NFL Week 6 Sunday: Scores, Highlights, and Key Takeaways

Houston Texans Defeat Jacksonville Jaguars 34-27 at Wembley Stadium

C.J. Stroud completed 24 of 34 passes for 312 yards and three touchdowns, delivering his strongest performance since his 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign, according to NFL.com. Entering the contest, Jacksonville stood as the sole team in the NFL to hold every opponent to 20 or fewer points through the first five weeks of the 2026 season.

Ground Attack and Red Zone Turnovers Shift AFC South Dynamics

Houston leaned heavily on its backfield to break the Jaguars’ five-game streak of not allowing a rusher to gain 40 yards. Running backs Marks contributed 56 yards and Jordan added 43 yards on the ground, helping the Texans manage the clock in the closing moments, NFL.com reported. The game turned on missed opportunities by Jacksonville in the first half. Duval chose to attempt a fourth-and-3 conversion rather than kick a field goal on their second drive, and later in the second quarter, Trevor Lawrence threw an interception in the red zone, keeping Jacksonville scoreless midway through the period.

Quarterback Injuries Shape Week 6 Rosters Across the League

Across the league in Week 6, injuries forced significant lineup changes. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury, while A.J. A.J. Brown returned from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s AFC East showdown with the Jets, Yahoo Sports reported. Jalen Hurts landed on injured reserve with a blood clot in his leg, and Lamar Jackson continued recovering from an ankle injury, AOL.co.uk noted.

AFC North Standings During Cincinnati Bengals Bye Week

The Cincinnati Bengals paused their 2026 campaign with a bye week, sitting at 3-2 after a 31-24 road victory over the Miami Dolphins, USA Today reported. Joe Burrow’s health remained a central storyline for Cincinnati during the first third of the season. The competitive AFC North featured all four teams above .500 entering Week 6, with the Baltimore Ravens leading at 4-1, followed by the Cleveland Browns at 3-2, the Pittsburgh Steelers at 3-2, and the Bengals at 3-2, according to USA Today.

Upcoming AFC North Matchups and Schedule

The Cincinnati Bengals return from their bye week on October 25, 2026, to face the Baltimore Ravens at 1 p.m. ET on CBS, USA Today reported. Following that divisional road game, Cincinnati hosts the Tennessee Titans on November 1, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET. The broader Week 6 schedule also features matchups such as the Seattle Seahawks at the Denver Broncos on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8:15 p.m. on Amazon Prime Video, the Los Angeles Chargers at the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills at the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 4:25 p.m. on CBS, the Dallas Cowboys at the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 8:20 p.m. on NBC, and the Washington Commanders at the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Oct. 19 at 8:15 p.m. on ESPN/ABC.

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