October 14, 2024—the 6th week of the 2024 NFL season—was a big one with great match-ups full of thrills, shock surprises, and fantastic individual performances from across the league. The Sunday games set the perfect stage for a season that is sure to surprise once again—from dramatic last-minute wins to great team efforts.
Chiefs win thriller in AFC West Showdown
One of the games everyone was waiting for at the end came between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers—and proved to be so close as they ultimately won 31-28 with just inches. There was, as usual, Patrick Mahomes manning it, throwing 350 yards and three touchdowns, including a late game-changing, 45-yard strike to tight end Travis Kelce. The Chargers, despite Justin Herbert, were close enough to it; still, the missed field goal in the game’s last seconds sealed the deal. Kansas City remains the team to beat, but they are aware that the Chargers are the closest threat facing them in the league.
Defense runs wild for Eagles as Dolphins shockingly fall 24-10
Texans Continue Hot Streak Behind Rookie QB
The Houston Texans proved too powerful and crushingly so as they went for the fourth win successively against the New Orleans Saints 34-17. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams continued to dazzle with passes for 285 yards and four touchdowns. Houston has been a revelation, comparing early to some of the league’s best young quarterbacks. Once considered the worst rebuilding team in the NFL, the Texans now top the AFC South, and Williams finds himself a candidate for offensive rookie of the year.
It is the biggest shock of the day, as the visiting Philadelphia Eagles brought the Miami Dolphins’ dreams crashing down at 24-10. For the team involved in the game, this held significance. Defense is what ruled the pitch and determined the ups and downs of the game. The Eagles’ front seven racketed Tua Tagovailoa, sack-wise at least five, and there were two turnovers. Haason Reddick’s performance has even caught the eye—he had three sacks and a fumble recovery that got him Man of the Match. Eagles now stand at 5-1 and have got the ball rolling with a huge splash of momentum in the NFC.
NFC North thriller Minnesota holds off Bears
The Vikings in Minnesota almost let this game slip away, but victory was theirs in an NFC North showdown as Minnesota edged the Chicago Bears 27-24. Kirk Cousins threw for 310 yards with two TDs, but an important stop for the Viking defense was recorded inside the final minute of action to seal the contest. The most impressive performance of the season was that of the Bears’ rookie quarterback, Drake Maye. He managed 270 yards and two touchdowns in leading the Bears to a 1-5 record.
