Arizona Cardinals @ Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts were able to force a turnover on downs from their own nine yard line to hold on for a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals, who were playing without Kyler Murray. This victory gave Indy sole possession of first place in the AFC South.

Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was sensational. He had 123 rushing yards, 14 receiving yards, and a ground touchdown in this game. Meanwhile, Cardinals backup QB Jacoby Brissett threw for 320 passing yards, two TDs, and an INT in the loss.

Colts QB Daniel Jones found rookie tight end Tyler Warren three times on the opening drive for a total of 37 yards. His third catch was an eight-yard receiving touchdown to put Indy on top 7-0. In his last two games, Warren has two TD catches.

After two straight punts, the Cards found the end zone. Jacoby Brissett linked up with tight end Trey McBride for a 26-yarder to get into the red zone. That eventually led to a one-yard touchdown rush by running back Zonovan Knight to tie the game 7-7.

Both teams exchanged interceptions in the second quarter. Daniel Jones threw just his second INT of the season to give Arizona favorable field position. But two plays later, the Colts picked off a Jacoby Brissett pass, ending a drive that would’ve put the Cardinals in the lead.

Shortly after the INT, Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor ran for a 30-yard gain to get to Arizona’s three yard line. Two downs later, Daniel Jones scrambled into the end zone for a TD and a 14-7 advantage. That was Jones’ first rushing touchdown since Week Two.

On their next drive, Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. made a 21-yard catch that got the ball past midfield. From there, a facemask penalty on Arizona killed any momentum the Cards were building, but they still were able to get close enough to the end zone for a 40-yard field goal to make the score 14-10 with under two minutes to go before halftime.

The Cards had another long drive to retake the lead in the third quarter. Zonovan Knight took a short pass 20 yards to get the ball onto Indy’s side of the field. After that, Jacoby Brissett completed two passes for 21 yards to get the Cardinals into the red zone. On a 3rd and goal at the one, Brissett threw a one-yard TD to Trey McBride to go up 17-14. That was Brissett’s first passing touchdown in over a year.

Once the Cardinals got the ball back, Zay Jones made two catches for 32 yards to get into the red zone. On the next play, tight end Greg Dortch recorded a 12-yard catch-and-run for a TD to put Arizona in the lead 24-17.

Indy tied things up on their next drive. Daniel Jones ran for 17 yards and threw for another 38 yards before wide receiver Joshua Downs took a five-yard reception into the end zone for a 24-24 tie.

Arizona wouldn’t settle for a tie. Jacoby Brissett linked up with Zay Jones and tight end Elijah Higgins for 48 yards to get to Indianapolis’ 23. The drive tapered out, but not before the Cardinals kicked a 44-yard field goal for a 27-24 advantage.

That field goal wouldn’t be enough to keep the Colts down. Daniel Jones hit wideout Alec Pierce for 22 yards. On the next play, the Cards committed a facemask penalty, which eventually led to a one-yard touchdown run by Jonathan Taylor, his league-leading seventh rushing TD of the campaign.

The Cards almost regained the lead. They got down to the Colts’ nine yard line with less than two minutes to go in the game, where they were faced with a 4th and 7. Unfortunately for Arizona fans, Indy forced a turnover on downs to close this thing out after a first-down run by Jonathan Taylor on Indy’s next series.

After starting the season 2-0, the Cardinals have lost four straight games.

Los Angeles Chargers @ Miami Dolphins

The Los Angeles Chargers hit a go-ahead field goal with four seconds left in the fourth to end their two-game losing streak and beat the Miami Dolphins 29-27.

The ‘Phins got off to a poor start. A pass that was in the hands of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was knocked in the air and picked off by the Chargers to give their offense the football near the 41. From there, they methodically moved the ball down to Miami’s 18, where they kicked a 35-yard field goal for a 3-0 advantage.

LA’s next possession was derailed by a turnover. Despite getting the football near midfield, Miami forced a fumble and scooped up the live ball for a two-yard return to give the Dolphins’ offense possession at Los Angeles’ 49. Over the last three weeks, the Bolts have turned the ball over five times.

The turnover ended up being quite costly. On the very next play, running back De’Von Achane scampered into the end zone from 49 yards out for a rushing TD to put Miami ahead 7-3. On that run, Achane surpassed his rushing total from Week Five (16 yards).

Los Angeles had a good response to the TD. Running back Kimani Vidal broke off a 38-yard run, which resulted in the Chargers connecting on another field goal to cut the lead to 7-6. That was the longest play of Vidal’s two-year career.

Miami had an opportunity to extend its lead, but kicker Riley Patterson missed a 57-yard field goal attempt to give LA good field position. The Chargers took advantage of that mistake by gaining 47 yards to kick a field goal and take a 9-7 advantage.

The Dolphins didn’t have an issue retaking the lead. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa recorded three completions totaling 35 yards to get the ball past midfield. Though the series was cut short at the Chargers’ 29, the ‘Phins kicked a 48-yard field goal to go ahead 10-9.

Miami got the ball back with 1:38 seconds left in the second quarter, which was all the time they needed to bolster their lead. Tua Tagovailoa hit Jaylen Waddle for a 45-yard completion to get into the red zone. Despite making it down to the nine, the Dolphins elected to kick a field goal as time expired for a 13-9 halftime lead.

The Chargers came out of the locker room red hot. They cobbled together a 14-play, 77-yard drive that was capped off with a five-yard TD pass from quarterback Justin Herbert to wide receiver Ladd McConkey. Ladd McConkey was excellent in this contest, catching seven passes for 100 yards and a touchdown.

On the other hand, it was another tough day for Tua Tagovailoa, who threw two interceptions. His second INT, which was caught at Miami’s 37, allowed Los Angeles to get into the end zone again on a seven-yard pass to Kiamni Vidal for his second career touchdown. That score gave the Chargers a 23-13 advantage.

A little while later, the Chargers hit pay dirt again. Kimani Vidal broke off three runs totaling 47 yards to get into the red zone. Though the drive died out before reaching the end zone, LA hit a field goal for a 26-13 lead.

Just when it looked like all hope was lost, the ‘Phins made this one a game. Fullback Alec Ingold recorded a 22-yard catch-and-run, which set up a four-yard rushing TD by De’Von Achane to narrow the gap 26-20 with 7:56 left in the game.

The Dolphins got the ball back with 6:19 remaining in the fourth quarter after forcing a Chargers punt. De’Von Achane picked up 23 total yards on back-to-back plays to get the ball to the 48. Then, Tua Tagovailoa found tight end Julian Hill twice for 21 yards to get to LA’s ten yard line with 1:02 to go. On a 3rd and goal, Tua hit tight end Darren Waller for a wide-open touchdown to take a 27-26 lead with 46 ticks left on the clock.

A good kickoff return allowed LA to take the field with 39 seconds left at their own 41. Soon after that, Justin Herbert hit Ladd McConkey, who recorded a 42-yard catch-and-run before stepping out of bounds at Miami’s 17. Following three straight run plays, Cameron Dicker kicked a 33-yard field goal to secure the win.

New England Patriots @ New Orleans Saints

The New England Patriots were able to hold off the New Orleans Saints for a 25-19 win on a day where quarterback Drake Maye threw for 261 passing yards and three touchdowns.

On the first offensive play of the game, Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler found wide receiver Chris Olave for 53 yards to get to the Pat’s 22 yard line. The drive tapered out in the red zone, but New Orleans kicked a field goal for an early 3-0 lead.

The Patriots had no trouble responding. Quarterback Drake Maye threw a deep pass to wideout DeMario Douglas, who caught the ball and juked a defender to walk into the end zone for a touchdown and a 7-3 New England lead. That was the second-longest completion of the season for Drake Maye.

The Saints answered back but were unable to retake the lead. They put together a ten-play, 43-yard drive that resulted in a 48-yard field goal to bring the score to 7-6.

New England once again reached the end zone on their next possession. Drake Maye hit wide receiver Kayson Boutte for a 25-yard TD and a 14-6 lead. Maye was five for five with 103 yards and two touchdowns in the first quarter of this game.

New Orleans knew how to respond to that scoring drive. The Saints gained 60 yards on 11 plays to score a touchdown on a one-yard scamper into the end zone by tight end Taysom Hill on a 3rd and goal, making the score 14-13 in the second quarter.

The Saints retook the lead late in the first half. After the defense forced a turnover on downs at the Pats’ 49, New Orleans gained 22 yards to kick a 38-yard field goal for a 16-14 lead with a little less than two minutes remaining in the first half.

New England wouldn’t be down long. With 31 seconds left in the first half, Drake Maye threw his third passing TD – a 29-yard strike to Kayshon Boutte – to reclaim the lead. Thanks to a penalty by New Orleans on the play, the Pats completed a two-point conversion attempt for a 22-16 lead at the break.

Drake Maye was able to make some magic happen with his legs. After hooking up with wideout Stefon Diggs for 14 yards on a 4th and 4, Maye scrambled for 20 yards to get down to New Orleans’ two yard line. They wound up losing yards from there, which forced them to kick a field goal for a 25-16 lead.

The Saints managed to make this a one-score game in the fourth quarter. New Orleans hit a 53-yard field goal to cut into the deficit and bring the score to 25-19.

The Saints had a chance to take the lead, but they made a massive error. New Orleans got to midfield on a catch by tight end Juwan Johnson. Unfortunately, he was stripped of the football, giving the Pats possession of the ball at their own 48.

Hell of a way to take back momentum after the #Patriots' offense's rollercoaster last drive

Can't credit Christian Elliss enough for that effort and awareness

— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) October 12, 2025

The Saints got the ball back late in the game, but were forced to punt after a five-play drive that died out at their own 38. From there, the Pats ran out the clock by burning the final 3:43 for their third straight win.

Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers trounced the Cleveland Browns 23-9 to move into first place in the AFC North.

The Steelers came out of the gates guns blazing. Tight end Darnell Washington recorded a 36-yard catch-and-run to get onto Cleveland’s side of the field. Though they would get to the Browns’ 25 yard line, they wouldn’t get any closer to the end zone, so Pittsburgh took a 3-0 lead on a 44-yard field goal.

After three straight punts, the Steelers scored again. They put together a 39-yard drive that ended in a field goal to increase their lead to 6-0. Every yard Pittsburgh gained on that possession came on the ground.

After a Browns three-and-out, Pittsburgh kicked another field goal from 48 yards away to go up 9-0. The Steelers held the Browns to just 34 net yards of offense on their first three possessions.

Cleveland scored right before halftime. They orchestrated a 16-play, 72-yard drive that featured five penalties. After making it down to Pittsburgh’s 13 yard line, quarterback Dillon Gabriel threw an incompletion to stop the clock with two seconds left in the quarter. That allowed Cleveland to kick a field goal to go into halftime down 9-3.

A mistake by the Browns led to another Pittsburgh score. After forcing a punt on the second drive of the third quarter, Cleveland was penalized for roughing the kicker, which kept the Steelers’ drive alive. From there, wide receiver DK Metcalf took a short pass to Cleveland’s 22 for a 25-yard gain. Three downs later, tight end Connor Heyward made a fantastic catch in the back of the end zone to increase Pittsburgh’s lead to 16-3.

The Browns refused to go away. Dillon Gabriel hit tight end Harold Fannin Jr. for 18 yards to get to Pittsburgh’s 35. Unfortunately for Cleveland, they would fail to pick up another yard and had to settle for a 53-yard field goal and a 16-6 deficit. Gabriel was 29 for 52 for 221 yards today with six sacks.

It wouldn’t be enough to stop the Steelers, though. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers connected with DK Metcalf for a 25-yard touchdown pass to go ahead 23-6 on the first play of the fourth quarter. Metcalf finished the game with four receptions for 95 yards and a TD.

Cleveland managed to get on the board one more time before the clock ran out, thanks to a 32-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, but it would be too little too late as the Steelers would hold on for their third consecutive win.

Dallas Cowboys @ Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers hit a game-winning field goal as time expired to down the Dallas Cowboys 30-27 for their second straight win.

Running back Rico Dowdle was once again the player of the game. He set a Panthers franchise record with 239 scrimmage yards. He had 183 rushing yards, 56 receiving yards, and a touchdown catch in this one.

After forcing a punt on the game’s first series, the Panthers got on the board. Carolina quarterback Bryce Young completed passes of 21 and 13 yards to set up a 31-yard field goal in the red zone for a 3-0 lead.

The Cowboys had a promising drive come up just a little short. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott threw two straight incompletions from Carolina’s five yard line, forcing the ‘Boys to settle for a 23-yard field goal to tie this game at three points apiece. Prescott had 261 passing yards and three TDs in this game.

A pass that hit Panthers wideout Tet McMillan in the hands bounced in the air and was picked off by the Cowboys. That INT set up Dallas with possession of the ball on Carolina’s 13. Eventually, they converted a 4th and 1 from three yards out for a Dak Prescott passing touchdown to go up 10-3 on the first play of the second quarter.

In the face of adversity, the Cats had a perfect response. Running back Rico Dowdle picked up 31 yards on the ground before Bryce Young connected with Tet McMillan on a 19-yard TD reception. That was the first career touchdown catch for the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The ‘Boys answered with an incredibly long drive. They burned almost eight minutes off the clock while picking up 70 yards on 16 plays. That allowed Dak Prescott to throw his second touchdown of the day – a 19-yarder to tight end Jake Ferguson – to reclaim the lead 17-10 late in the second quarter.

Carolina got on the board once more before the break. They picked up 24 yards in 3:19 to kick a 55-yard field goal, bringing the score to 17-13 at halftime. That was just the second made field goal of 50+ yards for rookie place kicker Ryan Fitzgerald.

The Panthers came out of the break scorching hot. Bryce Young hit wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. for a 34-yard gain. Three snaps later, running back Rico Dowdle caught a wide-open pass and walked into the end zone unscathed for a 36-yard touchdown to put Carolina in front 20-17. In his last two games, Dowdle has 473 scrimmage yards and two total TDs.

Late in the third quarter, the Cowboys went back ahead. Wide receiver George Pickens caught a slant pass and took it to the house for a 34-yard touchdown and a 24-20 lead. Pickens finished the game with nine catches for 168 yards and a touchdown.

Carolina retook the lead on their next possession. Rico Dowdle picked up 44 yards on the ground to get to the Cowboys’ ten. A few plays later, Tet McMillan recorded his second TD catch of the afternoon for a 27-24 advantage in the fourth quarter.

After Dallas hit a field goal, the Panthers got the ball with 6:07 to go in the game and needed every single second to beat the Cowboys. They orchestrated a 15-play, 72-yard drive that made it all the way to Dallas’ 15 before Ryan Fitzgerald hit the game-winning field goal to improve Carolina’s record to 3-3.

Seattle Seahawks @ Jacksonville Jaguars

The Seattle Seahawks manhandled the Jacksonville Jaguars’ offensive line, sacking Jags quarterback Trevor Lawrence a career-high seven times in a 20-12 road win.

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold was excellent in this game. He threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns. On top of that, wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught eight passes for 162 yards and a TD.

Both offenses struggled to get anything going early in this one. The Jags and Seahawks combined for four straight punts to start this game.

On the Jaguars’ third possession, they scored the game’s first points. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed two straight passes for 33 combined yards. That allowed him to hit wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., who walked into the end zone untouched for a 6-0 advantage after a missed extra point. Brian Thomas Jr. looked awesome in this game with eight catches for 90 yards and a TD.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold hit wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 32 yards on the ensuing drive. That allowed Seattle to kick a field goal from Jacksonville’s six yard line to cut the score to 6-3.

After a quick three-and-out, the Seahawks scored again. One play after a Jaguars punt, Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded a 61-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown to give Seattle its first lead of the day, 10-6. That was the longest reception of Smith-Njigba’s young career.

Following a missed field goal by Jacksonville, the Seahawks got the ball back on their own 40 with just 58 seconds left in the second quarter. That would be more than enough time for Seattle, which picked up 25 yards before kicker Jason Meyers hit a 53-yard field goal to go into the locker room ahead 13-6.

The Seahawks continued to pile it on coming out of the break. Sam Darnold hooked up with wideouts Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp for 13- and 29-yard gains to reach the red zone. That resulted in Cooper Kupp catching an 11-yard pass for his first touchdown of the season to put Seattle ahead 20-6. That was Kupp’s first TD catch since December 8th, 2024.

Early in the fourth quarter, this turned into a one-score game. Trevor Lawrence found wide receiver Tim Patrick for a 26-yard touchdown with 13:00 left in the fourth quarter. However, the Jags were stopped on the two-point conversion attempt, bringing the score to 20-12.

The scoring would end there. Seattle eventually got the ball with 2:53 to go in the fourth quarter and never gave it back, thanks in part to a 61-yard catch-and-run by tight end AJ Barner, which allowed the ‘Hawks to run out the clock and improve to 4-2.

Los Angeles Rams @ Baltimore Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams gutted out a tough win over the injured Baltimore Ravens by a final score of 17-3. Even though Baltimore outgained LA in yards, they couldn’t overcome the three turnovers and 80 yards of penalties they committed.

The Ravens burned over seven-and-a-half minutes off the clock with their opening drive, which ended with a 37-yard field goal to give Baltimore a 3-0 advantage in the first quarter. Running back Derrick Henry accounted for 40 of the Ravens’ 63 yards on that series.

On their first possession, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford connected with tight end Tyler Higbee for a 24-yard gain to move the ball into the red zone. After that, though, Stafford threw two incompletions to kill the series and force a field goal, which kicker Joseph Karty missed from 26 yards out.

After that, we saw back-to-back turnovers. One play after Ravens backup QB Cooper Rush threw an interception, Matthew Stafford lost the ball on a sack. That fumble was recovered by Baltimore, which turned the ball over on downs at LA’s 34 yard line on their next series.

That turnover on downs bit the Ravens in the ass. The Rams took advantage of the good field position and gained 48 yards, thanks in part to a 23-yard completion to wide receiver Puka Nacua. Though the drive stalled in the red zone, the Rams kicked a field goal to tie the game 3-3.

Following a 35-yard punt return a few drives later, the Ravens had a chance to take the lead before halftime. They powered their way down to LA’s one yard line with five straight runs. However, the Rams held on for a goal-line stand to keep this one tied at the break.

Running back Kyren Williams helped the LA take the lead for the first time in the game. On a 4th and 2 in Baltimore territory, he made a 30-yard catch to get into the red zone. On the very next play, Williams pounded his way into the end zone for a touchdown. Matthew Stafford was six for eight with 73 passing yards on that drive.

At this point, the wheels started falling off for the Ravens. Their next drive ended in a fumble that was recovered by LA and taken to Baltimore’s 21 yard line. Two plays after that, Matthew Stafford hit Tyler Higbee for an eight-yard TD to extend the lead to 17-3.

The Rams struggled to put this one away. Despite recovering a fumble and getting all the way down to the Ravens’ six yard line, LA chose to attempt a fourth-down conversion rather than kick a field goal to go up by 17 points. That decision would cost them after Matthew Stafford took a sack to force a turnover on downs.

Following the turnover on downs, Cooper Rush was replaced by Tyler Huntley. It wouldn’t make much of a difference, though, since the Ravens recorded a turnover on downs at LA’s 15 yard line.

*Author’s note: all information and statistics are tracked in real time and are provided by the game’s broadcaster, NFL.com, and ESPN.com*