Nobody saw this one coming! The New England Patriots — yes, the same team that has been struggling to rebuild — marched into Highmark Stadium and shocked the Buffalo Bills 29–26. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye was the hero, going 22-for-37 for 269 yards and THREE touchdowns with just one interception. That's the kind of performance that makes coaches and fans say, "OK, this kid is for real!"
Running back J. Cook III chipped in on the ground with 12 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown, giving the Patriots a balanced attack that Buffalo just couldn't stop. The Bills fall to 3–1 and are probably not too happy about this one. Meanwhile, New England climbs to 2–2 — and suddenly the AFC East race is getting spicy! The Dolphins are winless at 0–4, so there's a lot of drama left in this division.
This game is a big deal because it shows that the future might be bright in New England. Maye is only a rookie, and he's already pulling off upsets in tough road games. Keep an eye on this guy — he could be the talk of the NFL for the next decade!
It was a massive Sunday of football with 14 games! The Kansas City Chiefs stayed unbeaten at 4–0 with a tight 30–27 win over the Raiders. The Minnesota Vikings are also a perfect 4–0 after edging the Dolphins 15–10. The San Francisco 49ers are 4–0 too, beating Denver 24–14 behind Brock Purdy's 2 TDs. The Atlanta Braves — wait, wrong sport — the Carolina Panthers pulled off a shocker, beating the Detroit Lions 32–26 with Chuba Hubbard rushing for 122 yards and 2 TDs. In London, Jonathan Taylor ran for 95 yards and 2 TDs as the Colts dominated Washington 30–13. Jalen Burrow threw for 428 yards but Jacksonville held on to beat Cincinnati 22–17!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | 30 | Commanders | 13 | J. Taylor: 20 car, 95 yds, 2 TD 🏟️ London |
| Patriots | 29 | Bills | 26 | D. Maye: 22/37, 269 yds, 3 TD ⭐ |
| Jets | 12 | Bears | 23 | K. Monangai: 30 car, 146 yds, 2 TD |
| Jaguars | 22 | Bengals | 17 | J. Burrow: 39/54, 428 yds, 1 TD 🔥 |
| Cardinals | 24 | Giants | 36 | J. Winston: 18/29, 250 yds, 3 TD |
| Rams | 24 | Eagles | 20 | K. Williams: 16 car, 80 yds, 2 TD |
| Packers | 17 | Buccaneers | 14 | J. Love: 22/30, 197 yds, 2 TD |
| Titans | 18 | Ravens | 24 | L. Jackson: 15/20, 222 yds, 2 TD |
| Cowboys | 34 | Texans | 30 | J. Williams: 19 car, 62 yds, 3 TD 🔥 |
| Dolphins | 10 | Vikings | 15 | O. Gordon II: 9 car, 100 yds, 1 TD |
| Chiefs | 30 | Raiders | 27 | K. Walker III: 22 car, 177 yds, 2 TD ⭐ |
| Broncos | 14 | 49ers | 24 | B. Purdy: 19/30, 218 yds, 2 TD |
| Chargers | 23 | Seahawks | 30 | E. Wilson: 21 car, 81 yds, 1 TD |
| Lions | 26 | Panthers | 32 | C. Hubbard: 20 car, 122 yds, 2 TD 😮 |
The playoffs are heating up! Both NLDS Game 2 matchups were played on Sunday, and the away teams got some revenge and took some drama. The Atlanta Braves stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers 3–2 in LA — that's a HUGE deal because the Dodgers went 100–62 this season! Michael Harris II was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a triple, double, RBI, and a run scored. Series is now tied 1–1. Over in Milwaukee, the Brewers (who went a ridiculous 103–59 this year!) took care of the Padres 4–3. Ty France had a big game — 2 hits, 2 RBI. The Brewers lead that series 2–0. Things are really heating up in October baseball!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Series | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 3 | Dodgers | 2 | NLDS Gm 2 — Tied 1-1 | M. Harris II: 3-5, 3B, 2B, RBI ⭐ |
| Padres | 3 | Brewers | 4 | NLDS Gm 2 — MIL leads 2-0 | T. France: 2-3, 2 RBI |
The NBA preseason is underway and we got two games on Sunday! In Utah, the Jazz pulled off a convincing 109–97 win over the host Denver Nuggets — a solid early confidence boost for Utah. Out west in Los Angeles, the Clippers edged the Golden State Warriors 104–101 in a close one. Remember, preseason records don't count in the standings, but teams are working out their new rotations and shaking off the rust before the real season tips off. The Clippers and Jazz both move to 1–0 in preseason play!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 109 | Nuggets | 97 | Preseason |
| Warriors | 101 | Clippers | 104 | Preseason |
No international soccer action to report yesterday! Club leagues are in full swing in Europe, and FIFA's 2026 World Cup — being hosted right here in the USA, Canada, and Mexico — is still about 8 months away. Get pumped, Jacob! 🌎
No college hoops games yet — the season doesn't tip off until November! Teams are practicing right now and getting ready for March Madness. Enjoy football season while it lasts and keep an eye out for early season rankings dropping soon! 📋
AFC East
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Bills | 3-1 |
| Patriots | 2-2 |
| Jets | 1-3 |
| Dolphins | 0-4 |
AFC North
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Browns | 3-1 |
| Ravens | 3-1 |
| Steelers | 2-2 |
| Bengals | 2-2 |
AFC South
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Jaguars | 3-1 |
| Colts | 2-2 |
| Texans | 0-4 |
| Titans | 0-4 |
AFC West
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Chiefs 👑 | 4-0 |
| Raiders | 3-1 |
| Broncos | 2-2 |
| Chargers | 0-4 |
NFC East
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Giants | 3-1 |
| Eagles | 2-2 |
| Cowboys | 2-2 |
| Commanders | 1-3 |
NFC North
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Vikings 🔥 | 4-0 |
| Bears | 3-1 |
| Lions | 2-2 |
| Packers | 2-2 |
NFC South
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Panthers | 2-2 |
| Falcons | 1-2 |
| Saints | 1-2 |
| Buccaneers | 0-4 |
NFC West
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| 49ers 🔥 | 4-0 |
| Seahawks | 3-1 |
| Rams | 2-2 |
| Cardinals | 1-3 |
NLDS in progress — best of 5 series!
NL Central (Final Standings)
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Brewers 🏆 | 103-59 |
| Cubs | 89-73 |
| Pirates | 82-80 |
| Cardinals | 77-85 |
| Reds | 75-87 |
NL East (Final Standings)
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Braves ⚾ | 94-68 |
| Phillies | 88-74 |
| Marlins | 80-82 |
| Nationals | 77-85 |
| Mets | 74-88 |
NL West (Final Standings)
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Dodgers 🔵 | 100-62 |
| Padres | 91-71 |
| Diamondbacks | 86-76 |
| Giants | 65-97 |
| Rockies | 58-104 |
AL East (Final Standings)
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Rays ☀️ | 98-64 |
| Yankees | 93-68 |
| Red Sox | 87-75 |
| Orioles | 79-82 |
| Blue Jays | 79-83 |
AL Central (Final Standings)
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Guardians | 85-77 |
| White Sox | 84-78 |
| Twins | 77-85 |
| Tigers | 76-86 |
| Royals | 69-93 |
AL West (Final Standings)
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Astros | 81-81 |
| Rangers | 80-82 |
| Mariners | 76-86 |
| Athletics | 64-98 |
| Angels | 62-100 |
The real season hasn't started yet — these are early preseason results. The teams that have played so far:
Most teams are 0-0 — more preseason games coming this week! 🏀
Think you know your stuff? Test yourself, Jacob!