NFL Week 10 Grades: Broncos Shock Bills, Browns Beat Ravens
In a thrilling week of NFL action, several teams secured victories with game-winning field goals as time expired. The drama-filled Sunday saw a record-breaking number of game-winning kicks, making it one of the most memorable weeks in NFL history.
The Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, and Arizona Cardinals all emerged victorious with last-second field goals. However, the most significant kick of the day came in Baltimore, where Dustin Hopkins sealed a 14-point fourth-quarter comeback for the Browns with a 40-yard field goal, securing a 33-31 win over the Ravens.
The AFC North also witnessed another upset as the Cincinnati Bengals, who were favored by a touchdown, saw their four-game winning streak come to an end against the Houston Texans. Matt Ammendola’s 38-yard field goal as time expired gave the Texans a 30-27 victory.
Monday night’s game between the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills provided yet another thrilling finish. The Broncos shocked the Bills with a 24-22 victory after Wil Lutz nailed a 36-yard field goal on the final play of the game.
Now, let’s take a look at the grades for each team that played in Week 10:
Denver Broncos 24-22 Buffalo Bills (Monday)
Grades by John Breech
Indianapolis Colts 10-6 New England Patriots (Germany)
Grades by Tyler Sullivan
Houston Texans 30-27 Cincinnati Bengals
Grades by John Breech
Minnesota Vikings 27-19 New Orleans Saints
Grades by John Breech
These grades reflect the performances of each team in their respective matchups. For a more detailed analysis, you can find the full grades on the CBS Sports website.
Week 10 showcased the unpredictable nature of the NFL, with underdogs pulling off surprising victories and game-winning kicks adding to the excitement. As the season progresses, fans can expect more thrilling moments and unexpected outcomes.NFL Week 10 grades: Broncos earn ‘A-‘ for shocking Monday win over Bills; Browns get an ‘A’ for beating Ravens
In what may go down as one of the most dramatic weeks in NFL history, Week 10 saw a record-breaking number of game-winning field goals kicked as time expired. The Browns, Seahawks, Texans, Lions, and Cardinals all secured victories with last-second kicks. The highlight of the day came in Baltimore, where Dustin Hopkins sealed a 14-point fourth-quarter comeback for the Browns with a 40-yard field goal, giving them a thrilling 33-31 win over the Ravens.
The AFC North was full of surprises, as the Bengals, who were favored by a touchdown over the Texans, saw their four-game winning streak come to an end when Matt Ammendola hit a 38-yard field goal as time expired, giving Houston a 30-27 victory.
Monday night’s game also provided a shocking upset, as the Broncos stunned the Bills with a 24-22 win. The game-winning play came from Wil Lutz, who nailed a 36-yard field goal on the final play of the game.
Now, let’s take a look at the grades for each team that played in Week 10:
Denver Broncos: A-
The Broncos pulled off a surprising victory over the Bills on Monday night, earning them a well-deserved A- grade. The team showed resilience and determination, especially on the game-winning drive.
Cleveland Browns: A
The Browns’ thrilling win over the Ravens earned them an A grade. Their comeback in the fourth quarter, capped off by Hopkins’ game-winning kick, showcased their ability to perform under pressure.
Indianapolis Colts: B
The Colts secured a hard-fought 10-6 win over the New England Patriots in Germany. While their performance was solid, there is still room for improvement, earning them a B grade.
Houston Texans: B+
The Texans pulled off an upset against the Bengals, ending Cincinnati’s four-game winning streak. Their strong performance, highlighted by Ammendola’s game-winning kick, earned them a B+ grade.
Minnesota Vikings: B
The Vikings secured a 27-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints. While their performance was solid, there were some areas that could be improved, earning them a B grade.
Pittsburgh Steelers: B
The Steelers earned a hard-fought 23-19 win over the Green Bay Packers. Their strong defensive performance and ability to hold off the Packers’ offense earned them a B grade.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: B-
The Buccaneers secured a 20-6 win over the Tennessee Titans. While their performance was solid, there were some areas that could be improved, earning them a B- grade.
San Francisco 49ers: A
The 49ers dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a 34-3 victory. Their strong performance on both sides of the ball earned them an A grade.
These are just a few of the grades for the teams that played in Week 10. Each team’s performance will be evaluated based on their individual strengths and weaknesses. As the season progresses, these grades will continue to evolve.