Tag: Monday Night Football
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Derrick Henry ignites Ravens early but fumble seals Lions win
Baltimore's star back broke a sluggish stretch with a 28‑yard touchdown in the first quarter against Detroit, but he was shut down afterward and later fumbled, helping the Lions pull out a 38‑30 victory. Lamar Jackson was visibly upset, and analysts blamed the play‑calling for abandoning Henry's strengths. The loss leaves the Ravens scrambling ahead of a showdown with Kansas City.
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J.J. McCarthy Shocks Bears With Historic Debut as Vikings Rally 27-24
Rookie J.J. McCarthy delivered a historic NFL debut, leading the Vikings from a 17-6 fourth-quarter deficit to a 27-24 win over the Bears on Monday night. He became the first QB to account for three fourth-quarter touchdowns in his debut, tying Vikings history back to Fran Tarkenton’s 1961 opener. Chicago’s 11 penalties and late-game lapses helped Minnesota seize control.
