NFL's last unbeaten team stands alone: Minnesota Vikings as Kansas City Chiefs lose
Vikings keep winning
Minnesota came from behind to beat the Colts 16-10 at home, preserving their perfect record through six games. The result left them as the NFL’s last undefeated team after Kansas City’s defeat at Seattle.
The Vikings’ run now stands at 11 consecutive wins, counting the end of last season. Their next game is against NFC North rivals Detroit.
Seattle ends Kansas City run
Seattle beat Kansas City in a meeting between teams that had entered week seven with the league’s best offence and defence, respectively, by total yards. The article gives no score for the game.
Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded 150 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Emanuel Wilson had 100 rushing yards and a score. Sam Darnold continued to rely on Smith-Njigba.
Other teams make gains
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 after Jessie Bates kicked a field goal as time expired. The San Francisco 49ers are 6-1, while the Los Angeles Rams returned to winning ways.
Cleveland beat Cincinnati 35-13, with Joe Burrow throwing four touchdown passes and for 292 yards. Denver defeated Buffalo 30-16 to move to 5-2, behind Kansas City in the AFC West.
Key points
- Minnesota beat Indianapolis 16-10 and remain undefeated at 6-0.
- Kansas City lost at Seattle, leaving the Vikings as the NFL’s last unbeaten team.
- The Vikings have won 11 consecutive games, including the end of last season.
- Denver beat Buffalo 30-16 to reach 5-2 in the AFC West.