NFL Preseason 2025: Highlights from Saturday’s Exciting Games
As the 2025 NFL preseason kicked off in full swing, several cities buzzed with excitement over the weekend. On Saturday, a total of eight games took place, adding to the anticipation following three games earlier in the week. Among the most notable events were the debuts of the top two picks from April’s NFL Draft: Tennessee’s Cam Ward and Jacksonville’s Travis Hunter.
In his first game, Ward showed promise, completing 5-of-8 passes for 67 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hunter had a quieter start, being targeted only twice but successfully catching both passes for a combined 9 yards. Later on, he also played cornerback against the Pittsburgh Steelers, showcasing his versatility.
In a concerning development for the Dallas Cowboys, quarterback Joe Milton sustained an elbow injury late in their game. Coach Brian Schottenheimer reassured fans with initial tests indicating that “he’ll be OK.”
Another thrilling game featured the Denver Broncos decisively beating the San Francisco 49ers 30-9. After a tough first quarter, the Broncos bounced back dramatically, scoring 30 unanswered points. Running back Emari Demercado made an impact with a spectacular 43-yard catch-and-run touchdown, while quarterback Caden Prieskorn also made headlines with a touchdown of his own.
The Arizona Cardinals managed to edge out the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 20-17. Despite some early struggles on special teams, the Cardinals rallied behind quarterback Kyler Murray, who completed 7-of-8 passes for 96 yards before giving way to Jacoby Brissett. Brissett shone bright, throwing for 81 yards and two touchdowns in less time on the field.
The New York Jets cruised past the Green Bay Packers with a score of 30-10. Justin Fields dazzled by scoring a rushing touchdown after leading the offense through an efficient opening drive. Braelon Allen and Amar Johnson also made impressive contributions, showcasing the Jets’ depth.
Wrapping up the day, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers outperformed the Tennessee Titans in a dominant 29-7 victory. Quarterback Kyle Trask completed 12-of-16 passes for 129 yards, while running back Owen Wright rushed for 87 yards and scored. A final highlight of the game included a 39-yard pick-six by Roman Parodie.
With just two more games on Sunday, fans will eagerly await the outcomes as teams continue to sharpen their skills heading into the regular season.
