COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Derwin James Jr. is accustomed to putting up great statistical seasons. He did that as a rookie in 2018 with the Los Angeles Chargers and was an All-Pro selection. But if anyone had doubts about how James would be coming back after missing most of the past two seasons because of injuries, he has put those to rest and reclaimed his spot as one of the top safeties in the league. James goes into Sunday's game at Cincinnati leading defensive backs with 93 tackles.
Going into the start of the season, many people would be happy to see the Los Angeles Chargers with a 6-5 record and in contention for a playoff spot going into December. Now that record is considered to be disappointing.
A big Sunday of contender showdowns produced a spree of impact turnovers. The Colts, Titans, and Rams could not overcome theirs, while the Bengals and Broncos rode takeaways to decisive wins.
METAIRIE, La. - For a brief stretch against the Washington Football Team, the New Orleans Saints had only one of their regular five starting offensive linemen in his usual position.