Derek Carr earned his first career win, as he led the previously winless Raiders to a shocking upset victory over the Chiefs. With the game on the line, Carr led Oakland on a 17-play, 80-yard game-winning TD drive.
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Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders
Raiders win with late TD drive: Rookie quarterback Derek Carr's 9-yard touchdown pass to receiver James Jones with 1:42 remaining in the game gave the Oakland Raiders a 24-20 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Carr led a 17-play, 80-yard drive to get the winning score.
Brian Hoyer, Cleveland Browns
Hoyer directs last-minute drive for road win: Quarterback Brian Hoyer led the Cleveland Browns down the field in the final minute to set up kicker Billy Cundiff's 37-yard game-winning field goal as time expired in a 26-24 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons seized the lead with 44 seconds left in regulation, but Hoyer responded by completing four consecutive passes to put Cundiff in place for the winning field goal.
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Romo leads Cowboys' rally on road:Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and receiver Dez Bryant managed to top the New York Giants and rookie receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. Romo threw four touchdown passes, including two to Bryant, to help the Cowboys overcome an 11-point halftime deficit for a 31-28 win over the Giants. The second of those touchdown passes to Bryant came with 1:01 remaining in the game and proved to be the game-winner when the Cowboys defense thwarted the Giants' last chance on a fourth-and-2 play with 46 remaining.