Tue Nov 25 03:20:00 UTC 2025: ## NFL Week 12 Recap: Patriots Dominate, Prescott Breaks Record, and Rookies Shine
NFL.com – Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season saw standout performances from veterans and rising stars alike. The New England Patriots continued their dominant run, securing their 10th win of the season, becoming the first team to reach double-digit wins this year.
In other notable action, Dak Prescott etched his name in Cowboys history, surpassing Tony Romo as the franchise’s all-time passing yardage leader. However, his performance against the Eagles wasn’t enough to secure a win.
Several rookies also made their mark. Jets running back Breece Hall had a season-high 79 yards after the catch, showcasing his elusiveness. Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs continued his impressive start, accumulating the second-most touchdowns before their 24th birthday in NFL history, trailing only Barry Sanders. For the Packers, Emanuel Wilson rushed for a career-high 107 yards, 100 after contact.
Defensively, Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett set a new career high with 18 sacks on the season. Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt recorded his 115th career sack, surpassing his brother, J.J. Watt, on the all-time list.
Several games came down to the wire, with the Chiefs securing their first one-score victory of the season against the Colts. The Giants were defeated by the Lions despite the pass completion of 13.6 air yards.
The Rams defeated the Buccaneers with a stifling pass rush. The Falcons relied on a four man pass rush and still generated pressure against the Saints.