Week 2 of the NFL season delivered a whirlwind of exciting games, surprising upsets, and unfortunate injuries. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the action kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants clashed in a dramatic overtime showdown. Dak Prescott and Russell Wilson engaged in a quarterback duel for the ages, trading touchdowns in the final minutes of regulation. Wilson's 450-yard, three-touchdown performance was ultimately overshadowed by Brandon Aubrey's game-winning 46-yard field goal in overtime, securing a 40-37 victory for the Cowboys and extending their winning streak against the Giants to nine games. The game saw five go-ahead touchdowns in the final 12 minutes alone, highlighting the intensity and unpredictability of the contest.
The Cincinnati Bengals also secured a win, but at a significant cost. Joe Burrow suffered a toe injury in the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars, leaving him sidelined for what reports suggest will be several weeks. Jake Browning stepped up, leading a crucial game-winning drive culminating in a one-yard sneak for a 2-0 start for the Bengals.
Elsewhere, the Seattle Seahawks capitalized on a series of errors by the Pittsburgh Steelers. A botched kickoff allowed George Holani to recover the ball in the end zone for a surprising touchdown, securing a victory despite a subpar performance from Aaron Rodgers. Similarly, the Detroit Lions bounced back from their opening week loss with a dominant victory over the Chicago Bears, fueled by Jared Goff's career-high five touchdown passes, three of which went to Amon-Ra St. Brown.
The Buffalo Bills continued their strong start, easily defeating the New York Jets, despite Josh Allen briefly leaving the game with a bloody nose. James Cook's strong rushing performance highlighted the Bills' success, contrasting with the struggles of the Jets' Justin Fields, who left the game with a concussion. The Patriots also secured a victory, with rookie quarterback Drake Maye leading the charge, and a key kickoff return touchdown by Antonio Gibson securing a 33-27 win over the Miami Dolphins.
The San Francisco 49ers, with Mac Jones filling in for the injured Brock Purdy, edged out the New Orleans Saints in a close match, while the Baltimore Ravens dominated the Cleveland Browns thanks to Lamar Jackson’s four touchdown passes. Finally, the Los Angeles Rams improved to 2-0 after a convincing win over the Tennessee Titans, highlighted by Matthew Stafford's performance and a strong defensive showing that included five sacks of rookie quarterback Cam Ward.
Week 2 provided plenty of excitement and set the stage for an intriguing remainder of the NFL season.
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Originally published at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/sep/14/nfl-scores-sunday-football
