# NFL Week 6 Winners and Losers

> Giants face QB turmoil as Browns take AFC North lead.
- Title: NFL Week 6 Winners and Losers · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Giants face QB turmoil as Browns take AFC North lead. Giants lose key QB stability while Browns secure AFC North position with Deshaun Watson leading.
- Keywords: nfl, giants, browns, deshaun watson, jameis winston, j.j. mccarthy, a.f.c. north, week 6, qb turmoil, rivals, sports, Week
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-6-winners-losers-giants-browns-travis-hunter
- Published: 2026-10-18T23:52:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, giants, browns, deshaun watson, jameis winston, j.j. mccarthy, a.f.c. north, week 6, qb turmoil, rivals, sports
## Giants' QB Turmoil
Giants lost Jameis Winston to a 34-27 defeat against New Orleans Saints.
## Browns Take AFC North Lead
Cleveland Browns hold tiebreakers over Steelers and Ravens after four wins.
## Giants' Defensive Struggles
Giants defense allowed 34 points from Saints' quarterback Tyler Shough.
## Giants' QB Options
J.J. McCarthy showed promise with 243 passing yards but questions remain.
## Browns' Deshaun Watson
Watson leads Browns to fourth win with clutch field goal in final seconds.
## Rams' Struggles
Rams drop to 2-4 after 18-16 loss to Cardinals with field goal issues.
## Mahomes Reaches 100 Wins
Patrick Mahomes secures win No. 100 in 131 games.
## Eagles' Injuries
Eagles slip to 2-4 with Jalen Hurts on injured reserve.
## Texans' Marvin Harrison Jr
Harrison Jr. catches three passes in first game after trade.
## Josh Allen's Highlight
Allen ties Jim Kelly for most touchdown passes in Bills history.
## Steelers' Timeout Issue
McCarthy lost timeout to allow Buccaneers extra period.
## Travis Hunter's Dual Impact
Hunter scores touchdown and intercepts in Jaguars' loss.
## Titans' Comeback
Titans overcome 13-0 deficit to win 26-20 against Colts.
## Zachariah Branch's Fumble
Branch fumbles punt and kickoff return in Falcons' loss.
## Browns' AFC North Position
Browns hold tiebreakers over Steelers and Ravens with 4-2 record.
## Giants' QB Uncertainty
Giants face decision between J.J. McCarthy and Jameis Winston.
## Key takeaway

Giants lose key QB stability while Browns secure AFC North position with Deshaun Watson leading.