The Daily Script #1 - Monday September 8, 2025

Aaron Rodgers (PITT) - 244 YDS (22/30), 4 TD

Daniel Jones (IND) - 272 YDS (22/29), 1 TD, 2 RUSH TD

Deebo Samuel (WSH) - 7 REC, 77 YDS, 19 Yard Rushing TD

Emeka Egbuka marked his NFL regular-season debut with two touchdown catches, including the 25-yarder from Baker Mayfield with 59 seconds left, lifting the Buccaneers to a 23-20 victory after the Atlanta Falcons had briefly claimed the lead on a late Michael Penix Jr. touchdown run.

DJ Turner's game-sealing interception with under two minutes left, lifted the Bengals to a 17-16 victory over the Browns, despite Joe Burrow's offense managing only seven yards in the second half.

Daniel Jones led the Indianapolis Colts to a 33-8 victory over the Miami Dolphins, breaking an 11-year opening-day winless streak with three touchdowns and a turnover-free game.

In his Raiders debut, Geno Smith had 362 passing yards, including a clutch 36-yard completion to Dont'e Thornton to seal a 20-13 comeback victory over the Patriots, highlighted by rookie Ashton Jeanty's first career touchdown.

Kyler Murray overcame a morning illness to connect for two touchdown passes, leading the Arizona Cardinals to a 20-13 win over the New Orleans Saints, as rookie head coach Kellen Moore witnessed a series of costly penalties and missed opportunities from his team.

Aaron Rodgers delivered a masterclass with four touchdown passes and Chris Boswell clinched the win with a career-long 60-yard field goal, lifting the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 34-32 victory over the New York Jets.

The Washington Commanders' defense showcased their resilience with crucial red-zone stops, while Deebo Samuel dazzled in his team debut with a 19-yard rushing touchdown.

In his NFL head coaching debut, Liam Coen secured a 26-10 win for the Jacksonville Jaguars over the Carolina Panthers, highlighted by Travis Etienne's 143-yard rushing performance.

Denver's defense sealed a 20-12 victory against the Tennessee Titans by sacking rookie quarterback Cam Ward four times and forcing a fumble in the final minute, overshadowing Bo Nix's three turnovers.

Brock Purdy orchestrated a game winning drive capped by a 4-yard touchdown pass to third-string tight end Jake Tonges, whose first career NFL reception came off a deflected ball, securing the San Francisco 49ers' 17-13 comeback victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the closing minutes.

Jordan Love threw for two touchdown passes, and Micah Parsons made an impactful debut by sacking Jared Goff, helping the Packers complete a dominant defensive performance against the reigning NFC North champions.

The Los Angeles Rams got a 14-9 victory thanks to Matthew Stafford's 245-yard passing performance, including a third-quarter touchdown to Davis Allen, and a late-game fumble recovery forced by linebacker Nate Landman.

In a stunning comeback, Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a 41-40 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, overcoming a 15-point deficit in the final four minutes, with a game-winning 32-yard field goal by Matt Prater as time expired.

The Indiana Fever clinched their playoff berth, overcoming a season plagued by significant injuries, including the loss of 2024 Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark.

Julie Allemand (LA): 21 PTS, 5 STL

The Las Vegas Aces capture their 14th consecutive victory, tying the 2021 Connecticut Sun for the fourth-longest winning streak in league history.

Cal Raleigh's hit his 53rd homer in the Mariners' biggest performance since 2012.

José Ramírez's surpassing Jim Thome for second on the team's all-time RBI list.

Dodgers snapped a five-game losing streak.

Max Scherzer (TOR): 4.1 IP, 4 ER, 3 H, 8 K, 4 BB

Max Fried (NYY): 7.0 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 4 K, 1 BB

Ben Rice (NYY): 1 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

Jacob Misiorowski (MIL): 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 8 K, 2 BB

Bubba Chandler (PIT): 2.2 IP, 9 ER, 9 H, 3 K, 3 BB

Andrew Vaughn (MIL): 4 H, 1 RBI

Brandon Sproat (NYM): 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 7 K, 4 BB

Hunter Greene (CIN): 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 12 K, 2 BB

Chicago’s seventh win in eight games.

Taijuan Walker (PHI): 6.0 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 1 K, 2 BB

Tyler Phillips (MIA): 2.2 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 3 K, 1 BB

Otto Lopez (MIA): 3 H, 2 HR, 4 RBI

Royals two games back in the AL wild card race.

Giants four games back in the NL wild card race.

Andrew Alvarez (WSH): 4.2 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 K, 3 BB

Drew Pomeranz (CHC): 1.0 IP, 2 K

Carson Kelly (CHC): 2 H, 2 HR, 2 RBI

Josh Bell (WSH): 1 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

Framber Valdez (HOU): 7.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 5 K, 1 BB

Patrick Corbin (TEX): 5.2 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 5 K, 1 BB

Dylan Cease (SD): 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 5 K, 2 BB

Tanner Gordon (COL): 3.2 IP, 6 ER, 6 H, 5 K, 1 BB

Manny Machado (SD): 2 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

Luis Severino (ATH): 5.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 7 K, 1 BB

Mitch Farris (LAA): 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 4 K, 1 BB

Alex Cora's 600th career win as manager.