://t.co/9TNLvOVTB8 https://t.co/lKoND3g50L
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) October 13, 2019
AFC South figured out Chiefs. In back-to-back weeks, Kansas City lost to the Colts and the Texans.
We return to action on Thursday night against the Broncos.
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 13, 2019
What a difference a year makes. Last season’s high-powered offenses from the Chiefs and Rams seem to have been figured out.
FINAL: The @49ers defeat the Rams to move to 5-0! #SFvsLAR #GoNiners pic.twitter.com/aQJzrLbxCa
— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2019
J-E-T-yes. Sam Darnold started his first game since Week 1 after missing time with mononucleosis. He led his Jets to a victory over the Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. Darnold connected with Robby Anderson for a 92-yard touchdown pass.
That sun staying out late tonight.@youngamazing9 | #DALvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/miBD7ZC1ca
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 13, 2019
FINAL: The @nyjets win in Sam Darnold's return! #TakeFlight #DALvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/TqcZV8KUAD
— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2019
Maybe it was the coach. The Redskins, in their first game after firing head coach Jay Gruden, held on for a victory over the winless Dolphins. Interim head coach Bill Callahan received a game ball.
Game ball for Coach pic.twitter.com/36M0iiYTk2
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 13, 2019
Third string, no problem. Ben Roethlisberger is on injured reserve. Mason Rudolph is still in concussion protocol. Nonetheless, on Sunday night against the Chargers, the Steelers started undrafted Devlin Hodges who got help from a solid running game led by James Conner and a great performance by the defense, as well as their fanbase which traveled well to Los Angeles. The young quarterback was able to remain calm throughout, ultimately coming out with the win in his first NFL start.
Steelers nation TRAVELS. (🎥 @steelers) pic.twitter.com/7rabsnm2or
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) October 14, 2019
Bye, Bye, Bye. In the Seahawks’ victory over the Browns, wide receiver Jaron Brown had a pair of touchdown catches, one of which featured a celebration that paid homage to NSYNC.
Come for the @Seahawks TD.
Stay for the celebration 😂🕺 (cc: @NSYNC) #SEAvsCLE
📺: FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/xLc7ljuEnj pic.twitter.com/25rpy32gZb— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2019
The judges scores…
10 – 10 – 10 – 10 – 10 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
RT @Seahawks: How’d we do, @NSYNC? 😂#BudLightCelly x @budlight pic.twitter.com/3yYgmRPhjy— *NSYNC (@NSYNC) October 13, 2019
Week 6 had its fair share of upsets. The Jets, Cardinals, and Steelers all pulled out unexpected wins. The Jets and Redskins each finally got their first wins of the season, but the Bengals and Dolphins must wait at least another week. The Patriots and 49ers both remain unbeaten.
