Panini Instant NFL Recap Week 9: Lamar Jackson Returns in MVP Form

Written by: Connor Zimmerlee

There was something for everyone in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season, especially those who love watching high-powered offenses operate at peak efficiency. Luckily for collectors, cards representing these jaw-dropping outings can be theirs through the next batch of Panini Instant NFL.

Leading this week’s collection is Lamar Jackson, as his anticipated return on Thursday Night Football fueled Baltimore’s 28-6 triumph in Miami. The superstar signal-caller accounted for all four of the Ravens’ touchdowns, while also taking care of the football with zero turnovers.

Jackson wasn’t the only signal-caller that returned to the gridiron this week. Joining him was Minnesota’s J.J. McCarthy, who didn’t miss a beat against the Lions. Commanding the offense, he remained unfazed by the hostile road crowd and recorded three total touchdowns in a 27-24 rivalry win.

This slate also saw a new record for the longest kick in league history. As the Jaguars prepared to head into the locker room for halftime, they sent out Cam Little to attempt a 68-yard field goal against Vegas. The big-legged star proceeded to drill the ball through the uprights with ease, putting his name in the record books in the process, as well as onto a new football card.

Those in attendance in Cincinnati were treated to an early contender for game of the year, with the Bears securing a wild, 47-42, win over the hosts. Standing out in the triumph, rookie Kyle Monangai earned his first career start and dazzled. Not to be left out, fellow first-year star Colston Loveland snagged six passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns – including a 58-yarder to win the game.

Our last trip is a visit to Washington, where Sam Darnold orchestrated Seattle’s 38-14 rout of the Commanders. The veteran didn’t throw an incompletion until the second half and finished with 330 yards plus four touchdowns. Three of those scores went to rookies — two to Tory Horton and the other to Elijah Arroyo.

These brilliant performances, and many others from veterans and rookies alike, can now be yours thanks to the latest round of Panini Instant NFL cards.