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The 2025 NFL season has continued to shock fans as October delivered a wild mix of chaos, comebacks, and controversy. From last-second heartbreaks to coaches leaving, the month has reshaped the landscape of football and made it clear that this will be one of the most unpredictable years in league history.
Alex Milton ‘29 said, “This season has been very exciting, and I always love to watch the NFL.”
The Tennessee Titans made headlines early in October when they terminated head coach Brian Callahan after a disappointing 1–5 start. This start showed how the Titans needed to change things up and try anything new that could benefit them. That very same week, the Arizona Cardinals suffered another painful loss, losing to Tennessee 22–21, which marked their first home loss to the Titans since 1997. Even more shocking, the defeat made Arizona the first team in NFL history to lose three straight games on a field goal as time expired. This is a brutal stretch that left their fans stunned and frustrated.
The New York Giants also found themselves on the wrong end of history when they blew an 18-point lead in the final six minutes to fall 33–32 to the Denver Broncos, becoming the first team ever to lose under those stats.
These kinds of collapses have defined October, turning regular games into unforgettable moments and changing the record books along the way.
Injuries have also played a massive role this month, as several star players went down and completely changed playoff projections. Teams across the league have been forced to dig deep into their depth charts, revealing both hidden talent and glaring weaknesses. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens, once viewed as a strong contender, fell apart defensively in a 44–10 home loss to the Houston Texans, marking their worst start since 2015 and raising questions about how their season will go.
On the flip side, a few teams have used October to mount impressive turnarounds. The New England Patriots, under new head coach Mike Vrabe, have surged to a 5–2 record thanks to disciplined play and strong defensive showings, proving that leadership and culture can change a franchise’s direction almost overnight. But not all sideline stories have been positive. Arizona’s Jonathan Gannon was fined $100,000 after a heated sideline exchange with a player, showing the kind of pressure coaches are facing in a season defined by chaos and high expectations.
If October has proven anything, it’s that this NFL season has no script.
Mason Rosenberg ‘29 said, “This NFL season has had a bunch of unexpected events happen. The top five teams that were projected to be the best before the season are all, in my opinion, overrated.”
Between the coaching, shocking collapses, and players rewriting the record books, every Sunday has brought something unexpected. Injuries have reshaped contenders, underdogs have stunned favorites, and familiar powers have looked vulnerable. From the Patriots having a great start to the Cardinals’ heartbreak, and from the Ravens’ unraveling to the Titans’ drastic coaching change, October 2025 will be remembered as a month that turned the league upside down and reminded fans why football remains the most unpredictable show in sports.
Sources
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6748016/2025/10/25/denver-broncos-comeback-video-analysis/
https://www.nfl.com/news/brian-callahan-titans-fire-head-coach
