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Lamar Jackson threw four touchdown passes and led a comeback from a 10-point, fourth-quarter deficit on Sunday as the visiting Baltimore Ravens rallied for a 41-38 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Derrick Henry's 51-yard run in the extra session set up Justin Tucker's game-winning 24-yard field goal with 3:33 left for the Ravens (3-2).
Cincinnati holder Ryan Rehkow bobbled the snap on Evan McPherson's 53-yard field-goal attempt that would have won the Bengals the game with 4:26 left in overtime.
Joe Burrow threw a career-high five touchdown passes and Ja'Marr Chase had 10 catches for 193 yards and two scores for the Bengals (1-4), who couldn't protect three different 10-point leads.
Henry was held to 41 yards on 14 carries before the 51-yard run. He scored from 1 yard out with 8:54 left in the first quarter for his 100th career touchdown from scrimmage, giving the Ravens an early 7-0 lead. Henry would cross off another milestone in the second quarter when he surpassed the 10,000-yard rushing plateau for his career.
Jaguars 37, Colts 34
Cam Little booted a 49-yard field goal with 17 seconds left and Jacksonville picked up its first victory of the season by dispatching visiting Indianapolis.
Trevor Lawrence, who had dropped his past nine starts, passed for a career-high 371 yards to go along with two touchdowns on his 25th birthday. Brian Thomas Jr. had five receptions for 122 yards and a touchdown and Tank Bigsby rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries for Jacksonville (1-4), the last NFL team to win a game.
Joe Flacco completed 33 of 44 passes for 359 yards and three TDs and Alec Pierce had three receptions for 134 yards and one touchdown for Indianapolis (2-3), which lost its 10th straight road game against the Jaguars. The Colts played without quarterback Anthony Richardson, running back Jonathan Taylor and center Ryan Kelly.
Vikings 23, Jets 17
Andrew Van Ginkel returned an interception for a touchdown, C.J. Ham added a score on the ground and Minnesota held on to beat New York in London.
Sam Darnold completed 14 of 31 passes for 179 yards and an interception for the Vikings (5-0). Justin Jefferson had six catches for 92 yards. Minnesota jumped out to a 17-0 lead before the Jets pulled within one score late in the fourth quarter.
Aaron Rodgers completed 29 of 54 passes for 244 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions for the Jets (2-3). Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard each had a touchdown catch, with Wilson hauling in a game-high 13 receptions for 101 yards. With 49 seconds remaining and the ball at the Minnesota 26, Rodgers' third-and-10 pass was intercepted by Stephon Gilmore to seal the win for the Vikings.
Bears 36, Panthers 10
DJ Moore caught two touchdown passes against his former team and Roschon Johnson had two touchdown runs as host Chicago blasted Carolina.
Caleb Williams threw both TD passes to Moore and finished with 304 yards on 20-for-29 passing as the Bears (3-2) improved to 3-0 at home. Moore, in his second season with Chicago following five with the Panthers, finished with 105 yards on five catches.
Chuba Hubbard gained 97 rushing yards on 13 carries and had a 38-yard touchdown burst for Carolina (1-4), which has lost two in a row. Andy Dalton completed 18 of 28 passes for 136 yards and an interception before Bryce Young, who was benched following the second game of the season, came in to throw for 58 yards in the fourth quarter.
Texans 23, Bills 20
Ka'imi Fairbairn connected on a 59-yard field goal as time expired to lift Houston over visiting Buffalo.
Texans receiver Stefon Diggs caught six passes for 82 yards in his first game against a Bills team that he starred for from 2020-23. C.J. Stroud hit on 28 of 38 passes for 331 yards with a touchdown and an interception as Houston (4-1) matched its second-best start through five games in franchise history.
Josh Allen endured a poor showing for Buffalo (3-2), connecting on just 9 of 30 passes for 131 yards with a touchdown. Keon Coleman caught a 49-yard touchdown for the Bills, who trailed 20-3 in the third quarter before scoring 17 straight points.
Dolphins 15, Patriots 10
Alec Ingold rushed for a go-ahead 3-yard touchdown with 4:24 remaining to lift Miami over New England in Foxborough, Mass.
Jaylen Wright racked up 86 yards on 13 carries for the Dolphins (2-3), who totaled 193 rushing yards as a team. Wright took on a larger role in the backfield after Miami lost De'Von Achane to a concussion in the first quarter.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett finished with 160 yards on 18-of-34 passing for the Patriots (1-4). Rhamondre Stevenson collected 89 yards and a TD on 12 carries.
Commanders 34, Browns 13
Brian Robinson Jr. ran for two touchdowns and Jayden Daniels threw for another as Washington won its fourth straight game, routing Cleveland in Landover, Md.
Daniels completed 14 of 25 passes for 238 yards and an interception. The rookie quarterback also led Washington with 82 rushing yards on 11 carries. The Commanders outgained Cleveland 434-212 and improved to 4-1 for the first time since 2008.
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was sacked seven times and managed 125 yards with a touchdown on 15-of-28 passing. Jerome Ford ran for a team-high 47 yards on nine carries as Cleveland (1-4) lost its third straight game.
Broncos 34, Raiders 18
Patrick Surtain II returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown and Bo Nix had two touchdown passes and a rushing score as host Denver beat Las Vegas.
Nix completed 19 of 27 passes for 206 yards to fuel Denver's third straight win. Jaleel McLaughlin and Josh Reynolds had touchdown catches for the Broncos (3-2), who beat the Raiders for the first time since 2019, ending an eight-game drought.
Gardner Minshew completed 12 of 17 passes for 137 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions before being replaced by Aidan O'Connell. Brock Bowers had eight catches for 97 yards and a touchdown and Maxx Crosby had two sacks for the Raiders (2-3).
Cardinals 24, 49ers 23
Chad Ryland, recently on Arizona's practice squad, kicked in place of the injured Matt Prater and made a 35-yard field goal with 1:37 left to complete a comeback victory over San Francisco in Santa Clara, Calif.
Kyler Murray directed the game-winning drive for the Cardinals (2-3), who covered 75 yards in 14 plays. Murray finished 19-of-30 passing for 195 yards and a touchdown with one interception. He added 83 yards with another touchdown on the ground.
The Cardinals shut out the 49ers (2-3) in the second half. San Francisco's Brandon Aiyuk led all receivers with 147 yards on eight receptions, while Brock Purdy went 19-of-35 passing for 244 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.
Giants 29, Seahawks 20
Daniel Jones threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns as New York stunned host Seattle despite playing without its leading rusher and receiver.
Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr., starting for the injured Devin Singletary (groin), rushed for 129 yards. Darius Slayton, stepping up with Malik Nabers (concussion) out, had eight receptions for 122 yards and a touchdown. New York (2-3) clinched the victory on Bryce Ford-Wheaton's 60-yard touchdown return of a blocked field goal with 55 seconds remaining.
Geno Smith led the Seahawks (3-2) by completing 28 of 40 passes for 284 yards and a touchdown. Seattle went up 7-0 on Rayshawn Jenkins' 102-yard fumble return touchdown late in the first quarter.
Bender's Starts/Sits: Week 5
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange caught one of the two passing touchdowns quarterback Trevor Lawrence had in a 37-34 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Strange finished with 24 yards on four catches. The young tight end now has two touchdowns and 120 yards on the season. It seemed like Evan Engram (hamstring) had a decent chance of returning in Week 5, but that was not the case, so the second-year pro got the start for the third straight game. This could be the last start Strange gets, so his fantasy managers should be happy with his fantasy output over the past few weeks given his status as a backup tight end. If Engram were to miss even more time, Strange would continue to be a solid streaming option. The Jaguars face off against the Chicago Bears in London in Week 6, where it will be interesting to see how involved Strange is if Engram does return.
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New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk converted six targets into just one catch for 13 yards during Sunday's Week 5 loss to the Miami Dolphins. While the rookie's fantasy output was disappointing, managers should feel optimistic about some of his underlying statistics. For starters, Polk has 13 targets over the last two weeks combined, which is the highest mark on the team during that span. He also played 100 percent of snaps on Sunday, becoming the first Patriots wide receiver to play every offensive snap in a single game this season. (No New England wide receiver previously eclipsed the 85-percent mark.) Furthermore, he came very close to catching his second career touchdown pass, missing out on the go-ahead score by mere inches as his foot barely landed out of bounds. All in all, Polk has emerged as one of Jacoby Brissett's favorite weapons as of late. While it hasn't led to noteworthy fantasy production, he's still on the radar as an up-and-coming pass-catcher in the New England offense. He's worth monitoring in deeper leagues as the season carries on. His next chance to leave an impression will come in Week 6 when the Patriots host the Houston Texans.
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Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard reeled off another excellent performance in the team's 36-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. Quarterback Andy Dalton threw for just 136 scoreless yards Sunday -- and was eventually benched for second-year QB Bryce Young in the waning minutes of regulation -- but that didn't stop Hubbard from ripping off another big stat line. The 25-year-old toted the rock 13 times, churning out 97 yards and a touchdown on the ground while hauling in all four of his targets for -2 "additional" yards. It marks the fourth-year back's third-straight outing with a touchdown and four in a row with at least four catches. Additionally, he was just three yards shy of eclipsing the century mark in his third consecutive game. The former fourth-round pick has been a pleasant surprise of fantasy output over the last few weeks. However, the question arises of his role if and when quarterback Bryce Young regains control of this offense. When that happens is anyone's guess, but until then, Hubbard can be considered a high-end RB2 with upside. He'll have a harder time reaching those marks against the Falcons in Week 6, but he is a must-start option.
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New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry caught two of four targets for 32 yards through the air during Sunday's Week 5 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Henry has caught just two passes in four of his five games this season, with the lone exception being a somewhat anomalous eight-catch, 109-yard outburst back in Week 2. Despite playing a season-high 93.3 percent of snaps on Sunday, the 29-year-old veteran continues to have his fantasy value limited within the Patriots' struggling offense. He remains off the fantasy radar in most leagues ahead of a Week 6 clash versus the Houston Texans.
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Quarterback Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers fell short in a 24-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in Santa Clara. He finished with 19 completions of 35 attempts for 244 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Purdy also gained 33 rushing yards on four scrambles. While fantasy managers would much rather see more passing touchdowns, it's worth noting that he's been much more adept at contributing on the ground this year. After today, he's averaging 21.6 yards rushing per game, much higher than his nine yards per carry last year. The interceptions certainly stung in this one, but Purdy was a victim of bad luck as one of his interceptions was batted at the line and the other popped high into the air when he was hit as he threw. The third-year pro showed a renewed rapport with receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who he targeted 12 times for 8 receptions and 147 yards. Purdy has a short turnaround as he hits the road to face the Seattle Seahawks for the first time this year on Thursday Night Football.
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The Green Bay Packers' defense and special teams unit was very active against the Los Angeles Rams in their 24-19 victory in Week 5. The defense pressured Matthew Stafford into three sacks and an interception, plus forced and recovered a fumble of Kyren Williams in the first Rams drive of the second half. The Packers D/ST allowed 370 total yards and put up some healthy stats for fantasy managers on the afternoon from a team that was missing their top two wide receivers. The Packers will head home and host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6, where there could be some points put up by the Cardinals. Still, with the Packers performing the way they are, they're easily a startable fantasy defense moving forward.
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New York Giants kicker Greg Joseph continued his perfect streak in Sunday's 29-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, going 3-for-3 on field goals for the second straight week. Joseph drilled a long of 38 yards and added two extra points, contributing 11 total points to the Giants' win. His reliability on special teams has been crucial, as he remains flawless through two weeks, consistently converting his opportunities. With his 100% field goal percentage intact from the past two games, Joseph is shaping up as a strong fantasy kicker option, especially for teams seeking steady production.
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The Cleveland Browns defense struggled in a 34-13 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 5. Cleveland allowed 34 points and 434 yards of total offense to the Commanders in the blowout road loss while notching three sacks and forcing two turnovers. The Browns were led by Za'Darius Smith, who had one sack, and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, who had an interception, a forced fumble, and five total tackles in the contest. Things won't get much easier for the Browns as they will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles on the road in Week 6.
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New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas caught six of nine targets for 59 yards during Sunday's Week 5 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The 23-year-old played two-thirds of the team's offensive snaps, which was his second-highest mark of the season. It's been an inconsistent start to the year for Douglas, who has two games with nine targets and three games with three or fewer targets. He's difficult to trust given the Patriots' subpar offense, but managers have to be at least somewhat optimistic about his rest-of-season value given his short-yardage role on a team that will spend most of this season playing from behind. Even with Kendrick Bourne returning to the mix and Ja'Lynn Polk taking on an enormous role, Douglas maintains his stand-alone WR3/FLEX value in deeper fantasy football leagues.
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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones delivered a game-winning performance in Sunday's 29-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks despite missing rookie sensation Malik Nabers and starting running back Devin Singletary. Jones completed 23 of 34 passes, throwing for 232 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions, averaging 7.6 yards per attempt. He also added 38 rushing yards, though he was sacked three times and didn't find the end zone on the ground. With 22.08 fantasy points, Jones showcased his ability to manage the game effectively, making key throws in a shorthanded offense, and remains a reliable QB2 option, especially with his dual-threat capabilities.
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New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. made the most of his starting opportunity in Sunday's 29-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks, filling in for the injured Devin Singletary (groin). Tracy rushed for an impressive 129 yards on 18 carries, averaging 7.2 yards per attempt, with his longest run going for 27 yards. While he wasn't a factor in the passing game, recording just one catch for one yard, his strong ground performance helped the Giants control the clock and pace of the game. Despite not finding the end zone, Tracy's 13.5 fantasy points make him a solid waiver-wire pickup in deeper leagues, especially if Singletary's injury lingers.
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Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Akins caught all three of his targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in a 34-13 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 5. Akins scored Cleveland's only touchdown in garbage time as he hauled in a 10-yard score with 7:06 left in the game, cutting the Commanders' lead to 34-12. The veteran tight end was expected to see his role scaled back with David Njoku returning from an ankle injury in Week 5, but Njoku injured his knee during the loss to the Commanders and could be looking at another absence. Akins is worth a look in deep leagues and tight-end premium formats if Njoku ends up missing time with his latest ailment.
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New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson had the biggest game of his rookie season in Sunday's 29-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks, hauling in all five of his targets for 48 yards. Johnson's 22-yard catch highlighted his afternoon, helping the Giants sustain key drives. Averaging 9.6 yards per reception, he proved to be a reliable short-to-intermediate option for Daniel Jones in a game where others had to step up due to injuries. While his 7.3 fantasy points aren't eye-popping, Johnson's growing involvement in the offense makes him an intriguing stash in deeper leagues, especially as he gains more trust in critical situations.
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New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson stepped up in Sunday's 29-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks, helping fill the void left by Malik Nabers' absence. Robinson caught six of his nine targets for 36 yards, averaging just six yards per reception, but he made his mark with a crucial receiving touchdown. Though his longest catch was only nine yards, his consistent involvement in the short passing game was vital for the Giants' offense. Robinson's 13 fantasy points, boosted by his touchdown, make him a valuable flex option moving forward, especially if Nabers remains out and Robinson continues to see an expanded role.
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Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins made both of his field goals and added an extra point in a 34-13 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 5. Hopkins made field goals from 51 and 31 yards out in the blowout loss to Washington. The veteran kicker has been a reliable field-goal maker for the Browns this season, making seven of his eight attempts and six of his seven extra points. Hopkins has shown a big leg since joining the Browns ahead of the 2023 season, hitting 11 of his 12 attempts from 50+ yards. Hopkins will now begin preparing to take on the Philadelphia Eagles on the road in Week 6.
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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton capitalized on an uptick in playing time due to Malik Nabers' injury in Sunday's 29-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks, delivering a standout performance with eight catches for 122 yards and a touchdown. Slayton was heavily involved in the passing game, seeing 11 targets, and his 41-yard deep reception was a highlight. Averaging 15.3 yards per catch, he consistently stretched the field, providing a reliable deep threat for Daniel Jones. His increased role resulted in 22.2 fantasy points, making him a possible start in Week 6 if Nabers remains sidelined, especially given his enhanced target volume and ability to make big plays downfield.
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New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 18 of 34 passes for 164 yards, zero touchdowns, and zero turnovers during Sunday's Week 5 loss to the Miami Dolphins. He also rushed for 10 yards and took two sacks. Although it was promising to see Brissett play turnover-free football for the fourth time in five weeks, it was just as frustrating to watch him finish his third game of the year without a single touchdown pass. The veteran failed to lead a potential game-winning drive and still hasn't eclipsed 170 passing yards in a single game this season. Fantasy managers should continue to avoid Brissett, whose job security has dwindled even further as Drake Maye waits in the wings.
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Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (hand) was forced from the team's 15-10 victory over the New England Patriots with a broken bone in his hand and did not return to the contest. Holland is the team's fourth-leading tackler and defended his first pass of the season in Miami's win on Sunday. However, he was spotted in a cast after the game and will miss time after breaking a bone in his left hand. It's another blow to the Dolphins' lineup as the injuries keep piling up on both sides of the ball. In addition to losing linebacker Jaelan Phillips (knee) to a season-ending knee injury, safety Jordan Poyer (shin) was also unavailable for Sunday's contest. Not to mention, edge rusher Bradley Chubb has not been in the lineup all season. While the severity of the 24-year-old's injury has yet to be determined, it's expected he'll need some time to recover. In his stead, safety Elijah Campbell will be in line for an uptick in snaps. However, with the team on bye in Week 6, Holland and the remaining injured Dolphins will have an extended recovery period ahead of a Week 7 road matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk had a solid outing in a 37-34 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Kirk finished with four catches on four targets for 88 yards, including a 61 yard reception. Both Kirk and Brian Thomas Jr. have become reliable receiving options for Trevor Lawrence, combining for 210 of Lawrence's 371 passing yards on the day. Kirk wasn't as heavily targeted as he has been in recent games, but he made the most of them. The 27-year-old receiver now has put together three straight good performances after two horrid performances to start the year. It seems the first two games are well behind him at this point. While BTJ has been the standout option for the Jaguars in fantasy, Kirk has been great as well and should continue to produce going forward as the offense continues to improve. Kirk and the Jaguars take on the Chicago Bears in London in Week 6.
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks didn't dominate the stat sheet like he did in last week's game, posting just two receptions in the Packers' 24-19 victory against the Los Angeles Rams. Wicks' two receptions went for just 20 yards, but he did lead the team in targets with seven and was tied with fellow wide receivers Jayden Reed and Malik Heath in total snaps. With Wicks and the Packers heading home to host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6, Wicks' fantasy value will be tied to the availability of Romeo Doubs, who was suspended for Week 5 due to conduct detrimental to the team. Also affecting Wicks' value is Christian Watson (ankle), whose injury caused him to miss Week 5. Wicks would be a low-end WR3 if Doubs returns but Watson misses another week. If both return, Wicks would be a boom-or-bust flex option.
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