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NFL: Highlights of Sunday`s National Football League games

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Oct 22, 2017- Chicago, IL, USA- Chicago Bears outside linebacker Pernell McPhee (92) celebrates his sack during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

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(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Sunday&rsquo-s National Football League games:

The Falcons held a 28-3 lead over New England back in February before the Patriots scored the last 31 points to steal the game. On Sunday night, New England made it 54 straight points against Atlanta before Julio Jones caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan with 4:09 left in the game.

Tom Brady threw two touchdowns passes, one a short flip forward that Brandin Cooks ran in 11 yards for a TD, and Stephen Gostkowski kicked three field goals for New England. James White, who scored the overtime touchdown in the Super Bowl, caught a 2-yard touchdown pass.

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Vikings 24, Ravens 16

On a day that belonged to the kickers, Minnesota&rsquo-s offense did just enough to spur the Vikings (5-2) to their third consecutive win.

Kai Forbath kicked six field goals for the Vikings while Baltimore (3-4) got a three from Justin Tucker. It was the fourth loss in five games for the Ravens.

The Vikings sacked Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco five times.

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Rams 33, Cardinals 0

Jared Goff threw for 235 yards and a touchdown, Todd Gurley II had his fourth game of 100 or more rushing yards and the defense provided two interceptions that led to points as Los Angeles crushed Arizona at Twickenham Stadium in London.

Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer broke his left arm and will e out at least eight weeks.

Greg Zuerlein added four field goals for the Rams, improved to 5-2 with the victory in the NFC West matchup. They are in first place in the division. Arizona is 3-4.

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Dolphins 31, Jets 28

Backup quarterback Matt Moore, a two-touchdown deficit, rallied Miami to victory.

Dolphins defensive back Bobby McCain intercepted a Josh McCown pass at the New York 27 with 47 seconds left in the fourth quarter. That set up Dolphins kicker Cody Parkey, who broke a 28-28 tie with a 37-yard field goal with 26 seconds left.

Moore was playing in place of Jay Cutler, who left the game due to a chest injury.

The Dolphins (4-2) avenged their loss to the Jets (3-4) four weeks ago. In so doing, the Dolphins won their third consecutive game.

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Bills 30, Buccaneers 27

LeSean McCoy rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns and Tyrod Taylor passed for 268 yards and a touchdown as Buffalo (4-2) came from behind to defeat Tampa Bay (2-4).

Stephen Hauschka made three field goals, including the game-winner from 30 yards with 14 seconds remaining. Earlier in the game, Hauschka tied an NFL record by making his 12th consecutive field goal of at least 50 yards

The Bills scored 10 points in the final three minutes.

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Titans 12, Browns 9 (overtime)

Ryan Succop kicked a 47-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime to give Tennessee (4-3) the victory over winless Cleveland (0-7).

A 54-yard field goal by Browns rookie kicker Zane Gonzalez with 47 seconds left in regulation tied the score 9-9 to force overtime.

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Jaguars 27, Colts 0

Blake Bortles completed 18 of 26 passes for 330 yards and a touchdown as Jacksonville (4-3) downed Indianapolis (2-5).

Indianapolis was shut out for the first time since a 41-0 playoff loss in 2002 at the New York Jets.

Bortles had a terrific first half, completing 14 of 20 passes for 282 yards and one touchdown. His first-half success included completions of 45, 50, 52, 24 and 28 yards.

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