NFL Sunday Recap: Scores and Takeaways From Every Game on Oct. 18
Houston beat Jacksonville 34-31 in London on a walk-off field goal, and Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Arizona and Buffalo also won close games on Sunday, Oct. 18.
Overview
This recap covers all 12 NFL games played on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, including the game in London and Sunday Night Football. Each entry gives the final score and the main storyline, so you can catch up on results or check how a player in your fantasy lineup performed.
At a glance
- Texans 34, Jaguars 31 in London: Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked a walk-off field goal as time expired.
- Browns 13, Ravens 10: Andre Szmyt hit a 37-yard field goal at the buzzer.
- Steelers 26, Buccaneers 19 in overtime: Pittsburgh came back from a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit.
- Cardinals 18, Rams 16: Chad Ryland made all six of his field goals, including a 43-yard walk-off.
- Packers 23, Cowboys 13 on Sunday Night Football: Dak Prescott threw two interceptions.
Game-by-game results
Texans 34, Jaguars 31 (London)
Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked a walk-off field goal as time expired to give Houston the win in London.
Bears 31, Falcons 23
Caleb Williams returned from his hamstring injury and threw for 305 yards. Chicago built a 31-7 lead before three second-half Atlanta fumbles helped the Falcons close the gap.
Browns 13, Ravens 10
Derrick Henry fumbled late, and Andre Szmyt's 37-yard field goal at the buzzer won it for Cleveland. The result puts Cleveland in a three-way tie atop the AFC North, with the tiebreaker over both of the other teams.
Titans 26, Colts 20
Tennessee earned its first win of the season by scoring 20 fourth-quarter points, including a blocked punt returned for a touchdown.
Patriots 26, Jets 19
Drake Maye threw three touchdowns with no turnovers for the third straight week. A.J. Brown returned from injured reserve and finished with 3 catches on 10 targets, with several drops.
Saints 34, Giants 27
New Orleans erased a 10-0 deficit by scoring 34 unanswered points. The Saints benched Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy during the game.
Panthers 25, Eagles 14
Philadelphia lost its fourth straight game with third-string quarterback Tanner McKee under center after Jalen Hurts was shut down with a blood clot in his calf.
Steelers 26, Buccaneers 19 (OT)
Pittsburgh erased a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit, and Aaron Rodgers won it in overtime.
Cardinals 18, Rams 16
Chad Ryland went 6-for-6 on field goals, including a 43-yard walk-off. The Rams' punter kicked an extra point after their kicker was injured.
Chiefs 22, Chargers 6
Kenneth Walker III ran for 128 yards and two touchdowns as Kansas City improved to 5-0. Los Angeles fell to 0-6.
Bills 33, Raiders 30
Josh Allen and James Cook combined for a standout fantasy stat line. Las Vegas's late onside kick attempt did not succeed.
Packers 23, Cowboys 13 (Sunday Night Football)
Dak Prescott threw two interceptions, one on either side of halftime, and Dallas fell to 2-4.
What is next
The Commanders play the 49ers on Monday night, the final game of the week.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the NFL game in London on Oct. 18?
Houston beat Jacksonville 34-31 when Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked a walk-off field goal as time expired.
Which NFL games on Oct. 18 were decided on the final play?
The Texans' win over the Jaguars, the Browns' win over the Ravens and the Cardinals' win over the Rams all ended on walk-off field goals.
Which game went to overtime on Oct. 18?
Pittsburgh beat Tampa Bay 26-19 in overtime after erasing a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit.
What happened to Jalen Hurts?
Hurts was shut down with a blood clot in his calf, and third-string quarterback Tanner McKee played as the Eagles lost 25-14 to the Panthers.