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Bo Nix overcame three turnovers to lead the Broncos past top pick Cam Ward and the Titans, 20–12. Nix connected with Courtland Sutton for a score, while rookie R.J. Harvey’s 50-yard run set up J.K. Dobbins’ decisive fourth-quarter touchdown.

By Mark Chichester Sep 7, 2025 7:50 pm EDT • Tennessee Titans • Denver Broncos

The New York Giants entered 2025 with the No. 28-ranked offensive line in PFF’s preseason rankings, and that concern showed up immediately in their 21-6 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 1.

The Arizona Cardinals outlasted the New Orleans Saints behind a strong showing from Marvin Harrison Jr.

The Commanders opened their season with a 21–6 win over the Giants, powered by Jayden Daniels’ 233 yards and a touchdown through the air. Deebo Samuel added a score in his Washington debut, while the defense held New York without a single touchdown.

Tampa Bay edged Atlanta 23–20 in a dramatic opener, with rookie Emeka Egbuka hauling in two touchdown passes — the last a 25-yard strike in the final minute. The Falcons had briefly pulled ahead with a long fourth-quarter drive, but Egbuka’s late heroics sealed the Buccaneers’ win.

Aaron Rodgers made a statement in his first game with Pittsburgh, throwing four touchdown passes, including two in a lightning-fast 50-second stretch after halftime.

By Mark Chichester Sep 7, 2025 4:47 pm EDT • New York Jets • Pittsburgh Steelers

The Colts took down the Miami Dolphins 33–8 in Week 1, securing their first season-opening win since 2013 behind a strong debut from Daniel Jones.

By Mark Chichester Sep 7, 2025 4:30 pm EDT • Indianapolis Colts • Miami Dolphins

Justin Herbert delivered a dynamic performance to lead the Chargers past Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, 27-21, in Friday night’s Brazil showcase.

The Dallas Cowboys pushed the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 season opener, but Philadelphia leaned on its ground game and delivered in the key moments to secure the win.

By Mark Chichester Sep 5, 2025 12:28 am EDT • Dallas Cowboys • Philadelphia Eagles
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The 49ers ended their 2025 preseason with a winning record thanks to a late-game surge, upending the Chargers 30-23.

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By Mark Chichester Aug 23, 2025 10:38 pm EDT
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Green Bay forced four turnovers and recorded five sacks to close the preseason with a 20-7 win over Seattle. Malik Willis overcame an early interception to lead a touchdown drive capped by a scoring pass to Romeo Doubs, helping the Packers build a 10-0 lead with several starters seeing early snaps.

By Mark Chichester Aug 23, 2025 7:40 pm EDT • Green Bay Packers • Seattle Seahawks
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With starters sidelined, Indianapolis closed the preseason with a 41-14 win over Cincinnati behind a clean performance from third-string quarterback Riley Leonard. The rookie completed 15-of-20 passes for 189 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown to Laquon Treadwell just before halftime.

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Denver opened with three scoring possessions behind rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who connected with Courtland Sutton for a touchdown and totaled 110 passing yards before exiting. The Broncos' defense held late as New Orleans rotated through its quarterback competition.

By Mark Chichester Aug 23, 2025 5:48 pm EDT • Denver Broncos • New Orleans Saints
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Kansas City’s first-team offense put together three scoring drives in as many chances, but a late push from Chicago’s reserves flipped the result in a 29-27 Bears win to close the preseason. Patrick Mahomes threw for 143 yards and a touchdown on 13 attempts, while Isiah Pacheco and Rashee Rice added scores as the Chiefs opened up a 20-3 lead before resting their starters.

By Mark Chichester Aug 23, 2025 12:34 am EDT • Chicago Bears • Kansas City Chiefs
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Tennessee wrapped its preseason slate with a 23-13 win over Minnesota, as both teams leaned heavily on rookie quarterbacks. No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward played into the second quarter once again, finishing 10-of-19 for 145 yards to cap his exhibition workload. Ward led a 13-play, 90-yard scoring drive in the first half but remained without a preseason touchdown.

By Mark Chichester Aug 23, 2025 12:18 am EDT • Tennessee Titans • Minnesota Vikings
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Joe Milton accounted for two touchdowns and led scoring drives on Dallas’ first two possessions, helping the Cowboys notch a 31-13 win over Atlanta to wrap up the preseason. Both teams rested nearly all starters, with Milton playing the full first half in his most extended action since joining via trade.

By Mark Chichester Aug 23, 2025 12:01 am EDT • Dallas Cowboys • Atlanta Falcons
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Mark Chichester is the managing editor at PFF. He joined PFF in April 2016 as a data collector before moving into an editorial role in 2018 and becoming the site’s managing editor in June 2022. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, ESPN and Yahoo!.