The Huskers entered 2025 as a dark horse contender despite back-to-back double-digit loss seasons thanks to a wealth of young talent. But after scoring 68, 66, and 78 points in their last three outings, they suddenly look like a powerhouse ready to bulldoze the league.

The surge has been fueled by the backfield, which has piled up 110 points over that stretch. Rookie breakout Ashton Jeanty, steady veteran Josh Jacobs, and surprise spark Rico Dowdle have carried the load and show no signs of slowing down.

Complementing them is the "junior duo" of Marvin Harrison Jr. and Brian Thomas Jr., plus an improved Bryce Young in his third season. Together, they've vaulted the Huskers to the top of the NFC West. Next week, they'll put their hot streak on the line against the Dragons, who are surging themselves after back-to-back 50-point showings to shake off an 0-4 start.

Elsewhere around the league, Patrick Mahomes willed the Buddies past the Tangs to keep pace with the Merry Men in the AFC West, the Brothers pulled out a Monday night win thanks to a Drake London score and avoided a third straight loss despite topping 50 points for a third straight week, and Bear Poop's misery continued as they fell for the fifth straight time and have cracked 40 points just once in six games.