Week 5 Recap

**NFL Week 5 Recap**  

Week 5 of the NFL season brought thrilling games, standout performances, and nail-biting finishes. Here's a recap of the highlights and key moments from this action-packed week:  

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### **Thursday Night Football**

- **Chicago Bears 40, Washington Commanders 20**  

The Bears dominated on the road as Justin Fields connected with DJ Moore for three touchdowns, including a 56-yarder. Fields passed for four TDs, showcasing poise and precision. Despite a late surge by Sam Howell and the Commanders, Chicago’s defense held firm to earn their first win of the season.  

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### **Sunday Early Games**

- **Buffalo Bills 25, Jacksonville Jaguars 20**  

In a rare London game, Trevor Lawrence led the Jaguars to their second consecutive overseas victory. Calvin Ridley shined with over 120 yards receiving. Despite a late Josh Allen rally, the Bills’ offense couldn't overcome sluggishness early on.  

- **Houston Texans 21, Atlanta Falcons 19**  

The Texans' rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud continued his impressive season, throwing for 249 yards and a touchdown. However, it was the Falcons’ Younghoe Koo who sealed the win with a last-second 37-yard field goal.  

- **Detroit Lions 42, Carolina Panthers 24**  

Jared Goff threw three touchdowns, and David Montgomery rushed for 109 yards and a score, leading Detroit to an easy victory. Bryce Young struggled with turnovers, throwing two interceptions that proved costly.  

- **New Orleans Saints 34, New England Patriots 0**  

The Saints’ defense suffocated Mac Jones and the Patriots, forcing three turnovers. Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans offense capitalized on short fields, with Kamara scoring twice.  

- **Miami Dolphins 31, New York Giants 16**  

Tyreek Hill’s 181 receiving yards and a touchdown powered Miami to a bounce-back win. The Giants’ offense struggled to keep pace, with Daniel Jones exiting due to injury.  

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### **Sunday Late Games**

- **San Francisco 49ers 42, Dallas Cowboys 10**  

The 49ers made a statement on Sunday Night Football, dismantling the Cowboys in every phase. Brock Purdy tossed four touchdowns, and Christian McCaffrey found the end zone again, extending his scoring streak to 14 games. The defense forced Dak Prescott into three interceptions.  

- **Kansas City Chiefs 27, Minnesota Vikings 20**  

Patrick Mahomes threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns, including a crucial fourth-quarter strike to Travis Kelce. The Vikings kept it close, but a fumble late in the game sealed their fate.  

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### **Monday Night Football**

- **Las Vegas Raiders 17, Green Bay Packers 13**  

A defensive battle saw the Raiders edge the Packers thanks to a clutch fourth-quarter interception by Amik Robertson. Davante Adams faced his former team but was limited by the Packers’ secondary.  

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### **Notable Performances**

- **Justin Fields (Bears):** 282 yards, 4 TDs  

- **DJ Moore (Bears):** 8 catches, 230 yards, 3 TDs  

- **Tyreek Hill (Dolphins):** 8 catches, 181 yards, 1 TD  

- **Brock Purdy (49ers):** 252 yards, 4 TDs  

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### **Standings Highlights**

- The 49ers and Eagles remain undefeated at 5-0.  

- The Patriots drop to 1-4, raising questions about their offensive future.  

- The Lions solidify their spot atop the NFC North with a 4-1 record.  

What a week of action! As teams look ahead to Week 6, the playoff picture is already starting to take shape.