The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Week 2 recap: Eagles beat Chiefs...again, Giants-Cowboys fireworks, and how 'bout them...Colts?!?
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Sep 15, 2025 The rematch between the Eagles and Chiefs kept everyone on the edge of their seats, ending in a thrilling 20-17 victory for Philadelphia. Giants and Cowboys ignited sparks in a chaotic showdown. Meanwhile, the Colts offense is off to a hot start, making waves early in the season. The podcast also digs into Joe Burrow's injury woes and how the Bengals are scrambling for solutions. Plus, standout performances by veterans like Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins get analyzed, offering insights into the league's evolving dynamics.
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Eagles Win By Grinding It Out
- The Eagles beat the Chiefs 20-17 by choking out the clock and playing efficient, low-risk offense.
- Jalen Hurts has avoided risky downfield throws while the team still wins games consistently.
Hurts' Extremely Short Passing Profile
- Jalen Hurts has mostly targeted throws of 0–9 yards so far this season.
- He has not attempted a pass between 10–19 yards through two weeks, per Next Gen Stats.
Giants-Cowboys Became Wild Shootout
- The Giants-Cowboys game turned chaotic with multiple lead changes and overtime.
- Dak Prescott delivered late-game plays and Brandon Aubrey booted multiple long field goals to force and then win OT.