Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season saw running backs and pass-catchers erupt, delivering massive fantasy performances that may have single-handedly won you your matchup.
Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson was the headliner, compiling over 230 yards from scrimmage in a single-game explosion, while Chicago’s D’Andre Swift put together a terrific performance with 175 total yards. We also saw big games from stars like Drake London.
Dive into this week’s complete recap to find out which quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, and tight ends topped the leaderboards.
New York Giants 34, Philadelphia Eagles 17: The New York Giants secured a dominant 34-17 win over the Eagles, fueled by massive performances from their rookie duo. Quarterback Jaxson Dart was outstanding, throwing for 195 yards and a touchdown, while adding 58 crucial yards and another score on the ground. Running back Cam Skattebo was the primary scorer, rushing for 98 yards and a career-high three touchdowns. For the struggling Eagles offense, tight end Dallas Goedert was the sole bright spot, hauling in 9 receptions for 110 yards and one touchdown, while Jalen Hurts threw a critical interception in the loss.
Denver Broncos 13, New York Jets 11: The offensive production was limited in the Broncos’ 13-11 victory over the Jets. Denver quarterback Bo Nix was the most effective offensive performer, completing 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards and the game’s lone touchdown, a 16-yard strike to tight end Nate Adkins. Adkins finished the day with two receptions for 23 yards and the score. Running back J.K. Dobbins led Denver’s rushing attack with 40 yards on 14 carries. For the Jets, the offense struggled severely, registering only 82 total yards and negative-10 net passing yards. The most notable contributor was kicker Nick Folk, who accounted for nine of the team’s 11 points by going 3-for-3 on field goal attempts.
Los Angeles Rams 17, Baltimore Ravens 3: The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Baltimore Ravens 17-3, with the Rams offense doing just enough, fueled by a key 14-point swing in the third quarter. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 17 of 26 passes for 181 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions. Running back Kyren Williams accounted for the team’s first touchdown on a 3-yard run and led the team with 50 rushing yards, while tight end Tyler Higbee was the top receiver with 4 catches for 40 yards, including an 8-yard touchdown. For the Ravens’ struggling offense, running back Derrick Henry was the top offensive performer of the game, dominating the ground game with a game-high 122 yards on 24 carries, though he failed to reach the end zone. Wide receiver Zay Flowers led the Ravens in receiving with 6 catches for 46 yards in a game where quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Tyler Huntley combined for just 140 passing yards.
Carolina Panthers 30, Dallas Cowboys 27: The top offensive performance belonged to Panthers running back Rico Dowdle, who set a new Carolina franchise record with 239 scrimmage yards against his former team, rushing for 183 yards on 30 carries and adding 56 receiving yards and one touchdown. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young had one of his best games of the season, completing 17 of 25 passes for 199 yards and three touchdowns, with two of those scores going to rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. For the Cowboys, quarterback Dak Prescott was efficient despite the loss, throwing for 261 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions, while wide receiver George Pickens was his top target, posting a career-best nine catches for 168 yards and a score.
Indianapolis Colts 31, Arizona Cardinals 27: The top offensive performers in the Colts’ 31-27 victory over the Cardinals were led by impressive play from both backfield tandems. For the winning Colts, quarterback Daniel Jones was highly efficient, completing 22 of 30 passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns while also adding a score on the ground, finishing with a 101.0 passer rating. Running back Jonathan Taylor dominated the ground game with 21 carries for 123 yards and the game-winning one-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Rookie tight end Tyler Warren was a key receiving threat, hauling in six catches for 63 yards and one of Jones’s passing touchdowns. On the Cardinals’ side, backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett, filling in for the injured Kyler Murray, had a high-volume performance with 27 completions on 44 attempts for a game-high 320 yards and two touchdowns. Tight end Trey McBride was his most targeted weapon, logging a team-high eight receptions for 72 yards and one touchdown.
Seattle Seahawks 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 12: The Seahawks’ passing game fueled their 20-12 victory over the Jaguars, despite a quiet day for the run offense on both sides. Quarterback Sam Darnold was the game’s top passer, throwing for 295 yards and two touchdowns on just 16 completions, resulting in a stellar 121.7 passer rating. His primary target was wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who had an explosive performance with 8 receptions for a game-high 162 yards, including a 61-yard touchdown catch. For the Jaguars, quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed more passes (27-of-42) for 258 yards and two touchdowns, with wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. being his top performer with 8 receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown. Both running games struggled, with Seattle’s Kenneth Walker III leading the two teams with just 34 rushing yards.
Los Angeles Chargers 29, Miami Dolphins 27: The Chargers’ offense was driven by a fantastic dual effort from quarterback Justin Herbert and breakout running back Kimani Vidal in their 29-27 win. Herbert was efficient, completing 29 of 38 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns, with his primary receiver being Ladd McConkey, who caught 7 passes for 100 yards and one score, including a crucial late-game connection to set up the winning field goal. Vidal had a career day on the ground, rushing 18 times for a game-high 124 yards, and also added a 7-yard receiving touchdown. For the Dolphins, running back De’Von Achane was the standout performer, racking up 150 scrimmage yards (128 rushing, 22 receiving) and scoring two touchdowns, while wide receiver Jaylen Waddle led their receiving efforts with 6 catches for 95 yards, though quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s 205 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions limited the team’s passing attack.
Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Cleveland Browns 9: The Pittsburgh Steelers’ victory over the Cleveland Browns (23-9) was led by an efficient performance from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who completed 21 of 30 passes for 235 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions, yielding a 115.3 passer rating. Rodgers’ top target was wide receiver DK Metcalf, who accounted for 95 yards and a touchdown on four receptions, while tight end Connor Heyward added the other touchdown catch. For the Browns, who were held without a touchdown and struggled to run the ball, the most productive offensive player was rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr., who caught seven passes for a team-high 81 yards from quarterback Dillon Gabriel.
New England Patriots 25, New Orleans Saints 19: The New England Patriots’ victory was powered by the passing attack led by quarterback Drake Maye, who completed 18 of 26 passes for 261 yards, three touchdowns, and a sterling 140.1 passer rating. Maye’s primary targets were wide receivers Kayshon Boutte, who had a phenomenal homecoming with five catches for 93 yards and two touchdowns, and Demario Douglas, who added three receptions for 71 yards, including a 53-yard score. For the New Orleans Saints, quarterback Spencer Rattler was accurate, completing 20 of 26 passes for 227 yards, with his top receiver being Chris Olave, who finished with six catches for 98 yards; however, the Saints offense struggled to punch it into the end zone, managing only one rushing touchdown from Taysom Hill.
Las Vegas Raiders 20, Tennessee Titans 10: The Las Vegas Raiders’ 20-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans was a grind on offense, highlighted by running back Ashton Jeanty, who led all rushers with 75 yards and the team’s only rushing touchdown on 23 carries, and tight end Michael Mayer, who was the Raiders’ most productive receiver with five catches for 50 yards and a receiving touchdown from quarterback Geno Smith. For the Titans, rookie quarterback Cam Ward completed 26 of 38 passes for 222 yards and one late touchdown—a one-yard pass to tight end David Martin-Robinson—but was plagued by three turnovers. Titans wide receiver Van Jefferson led the game with 75 receiving yards on four catches, while tight end Chig Okonkwo secured a team-high six receptions for 46 yards.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30, San Francisco 49ers 19: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers was spearheaded by an efficient performance from quarterback Baker Mayfield, who completed 17 of 23 passes for 256 yards, two touchdowns, and a stellar 139.0 passer rating. Running back Rachaad White led the Buccaneers’ rushing attack with 65 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, while undrafted rookie wide receiver Kameron Johnson was a surprise star, leading the team with four receptions for 64 yards and scoring a 34-yard touchdown. For the 49ers, quarterback Mac Jones amassed the highest passing yardage of the game with 347 yards, but threw two interceptions and was sacked six times. His top target was wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, who posted five catches for a game-high 142 yards, while running back Christian McCaffrey contributed 111 total yards (54 rushing, 57 receiving) and the 49ers’ only offensive touchdown on a one-yard run.
Green Bay Packers 27, Cincinnati Bengals 18: The Green Bay Packers’ 27-18 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals was powered by a dominant performance from running back Josh Jacobs, who totaled 150 yards from scrimmage (93 rushing, 57 receiving) and scored two rushing touchdowns. Quarterback Jordan Love was highly efficient, completing 19 of 26 passes for 259 yards, one touchdown, and a 101.3 passer rating, with rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden leading the team with three catches for 86 yards, averaging a game-high 28.7 yards per catch. For the Bengals, quarterback Joe Flacco had a high-volume debut, completing 29 of 45 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns, while All-Pro wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was his most productive target with a game-high 10 receptions for 94 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown.
Kansas City Chiefs 30, Detroit Lions 17: The Kansas City Chiefs’ 30-17 victory was spearheaded by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who was responsible for four total touchdowns and a 132.2 passer rating, completing 22 of 30 passes for 257 yards and three passing touchdowns, in addition to scrambling for a rushing score. Wide receiver Marquise Brown was the top scorer for the Chiefs, hauling in two of the receiving touchdowns, while tight end Travis Kelce led the team in receiving with six catches for 78 yards. For the Detroit Lions, quarterback Jared Goff threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns, completing 23 of 29 passes, with receiver Jameson Williams leading the team with six receptions for 66 yards and a score, and tight end Sam LaPorta also finding the end zone with a 55-yard day.
Atlanta Falcons 24, Buffalo Bills 14: The Atlanta Falcons offense dominated with a pair of explosive performances to defeat the Buffalo Bills 24-14, led by running back Bijan Robinson, who racked up a career-high 238 yards from scrimmage, including 170 rushing yards and an 81-yard touchdown run. Wide receiver Drake London also had a massive game, recording 10 receptions for 158 yards and a touchdown from quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 250 yards with one passing touchdown and no turnovers. For the Bills, quarterback Josh Allen struggled against the Falcons’ defense, throwing for a season-low 180 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, with running back James Cook leading their running game with 87 yards on 17 carries.
Chicago Bears 25, Washington Commanders 24: The Chicago Bears’ narrow 25-24 victory over the Washington Commanders was largely fueled by running back D’Andre Swift, who compiled a phenomenal 175 yards from scrimmage, including a team-leading 108 rushing yards on 14 carries and a crucial 55-yard receiving touchdown. Caleb Williams finished 17-of-29 for 252 passing yards and the scoring pass to Swift, while also adding a rushing touchdown. On the Commanders’ side, quarterback Jayden Daniels had an efficient outing despite a critical late fumble, completing 19 of 26 passes for 211 yards and tossing three touchdowns to three different players, including a score to tight end Zach Ertz, one to wide receiver Chris Moore and the third to Luke McCaffrey.
