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NFL #ProDucks: Week 2
09/16/25 | Football
The second week of the NFL season has come to a close with 45 former Ducks under contract with 23 professional teams.
Rookie ProDucks continued to make an impact with performances highlighted by Brandon Dorlus' first career sack and Dillon Gabriel's first career touchdown. Veteran Justin Herbert led the Chargers to a 2-0 record, Troy Franklin led Broncos' receiving efforts and Bucky Irving helped Tampa Bay to a Monday night win.
Los Angeles Chargers 20, Las Vegas Raiders 9
Jamaree Caldwell recorded his first career sack, adding two tackles for Los Angeles. Troy Dye made three tackles in the Monday night matchup.
Justin Herbert went 19-of-27 for 242 yards and two touchdowns in the Chargers' win, highlighted by a 60 yard-touchdown.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Houston Texans 19
Bucky Irving rushed 17 times for 71 yards in the Buccaneers' victory on Monday night. Irving added six receptions for 50 yards and earned a 73.1 passing grade from Pro Football Focus.
Jamal Hill played 22 snaps on special teams for the Texans.
Green Bay Packers 27, Washington Commanders 18
Evan Williams totaled a season-high five tackles, including three solo in his start against Washington.
Josh Conerly Jr. made his second start for the Commanders, playing 69 snaps at right tackle and posting a 67.6 run blocking grade from PFF.
Indianapolis Colts 29, Denver Broncos 28
DeForest Buckner made six tackles, including five solo, in the Colts win.
Bo Nix completed 22-of-30 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday. Nix connected with Troy Franklin for their second touchdown of the season.
Franklin totaled 89 yards from eight catches, including a 42-yard reception, and added 11 yards on a rushing carry. Franklin earned a 76.7 offensive grade and a 75.4 passing grade with his team-leading receiving performance.
Alex Forsyth played five snaps on special teams for the Broncos.
Atlanta Falcons 22, Minnesota Vikings 6
Brandon Dorlus recorded his first career sack in the Falcons' win over Minnesota. Dorlus added three tackles, earning a 70.5 tackling grade from PFF.
Cincinnati Bengals 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 27
Johnny Mundt started at tight end for Jacksonville, earning an 85.5 run blocking grade from PFF. Arik Armstead recorded two tackles for the Jaguars and posted a 78.4 run defense grade.
Dallas Cowboys 40, New York Giants 37
Kayvon Thibodeaux recorded his first sack of the season, marking 22.5 in his career. Thibodeaux added five tackles and earned an 81.7 run defense grade from PFF. Jevon Holland racked up seven tackles for the Giants, including six solo, while posting an 84.8 tackling grade.
TJ Bass played nine snaps on special teams for the Cowboys.
Detroit Lions 52, Chicago Bears 21
Noah and Penei Sewell faced off in a sibling-rivalry matchup between the Lions and the Bears. Penei started at right tackle and recorded a 74.2 offensive grade from PFF. Sewell has not allowed a sack through the first two games of the season.
Noah Sewell made five tackles for the Bears, while posting an 82.6 defensive grade.
San Francisco 49ers 26, New Orleans Saints 21
Deommodore Lenoir recorded four solo tackles while playing 73 snaps in the San Francisco win.
Juwan Johnson started at tight end for the Saints, making five catches for 49 yards. Manning added a score for New Orleans with an 18-yard touchdown catch. Ugo Amadi played 14 snaps on special teams.
Baltimore Ravens 41, Cleveland Browns 17
Dillon Gabriel went 3-of-3 for 19 yards in his professional debut and connected with Dylan Sampson marking each of their first career touchdown. Gabriel earned a 132.6 passer rating from ESPN and an 89.6 offensive grade from PFF.
Arizona Cardinals 27, Carolina Panthers 22
Jordan Burch played 43 snaps at linebacker for the Cardinals, recording two solo tackles.
DJ Johnson played 16 snaps for Carolina.
Philadelphia Eagles 20, Kansas City Chiefs 17
Jeffrey Bassa played 16 snaps on special teams for the Chiefs.
Los Angeles Rams 33, Tennessee Titans 19
Terrance Ferguson played 15 snaps for the Rams.
Did Not Play
Ajani Cornelius (Dallas Cowboys)
Christian Gonzalez (New England Patriots)
Derrick Harmon (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Jordan James (San Francisco 49ers)
Tez Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders)
Jackson Powers-Johnson (Las Vegas Raiders)
Nikko Reed (Los Angeles Chargers)
Practice Squad
Patrick Herbert (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Traeshon Holden (Dallas Cowboys)
Brandon Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles)
Steven Jones (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Dontae Manning (Chicago Bears)
Jabbar Muhammad (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Jordon Riley (New York Giants)
Taki Taimani (Minnesota Vikings)
Calvin Throckmorton (Denver Broncos)
Reserve
Popo Aumavae (Carolina Panthers)
Rookie ProDucks continued to make an impact with performances highlighted by Brandon Dorlus' first career sack and Dillon Gabriel's first career touchdown. Veteran Justin Herbert led the Chargers to a 2-0 record, Troy Franklin led Broncos' receiving efforts and Bucky Irving helped Tampa Bay to a Monday night win.
Los Angeles Chargers 20, Las Vegas Raiders 9
Jamaree Caldwell recorded his first career sack, adding two tackles for Los Angeles. Troy Dye made three tackles in the Monday night matchup.
Justin Herbert went 19-of-27 for 242 yards and two touchdowns in the Chargers' win, highlighted by a 60 yard-touchdown.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Houston Texans 19
Bucky Irving rushed 17 times for 71 yards in the Buccaneers' victory on Monday night. Irving added six receptions for 50 yards and earned a 73.1 passing grade from Pro Football Focus.
Jamal Hill played 22 snaps on special teams for the Texans.
Green Bay Packers 27, Washington Commanders 18
Evan Williams totaled a season-high five tackles, including three solo in his start against Washington.
Josh Conerly Jr. made his second start for the Commanders, playing 69 snaps at right tackle and posting a 67.6 run blocking grade from PFF.
Indianapolis Colts 29, Denver Broncos 28
DeForest Buckner made six tackles, including five solo, in the Colts win.
Bo Nix completed 22-of-30 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday. Nix connected with Troy Franklin for their second touchdown of the season.
Franklin totaled 89 yards from eight catches, including a 42-yard reception, and added 11 yards on a rushing carry. Franklin earned a 76.7 offensive grade and a 75.4 passing grade with his team-leading receiving performance.
Alex Forsyth played five snaps on special teams for the Broncos.
Atlanta Falcons 22, Minnesota Vikings 6
Brandon Dorlus recorded his first career sack in the Falcons' win over Minnesota. Dorlus added three tackles, earning a 70.5 tackling grade from PFF.
Cincinnati Bengals 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 27
Johnny Mundt started at tight end for Jacksonville, earning an 85.5 run blocking grade from PFF. Arik Armstead recorded two tackles for the Jaguars and posted a 78.4 run defense grade.
Dallas Cowboys 40, New York Giants 37
Kayvon Thibodeaux recorded his first sack of the season, marking 22.5 in his career. Thibodeaux added five tackles and earned an 81.7 run defense grade from PFF. Jevon Holland racked up seven tackles for the Giants, including six solo, while posting an 84.8 tackling grade.
TJ Bass played nine snaps on special teams for the Cowboys.
Detroit Lions 52, Chicago Bears 21
Noah and Penei Sewell faced off in a sibling-rivalry matchup between the Lions and the Bears. Penei started at right tackle and recorded a 74.2 offensive grade from PFF. Sewell has not allowed a sack through the first two games of the season.
Noah Sewell made five tackles for the Bears, while posting an 82.6 defensive grade.
San Francisco 49ers 26, New Orleans Saints 21
Deommodore Lenoir recorded four solo tackles while playing 73 snaps in the San Francisco win.
Juwan Johnson started at tight end for the Saints, making five catches for 49 yards. Manning added a score for New Orleans with an 18-yard touchdown catch. Ugo Amadi played 14 snaps on special teams.
Baltimore Ravens 41, Cleveland Browns 17
Dillon Gabriel went 3-of-3 for 19 yards in his professional debut and connected with Dylan Sampson marking each of their first career touchdown. Gabriel earned a 132.6 passer rating from ESPN and an 89.6 offensive grade from PFF.
Arizona Cardinals 27, Carolina Panthers 22
Jordan Burch played 43 snaps at linebacker for the Cardinals, recording two solo tackles.
DJ Johnson played 16 snaps for Carolina.
Philadelphia Eagles 20, Kansas City Chiefs 17
Jeffrey Bassa played 16 snaps on special teams for the Chiefs.
Los Angeles Rams 33, Tennessee Titans 19
Terrance Ferguson played 15 snaps for the Rams.
Did Not Play
Ajani Cornelius (Dallas Cowboys)
Christian Gonzalez (New England Patriots)
Derrick Harmon (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Jordan James (San Francisco 49ers)
Tez Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders)
Jackson Powers-Johnson (Las Vegas Raiders)
Nikko Reed (Los Angeles Chargers)
Practice Squad
Patrick Herbert (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Traeshon Holden (Dallas Cowboys)
Brandon Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles)
Steven Jones (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Dontae Manning (Chicago Bears)
Jabbar Muhammad (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Jordon Riley (New York Giants)
Taki Taimani (Minnesota Vikings)
Calvin Throckmorton (Denver Broncos)
Reserve
Popo Aumavae (Carolina Panthers)
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