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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.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley completed 24 of 32 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns while rushing six times for 20 yards and a score in a 30-23 overtime win against Atlanta. Making his first start for the injured Lamar Jackson, Huntley was a perfect 11-for-11 for 80 yards on the final two drives, capping the OT victory with a one-yard rushing touchdown to finish as the QB8 in Week 5.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was ruled inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons due to a left ankle injury suffered in Week 4. Jackson missed practice all week following his two-touchdown effort prior to exiting last week's contest. With backup Tyler Huntley filling in under center to secure an overtime win, the Ravens remain hopeful that Jackson can return for their Week 6 clash against Cleveland.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury after taking a big hit on a sack late in the fourth quarter of a 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens. Before leaving, Penix completed 19 of 32 passes for 240 yards and a touchdown. He will undergo imaging to determine his status for Week 6 against the Bears, though he does not expect the issue to be long-term after attempting to return in overtime.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews caught four of six targets for 28 yards and lost a costly fumble that Atlanta's Jessie Bates returned 36 yards for a touchdown in a 30-23 overtime win. Andrews also failed to haul in a couple of catchable balls in the end zone, including a missed touchdown and a two-point conversion drop.
The Arizona Cardinals traded wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Houston Texans in exchange for 2027 second- and sixth-round picks following a 1-4 start. Harrison, the fourth overall pick in 2024, posted five catches for 85 yards and a score through four games in 2026. He now reunites with former Ohio State teammate C.J. Stroud, providing a much-needed spark for Houston's shallow receiving group.
Houston Texans running back Woody Marks logged 15 carries for 62 yards and four receptions for 23 yards in a 26-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Marks stepped into a lead-back role after starter David Montgomery exited in the second quarter with a groin strain, positioning himself as Houston's primary option moving forward.
Houston Texans running back David Montgomery suffered a groin injury during the first half of Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans and was officially ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Before leaving midway through the second quarter, Montgomery logged 11 rushing yards on five carries, leaving backfield duties to teammate Woody Marks.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 14 of 24 passes for 121 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while rushing for 54 yards on six carries and fumbling twice in a 23-17 loss to Denver. Operating behind four rookie offensive linemen, Herbert suffered a late fourth-quarter meltdown with a fourth-down stop, fumble, and interception as the Chargers fell to 0-5.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton turned 14 carries into 33 yards and caught one pass for six yards during a 23-17 loss to the Broncos. Hampton played only 18 snaps, finding running room difficult to come by behind a stagnant offense while ceding backfield touches to Kimani Vidal and Keaton Mitchell.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal delivered an explosive highlight in Sunday's matchup against the Denver Broncos by rumbling for a 42-yard touchdown run. Vidal's score came on the very next play after teammate Tuli Tuipulotu forced and recovered a fumble from Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, helping the Chargers secure a 17-10 lead late in the third quarter.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell saw action out of the backfield in Week 5, logging 19 snaps alongside Kimani Vidal and Omarion Hampton. Mitchell entered the week drawing attention as a potential emergency waiver-wire and flex option due to an expected expansion in his workload.
Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram caught all four of his targets for 55 yards in Sunday’s 23-17 win over the Chargers. His longest catch went for 34 yards, leading Denver in both catches and receiving yards as quarterback Bo Nix threw for only 123 yards.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix went 16 of 27 for 123 yards and a touchdown while rushing four times for 10 yards and losing a fumble in a 23-17 comeback win over the Chargers. With Sean Payton taking over play-calling, Nix tossed a touchdown to Courtland Sutton for his fifth straight game with a score, bringing his season TD:INT to 6:3 ahead of a Thursday night game against Seattle.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant remained on injured reserve during the team's Week 5 victory over the Chargers, opening up additional playing time and snaps for teammate Courtland Sutton.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin caught two passes for 16 yards during a 23-17 victory against the Chargers, as Bo Nix threw only 27 passes for 123 yards in a run-heavy offensive game plan.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton caught two passes for 18 yards and a touchdown on three targets during a 23-17 victory against the Chargers. Sutton's five-yard scoring connection with Bo Nix marked his fifth straight game with a touchdown, helping salvage his fantasy day as he played 80.6% of the snaps with Pat Bryant on injured reserve.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle corralled two of five targets for 19 yards and added a nine-yard carry in a 23-17 road victory against the Chargers. Waddle has struggled to find consistent production outside of his Week 2 breakout game, hampered by Bo Nix's low passing yardage total in a run-heavy offensive scheme.
Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie chipped in with one carry and one catch during Sunday's 23-17 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers, operating in a reserve capacity behind J.K. Dobbins.
