5 things you need to know from the early afternoon kickoffs
Ravens overcome circus catch to beat Bengals in OT
Reports of the Baltimore Ravens' demise may have been premature. The Ravens built a 17-0 lead over the Bengals by halftime, but allowed Cincinnati began to chip away in the second half.
As the clock ran out on regulation, Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton hurled a desperation throw towards the end zone. The ball somehow found its way into the hands of star receiver A.J. Green.
[Video courtesy CBS Sports]
The successful Hail Mary tied the game 17-17 and forced overtime, where the Bengals' comeback fell short. Justin Tucker kicked a 46-yard field goal in the extra frame to help the Ravens end their three-game losing streak.
Austin arrives as Rams shock Colts
After drafting Tavon Austin with the eighth pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams have failed to put their young receiver in a position to succeed ... until now.
It began with a 98-yard punt return for a touchdown, followed by a 57-yard touchdown reception from Kellen Clemens. Austin capped off his breakout game with an 81-yard pass from Clemens that also finished in the end zone.
Via @eliassports Tavon Austin: 3rd player in NFL history with 3 TD of 55 yards or longer in a game (others: Cliff Battles, Chris Johnson)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 10, 2013
Austin's 314 all-purpose yards (145 punt return, 138 receiving, 27 kick return, four rushing) were tied for 27th all-time in a single game. Most importantly, they helped the Rams stun the Indianapolis Colts 38-8.
While Austin had a career day, the same can't be said for his teammate Isaiah Pead, who was perhaps a little over zealous to get back in the lineup.
Isaiah Pead, seeing his first action in 5 weeks, flagged for taunting on opening kickoff. It was a touchback.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) November 10, 2013
Titans lose Locker, hand Jaguars first win
The Jacksonville Jaguars put an end to their 13-game losing streak with a 29-27 victory over the division rival Tennessee Titans.
The Titans had a rough start to the game and things only got worse when quarterback Jake Locker went down with a foot injury.
Ryan Fitzpatrick has entered the game for the #Titans with Jake Locker being taken to the locker room. #JAXvsTEN
— Tennessee Titans (@TennesseeTitans) November 10, 2013
Locker was unable to return to the game and later returned to the sidelines with crutches.
Jake Locker just came back on field on crutches, his right foot in a boot. Doesn't look good for #Titans
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) November 10, 2013
Packers injury woes at quarterback continue
The Titans aren't the only team with health issues at quarterback. A week after losing Aaron Rodgers to injury, the Packers watched as his backup Seneca Wallace was forced out of the game early in the first quarter against the Eagles.
Former practice roster member Scott Tolzien was thrust into action and the results were less than ideal as the Packers fell to the Eagles 27-13.
Even actor James Van Der Beek, who played a quarterback in the film Varsity Blues, took notice of Green Bay's struggles under center.
I'm not saying the #Packers are desperate, but they just called to ask if I could actually play quarterback.
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) November 10, 2013
Seahawks make it look easy as 1-2-3
The Seahawks spoiled Roddy White's return the lineup, dominating the Falcons 33-10 on Sunday.
With the win, the Seahawks moved to 9-1 on the season, while the Falcons lost season continues at 2-7.
Everything seems to be going Seattle's way, including this little bit of trickery in the second quarter.