by kyledunn 1 week ago
By Gridiron Grit | Dunn Bros Network
As we hit the midway point of the 2025 season, it's time to ask the question on everyone’s mind: Is this real life, or did the Madden gods accidentally load a simulation where chaos is the only rule?
Let’s start with the Baltimore Ravens (9-0) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-0)—two AFC North powerhouses who appear to be locked in a Cold War-style arms race for perfection. Baltimore’s offense scores like it's playing on rookie difficulty, and Pittsburgh? They’ve allowed just 12 points per game, which is basically illegal in 2025.
The league office has opened an investigation into whether Pittsburgh’s defensive coordinator is a sentient AI trained on 1990s Steelers tape. No word yet on whether they’ll suspend the Terminator before the playoffs.
But while the AFC North is writing its own horror movie, over in the Big Apple, the real drama is playing out under the brightest lights.
The New York Giants (7-1) and New York Jets (5-3) are both contending, and the city hasn’t seen this much quarterback buzz since the Mark Sanchez butt-fumble era. Giants QB Brandon Monroe is slinging dimes like a caffeinated Eli Manning, while the Jets’ shiny new toy, Sean Mason, is already being compared to a young Joe Namath (if Joe Namath were built in a lab and didn’t own a fur coat—yet).
Coach Ryan Dunn’s Giants are the toast of the NFC East, riding a smart, balanced offense and a defense that whispers sweet nothings into opposing quarterbacks’ ears. Meanwhile, Coach Kyle Dunn’s Jets have quietly put together a 3-game winning streak and traded away Garrett Wilson just to prove they can win with anyone catching passes. It’s bold. It’s brash. It’s very New York.
Elsewhere, the Texans (6-2), Eagles (7-2), and Jaguars (5-3) are holding strong, though rumor has it Jacksonville is still confused why they traded away Sean Mason after watching Trevor Lawrence trip over his shoelaces for the third straight week.
Down in the standings dungeon, things are looking… not great. The Patriots, Cardinals, Dolphins, and Bears are locked in a heated race for “Who Can Lose More Creatively?” The Patriots (2-7) have officially lost to every team in their conference, their division, and their own fans.
Fun fact: If the season ended today, New England wouldn’t make the playoffs in the Canadian Football League.
One thing is clear: whether you're chasing perfection, the 1st overall pick, or just trying to make it out of MetLife with your dignity, this league is drunk on storylines—and the Dunn Bros are holding the bottle.