NFL Preseason Roundup: Week 2 Highlights from Denver and Beyond
This weekend, the 2025 NFL preseason action continued, with all 11 games wrapped up as teams gear up for the regular season. The spotlight shone brightly on rookie quarterbacks, particularly Jaxson Dart with the Giants and Dillon Gabriel with the Browns, both showcasing their skills nicely in their respective games. In another notable matchup, the Colts and Packers ran into a battle for quarterback supremacy. Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson both put in solid performances while competing for the starting job in Indianapolis.
In Denver, the Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals and delivered a commanding victory, finishing the contest at 27-7. The Broncos put up impressive numbers, totaling 563 yards of offense, with rookie starter Bo Nix showing promise in his first year. Backup Jarrett Stidham displayed his talent as he completed 16-of-23 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns. This duo has many teams envious of Denver’s strong quarterback depth.
The Broncos dominated the game from start to finish, outpacing the Cardinals significantly in every category. By halftime, they had amassed 404 total yards compared to Arizona’s 113. Troy Franklin starred for Denver, catching two touchdown passes and demonstrating impressive improvement this offseason. Even the defensive side shone for the Broncos, as undrafted linebacker Jordan Turner made key plays, including a sack on the Cardinals’ quarterback.
As the weekend rolled on, three more preseason games are scheduled, including Jacksonville vs. New Orleans and Buffalo vs. Chicago on Sunday, with Washington vs. Cincinnati set for Monday. Overall, NFL teams are still working out their final roster spots and strategies, and fans are glued to the action as new talents emerge.
With the regular season just around the corner, the excitement is building, and teams are eager to fine-tune their performances in the upcoming weeks.
