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Ravens debut new coach with 41–23 win

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Jesse Minter debut

Jesse Minter debuted as head coach as the Ravens beat Indianapolis 41-23.
Derrick Henry’s third-quarter TD moved him to 125 career rushing touchdowns, third all-time.
T.J. Watt intercepted a pass, returned it 35 yards for a TD, giving Pittsburgh a 20-13 win.
Josh Allen passed for 334 yards with two passing and two rushing TDs as Buffalo beat Houston 36-31.

Summary

Bills break drought

Bills ended a 20-year Houston win drought with a victory, their first there since 2006.
Jim Leonhard became defensive coordinator, overhauling a unit that ranked 28th against the run last season.
Buffalo’s offensive line cut Allen’s sacks from eight last year to two, showing marked improvement.
Tight end Dalton Kincaid recorded five catches for 130 yards, including a 35-yard clutch gain.

History

Historical Context

Don Shula’s Miami Dolphins are the NFL’s only team to finish a season undefeated and untied, posting a 14-0 regular season and 17-0 overall record in 1972 while leading the league in scoring (385 points) and points allowed (171). Their balanced attack, with Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris each over 1,000 rushing yards, was honored by President Barack Obama during a 2013 White House visit.

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Jesse Minter debut

Jesse Minter debuted as head coach as the Ravens beat Indianapolis 41-23.
Derrick Henry’s third-quarter TD moved him to 125 career rushing touchdowns, third all-time.
T.J. Watt intercepted a pass, returned it 35 yards for a TD, giving Pittsburgh a 20-13 win.
Josh Allen passed for 334 yards with two passing and two rushing TDs as Buffalo beat Houston 36-31.

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