Week 10 of the2025 NFL seasonkicked off Thursday with the Broncos narrowly beating the Raiders despite two interceptions by quarterback Bo Nix.
Sunday’s action started in Berlin, where Colts star Jonathan Taylor turned in the best performance by a back all season in a win over the Falcons. Back in the United States, the Bears and Texans overcame double-digit deficits in the second half against the Giants and Jaguars, respectively. In Tampa, the Patriots halted a potential game-winning drive from the Buccaneers. The Ravens secured their third consecutive win in Minnesota, while the Bills failed to win their third straight in Miami.
In the late window, the Rams avenged their Week 5 overtime lossto the 49ers. QuarterbackMatthew Staffordthrew four touchdown passes for the third straight game, and the win marked Los Angeles’ fourth in a row. Elsewhere in the NFC West, the Seahawks also secured their fourth straight win by defeating the Cardinals. And the Lions comfortably reached 40 points in a blowout win over the Commanders.
In the evening, the Chargers shut down the Steelers offense on their way to a comfortable win at SoFi.
To close Week 10, the Packers lost to the Eagles in a defensive battle on Monday night.
Our NFL Nation reporters reacted to all the action, answering lingering questions coming out of each game and detailing everything else you need to know for every team. Let’s get to it.
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Philadelphia 10, Green Bay 7
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Eagles
Are the Eagles poised to make another title run? Their chances of capturing the No. 1 seed improved to 33 percent with the win, per ESPN Analytics, compared to 12 percent if they would have lost. It was a huge win at a difficult venue in Lambeau Field, and highlighted just how dangerous this defense can be now that they’ve bolstered the defensive front with the addition of Jaelan Phillips and the return of Nolan Smith Jr. from a triceps injury. The offense was overly conservative and needs to stop it with the three-and-outs — they have 29 3-and-out drives resulting in a punt this season, the second-most in NFL — but there’s plenty to like heading down the home stretch.
Most surprising performance: Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio gave Phillips a major role in his first game as an Eagles, and Phillips delivered big-time. Acquired from the Miami Dolphins for a third-round pick in front of last week’s trade deadline, Phillips got the start and erupted for seven QB pressures, two QB hits and six tackles. He stuffedJosh Jacobson 4th-and-1 with 1:30 remaining, leading to a forced fumble that helped seal the win for Philly. The Eagles have something cooking along the defensive front with the Phillips addition, Smith’s return and Jalyx Hunt heating up. — Tim McManus
Next game: vs. Lions (Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET)
Packers
How can the Packers fix their offense? Tight end Tucker Kraft isn’t coming back from last week’s knee injury. He’s done for the year with a torn ACL. Receiver Jayden Reed is still weeks away from returning off injured reserve while recovering from a foot and collarbone surgeries. And the offense line remains a revolving door with center Elgton Jenkins leaving this game because of an ankle injury. Clearly, coach Matt LaFleur didn’t want to put the game in the hands of quarterback Jordan Love, what with his run-heavy game plan, but he’s going to have to figure out a way to get more out of this team if they’re going to make a run to the playoffs.
Trend to watch: For the second straight game, defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s unit gave the team a chance to win. A week after the 16-13 loss to the Panthers, they held the Eagles in check for most of the game. The Packers gave up their first points of the game on a field goal halfway through the third quarter and didn’t allow a touchdown until early in the fourth. The Packers are 5-3-1 this season. They allowed 16 or fewer points in all 3 losses. They are now 1-3 when allowing 16 or fewer points this season, their most such losses since 1978, per ESPN Research.– Rob Demovsky
Next game: at Giants (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
L.A. Chargers 25, Pittsburgh 10
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Chargers
Does this win prove that the Chargers can contend despite their many injuries? No. If the Chargers were playing this version of Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers every week, then this answer might be different. The Chargers still struggled to protect quarterback Justin Herbert; he was sacked five times and pressured 12 times Sunday. But they benefited from Rodgers’ errant throws and his receivers’ dropped passes, which didn’t put pressure on the Chargers’ offense. While Sunday’s win was a great sign for the Chargers’ playoff hopes, it isn’t an indicator that they can be serious championship contenders.
Trend to watch: Ladd McConkey’s uptick in production. It had seemed that McConkey’s role in this offense had diminished as receivers Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston were more productive through the opening weeks of the season. But that has changed in recent weeks. McConkey appears back to being the Chargers’ top receiving threat and finished Sunday night with four catches for 107 yards and a touchdown. He leads the Chargers in receiving yards and is second in receptions. — Kris Rhim
Next game: at Jaguars (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
Steelers
Was this a bad sign or a bad game for Aaron Rodgers? Maybe both. Less than a month from his 42nd birthday, Rodgers, the NFL’s oldest active player, looked every bit his age in his worst performance as a Steeler to date. Rodgers completed 16 of 31 pass attempts with two interceptions and a garbage-time touchdown. He took three sacks and appeared out of sync with his receivers throughout the game. He was intercepted in the first half when he overthrew DK Metcalf in the seam and rocketed the ball right to rookie RJ Mickens. He also took a sack in the end zone for a safety on the Steelers’ third possession as he attempted to extend the play. Prior to Sunday night’s game, Rodgers looked rejuvenated in his first eight starts as he completed 68.7% of his pass attempts, his highest completion percentage since the 2021 season. Rodgers had found success this season by completing short passes, but even those weren’t connecting Sunday night.
Key stat to know: How about two: The Steelers were 2-of-11 on third down and had only 11 first downs on 12 possessions. With the two garbage-time third-down conversions late in the fourth quarter, they narrowly avoided being the first Steelers team in 20 years to not convert a third down in a game. — Brooke Pryor
Next game: vs. Bengals (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)
Detroit 44, Washington 22
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Lions
Have the Lions fixed their offensive issues? The Lions bounced back from last week’s stunning loss to Minnesota with a dominant win at Washington. But it’s tough to tell whether the offensive explosion was a result of the Commanders’ struggling defense or Detroit’s adjustments since last week. Coach Dan Campbell seemingly took over the offensive playcalling duties from first-year coordinator John Morton, as Campbell was spotted talking into a headset between plays with a play sheet in his hands.
Stat to know: Running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored his 41st career touchdown, joining Hall of Famer Barry Sanders as the only players in Lions history to score 40 or more touchdowns within their first three seasons, per ESPN Research. Sanders had 47 from 1989 to 1991. It was also Gibbs’ fourth career game with a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown, which is the second most in Lions history behind Sanders (five). Gibbs was coming off a career-low 28 scrimmage yards on a season-low 12 touches in Week 9. — Eric Woodyard
Next game: at Eagles (Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET)
Commanders
When will the losing streak end? According to ESPN Research this is the second time in franchise history that Washington has lost four straight by 20+ points (1954). It’s also the most points they’ve allowed over a four-game stretch since 1954. Injuries and ineffective play have wrecked them. They have a chance to end the streak next Sunday against 3-7Miami, but the Dolphins just upset the Bills. The Commanders still have games left versus Denver, at Minnesota and versus Philadelphia (twice). They should get help on offense if and when receivers Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown return from injury. That could provide the boost they need against the 2-8 Giants (away on Dec. 14) or 3-5-1 Cowboys (home on Dec. 25). But the schedule looks bleak the rest of the way.
Stat to know: 8.8 yards per play. That’s what Detroit’s starting offense averaged before quarterback Jared Goff was pulled with 6:56 left in the game. That’s the most Washington’s defense has allowed since Nov. 30, 2014, when the Colts averaged 9.9 yards per play. On Sunday, the Lions gained 546 yards overall. — John Keim
Next game: vs. Dolphins in Madrid (Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET)
Seattle 44, Arizona 22
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Seahawks
How many — if any — teams are better than the Seahawks? The Seahawks won by 22 points despite three turnovers, two of which set up short Arizona touchdowns. It was far from a clean performance, but it was dominant nonetheless. And with 198 yards on the ground, it might have marked a turning point for their stagnant run game, the last cylinder on which their explosive offense was not yet firing. Only the Colts, Broncos and Patriots (all at 8-2) have better records than the Seahawks. The Rams are the only NFC team matching Seattle’s 7-2 mark, and their Week 11 matchup will have major implications in the NFC West.
Stat to know: Per ESPN Research, outside linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence became the fourth player in NFL history with multiple fumble return touchdowns in a game. He did it in the first half — both times via fumbles forced by inside linebacker Tyrice Knight. The Seahawks have not blitzed much this season — they entered Week 9 with the NFL’s third-lowest blitz rate — but coach Mike Macdonald dialed a few up on their way to a 38-7 halftime lead.
Best quote from the locker room:Knight started at middle linebacker in place ofErnest Jones IV, who was out with a knee injury.