Packers and Bengals power to wins as Broncos set one-score record

Green Bay beat New England 45-27 and Cincinnati defeated Atlanta 34-17 in Madrid as two high-scoring performances stood out in the NFL's ninth week. According to BBC Sport's reporting by Ben Collins, the results moved the Packers to 6-3 and the Bengals to 6-2, while Chicago and Denver each reached 7-2 with victories settled much later in their games.

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Jordan Love threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown in Green Bay's win at Gillette Stadium. Christian Watson and Matthew Golden each finished with more than 150 receiving yards and a touchdown, a combination no pair of Packers players had achieved in the same game since 1942. New England, a Super Bowl participant last season, conceded its highest home points total since 1970.

The result came as the Patriots honoured Rob Gronkowski with induction into their hall of fame. Former team-mate Tom Brady was also back at Gillette Stadium, making his first visit there in his broadcasting career. Instead of a home victory accompanying the occasion, the two former New England stars watched Love lead Green Bay to an 18-point winning margin.

At the Bernabeu Stadium, Joe Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards in his first international appearance. He was involved in four touchdowns, following six the previous week, while Ja'Marr Chase recorded a season-best 155 receiving yards. Cincinnati exceeded 30 points for a fourth consecutive game, matching a franchise record. The Bengals share first place in the AFC North with Pittsburgh, their opponents in next Sunday's primetime fixture.

Chicago's 27-24 victory over Tampa Bay required a 38-yard Cairo Santos field goal as time expired. The Bears had led 14-0 before a game in which Caleb Williams threw a career-high four interceptions. Tampa Bay drew level with three minutes left, but Williams then took Chicago into kicking range. The Bears have won four straight and would move above Minnesota in the NFC North if the Vikings lose to Buffalo on Monday.

Denver scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns and sacked Bryce Young with just over a minute remaining to secure a 26-21 win at Carolina. The AFC West leaders extended their winning streak to five games. BBC Sport reported that it was also Denver's 16th consecutive regular-season victory in games decided by one score, setting an NFL record. Both the Broncos and Bears now enter their bye weeks.