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NFL roundup: Falcons spoil Niners’ undefeated start; Steelers win in Paris

Falcons Hand 49ers First Loss; Steelers Shine in Paris Showdown

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In a thrilling NFL weekend, the Atlanta Falcons stunned the San Francisco 49ers with a 29-20 victory, marking the 49ers' first loss of the season. Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes, while the Falcons capitalized on four turnovers, scoring 13 points off them. The 49ers struggled without Christian McCaffrey, who missed significant time due to a thigh injury, and Brock Purdy threw two interceptions, one by rookie Kendal Daniels, who also recovered a fumble from George Kittle.

In another matchup, the Minnesota Vikings maintained their unbeaten record, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 16-10. Harrison Smith sealed the win with a game-ending interception, while Blake Cashman dominated defensively with 12 tackles and two sacks. The Colts fell to 2-5, struggling offensively under Daniel Jones.

Meanwhile, the Miami Dolphins secured their first win of the season with a 28-25 victory over the New York Jets. Malik Willis led the Dolphins, throwing two touchdown passes and running for another score. The Jets, now 2-5, attempted a late comeback but fell short.

In France, the Pittsburgh Steelers edged the New Orleans Saints 16-10. Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown, and Jaylen Warren rushed for 101 yards, helping the Steelers win their third straight game.

The New York Giants triumphed over the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime, thanks to Devin Singletary’s game-winning run. JJ McCarthy had a strong debut, completing 20 of 28 passes.

The Cincinnati Bengals rallied to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 35-13, with Joe Burrow throwing four touchdown passes in the second half. The Ravens, despite a strong first half, faltered again.

Deshaun Watson led the Cleveland Browns to a dramatic 27-24 win over the Tennessee Titans, completing a game-winning drive that ended with a last-second field goal.

Finally, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Carolina Panthers 43-13, with Bucky Irving rushing for two touchdowns. Baker Mayfield returned but had minimal passing attempts as the run game thrived.

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