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NFL Week 6: Massive upsets leave uncertainty

The NFL's power structure got turned upside-down on Sunday, with the league's last two undefeated teams each suffering major upsets.

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Mike Ford #28 of the Cleveland Browns, Greg Newsome II #0 of the Cleveland Browns and Grant Delpit #22 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate a defensive stop during the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The NFL's power structure got turned upside-down on Sunday, with the league's last two undefeated teams each suffering major upsets.

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