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Matthew Stafford threw an 88-yard touchdown pass to Tutu Atwell in the final minutes, leading the Rams to a 27-20 victory over the Colts, with Stafford throwing for 375 yards and three touchdowns, and key plays including critical turnovers and a game-winning drive.
Former NFL punter Brad Wing threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to lineman Alex Mollette in a UFL game between the D.C. Defenders and the San Antonio Brahmas, showcasing an unexpected play that resulted in a memorable moment. Wing, who hadn't thrown a pass in a regular-season game since 2014, improvised the play, leading to a surprising and entertaining highlight in the game coached by Wade Phillips.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence redeemed himself in the second half after two mistakes in the first half, throwing a 65-yard touchdown pass to Jamal Agnew to cut the Baltimore Ravens' lead to 10-7. This was Lawrence's longest completion in his three-year career and the longest play for the Jaguars this season. Despite a rough first half, the Jaguars showed improvement on offense, but ultimately fell short as the Ravens extended their lead and secured the win.
Joe Flacco throws his third touchdown pass of the game, connecting with David Bell on fourth down to give the Cleveland Browns a 28-14 lead over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Flacco becomes the first Browns quarterback since 1980 to have at least three touchdown passes of 30 yards or more in a single game.
Jake Browning, the backup quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, threw his first career passing touchdown to tight end Drew Sample, giving the Bengals a 7-3 lead against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The touchdown was set up by good plays and a bit of luck, including a kickoff return and a deflected pass. The Bengals are finding ways to win without their starting quarterback, Joe Burrow, who is on injured reserve.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was surprised when quarterback Brock Purdy made a game-sealing touchdown throw to Brandon Aiyuk against the Seattle Seahawks. Shanahan initially thought Purdy should have checked down for a shorter gain, but Purdy took a chance and dropped the ball perfectly into Aiyuk's hands for a 28-yard touchdown. Despite the deep coverage, Purdy's touch and accuracy proved Shanahan wrong, and the play sealed a big win for the 49ers.
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo threw a 25-yard touchdown pass in the second half, leading his team to a 17-7 victory over UCLA. Skattebo later scored a rushing touchdown to secure ASU's third win of the season. The Sun Devil defense held UCLA scoreless through three quarters and came up with a clutch fourth-down stop. It was a team effort from ASU to avoid going winless on the road in their coach's first season in charge.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a 17-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Nelson Agholor in the fourth quarter.
A fan returned the football from Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's first career touchdown pass after his teammate, Hayden Hurst, threw it into the crowd during a celebration. Despite the ball being returned, Young had a tough game, throwing two interceptions and completing only 20 of 38 passes in the Panthers' 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Aaron Rodgers made a successful preseason debut with the New York Jets, throwing a 14-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson before being replaced by Zach Wilson. Rodgers completed 5 of 8 passes for 47 yards and the TD in his two series, helping the Jets to a 32-24 victory over the Giants. The 39-year-old quarterback received a warm welcome from Jets fans and expressed his readiness for the regular season opener against the Buffalo Bills.
Former BYU quarterback Jaren Hall threw his first touchdown pass as a professional player during the NFL preseason game between the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals. Hall connected with Abram Smith for a five-yard touchdown, helping the Vikings take a 14-0 lead. The touchdown came after the Vikings recovered a fumble by the Cardinals. Hall finished the game with 4/5 passing for 49 yards and one touchdown. The Vikings open their regular season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 10.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nathan Rourke made an impressive touchdown pass during their preseason win against the Dallas Cowboys. Rourke evaded multiple tacklers, managed to throw a 21-yard pass to Qadree Ollison while falling to the ground, and secured the victory for the team. Rourke, who recently transitioned from the Canadian Football League, signed a three-year deal with the Jaguars in January. His performance garnered praise from starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett and former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger bantered about whether Pickett's touchdown pass to running back Najee Harris in a game against the Baltimore Ravens was intended for Harris or wide receiver Steven Sims. Roethlisberger still doesn't believe Pickett's answer that it was intended for Harris. Regardless, the touchdown helped the Steelers win the game and keep their playoff chances alive. Pickett also discussed a failed game-winning drive earlier in the season and how he learned from that experience.