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New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller posted a 10-30-1 rushing line during Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Miller managed to score the team's only offensive touchdown of the contest while running just a single pass route. His productive afternoon came as teammate Alvin Kamara's playing time was severely limited due to an ongoing back injury.
Saints running back Alvin Kamara played a season-low 12 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Vikings after entering the game questionable due to limited practice time from a back issue. Kamara finished with just 3 carries for 12 yards and 2 catches for minus-6 yards on 2 targets. Teammates CJ Donaldson and Kendre Miller handled the bulk of the backfield workload as Kamara's production dipped dramatically.
CJ Donaldson led the New Orleans Saints backfield with 19 snaps during their Sunday loss, carrying the ball four times for 13 yards and successfully catching his lone target for a 7-yard gain. Donaldson operated as a primary piece in a backfield rotation that saw Alvin Kamara's role significantly shrink due to a lingering back issue.
Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby was held in check during a 45-17 loss to the New England Patriots. While Crosby managed five pressures, the Patriots' offensive line and tight end Hunter Henry successfully prevented him from recording a sack or taking down quarterback Drake Maye. Right tackle Morgan Moses and teammates credited a collective 60-minute team effort and strategic chipping for neutralizing Crosby's game-wrecking potential.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Darius Cooper led the team in snaps played and receiving yards during their Week 5 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite seeing only three targets, Cooper hauled in 71 receiving yards, sparking calls for the offense to involve him more intentionally. The standout performance highlights his growing role in an Eagles passing game that was missing key playmakers due to injuries.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III has rushed for 537 yards on 87 carries through four games, giving him more yards than his former team, the Seattle Seahawks, has totaled in five games. The 3-2 Seahawks struggled heavily on the ground in their loss to the 49ers, averaging just 2.8 yards per carry. Walker, who won Super Bowl MVP for Seattle in February before joining the 4-0 Chiefs, is currently averaging an NFL-high 134.3 yards per game.
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson set a franchise record by making his 22nd consecutive field goal during a Week 5 win over the Dolphins. McPherson connected from 26 yards out, surpassing Shayne Graham for the most consecutive field goals made in team history. Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September, McPherson is 5-of-5 on 50-plus-yard attempts this season and has been perfect on extra points following a great preseason.
Rams edge rusher Myles Garrett is not expected to play in Monday's game against the Bills. Coach Sean McVay stated it is unlikely they will start Garrett's practice return window next week as he recovers from a knee injury sustained in the season opener. Garrett has missed three games while on injured reserve. While the seven-time Pro Bowler continues his week-to-week progression with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, Josaiah Stewart fills in as his primary backup.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo expressed relief after an overtime loss to the Commanders, though he took full blame for a costly fumble. Skattebo fumbled in field goal range with two minutes left when Daron Payne punched the ball out. Acknowledging he should have avoided fighting for extra yards, Skattebo stated he will fix the issue in the film room. Thanks to a missed Commanders kick and strange clock management, Washington never capitalized on the turnover.
Kyle Williams stepped up for a New England Patriots receiving corps missing key players on injured reserve, hauling in a pair of deep passes from Drake Maye en route to a career-high 91 yards and a touchdown in a 45-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Williams led the charge for a depleted group of wide receivers that capitalized on downfield opportunities throughout the convincing victory.
Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa replaced an injured Michael Penix Jr. in overtime, completing two of three passes for 34 yards and a game-sealing interception to Kyle Hamilton in a 30-23 defeat against the Baltimore Ravens. Tagovailoa briefly entered at the end of regulation before taking over in the extra period, connecting on a 20-yard pass to Drake London prior to the costly turnover.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts hauled in a five-yard touchdown pass from Michael Penix Jr. before halftime, finishing with five catches on six targets for 42 yards in a 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. This performance marked his first TE1 finish and touchdown of the season, bringing his recent totals to eight receptions for 89 yards and a score over the last two games following a slow start to the year.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London caught seven of 11 targets for 118 yards in a 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens, securing a WR1 finish. London has recorded at least 96 receiving yards in three straight games since Michael Penix's return. He caught a 20-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa in overtime before a subsequent pass intended for him resulted in the game-losing interception.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson rushed 17 times for 86 yards and caught four of seven targets for 32 yards in a 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Despite being held without a touchdown after scoring four times over his previous two games, Robinson managed to top 100 scrimmage yards for the fourth time in five games, bringing his overall season total to 732 scrimmage yards and delivering strong RB1 production.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 15 of 33 passes for 155 yards, one touchdown, and lost a fumble while getting sacked eight times for 53 yards in a 17-12 loss to the Jets. Watson briefly gave Cleveland a fourth-quarter lead with a 29-yard touchdown pass to Denzel Boston and added 40 yards on six carries, but his offense stalled as the Browns fell to 3-2 on the season.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata reflected on a tumultuous week following a heart-wrenching 19-17 loss to the Jaguars in London. Amid the abrupt retirement of mentor Lane Johnson, the trade of Cam Jurgens, and multiple offensive line injuries, Mailata served as the lone original starting lineman during parts of the game. Despite Philadelphia falling to a third straight defeat, the team captain emphasized taking personal accountability, studying film, and maintaining unit unity ahead of Week 6.
Ameer Abdullah set up the Jacksonville Jaguars' dramatic 19-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles with a crucial 53-yard kickoff return in the final seconds. Following a late Philadelphia field goal, Abdullah fielded the kick with eight seconds remaining and brought it to the Eagles' 39-yard line. The return left just one second on the clock, enabling kicker Cam Little to convert a game-winning 57-yard field goal. Abdullah's career kick return average of 25.8 yards ranks second among active NFL players.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers caught eight of nine targets for 53 yards and added 13 rushing yards in Sunday's 30-23 overtime win over the Falcons. Despite dealing with a foot injury that limited him in practice, Flowers led the team in catches and targets from backup quarterback Tyler Huntley to secure a WR2 finish, extending his streak of WR2 or better performances to nine straight games dating back to last season.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed 26 of 34 passes for 374 yards and four touchdowns while adding 25 rushing yards and another score in a 45-17 blowout victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Connecting with six different targets, Maye has thrown seven of his eight passing touchdowns over the last two weeks, elevating New England's record to 3-2 ahead of a Week 6 game against the Jets.
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry rushed 24 times for 102 yards and added an 18-yard touchdown reception in a 30-23 overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Henry recorded a wildcat two-point conversion in the fourth quarter and 32 rushing yards in overtime, securing a 21.0 PPR point performance (RB4 in Week 5). He has now scored a touchdown in five consecutive games on the season.
