Who Won Thursday’s NFL Game?
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The answer to who won Thursday’s NFL game may surprise you – it was the underdog team! See how they pulled off the upset victory and what it means for the rest of the season.
Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Seattle Seahawks in a close game on Thursday night, winning by a score of 27-24. The Packers got off to a hot start, scoring 17 points in the first quarter. However, the Seahawks rallied back in the second quarter, scoring 14 points to make it a one-point game at halftime.
The Packers then pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Seahawks 10-7 in the third quarter and adding another field goal in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. With the win, the Packers moved to 7-3 on the season, while the Seahawks fell to 6-4.
New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys
The New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 13-10 on Thursday night, improving to 5-1 on the season.
Drew Brees threw for 191 yards and a touchdown, while Alvin Kamara rushed for 71 yards and a score in the victory. The Saints defense also came up big, intercepting Dak Prescott twice and holding Ezekiel Elliott to just 45 rushing yards.
The Cowboys, who were without star wide receiver Amari Cooper due to injury, drop to 3-3 with the loss.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. San Francisco 49ers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the San Francisco 49ers both had winning records last season, and many fans and pundits expected them to be two of the best teams in the NFL this year. So when they met on Thursday night in Tampa, it was a much-anticipated game.
The Buccaneers got off to a slow start, but they came back to take a lead in the fourth quarter. The 49ers rallied late, but Tampa Bay held on for a 31-17 victory.