The Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Bengals ended in a 27-27 tie after neither team scored in overtime. The Carolina Panthers had a 30-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals. NFL writer Gregg Rosenthal felt that Carolina had the game won early.
“The Panthers won this game before halftime, just like in last season’s NFC Championship,” Rosenthal said. “They pressured and confused Carson Palmer consistently, sacking him eight times. They held the Cardinals to three first downs and a lost fumble on Arizona’s first five drives. By then, it was 24-0.”
Quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 41-25 in Buffalo, NY.