Gridiron Update
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Transcript
Hey everyone, welcome back to Big Dill Sports! I'm your host, Dillon, and you're tuned in to another episode of "Gridiron Update," where we dive into all the latest NFL action and stories making waves. Let’s get into the highlights of Thursday Night Football and more.
First up, the Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Tennessee Titans, and it was quite a night in Jacksonville! The Jags took down Tennessee 20 to 7, thanks in large part to quarterback Gardner Minshew II. Stepping in as the starting QB, Minshew delivered with 204 yards and two touchdowns, showing off impressive precision on those longer throws. The Titans, led by Marcus Mariota, managed to outgain Jacksonville in total yards, but couldn't convert those opportunities into points.
Jacksonville’s defense was the real star, though. Calais Campbell had a standout game, racking up ten pressures, while rookie Josh Allen was right behind him with six. The Jaguars’ relentless pressure resulted in nine sacks on Mariota—ouch! The Titans just couldn’t find their rhythm on third downs or in the red zone, while Jacksonville made the most of theirs. A muffed punt by Tennessee set Jacksonville up for an early score, and from there, it was smooth sailing. This win puts the Jaguars right in the mix for the AFC South race.
Switching gears to the Buffalo Bills, who stayed undefeated after a 31 to 21 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Josh Allen was on fire, throwing three touchdown passes and becoming the fastest to reach 300 total career touchdowns. It wasn’t all smooth for Miami, as errors haunted them, including a costly roughing-the-kicker penalty that changed the game’s momentum. Tua Tagovailoa had his moments, but ultimately, a tough Bills defense sealed the win with a late interception. Buffalo now looks ahead to hosting the Titans, while Miami gets ready for a Monday night matchup in Dallas.
Now, let's move on to some important player and team news. A bit of a bummer for Packers fans—All-Pro tight end Tucker Kraft suffered a knee injury during practice. He’s questionable for Sunday’s game against the Browns. The Patriots also have a few key players listed as questionable, including Keion White and rookie Jack Westover.
In Kansas City, Chris Jones addressed rumors about a protest during the Eagles game. He insists his comments were taken out of context, and the team is looking to clamp down on that defense as they search for their first win.
On the league discipline front, there's Rashee Rice from Kansas City. He’s currently serving a six-game suspension, and the debate over the NFL’s consistency in handling these matters is heating up. Meanwhile, Dak Prescott from the Cowboys avoided further punishment after a minor spat during the season opener with the Eagles.
And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for—our "Big Dill" of the week. This week it’s gotta be Josh Allen. With that record-breaking performance and a perfect night against the Dolphins, he’s proving why he’s a force in the league. Keep your eyes on him as the season progresses!
That’s all for today’s episode of "Gridiron Update." Thanks for hanging out with me, Dillon, here at Big Dill Sports. Make sure to tune in next time as we continue to keep you updated on everything happening on and off the field. Catch you later!
## Scores & Recaps
### Thursday Night Football – Jacksonville Jaguars 20, Tennessee Titans 7
On the second “Thursday Night Football” game of Week 3, the 1–1 Jaguars took care of business against the winless Titans in Jacksonville, improving to 2–1 on the season. Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew II, making his second start of 2025, completed 20 of 30 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns, outdueling veteran Marcus Mariota (23-for-40, 304 yards) by showcasing efficiency on intermediate and deep targets. Minshew’s passer rating on throws travelling 10 or more yards was an astounding 141.1, with six completions on eight attempts for two scores, and he posted an 87.6 grade when clean in the pocket, averaging 8.3 yards per attempt ([pff.com](https://www.pff.com/news/pro-key-takeaways-from-the-jaguars-20-7-win-over-the-titans-on-thursday-night-football?utm_source=openai)).
The Jaguars’ defense dominated the line of scrimmage, generating 27 total pressures, led by veteran Calais Campbell, who logged a career-high 10 pressures and a 94.7 PFF grade, and rookie edge rusher Josh Allen, who added six pressures on 16.7% of his rush snaps ([pff.com](https://www.pff.com/news/pro-key-takeaways-from-the-jaguars-20-7-win-over-the-titans-on-thursday-night-football?utm_source=openai)). Tennessee’s offensive line allowed nine sacks on Mariota, and the Titans managed just one offensive touchdown until Derrick Henry scampered in a late score. Meanwhile, an Adoree’ Jackson muffed punt in the first quarter set up Jacksonville’s first touchdown, a five-yard strike from Minshew to tight end James O’Shaughnessy, and Jacksonville never looked back ([pff.com](https://www.pff.com/news/pro-nfl-week-3-pff-refocused-jacksonville-jaguars-20-tennessee-titans-7?utm_source=openai)).
Despite outgaining the Jaguars 340–292, Tennessee (1–2) struggled on third down (3-of-17) and in the red zone (0-of-3), while Jacksonville converted 4 of 10 third downs and two red-zone trips into touchdowns ([sportingnews.com](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/titans-vs-jaguars-gardner-minshews-two-touchdowns-lead-jacksonville-to-20-7-win-in-week-3-thursday-night-football/10jf6jz20hkgp17t92yx91vmt5?utm_source=openai)). The win keeps the Jaguars alive in the AFC South race and sets the stage for a pivotal divisional rematch with the Houston Texans next week.
### “Thursday Night Football” Opener – Buffalo Bills 31, Miami Dolphins 21
In the Week 3 opener on Prime Video, the previously undefeated Bills (3–0) held off a late push by the Dolphins (0–3) in Orchard Park. Josh Allen put together another commanding performance, completing 79% of his passes for three touchdowns and no interceptions, and became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 300 total career touchdowns ([buffalorumblings.com](https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/116421/bills-vs-dolphins-week-3-snap-count-analysis?utm_source=openai)). Running back James Cook recorded his second straight 100-yard game, rushing for 102 yards on 19 carries, and tight end Dalton Kincaid led Buffalo’s receiving corps with seven catches for 89 yards. Nine different Bills caught a pass, underscoring Buffalo’s offensive depth ([buffalorumblings.com](https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/116421/bills-vs-dolphins-week-3-snap-count-analysis?utm_source=openai)).
Miami built an early 14–10 advantage thanks to a pair of Tua Tagovailoa touchdown throws, but costly errors swung momentum. A roughing-the-kicker penalty flushed the Dolphins’ best field-position flip of the half, leading directly to a Bills score, and Miami’s defense surrendered a Nick Bosa strip-sack on Tagovailoa in the third quarter ([thephinsider.com](https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/109017/the-good-bad-ugly-from-the-miami-dolphins-week-3-loss-to-the-buffalo-bills?utm_source=openai)). Tagovailoa finished 22-of-35 for 245 yards but threw one interception and was under constant duress (four sacks allowed). Coach Mike McDaniel lamented that “moral victories don’t count,” but acknowledged his team’s effort down to the wire, despite falling to 0–3 ([thephinsider.com](https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/109017/the-good-bad-ugly-from-the-miami-dolphins-week-3-loss-to-the-buffalo-bills?utm_source=openai)).
On defense, former undrafted safety Terrel Bernard sealed the win with a fourth-quarter interception, snuffing out Miami’s final drive. The Bills’ switch to more frequent base-4-3 looks, due to injuries to several nickel defenders, paid dividends late in the game by providing better gap discipline and run support ([buffalorumblings.com](https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/116421/bills-vs-dolphins-week-3-snap-count-analysis?utm_source=openai)). Buffalo now turns its attention to a Sunday home date with the Tennessee Titans, while Miami heads to Dallas for a Week 4 Monday night showdown.
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## Player & Team News
### Injury Reports & Practice Updates
- **Green Bay Packers:** Head coach Matt LaFleur announced that All-Pro tight end Tucker Kraft suffered a knee injury during Thursday’s practice and did not participate in Friday’s session. Kraft, who leads the Packers with eight receptions for 140 yards and two touchdowns, is listed as questionable for Sunday’s road game at Cleveland. If he cannot go, Luke Musgrave and John FitzPatrick are poised for increased roles in the passing game ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/packers-delay-call-te-tucker-kraft-gameday--flm-2025-09-19/?utm_source=openai)).
- **New England Patriots:** In his Sept. 19 press conference, head coach Mike Vrabel designated defensive lineman Keion White, cornerback Christian Gonzalez, and rookie guard Jack Westover as questionable for Sunday’s tilt vs. Houston after limited practices. No other players were listed beyond the questionable tag ([patriots.com](https://www.patriots.com/news/transcript-head-coach-mike-vrabel-press-conference-9-19?utm_source=openai)).
- **Kansas City Chiefs:** Defensive tackle Chris Jones publicly denied Twitter clips suggesting he protested Philadelphia’s “tush push” two-point attempt after last Sunday’s loss. Jones clarified his comments were taken out of context, and the NFL has instructed officials to monitor the play more closely moving forward. Kansas City, still seeking its first win (0–2), will need Jones at full strength to shore up a defense that allowed 17 points in its most recent outing ([arrowheadpride.com](https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/181852/arrowheadlines-chris-jones-denies-complaining-about-tush-push?utm_source=openai)).
### League Discipline & Off-field Developments
- **Rashee Rice (WR, Kansas City Chiefs):** While not a Sept. 19 item, teammates including Travis Kelce publicly displayed support for Rice, who is serving a six-game suspension for a personal conduct violation stemming from an April 2024 car crash. The league’s decision has sparked debate over the NFL’s disciplinary consistency ([the-sun.com](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/15187880/travis-kelce-rashee-rice-kansas-city-chiefs/?utm_source=openai)).
- **Dak Prescott (QB, Dallas Cowboys):** The NFL opted against further disciplining Prescott for a brief spat in which he appeared to spit near Eagles DT Jalen Carter during their season opener. Carter was fined but not suspended, while Prescott faced no sanction upon review ([the-sun.com](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/15184144/nfl-dak-prescott-punishment-spit-jalen-carter-eagles-cowboys/?utm_source=openai)).
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