What happened: J.J. McCarthy delivered the go-ahead touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely with a pass rusher in his face, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

Why it matters: A go-ahead score in a close game puts McCarthy's ability to throw through pressure on display. It also adds to Likely's red-zone production this season.

By the numbers: Likely has 46 catches for 448 yards and six touchdowns in 2026 through eight games.

What to watch: Watch whether the offense holds the lead through the final minutes.

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