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The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17 in a defensive battle featuring strong performances from Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts, while Patrick Mahomes showed flashes of his explosive ability despite the loss.
September 15, 2025
The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Carolina Panthers 27-22 in an exciting game featuring strong performances from both quarterbacks. Kyler Murray and the Cardinals got off to a fast start with an early defensive touchdown, while Bryce Young led multiple comeback attempts for Carolina, throwing for 328 yards and 3 touchdowns in the loss.
The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Denver Broncos 29-28, with Daniel Jones throwing for 316 yards and Jonathan Taylor rushing for 165 yards. The game featured multiple lead changes before Sam Shrader's game-winning field goal as time expired.
The Baltimore Ravens dominated the Cleveland Browns 41-17, with Lamar Jackson leading an explosive offensive attack that featured multiple touchdown passes. Joe Flacco struggled for Cleveland, throwing an interception and losing a fumble that was returned for a touchdown. The Ravens' balanced offense and improved defense showcased why they're considered Super Bowl contenders.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-17 in an impressive road victory that showcased their new run-heavy offense under coordinator Klint Kubiak. Kenneth Walker III led the way with 105 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Sam Darnold threw for 295 yards and two scores. Cooper Kupp contributed 90 receiving yards in his Seattle debut. The Steelers, led by Aaron Rodgers in his final season, struggled to establish consistency despite a strong second quarter that gave them a halftime lead.
The Buffalo Bills dominated the New York Jets 30-10 in Week 2, with Josh Allen leading an explosive offensive performance and James Cook scoring two touchdowns. The victory showcased Buffalo's championship potential while highlighting the Jets' struggles in their offensive transformation under new coach Aaron Glenn.
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-21 with Christian McCaffrey playing well. The game featured strong performances from both Alvin Kamara (99 rushing yards) and McCaffrey (107 total yards, 1 TD), while Saints QB Spencer Rattler showed improvement in his second season.
The New England Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins 33-27 in an exciting game featuring explosive special teams plays, with Antonio Gibson's 90-yard kickoff return proving to be the game-winner after Miami's Malik Washington had tied the game with a 74-yard punt return.
The Detroit Lions dominated the Chicago Bears 52-21 in Ben Johnson's return to Detroit as their opponent's head coach. Jared Goff threw for 334 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 9 passes for 115 yards and 3 TDs. The Lions proved they could maintain their offensive excellence without Johnson, while the Bears showed they still need time to develop under their new coaching system.
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 40-37 in an overtime thriller. Russell Wilson threw for 450 yards and 3 TDs for New York, connecting frequently with Malik Nabers (167 yards, 2 TDs). Dak Prescott led Dallas to victory with help from running backs Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, while rookie Cam Skattebo impressed for the Giants with 45 rushing yards and a touchdown.
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-27, with backup quarterback Jake Browning leading a game-winning drive after Joe Burrow left with an injury. Ja'Marr Chase dominated with multiple touchdown catches, while Trevor Lawrence showed promise in Jacksonville's new offensive system under coach Liam Cohen.
The Atlanta Falcons dominated the Minnesota Vikings 22-6 in a stunning road victory, led by Bijan Robinson's 143 rushing yards and a strong defensive performance that included two interceptions of Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
