The "first-game bump" is a recent trend after years of futility among NFL interim coaches, but is it a real thing? See the NFL interim records for their first game here.

The Broncos broke a record that had been held by the 1981 Atlanta Falcons, who got shut out for three quarters by the Green Bay Packers before scoring 31 in the final quarter. The Broncos and Falcons are the only two teams in NFL history to score at least 30 points after scoring zero in the first three quarters.

Heading into the 2025 NFL offseason, the running back room was universally deemed to be the Chicago Bears' biggest weakness. It surprised and disappointed many,

At the half, the Dallas Cowboys lead the Washington Commanders 27-15 off of two touchdown throws by Dak Prescott and Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts are routing the Los Angeles Chargers 23-3.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson has had an incredible season thus far. The Dallas offense, led by quarterback Dak Prescott, has had the most yards per game in the NFL going into Sunday. In the first six games of the season, Ferguson had 44 receptions for 305 yards and four touchdowns.

San Francisco's comeback win over the host Falcons in the 2012 NFC championship game sealed their trip to the Super Bowl. Atlanta got a taste of revenge a few years later on their own Super Bowl run behind an offense designed by current 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan.