2025 NFL Preseason Week 2 Recap: What We Learned from Saturday's Games

The 2025 NFL preseason continued to heat up on Saturday, with eight games taking place across the league. The Miami Dolphins topped the Detroit Lions 24-17, while the Houston Texans upset the Carolina Panthers 20-3. The Green Bay Packers narrowly edged out the Indianapolis Colts 23-19, and the New England Patriots dominated the Minnesota Vikings 20-12.

Key Takeaways:

• The Miami Dolphins' running game struggled in Week 2, with Jaylen Wright managing just 19 yards on 12 carries. However, rookie Ollie Gordon II impressed with 50 yards on 10 carries.
• The Detroit Lions' wide receiver Jackson Meeks is making a case to stick with the team beyond the preseason, recording 93 receiving yards on seven catches.
• Houston Texans' running back Nick Chubb flashed his old form in his preseason debut, displaying quick burst and strong between-the-tackles running.
• The Green Bay Packers' quarterback battle remains close, with both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson posting similar stat lines. However, the team needs to clean up its operation, racking up 11 penalties in the first half.
• The New England Patriots' trio of new players - Mack Hollins, TreVeyon Henderson, and Efton Chism III - looked promising, with Henderson showcasing his speed and Chism III dominating the second-team offense.
• Cleveland Browns' quarterback Dillon Gabriel had a high and low in Week 2, converting three third downs but also throwing an interception.
• Eagles' safety Andrew Mukuba had a standout game, registering two takeaways, including an interception returned for a touchdown.
• The Las Vegas Raiders have legitimate juice, with quarterback Geno Smith and running back Ashton Jeanty showing promise in Week 2.

Statistics:

• Jaylen Wright (N/A): 19 yards on 12 carries through two preseason games (Miami Dolphins)
• Ollie Gordon II (Miami Dolphins): 50 yards on 10 carries (Week 2)
• Jackson Meeks (Detroit Lions): 93 receiving yards on seven catches (Week 2)
• Nick Chubb (Houston Texans): 25 yards on five carries (Week 2)
• Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts): 8/17 for 108 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT (Week 2 combined stats)
• Green Bay Packers: 11 penalties in the first half (Week 2)
• Mack Hollins (New England Patriots): 3 receptions for 38 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown (Week 2)
• TreVeyon Henderson (New England Patriots): 11 yards on one carry, 1 TD (Week 2)
• Efton Chism III (New England Patriots): 3 receptions for 52 yards (Week 2)
• Dillon Gabriel (Cleveland Browns): 13/18 for 143 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT (Week 2)
• Andrew Mukuba (Philadelphia Eagles): 2 takeaways, including an interception returned for a touchdown (Week 2)
• Geno Smith and Ashton Jeanty (Las Vegas Raiders): combined 123 yards and 1 TD through the air and on the ground (Week 2)

Sources:

• [1] NFL.com: "2025 NFL preseason, Week 2: What We Learned from Saturday's games"
• [2] NFL.com: "Miami Dolphins 24, Detroit Lions 17 FULL BOX SCORE"
• [3] NFL.com: "Houston Texans 20, Carolina Panthers 3 FULL BOX SCORE"
• [4] NFL.com: "Green Bay Packers 23, Indianapolis Colts 19 FULL BOX SCORE"
• [5] NFL.com: "New England Patriots 20, Minnesota Vikings 12 FULL BOX SCORE"
• [6] NFL.com: "Cleveland Browns 22, Philadelphia Eagles 13 FULL BOX SCORE"
• [7] NFL.com: "San Francisco 49ers 22, Las Vegas Raiders 19 FULL BOX SCORE"
• [8] https://www.nfl.com/news/2025-nfl-preseason-week-2-what-we-learned-from-saturday-games