Gridiron Update
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Welcome to "Gridiron Update," the podcast that dives into the latest and greatest from the NFL. I'm Dillon, your host from Big Dill Sports, here to break down the thrilling action from Week 7 and spotlight some standout performances. Buckle up, because we've got a lot to cover!
Kicking things off, Denver delivered a shocking finish, stunning the New York Giants in one of the most dramatic comebacks in recent memory. Trailing by 19 points in the fourth, Denver rallied back to snatch a 33-32 victory. Quarterback Bo Nix led the charge with four touchdowns, two passing and two rushing. It was kicker Wil Lutz who sealed the deal with a game-winning 39-yard field goal as time expired, breaking a 1,602-game streak of teams winning from an 18-point lead. A wild game, leaving Denver with a solid 5-2 record.
Over in Glendale, the Green Bay Packers pulled off a fourth-quarter resurgence against the Arizona Cardinals, securing a 27-23 win. They started with a shaky first half but turned it around with two touchdowns from Josh Jacobs late in the game. Defensive end Micah Parsons was a force with three sacks, while Jordan Love held his own under center. The Packers now stand at 4-1-1.
The Indianapolis Colts showcased a dominant performance against the Los Angeles Chargers. A 38-24 win, marking them as the NFL’s best at 6-1. Jonathan Taylor was the star, with three rushing touchdowns, while their defense picked off two crucial interceptions, proving instrumental in their win.
How about those Eagles? They broke a losing streak by outlasting the Vikings 28-22. Jalen Hurts was flawless with a perfect passer rating, showcasing his chemistry with DeVonta Smith, who racked up 183 yards.
Now, for the player who’s a ‘big dill’ this week—San Francisco’s Christian McCaffrey. He led the 49ers to a 20-10 victory over the Falcons, racking up 129 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and hitting an impressive 201 scrimmage yards. McCaffrey’s performance earned him the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. What a game!
Matthew Stafford and the Rams dominated in London, cruising to a 35-7 victory against the Jaguars. Five touchdown passes from Stafford and dynamic plays from Davante Adams made it a blowout.
Elsewhere, the Kansas City Chiefs ran over the Raiders 31-0, and Cleveland trounced Miami 31-6, fueled by Quinshon Judkins’ three rushing touchdowns.
We've also got some Monday Night Football highlights. The Detroit Lions proved their playoff caliber, winning 24-9 against the Buccaneers thanks to Jahmyr Gibbs, who tallied 218 total yards. Closing out the action, Seattle kept the pressure on the Texans with a 27-19 win, aided by Zach Charbonnet’s key rushes.
Looking ahead, injury updates are shaking things up. Washington's top receivers are trending towards a comeback for their Monday night matchup, while Tampa Bay’s already-strained defense faces more challenges with Haason Reddick’s uncertain status. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh’s Calvin Austin III may be returning soon, and the Jets are keeping hopes alive with improving injuries.
That wraps up our Week 7 highlights here on "Gridiron Update." I'm Dillon from Big Dill Sports, reminding you to keep an eye on those players making big moves. Stay tuned for more action and insights in our next episode. Thanks for tuning in!
## Week 7 Sunday Highlights (October 19, 2025)
In one of the most dramatic finishes in recent memory, the Denver Broncos erased a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the New York Giants 33-32 at Empower Field. Quarterback Bo Nix engineered the rally, accounting for four total touchdowns (two passing, two rushing) in the period, and kicker Wil Lutz drilled a 39-yard field goal as time expired. Nix finished 27-of-50 for 279 yards and added 48 rushing yards, lifting Denver to 5-2 while New York fell to 2-5 in a crushing collapse that snapped the NFL’s 1,602-game streak of victories when leading by 18 points late in a contest ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-roundup-broncos-top-giants-behind-historic-comeback--flm-2025-10-20/?utm_source=openai)).
The Green Bay Packers mounted a fourth-quarter comeback to edge the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 in Glendale. After trailing 13-6 at halftime, Green Bay scored 14 points in the final frame. RB Josh Jacobs punched in two late touchdown runs (including the game-winner from one yard out with 1:50 remaining), while DE Micah Parsons recorded a career-high three sacks and five quarterback hits. QB Jordan Love completed 19 of 29 passes for 179 yards and a touchdown, guiding the Packers to their first road win of the season and a 4-1-1 record ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/packers-rally-with-big-fourth-quarter-surge-past-cardinals--flm-2025-10-19/?utm_source=openai)).
The Indianapolis Colts improved to an NFL-best 6-1 by dominating the Los Angeles Chargers 38-24. RB Jonathan Taylor scored three rushing touchdowns and totaled 94 yards on 16 carries, while QB Daniel Jones threw for 288 yards and two scores. Indianapolis built a commanding 23-3 halftime lead, thanks to efficient drives and two interceptions by the defense, before withstanding a second-half Chargers rally led by Justin Herbert’s 423 passing yards ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/colts-continue-strong-start-with-balanced-win-over-chargers--flm-2025-10-19/?utm_source=openai)).
## Other Notable Sunday Performances
• The Philadelphia Eagles snapped a two-game skid with a 28-22 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Jalen Hurts posted a perfect 158.3 passer rating, going 19-of-23 for 326 yards and three touchdowns, while DeVonta Smith racked up 183 receiving yards and a 79-yard score ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jalen-hurts-throws-3-tds-perfect-rating-eagles-outlast-vikings--flm-2025-10-19/?utm_source=openai)).
• Christian McCaffrey powered the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. McCaffrey tallied 129 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries, added 72 receiving yards on seven catches, and recorded 201 scrimmage yards—the first 200-yard game by any 49ers player since 2020. He was subsequently named NFC Offensive Player of the Week ([sfchronicle.com](https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/49ers-rb-christian-mccaffrey-felt-frustration-21114724.php?utm_source=openai)).
• In London, the Los Angeles Rams trounced the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-7. QB Matthew Stafford threw five touchdown passes, and WR Davante Adams hauled in three scores, showcasing coach Sean McVay’s strategic versatility despite missing top pass-catcher Puka Nacua ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/oct/20/sean-mcvay-rams-personnel-stafford-five-touchdowns-wembley?utm_source=openai)).
• The Kansas City Chiefs blanked the Las Vegas Raiders 31-0, bolstering their hold on the AFC West, while the Cleveland Browns rolled past the Miami Dolphins 31-6, powered by Quinshon Judkins’ three rushing touchdowns ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/oct/19/nfl-week-seven-chiefs-raiders-vikings-eagles-titans-patriots-and-more-live?utm_source=openai)).
• The Chicago Bears defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-14 behind four defensive takeaways, the Carolina Panthers edged the New York Jets 13-6, the New England Patriots topped the Tennessee Titans 31-13, and the Dallas Cowboys pummeled the Washington Commanders 44-22 ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/oct/19/nfl-week-seven-chiefs-raiders-vikings-eagles-titans-patriots-and-more-live?utm_source=openai)).
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## Monday Night Football Doubleheader (October 20, 2025)
The Detroit Lions asserted their NFC contender status with a 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field. RB Jahmyr Gibbs exploded for a career-high 136 rushing yards and two touchdowns, added 82 receiving yards, and finished with a franchise-best 218 scrimmage yards. QB Jared Goff contributed 241 passing yards and one score. The Lions’ defense, generating constant pressure and forcing turnovers, limited Baker Mayfield to 228 yards, a touchdown, and an interception ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/running-back-jahmyr-gibbs-dominates-with-explosive-game-as-detroit-lions-crush-tampa-bay-buccaneers-to-climb-closer-to-playoffs/articleshow/124714645.cms?utm_source=openai)).
In the late game, the Seattle Seahawks prevailed 27-19 over the Houston Texans. Seattle jumped to a 14-0 lead as RB Zach Charbonnet scored twice on the ground and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba hauled in eight catches for 123 yards and a touchdown. QB C.J. Stroud finished with 229 passing yards, a touchdown, and an interception. A pivotal fourth-down run by the Texans early in the second half resulted in a turnover, leading to a Seahawks touchdown, and Seattle’s special teams sealed the win with field goals from Jason Myers ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/zach-charbonnet-seahawks-run-over-texans-keep-pace-nfc-west--flm-2025-10-21/?utm_source=openai)).
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## NFL News & Injury Updates (October 22, 2025)
• Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn indicated that WRs Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel were trending toward full practice returns ahead of Week 8’s Monday Night Football matchup with Kansas City, though both remained questionable after missing workouts due to minor injuries ([hogshaven.com](https://www.hogshaven.com/daily-slop/384183/daily-slop-22-oct-25-all-eyes-are-on-the-health-of-wrs-terry-mclaurin-deebo-samuel-ahead-of-mnf-game-vs-kc-chiefs?utm_source=openai)).
• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed OLB Haason Reddick in a day-to-day status following ankle and knee injuries sustained in Detroit, pending MRI results, compounding a defense already missing Pro Bowl talents on injured reserve ([buccaneers.com](https://www.buccaneers.com/news/rb-coach-skip-peete-has-medical-episode-at-practice-bucky-irving-day-to-day-updates?utm_source=openai)).
• Pittsburgh Steelers OT Calvin Austin III, sidelined since Week 5 with a shoulder injury suffered in Dublin, was listed as “optimistic” to practice and be available for Sunday’s game at Green Bay ([steelers.com](https://www.steelers.com/news/week-8-injury-report-packers?utm_source=openai)).
• The New York Jets reported QB Tyrod Taylor (knee), WR Garrett Wilson (knee), and RB Breece Hall (ankle) all day-to-day after limited participation on Wednesday, while the transaction wire noted that QB Bailey Zappe signed to the Cleveland Browns’ active roster and RB Gary Brightwell joined their practice squad in mid-week moves ([nfl.com](https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-tuesday-oct-22?utm_source=openai)).
These developments set the stage for Thursday night’s contest and Week 8 preparations, as teams manage injuries, optimize their rosters before the trade deadline, and seek momentum heading into pivotal divisional matchups.
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