Gridiron Update
Hosted by Big Dill
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Welcome back to Big Dill Sports! I'm Dillon, and you're tuned in to "Gridiron Update", where we dive into all the action from NFL Week 2. We had a thrilling week of football, packed with game-winning drives, unexpected comebacks, and standout performances.
Let's kick things off with Monday Night Football's electrifying doubleheader.
The Buccaneers edged out the Texans in a nail-biting 20-19 victory. Baker Mayfield showed why he's the man of the hour, engineering another game-winning drive. With 215 yards and two touchdowns, Mayfield avoided turnovers and sealed the night with a critical fourth-and-10 conversion. The Bucs improved to 2-0, showcasing their road dominance. Houston's C.J. Stroud had a solid start, but couldn't quite sustain the momentum, finishing with 207 passing yards.
Over in Las Vegas, the Chargers dominated the Raiders 20-9. Justin Herbert threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, while the defense picked off Geno Smith three times. Despite missing Khalil Mack, the Chargers forced crucial turnovers, taking control of the game and keeping the Raiders from finding the end zone.
Shifting to Sunday’s matchups, the Colts squeezed out a 29-28 victory over the Broncos. Spencer Shrader redeemed himself with a clutch 45-yard field goal following a rare penalty. Daniel Jones was pivotal, racking up over 300 passing yards.
The Bengals pulled off a gritty win over the Jaguars, 31-27. With Joe Burrow sidelined due to injury, rookie Jake Browning stepped up to lead Cincinnati, despite throwing three interceptions. It was a game of resilience, and the Bengals are now 2-0 for the first time since 2018.
In a riveting clash, the Cowboys topped the Giants in overtime, 40-37. Brandon Aubrey was the hero, nailing a jaw-dropping 64-yard field goal to tie the game, followed by a 46-yarder in OT. The back-and-forth thriller showcased the Cowboys’ resilience and special teams prowess.
The Seahawks, meanwhile, surged past the Steelers 31-17, with Sam Darnold bouncing back from early mistakes. Kenneth Walker III added a powerful rushing performance, while a special teams blunder from Pittsburgh sealed their fate.
The Cardinals held off the Panthers 27-22. Despite losing several key players to injury, Arizona managed to withstand a late Carolina rally led by Bryce Young’s impressive passing display.
The Ravens rebounded in style with a dominant 41-17 victory over the Browns. Lamar Jackson was phenomenal, throwing four touchdowns in the fourth quarter alone and breaking the all-time career passer rating record. Baltimore's defense was relentless, forcing crucial turnovers.
Now, it’s time for our "Big Dill" of the week. This honor goes to Lamar Jackson. Not only did he lead his team with four explosive touchdowns, but he also etched his name into the history books. That’s a performance worth celebrating!
That’s a wrap for this week’s roundup. Stay tuned to Big Dill Sports for all your NFL insights. Until next time, keep on keeping on, and enjoy the gridiron action!
## NFL Week 2 Recap: Scores, Highlights, and Player Standouts (Sunday, September 14 & Monday, September 15, 2025)
### Monday Night Football Doubleheader
#### Buccaneers 20, Texans 19
On Monday night in Houston, Baker Mayfield once again orchestrated a game-winning drive, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 20-19 victory over the Houston Texans. Mayfield completed 25 of 38 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns, posting a 98.0 passer rating and avoiding any interceptions. His 11-play, 80-yard drive in the final two minutes featured a clutch fourth-and-10 scramble for a first down and set up the game-winning score ([nbcdfw.com](https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/nfl/buccaneers-texans-monday-night-football-score/3918991/?utm_source=openai)). C.J. Stroud and the Texans struggled to sustain momentum after a strong start, finishing with 207 passing yards and one touchdown on 13 of 24 attempts, though he did avoid turnovers himself ([nbcdfw.com](https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/nfl/buccaneers-texans-monday-night-football-score/3918991/?utm_source=openai)).
1. Mayfield became the first quarterback since the 1999 Miami Dolphins to engineer back-to-back road game-winning drives in the final minute of regulation, improving the Bucs to 2–0 for the second consecutive season ([buccaneers.com](https://www.buccaneers.com/news/5-notes-against-the-texans-week-two-2025?utm_source=openai)).
2. Nick Chubb’s 25-yard touchdown run looked to seal the win for Houston, but the Texans’ defense could not close out the drive, and a Buccaneers defensive stand ended any chance of a Houston comeback ([nbcdfw.com](https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/nfl/buccaneers-texans-monday-night-football-score/3918991/?utm_source=openai)).
#### Chargers 20, Raiders 9
In the nightcap at Allegiant Stadium, the Los Angeles Chargers dominated the Las Vegas Raiders, 20-9. Justin Herbert threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, finding Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston in the end zone, while the Chargers’ defense recorded three interceptions off Geno Smith and held the Raiders without an offensive touchdown ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/nfl-results-today-chargers-vs-raiders-full-week-2-highlights-scores-and-top-players/articleshow/123915043.cms?utm_source=openai)).
- The Chargers improved to 2–0 by neutralizing Las Vegas’s offense despite missing edge rusher Khalil Mack, forcing three turnovers and limiting the Raiders to only three field goals ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/nfl-results-today-chargers-vs-raiders-full-week-2-highlights-scores-and-top-players/articleshow/123915043.cms?utm_source=openai)).
- Geno Smith’s Monday Night Football struggles continued, dropping his M-NF record to 3–7 and earning him one of the lowest passer grades of the week after surrendering the trio of interceptions ([silverandblackpride.com](https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-scores-results/109989/raiders-chargers-monday-night-football-winners-losers-geno-smith?utm_source=openai)).
### Sunday Key Matchups
#### Colts 29, Broncos 28
In Indianapolis, Spencer Shrader redeemed his initial missed 60-yard field goal with a perfect 45-yard do-over, following a rare “leverage” penalty on the Denver defensive line, to lift the Colts to a 29-28 win. Daniel Jones led the charge with 316 passing yards on 23 of 34 attempts, throwing one touchdown and adding a rushing score, while Bo Nix countered with 206 yards and three touchdowns through the air ([nbcnewyork.com](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/nfl/nfl-week-2-winners-losers-patriots-49ers-giants-cowboys/6391285/?utm_source=openai)).
- Jones improved the Colts to 2–0 for the first time since 2009, overcoming an early special teams mishap by Denver to secure the victory in the final seconds ([nbcnewyork.com](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/nfl/nfl-week-2-winners-losers-patriots-49ers-giants-cowboys/6391285/?utm_source=openai)).
- Denver’s defense had pressured Jones into the first kick miss but was penalized for making contact with the long snapper, a seldom-called infraction that proved decisive ([nbcnewyork.com](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/nfl/nfl-week-2-winners-losers-patriots-49ers-giants-cowboys/6391285/?utm_source=openai)).
#### Bengals 31, Jaguars 27
In Jacksonville, rookie quarterback Jake Browning replaced an injured Joe Burrow and orchestrated a late-game touchdown run to give Cincinnati a 31-27 win. Browning finished with 241 yards, two touchdown passes and three interceptions, while Trevor Lawrence threw for 231 yards but was picked twice, including an end-zone interception that swung momentum to the Bengals ([nbcsportsphiladelphia.com](https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/nfl-week-2-winners-losers-patriots-49ers-giants-cowboys/683942/?utm_source=openai)).
- Joe Burrow suffered a Grade 3 turf-toe injury on Sunday, requiring surgery and sidelining him for at least three months; Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will need to step up in his absence ([baltimorebeatdown.com](https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-news/75828/afc-north-recap-week-2?utm_source=openai)).
- Cincinnati improved to 2–0 for the first time since 2018, despite significant adversity at quarterback and on the practice squad with pass rusher Shemar Stewart also missing time due to injury ([baltimorebeatdown.com](https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-news/75828/afc-north-recap-week-2?utm_source=openai)).
#### Cowboys 40, Giants 37 (OT)
In one of the most thrilling finishes of Week 2, the Dallas Cowboys rallied from multiple fourth-quarter deficits to tie the New York Giants 37–37 with Brandon Aubrey drilling a 64-yard field goal at the buzzer. In overtime, Aubrey delivered again with a 46-yard kick for a 40-37 victory. The two teams combined for 77 points, featuring five lead changes in the final quarter alone ([nbcsportsphiladelphia.com](https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/nfl-week-2-winners-losers-patriots-49ers-giants-cowboys/683942/?utm_source=openai)).
- The Cowboys improved to 1–1 after squandering a 30-27 advantage in regulation, showcasing resilience in both clutch kicking and defensive stands early in OT ([nbcsportsphiladelphia.com](https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/nfl-week-2-winners-losers-patriots-49ers-giants-cowboys/683942/?utm_source=openai)).
- Daniel Jones had 316 yards and a touchdown but was outdueled by Dallas’s late-game execution, particularly on special teams ([nbcsportsphiladelphia.com](https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/nfl-week-2-winners-losers-patriots-49ers-giants-cowboys/683942/?utm_source=openai)).
#### Seahawks 31, Steelers 17
At Acrisure Stadium, the Seattle Seahawks rallied in the second half to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31–17. Sam Darnold overcame two first-half interceptions to finish with 295 yards and two touchdowns, while Kenneth Walker III rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown, his first 100-yard game since Week 1 of 2024 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401772836?utm_source=openai)).
- A pivotal special teams play occurred when Pittsburgh rookie Kaleb Johnson let a kickoff bounce into the end zone, allowing George Holani to recover for a touchdown and give Seattle a two-score lead in the third quarter ([steelers.com](https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-drop-home-opener-to-seahawks-31-17?utm_source=openai)).
- Coach Mike Tomlin announced Johnson would be removed from return duties as the team emphasizes accountability, while star Aaron Rodgers’ struggles continued with two interceptions on 18 of 33 passing ([nypost.com](https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/sports/steelers-making-change-after-kaleb-johnsons-kick-return-blunder/?utm_source=openai)).
#### Cardinals 27, Panthers 22
In Glendale, the Arizona Cardinals held off a furious Carolina Panthers rally to win 27-22. The Cardinals built a 27-3 lead with contributions from Zaven Collins’ 3-yard fumble return and James Conner’s 2-yard run. Carolina mounted a late comeback behind Bryce Young’s career-high 328 passing yards and three touchdowns, including two to Hunter Renfrow, but fell short ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401772730?utm_source=openai)).
- Renfrow scored two touchdowns in his first multi-TD game since 2021, while Bryce Young set personal bests with 35 completions and 55 attempts ([panthers.com](https://www.panthers.com/news/inside-the-numbers-panthers-at-cardinals-in-week-2-hunter-renfrow-tetairoa-mcmillan?utm_source=openai)).
- The Cardinals lost three young cornerbacks—Max Melton, Garrett Williams and Will Johnson—to injuries during the contest, raising durability concerns despite the victory ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nfl/2025/09/15/cardinals-analysis-week-2/610e0c24-9286-11f0-8336-4757e168ec2a_story.html/?utm_source=openai)).
#### Ravens 41, Browns 17
Baltimore bounced back from a Week 1 loss with a dominant 41-17 victory over Cleveland. Lamar Jackson threw four touchdown passes—all in the fourth quarter—surpassing the all-time NFL career passer rating record in the process. Rookie receivers Zay Flowers and Devontez Walker combined for 172 receiving yards, and the defense forced multiple turnovers to seal the win ([baltimorebeatdown.com](https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-news/75828/afc-north-recap-week-2?utm_source=openai)).
- Jackson became the NFL’s career leader in passer rating (minimum thresholds applied) on the strength of his 141.3 rating this season, finishing Sunday with 320 yards and four touchdowns ([baltimorebeatdown.com](https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-news/75828/afc-north-recap-week-2?utm_source=openai)).
- Cleveland fell to 0–2 as Joe Flacco’s struggles continued, prompting late-game work for rookie Dillon Gabriel and spotlighting rookie running back Quinshon Judkins’s promising debut ([baltimorebeatdown.com](https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-ravens-news/75828/afc-north-recap-week-2?utm_source=openai)).
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