The trolls were out once again in Week 9 of the NFL season, which brought stunning victories.
One of those surprising wins was the Carolina Panthers‘ 16-13 road victory over the Green Bay Packers.
Carolina entered the game as 13.5-point underdogs, according to ESPN Bet, marking the largest upset this season. Panthers running back Rico Dowdle galloped for 130 yards and two touchdowns, becoming the third Panthers player over the past 10 seasons with 125 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Carolina clinched the win with a 49-yard field goal from Ryan Fitzgerald as time expired.
The Panthers made sure to bask in their huge victory, posting a graphic of a panther doing its own version of the Lambeau Leap — rebranded as the “Panther Pounce” — with the caption: “Pack it up.”
Pack it 🆙 pic.twitter.com/wRz5AOQepD
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 2, 2025
Sunday also marked the 27th birthday for Packers quarterback Jordan Love. Earlier in the day, Green Bay wished Love a happy birthday with a caption: “Can’t wait to see everyone at Jordan’s birthday party today!” Carolina remembered the post, replying to it with a movie poster featuring Dowdle and defensive tackle Derrick Brown titled “Party Crashers,” a spin on the 2005 film “Wedding Crashers.”
https://t.co/GUyExZSTEr pic.twitter.com/2xWtssg6mB
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 2, 2025
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The Seattle Seahawks dominated the Washington Commanders on “Sunday Night Football” for their third straight victory.
Seattle jumped out to a 28-0 lead and then never looked back as quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 330 yards and four touchdowns. Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught eight passes for 129 yards, becoming the first player in franchise history with at least 500 receiving yards in a four-game span.
Playing at Washington’s Northwest Stadium, Seattle — from the Pacific Northwest — claimed that the stadium “felt like home,” adding “Pacific” in front of the stadium’s sign. The Seahawks also posted a comic of Darnold delivering an “L” ribbon to a Major Tuddy, the Commanders’ mascot.
Felt like home. 🏠 pic.twitter.com/qpBp05bscQ
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) November 3, 2025
The perfect ending. 🎬 pic.twitter.com/J3clsYyDdY
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) November 3, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers snapped a two-game losing streak after taking down the Indianapolis Colts.
Pittsburgh’s defense shined with five sacks and a whopping six forced turnovers, its second most in any game under coach Mike Tomlin. The turnover total tied Indianapolis’ most in a game over the past 45 years.
The Steelers leaned into the Colts’ namesake, referencing the Greek myth of the Trojan horse.
The Greeks constructed a wooden horse to enter Troy during the Trojan War, persuading the Trojans that it was a peace offering. However, once the Trojans brought the horse inside the city, Greek soldiers jumped out and opened the gates for their army.
Not horsing around pic.twitter.com/N4rr659yen
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 2, 2025
A crucial NFC North matchup resulted in a road victory by the Minnesota Vikings over the Detroit Lions.
Starting in his first game since Sept. 14, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy tossed 143 yards and two touchdowns, while running for another. Lions quarterback Jared Goff had 284 passing yards and two scores.
The back-and-forth matchup came down to the final possession of the game as Minnesota faced a third-and-five with 1:41 left in regulation. McCarthy connected with wide receiver Jalen Nailor for 16 yards to seal the Vikings’ victory.
With the game being at Detroit’s Ford Field, Minnesota acknowledged the Vikings’ Michigan connections as McCarthy played for the University of Michigan, and Nailor played for Michigan State.
A Wolverine to a Spartan in Detroit.
Love to see it 💜
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 2, 2025
The Los Angeles Rams are winners of three straight after handling the New Orleans Saints at home.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 281 yards and four touchdowns — two of which went to wide receiver Davante Adams. Los Angeles running back Kyren Williams ran for 114 yards and a score himself. Making his first career NFL start, Saints quarterback Tyler Shough had 176 passing yards plus a touchdown and an interception.
The Rams poked fun at the Saints by referencing the beaded necklaces often worn during Mardi Gras.
SHOW ME THE DUBS! pic.twitter.com/skeQEEaiQV
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 3, 2025
It came down to the wire, but the Jacksonville Jaguars escaped with an overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas had a chance to take the lead late in overtime when it went for a two-point conversion. However, Raiders quarterback Geno Smith had his pass batted down, securing the Jaguars’ wild win. Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for 220 yards, while running for two scores. Las Vegas tight end Brock Bowers dominated with 12 catches for 127 yards and three touchdowns.
The Jaguars referenced former Raiders owner Al Davis’ motto “Just win, baby” in their postgame caption. They also put a spin on Las Vegas staples, turning Caesars Palace into “Jaguars Palace.”
Just win, baby ‼️@net_acr | #JAXvsLV pic.twitter.com/lErSQJ8x0Q
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 3, 2025
Keep stacking.#JAXvsLV pic.twitter.com/5KKA4E0bPb
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 3, 2025
ESPN Research contributed to this report.
