Gridiron Update

## Denver Broncos 21, Philadelphia Eagles 17
On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the Denver Broncos snapped the Philadelphia Eagles’ 10-game winning streak with a dramatic 21-17 comeback victory in Philadelphia. Trailing 17-3 entering the fourth quarter, Denver outgained the Eagles 156-15 in the final period, scoring 18 unanswered points. Quarterback Bo Nix threw for 242 yards, including an 11-yard touchdown pass to Evan Engram, and completed the go-ahead two-point conversion to Troy Franklin. J.K. Dobbins added a 2-yard rushing touchdown, while Courtland Sutton hauled in 99 receiving yards. The Broncos’ defense sealed the win by batting down Jalen Hurts’ last-second Hail Mary attempt. Hurts finished with a season-high 280 passing yards and two touchdowns, and DeVonta Smith recorded 114 receiving yards despite being sacked six times. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/bo-nix-rallies-broncos-upset-eagles--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai))

## Dallas Cowboys 37, New York Jets 22
The Dallas Cowboys cruised past the winless New York Jets, 37-22, at MetLife Stadium, improving to 2-2-1 on the season while dropping New York to 0-5 without a forced turnover. Dak Prescott orchestrated two 90-yard touchdown drives and threw for 237 yards and four touchdowns—two each to Jake Ferguson—despite playing behind an offensive line missing four starters. Javonte Williams contributed 135 rushing yards, a touchdown on the ground, and a receiving score, while George Pickens added a third Dallas touchdown reception. The Jets rallied late with touchdown passes from backup QB Justin Fields to Garrett Wilson and Andrew Beck, but could not overcome Prescott’s efficient performance. Dallas’ defense recorded five sacks and forced the pivotal fumble that led to Williams’ scoring run. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/dak-prescott-4-tds-cowboys-roll-jets-fall-0-5--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai))

## Houston Texans 44, Baltimore Ravens 10
In Baltimore, the Houston Texans secured their first-ever win at M&T Bank Stadium by dismantling the injury-depleted Ravens, 44-10. Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud posted his most efficient outing yet, completing 23 of 27 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns with a career-high 143.9 passer rating. Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel each caught their first NFL touchdowns, and Nico Collins and Nick Chubb added additional scores. Houston’s defense intercepted Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush three times, with safety Jalen Pitre accounting for two picks, and held star rusher Derrick Henry to just 33 yards. The Texans scored on their first eight possessions and went a perfect 3-for-3 in the red zone, highlighting a total team performance that snapped Baltimore’s 0-8 all-time record in home matchups against Houston. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/cj-stroud-texans-throttle-ravens-halt-0-8-streak-baltimore--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai))

## Indianapolis Colts 40, Las Vegas Raiders 6
The Indianapolis Colts demolished the Las Vegas Raiders, 40-6, to move to 4-1 on the season while extending the Raiders’ losing streak to four games. Running back Jonathan Taylor rushed for three touchdowns, and quarterback Daniel Jones rebounded from Week 4’s loss with 20 completions on 29 attempts for 212 yards and two scores. The game shifted early when linebacker Segun Olubi blocked a Raiders punt, injuring punter A.J. Cole and forcing Daniel Carlson into punting duties. Indianapolis converted two-point tries twice and finished 6-of-6 in the red zone, scoring on 68% of drives—the league’s highest efficiency. Las Vegas managed just a field goal and was hindered by two interceptions thrown by Geno Smith, who finished with 228 passing yards. Rookie tight end Tyler Warren recorded his first NFL touchdown in the second quarter. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jonathan-taylor-colts-steamroll-raiders-40-6--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai))

## Carolina Panthers 27, Miami Dolphins 24
The Carolina Panthers overcame a 17-point first-half deficit to defeat the Miami Dolphins, 27-24, in Charlotte. Running back Rico Dowdle exploded for 206 rushing yards and a touchdown, marking his first NFL start, while quarterback Bryce Young engineered the game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter. Young finished 19-of-30 for 198 yards and two touchdowns, including a 4-yard strike to rookie tight end Mitchell Evans with 1:59 remaining. Despite Tua Tagovailoa’s 256 passing yards and three touchdown throws—highlighted by a 46-yard bomb to Jaylen Waddle—the Dolphins could not sustain their early dominance. Carolina’s defense made key second-half stops, and the Panthers improved to 2-3 while remaining unbeaten at home. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/rico-dowdles-big-game-helps-panthers-rally-past-dolphins--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai))

## New Orleans Saints 26, New York Giants 14
Rookie head coach Kellen Moore earned his first NFL victory as the New Orleans Saints forced five turnovers and defeated the New York Giants, 26-14, in the Superdome. Quarterback Spencer Rattler threw for 225 yards and connected on an 87-yard touchdown to Rashid Shaheed, while kicker Blake Grupe added four field goals. Saints safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a defensive touchdown in the fourth quarter, turning the tide permanently. Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns but also had two interceptions and a lost fumble in the key moments. New Orleans’ opportunistic defense stifled the Giants’ vaunted pass rush, recording no sacks but making crucial plays to spark the offense. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/saints-force-five-turnovers-record-first-win-season-vs-giants--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai))

## Detroit Lions 37, Cincinnati Bengals 24
In a hometown return, running back David Montgomery fueled the Detroit Lions’ fourth consecutive win with both a rushing touchdown and a trick-play passing score in a 37-24 road victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Montgomery, who starred as a high school quarterback locally, ran for 64 yards and threw a 3-yard option pass to tight end Brock Wright for a touchdown. Jared Goff added three passing touchdowns on 19-of-23 accuracy for 258 yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs contributed a rushing score. The Bengals rallied with three touchdown passes from backup quarterback Jake Browning—two to Ja’Marr Chase—but fell short after an up-and-down game that included three early interceptions by Browning and a late safety allowed by the Bengals’ depleted offense. Detroit’s defense also recorded three interceptions, sealing their 4-1 start. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/david-montgomery-fuels-lions-big-win-over-bengals--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai))