Nfl Week 10 Takeaways Several Teams Serve Up Surprises Usa Today

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Nov 17, 2025, 3:01 PM

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The 32 things we learned from Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season: 1. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” If you didn’t think you’d be learning (or getting a refresher on) Biblical quotes in this week’s installment, that one is from the fifth... Worth wondering if several of the NFL’s meeker teams read it prior to Sunday’s action. 2. The number of consecutive games won by the New York Jets, who started the 2025 season with an 0-7 record that rendered them the final team to break into the win column.

3. The NYJ prevailed Sunday despite being without arguably their two best defensive players, CB Sauce Gardner and DT Quinnen Williams, who definitely are no longer their best defensive players after they were stunningly exported... 4 trade deadline. 4. The number of sacks collected Sunday against the Cleveland Browns by Jets DE Will McDonald IV, who established a new career high, tied the franchise single-game record and staked a claim as Gang Green’s... Around The NFL breaks down what you need to know from all of Sunday's action in Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season.

Catch up on each game's biggest takeaways using the links below: Next Gen Stats Insight for Falcons-Colts (via NFL Pro): Jonathan Taylor rushed for 228 yards after contact in Berlin, the only game since at least 2017 with more than 200. Taylor forced 11 missed tackles and gained 165 extra yards, the most by any player this season. NFL Research: Jonathan Taylor joined Jim Brown, Adrian Peterson and Derrick Henry as the only RBs with multiple career games with 200-plus rushing yards and 3-plus rushing TDs. Taylor's 286 scrimmage yards on Sunday are the most in a game by a player in Colts history, overtaking Marshall Faulk’s 267-yard game in Week 13, 1998. Next Gen Stats Insight for Saints-Panthers (via NFL Pro): Much of Tyler Shough’s production was directed outside the numbers, as he finished 11 of 16 for 202 yards and both of his touchdowns on...

His yardage total outside the numbers was the second-most by a Saints quarterback in the last eight seasons and most by any rookie in 2025. NFL Research: The Panthers had their sixth game of the season with seven or fewer points in the first half. Carolina is 2-15 when Bryce Young starts at QB and has less than 70 yards in the first half in his career. Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season just wrapped, which means we're officially into the campaign's second half. That means different things for different teams. For squads such as the Detroit Lions who are rolling, it was business as usual (or unusual based on how their Sunday Night Football unraveled).

For potential contenders on the fringes, the pressure ratcheted up. There was little margin for error. The week kicked off with a nail-biter between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens. It ended with the Miami Dolphins ending a three-game losing streak—and the Los Angeles Rams' three-game winning streak. The Kansas City Chiefs remained undefeated after blocking a last-second, would-be game-winning field-goal attempt from the Denver Broncos. And nine games were decided by one score.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey made his long-anticipated 2024 debut. The Dallas Cowboys' Micah Parsons also returned from injury. One helped his team win; the other didn't. The Los Angeles Rams kept pace with the Seahawks Sunday for first in the NFC West. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images Each Sunday, three of The Athletic’s NFL writers react to the biggest news, plays and performances from the day’s games.

Week 10’s early games saw some fantastic finishes, MVP performances and one contender laying an egg. The Chicago Bears held off the New York Giants to stay in the NFC North hunt, the Houston Texans stormed back from 19 down to stun the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jonathan Taylor put on a... Making matters worse for Buffalo was a Patriots road win against the Buccaneers to broaden their lead in the AFC East. Meanwhile, in the late-afternoon games, the Detroit Lions blew out the Washington Commanders and the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks rolled in two NFC West matchups. NFL writers Mike Jones, Ted Nguyen and Dan Pompei share their thoughts on Week 10’s highs and lows. How alarming is the Bills’ upset loss to the Dolphins, who came into the game with just two wins?

Was it a hiccup against a division rival or were bigger issues exposed? After putting a bow on NFL Sunday for Week 10, as usual, there are always takeaways that you may have missed. Week 10 did not disappoint in adding to the list. Let's look at three things that took place on Sunday. There have been 38 games in the NFL this season decided by game-winning scores in the final two minutes of regulation or overtime. That is the most through Week 10 in NFL history.

Three teams put together game-winning scores in the final two minutes or overtime on Sunday: the Chicago Bears, the Houston Texans, and the Indianapolis Colts. The Texans overcame a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 36-29, while Chicago overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the New York Giants, 24-20. Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff continues to be efficient. Goff completed 25 passes on 33 pass attempts (75.8 percent) for 320 yards with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions for a 135.9 passer rating in the Lions’ 44-22 win at the home of the... Goff became the third player in NFL history to have 45 games of 300 yards passing or more within a player's first ten seasons. Goff also has 27 games of throwing at least 3 touchdown passes and zero interceptions, placing him fourth all-time.

Against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Giants QB Jaxson Dart would rush for 2 touchdowns before leaving the game with an injury. Dart became the only rookie QB in history to record a rushing touchdown in five consecutive games. The 32 things we learned from Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season: 1. Despite remaining the league's lone undefeated outfit, the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs’ average margin of victory this season is just 6.4 points. 2.

After surviving the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday afternoon by blocking a game-winning field-goal attempt on the final play to preserve a 16-14 victory, K.C. improved to 9-0 for the third time in franchise history. Only two of the Chiefs’ wins are by more than seven points. Per OptaSTATS, the Chiefs are the first team in NFL history to win nine consecutive games (including playoffs) in which they trailed after halftime. 3. But whether or not Kansas City can go an unprecedented 17-0 in the regular season – or even an unprecedented 20-0 with the first-ever Super Bowl threepeat – is probably a premature question, even...

1 playoff seed. 4. The more intriguing query might be asking who’s the biggest threat to the Detroit Lions, who scratched out a 26-23 win Sunday night in Houston, in the NFC. Week 10 of the NFL season delivered a mix of statement wins, injury scares, and huge fantasy performances, the kind of chaos fantasy managers live for. From Jonathan Taylor's monster day to De'Von Achane's explosion against Buffalo, stars came through in dramatic fashion while others left us guessing what's next. This week's NFL reactions dive deep into each performance and what it means for your lineups heading into Week 11.

For player usage updates and roster context, check out RotoWire's NFL Depth Charts, and don't miss the Weekly Projections to see how the upcoming matchups shape up. Jonathan Taylor bounced back in spectacular fashion, reminding everyone why he's a fantasy superstar. After a quiet Week 9, Taylor erupted for 244 rushing yards, three touchdowns and 42 more through the air in one of the most dominant performances of the season. Expect the Colts to keep leaning heavily on him down the stretch. Daniel Jones contributed as a runner with 53 yards but offered ordinary production through the air. Jones remains a solid weekly streaming option.

Tyler Warren emerged as the top target, catching eight passes for 99 yards, while Alec Pierce added 84 yards and a touchdown to solidify his role as an emerging top-40 WR option. Michael Pittman and Josh Downs were quiet, but both remain startable in most weeks — Pittman as a WR3 and Downs as a volatile flex. When the Colts can lead with their rushing attack, the passing offense could take a hit. Drake London continued his excellent stretch, topping 100 yards and scoring for the third time in four games. Even on modest target volume (compared to his usual double-digit targets), he's established himself as a weekly top-5 fantasy receiver. Bijan Robinson's fantasy scores have been underwhelming lately, averaging just 12 PPR points in his last three games, though his usage and efficiency remain strong.

Patience is warranted as Robinson remains an elite option. Kyle Pitts' inconsistency persists after managing only two catches for 38 yards with a drop costing him significant yardage. Pitts has a decent weekly floor, but his lack of upside makes him a TE streamer. Michael Penix Jr. struggled with accuracy, completing just 12 of 28 passes, and remains a desperation fantasy option with occasional spike weeks. The Bears rallied late to pull out a win, and they got a few strong fantasy performances in the process.

Caleb Williams was under pressure all afternoon, but his dual-threat ability came through once again. He posted 220 passing yards, two total touchdowns and 63 rushing yards. His legs keep him in the QB1 mix every week. Rome Odunze bounced back with 10 targets, 86 yards and a touchdown, his best outing in weeks. While quarterback inconsistency remains a concern, this performance is a reminder of his WR2 upside. Although Kyle Monangai scored a TD, D'Andre Swift returned to his lead role, putting Monangai in the flex discussion.

Also, Colston Loveland had his second best game as a pro with 55 yards. He's getting closer to being a fantasy starter.

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