Broncos Stun Chiefs on the Final Play, Lamar Jackson Faces Surgery, and the First Playoff Rankings Arrive Tuesday
Denver stunned Kansas City, twenty-eight to twenty-four, when Malcolm Roach sacked Patrick Mahomes on the final play. The win moved the Broncos to six-and-two and into first place in the AFC West; the Chiefs fell to five-and-two, according to the Associated Press and CBS Sports.
That finish capped a busy Sunday across the NFL. The Cowboys lost in overtime at Arizona, the Eagles fell heavily at Washington, the Bengals won an overtime shootout against the Titans, and the Lions ended the Vikings’ unbeaten start. Baltimore also faces a major setback: Lamar Jackson injured his thumb and will have surgery before going on injured reserve. The Guardian, Sky Sports and Yahoo reported that he is expected to miss at least four games, with a longer absence possible.
There was plenty to follow beyond football. Luka Doncic scored forty-five points and grabbed a season-high fifteen rebounds as the Lakers beat the Raptors. The Celtics defeated the Magic, the Warriors beat the Clippers, and the Grizzlies remain the NBA’s only unbeaten team.
For college football fans, the season’s first College Football Playoff rankings arrive Tuesday evening on ESPN. A first snapshot of how the selection committee sees the field. Tennis fans can follow day and night sessions at the Rolex Paris Masters. In boxing, Canelo Alvarez reclaimed his super-middleweight crown in Riyadh on Halloween night, putting year-end blockbuster announcements in the spotlight.
Monday brings another full sports slate: the Bears host the Seahawks on Monday Night Football, and the NBA has a full schedule. The Associated Press also lists tonight’s games and tennis sessions.
A good next step: pick one matchup or storyline to follow, then compare notes with friends and neighbors. Which Sunday result changes the season’s conversation most for you: the Broncos’ last-play win, Jackson’s injury, or the first playoff rankings arriving tomorrow?
