Huskies Come Through With Standout Sunday NFL Outings

Penix leads Atlanta comeback

Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes as the Falcons defeated the 49ers 29-20 at home. Atlanta had trailed 14-3 before he connected with Nick Muse for a one-yard score in the second quarter.

Penix later threw a five-yard touchdown to Kyle Pitts, putting Atlanta ahead 19-14, then added a 21-yard scoring pass to Drake London. He completed 25 of 34 attempts for 213 yards and was not sacked. The Falcons improved to 3-4 overall and 3-2 with Penix running the show.

Coleman returns for Denver

Rookie running back Jonah Coleman returned to action after missing five weeks with an injury and ran for 54 yards in Denver’s 30-16 road win over Arizona. His longest run went 15 yards, and he also caught two passes for 15 yards.

Coleman had more carries than any other Denver running back. Quarterback Bo Nix led the Broncos in rushing production, gaining 73 yards on seven carries, including a 62-yard run.

Sample scores for Cincinnati

Drew Sample caught a 16-yard touchdown pass for Cincinnati in the Bengals’ 35-13 win over Baltimore. The score was the sixth of his eight-year career. The tight end finished with two receptions for 24 yards. Known for his blocking, Sample scored on national tight-ends day.

More Huskies help secure wins

Cleveland rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston caught three passes for 27 yards, with a long of 15, as the Browns beat Tennessee 27-24 in Nashville. Cleveland’s record stood at 5-2.

Cornerback Byron Murphy made three tackles and broke up a pass in Minnesota’s 16-10 victory over Indianapolis, keeping the Vikings unbeaten at 6-0. Tampa Bay defensive tackle Vita Vea recorded his first sack of the season, the 36th of his career, in the Buccaneers’ 43-13 win over Carolina.