Gridiron Update
Hosted by Big Dill
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Welcome to "Gridiron Update" on Big Dill Sports! I’m Dillon, your guide through Week 6 of the NFL season. We’ve got exciting games, standout performances, and dramas not to be missed. So, let’s dive in!
Starting with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who shined at home against the Cleveland Browns, posting a commanding 23 to 9 win. Aaron Rodgers was sharp, tossing two touchdowns, one to Connor Heyward and the other on a 25-yard pass to D.K. Metcalf. Chris Boswell added to the score with three field goals, while the Steelers’ defense kept the Browns at bay, sacking Dillon Gabriel six times. Pittsburgh is holding strong at the top of the AFC North.
Now, how about the nail-biter in Carolina? The Panthers edged out the Dallas Cowboys 30 to 27. Rico Dowdle was a powerhouse against his former team, racking up 183 rushing yards and adding a touchdown reception. Bryce Young was in fine form, throwing three TDs. The game was sealed with a clutch 33-yard field goal by rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald. Despite Dak Prescott’s efforts, the Cowboys fell just short.
Turning to Jacksonville, where the Seattle Seahawks grounded the Jaguars 20 to 12. Sam Darnold connected on a deep 61-yard touchdown with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who finished with eight receptions for 162 yards. Seattle’s defense was relentless, sacking Trevor Lawrence seven times and stifling the Jaguars’ run game.
The Rams pulled off a much-needed victory against the Baltimore Ravens, winning 17 to 3. Matthew Stafford led with two third-quarter touchdowns, and the defense dominated, allowing only a first-quarter field goal from the Ravens, who struggled without Lamar Jackson. Puka Nacua was injured but managed to briefly return before leaving again.
In a thrilling comeback, the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Arizona Cardinals 31 to 27. Jonathan Taylor was the hero, scoring the go-ahead touchdown late in the game. Daniel Jones showed his versatility with both passing and rushing touchdowns, while Jacoby Brissett’s comeback attempt for Arizona fell just short.
Meanwhile, the Chargers squeaked past the Miami Dolphins 29 to 27. Cameron Dicker’s fifth and final field goal secured the win in the last moments. Justin Herbert connected efficiently, helping the Chargers improve to 4-2 as tensions rise in Miami’s locker room.
Then there’s Drake Maye and the New England Patriots, who triumphed over the New Orleans Saints 25 to 19. Maye’s precision passing was on full display, throwing for three touchdowns, and connecting beautifully with Kayshon Boutte.
The Green Bay Packers spoiled Joe Flacco’s debut with the Bengals, winning 27 to 18. Josh Jacobs led the ground attack with two rushing touchdowns, while Jordan Love passed for 259 yards.
Lastly, Las Vegas Raiders found relief with a 20 to 10 victory against the Tennessee Titans. Devin White was everywhere on defense, sparking and sealing the Raiders’ defense-driven game.
Before we wrap up, let’s spotlight our ‘Big Dill’ of the week—Rico Dowdle for his spectacular performance against the Cowboys, marking his consecutive 200-yard scrimmage game.
Quick news and notes before we go: Tua Tagovailoa is rallying the Dolphins to regroup after their loss to the Chargers. Puka Nacua’s injury status is uncertain for next week. And Trey Hendrickson’s back injury adds to Cincinnati’s woes.
Thanks for tuning in to "Gridiron Update" on Big Dill Sports. Stay connected for more football action. Until next time, keep your eye on the field and your head in the game!
## Week 6 NFL Recap — Sunday, October 12, 2025
### Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Cleveland Browns 9
The Steelers improved to 4–1 and maintained their grip atop the AFC North with a dominant wire-to-wire win at Acrisure Stadium. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 21 of 30 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns, connecting on a 12-yard strike to Connor Heyward and a 25-yard lob to D.K. Metcalf. Kicker Chris Boswell added three field goals, accounting for all non-touchdown scoring. Pittsburgh’s defense was equally imposing, sacking rookie Dillon Gabriel six times (including two by Jalen Ramsey) and holding Cleveland to 248 total yards and no trips to the end zone ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/steelers-defense-shines-hold-browns-out-endzone-wire-to-wire-win--flm-2025-10-12/?utm_source=openai)).
### Carolina Panthers 30, Dallas Cowboys 27
In a dramatic showdown at Bank of America Stadium, the Panthers (3–3) avenged their two-year home skid against Dallas with a last-second win. Running back Rico Dowdle torched his former team for 183 rushing yards on 30 carries and added a touchdown reception, totaling 239 scrimmage yards—the first Panthers player to eclipse 200 scrimmage yards in consecutive games. Quarterback Bryce Young went 17 of 25 for 199 yards and three TDs (two to Tetairoa McMillan, one to Dowdle). Rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald drilled a 33-yard game-winner as time expired. Dak Prescott finished with 261 passing yards and three TDs, but the Cowboys managed only 31 rushing yards ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/rico-dowdle-stars-against-ex-mates-panthers-top-cowboys--flm-2025-10-12/?utm_source=openai)).
### Seattle Seahawks 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 12
Seattle improved to 4–2 with a statement road win in Jacksonville. Sam Darnold completed 16 of 27 passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns, including a 61-yard bomb to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Smith-Njigba finished with eight catches for 162 yards and a score. The Seahawks’ defensive front overwhelmed Trevor Lawrence, registering seven sacks and holding the Jaguars to just 3.1 yards per rush. Jacksonville managed their lone score early on a Brian Thomas Jr. 6-yard touchdown, but could not capitalize after Lawrence’s sacks mounted ([nbcdfw.com](https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/nfl/nfl-week-6-winners-losers-drake-maye-seahawks-jaguars-panthers/3931012/?utm_source=openai)).
### Los Angeles Rams 17, Baltimore Ravens 3
Matthew Stafford engineered a pair of third-quarter touchdowns in a must-win effort for the Rams, who moved to 4–2. Stafford was 17 of 26 for 181 yards and one TD; Kyren Williams contributed 87 total yards and a short rushing score, while Tyler Higbee hauled in a touchdown pass. Linebacker Nate Landman paced the defense with a career-high 17 tackles. Baltimore, playing without injured QB Lamar Jackson, managed only a first-quarter field goal and went without a touchdown for a second straight game. Puka Nacua left with a foot injury after two receptions for 28 yards and was questionable to return ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/rams-shut-down-struggling-ravens--flm-2025-10-12/?utm_source=openai)).
### Indianapolis Colts 31, Arizona Cardinals 27
The Colts (5–1) used a late ground strike from Jonathan Taylor to seal a comeback win at Lucas Oil Stadium. Daniel Jones was 22 of 30 for 212 yards, two TDs, and one interception, and added a rushing touchdown. Taylor rushed 21 times for 123 yards and plunged in from one yard out with 4:32 remaining, after rookie TE Tyler Warren’s six-catch, 63-yard outing and Josh Downs’ fourth-quarter receiving score set the stage. Backup QB Jacoby Brissett nearly rallied Arizona—he threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns—but a crucial fourth-down incompletion at the Colts’ 9-yard line ended the comeback bid ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jonathan-taylor-daniel-jones-rally-colts-past-cardinals--flm-2025-10-12/?utm_source=openai)).
### Los Angeles Chargers 29, Miami Dolphins 27
Cameron Dicker drilled a 33-yard field goal with five seconds remaining, his fifth make of the game, to lift the Chargers (4–2) past Miami. Justin Herbert finished 29 of 38 for 264 yards and two touchdowns, while Kimani Vidal added 124 rushing yards and a receiving score. The Dolphins were led by De’Von Achane’s 128 rushing yards and two TDs and Tua Tagovailoa’s 205 passing yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. A pivotal screen-pass connection from Herbert to Ladd McConkey (42-yard run) set up Dicker’s winner ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/cameron-dicker-kicks-chargers-last-second-win-over-dolphins--flm-2025-10-12/?utm_source=openai)).
### New England Patriots 25, New Orleans Saints 19
Drake Maye torched the Saints’ secondary in his first road appearance, completing 18 of 26 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns, including a 53-yard strike to DeMario Douglas and two back-shoulder throws to Kayshon Boutte. Boutte finished with five receptions for 93 yards and two scores. New Orleans managed only field goals from Blake Grupe and a lone 1-yard rushing TD from Taysom Hill, while Spencer Rattler accounted for 227 yards through the air without a touchdown. Maye’s third TD and an efficient two-minute drive on a critical third-and-11 to Boutte sealed the Patriots’ third straight victory ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/drake-mayes-big-day-gifts-patriots-third-straight-win-over-saints--flm-2025-10-12/?utm_source=openai)).
### Green Bay Packers 27, Cincinnati Bengals 18
In Joe Flacco’s Bengals debut, the Packers (3–1-1) relied on Josh Jacobs (18 carries, 93 yards, two rushing TDs) and Jordan Love’s 19-of-26, 259-yard performance with one touchdown and one interception. Tucker Kraft hauled in a 19-yard scoring pass, and Lucas Havrisik split beginning and end of game duty at kicker, converting two field goals (39 and 43 yards). Flacco finished 29 of 45 for 219 yards and two touchdowns, but Green Bay outgained Cincinnati 409 to 268 yards and secured the win with Havrisik’s late kick ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/joe-flaccos-bengals-debut-spoiled-packers-ride-josh-jacobs-victory--flm-2025-10-12/?utm_source=openai)).
### Las Vegas Raiders 20, Tennessee Titans 10
Las Vegas snapped a three-game slide with a 20–10 victory, improving to 2–4. Linebacker Devin White led the charge with nine tackles (five solo), one sack, one tackle for loss, a pass defended, a QB hit, a forced fumble, and an interception. White’s strip-sack near the goal line helped establish momentum, and rookie Cam Ward’s miscues (fumble) compounded the Titans’ struggles. The Raiders also benefitted from stout red-zone defense, limiting Tennessee to a lone early touchdown ([nbcphiladelphia.com](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/nfl/nfl-week-6-winners-losers-drake-maye-seahawks-jaguars-panthers/4284076/?utm_source=openai)).
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## Notable News & Injuries
- **Dolphins locker-room concerns:** After the 29–27 loss in Miami Gardens, QB Tua Tagovailoa publicly admonished teammates for tardiness or absences at player-only meetings, emphasizing leadership and accountability as keys to reversing the Dolphins’ 1–5 slump ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/dolphins-tua-tagovailoa-admonishes-late-attendees-players-only-meetings--flm-2025-10-13/?utm_source=openai)).
- **Puka Nacua (Rams):** The league’s reception leader suffered a foot injury in the second quarter but returned briefly before exiting again; his status for Week 7 is uncertain ([sbnation.com](https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1084928/puka-nacua-injury-updates-week-6-ravens-rams-fantasy-football?utm_source=openai)).
- **Trey Hendrickson (Bengals):** The Pro Bowl edge rusher left the game with a back injury and did not return, compounding Cincinnati’s defensive woes after his four-sack start to the season ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/bengals-lose-star-pass-rusher-trey-hendrickson-back-vs-packers--flm-2025-10-13/?utm_source=openai)).
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