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Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston caught 3 of 7 targets for 46 yards and a touchdown in a 17-12 loss to the New York Jets. Boston's 29-yard scoring grab marked his third touchdown catch of the season, yielding 13.6 PPR points. He played 62 of 68 snaps and led the team with 41 routes. He has topped 40 receiving yards in all five career games and could see increased targets moving forward.
Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate caught just 1 of 5 targets for 6 yards in a 26-3 loss to the Houston Texans, finishing with a season-low 1.6 PPR points. Suiting up despite a lingering back issue that rendered him questionable, Tate struggled alongside quarterback Cam Ward in a low-output passing attack. The performance marks a sharp drop-off from his Week 4 outing, bringing his rookie totals to 23 catches for 273 yards.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans caught 7 of 10 targets for 113 yards and a TD in a 32-29 win over the Seahawks, tying Tony Gonzalez for ninth all-time with his 111th career score. Playing through broken ribs, he won Tom Brady's Player of the Game honors. Evans also went viral for a sideline trash-talk exchange where he asked Seahawks cornerback Trevon Diggs who he was before checking his jersey.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough completed 16 of 25 passes for 96 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in a 23-13 defeat against the Minnesota Vikings. Shough faced intense pressure from an aggressive Minnesota defense, averaging a short 3.8 yards per attempt and recording his first multi-interception game since Week 1 while falling short of 250 passing yards for the first time this season.
New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy made his team debut after being acquired in a late September trade, logging five snaps in a 27-27 tie with the Washington Commanders. Operating as the primary backup behind Jameis Winston, McCarthy rushed twice for two yards and threw two short passes that were negated by penalties, feeling a long way from taking over the starting job as Winston rallied the team.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward completed 23 of 36 passes for 170 yards, one interception, and was sacked four times in a 26-3 loss to the Houston Texans. Following the loss, Ward rejected claims that he has gotten used to losing, stating, 'I’m not a loser.' Head coach Robert Saleh reaffirmed commitment to the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, confirming Ward remains the starter despite his 3:3 TD:INT ratio.
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones rushed 25 times for 113 yards and a touchdown while catching all three targets for 4 seconds, totaling 117 yards from scrimmage. Jones briefly exited after fumbling and getting evaluated for a knee injury, but returned to set a season-high in carries, playing 87.3% of snaps. He added an eight-yard rushing score in the fourth quarter for his second 100-yard game of the year.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter against the Seahawks after being flagged for a late hit out of bounds. The hit sparked a sideline scuffle where Greenlaw exchanged words with helmetless Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV and delivered a helmeted headbutt. The ejection was directed by the NFL league office, and Greenlaw now faces potential suspension review.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 26 of 36 passes for 261 yards and a touchdown while adding five rushing yards and another score on six carries in a 26-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Stroud maintains zero interceptions this season with six total touchdowns, securing his second straight QB1 weekly finish as he prepares to welcome trade acquisition Marvin Harrison Jr.
New York Giants undrafted rookie kicker Dominic Zvada missed three field goals, going 2-for-5 with misses from 50, 57, and 46 yards in a 27-27 overtime tie against the Washington Commanders. Zvada had previously started his career 9-for-9 on field goals. Despite the missed kicks—including a potential lead-taking 46-yarder in overtime—head coach John Harbaugh reaffirmed his high level of confidence in Zvada.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo rushed 13 times for 59 yards and caught two passes in a 27-27 overtime tie with Washington. Skattebo picked up 40 yards in overtime to push the Giants into field goal range but coughed up a costly fumble late. Having fumbled four times in five games, he will look to atone next week against the Saints.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray completed 24 of 30 passes for 229 yards and a touchdown while rushing 10 times for 51 yards in a 23-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints. Murray posted an 80.0 completion percentage, connecting heavily with wide receiver Justin Jefferson, and became the first QB in franchise history to hit those dual-threat thresholds as Minnesota enters a Week 6 bye.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold completed 18 of 29 passes for 195 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in a 32-29 loss to the 49ers, throwing his lone score to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. With five total interceptions over three full games, concerns are mounting over his confidence and injury recovery, though he remains the starter ahead of a Week 6 matchup against the Broncos.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Trevon Diggs became a social media talking point after getting into a sideline trash-talk exchange with 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans during a 32-29 loss. Elevated from Seattle's practice squad, Diggs took a swipe at Evans' face mask during the verbal spat after Evans memorably asked the defensive back who he was before checking his jersey, highlighting a tough outing as Seattle dropped a divisional game.
Minnesota Vikings blocking tight end Josh Oliver remained sidelined after landing on injured reserve with a biceps tear following Week 3. His absence, combined with an early concussion to T.J. Hockenson, forced reserves Gavin Bartholomew and Ben Yurosek into primary action against the New Orleans Saints.
Minnesota Vikings tight end Ben Yurosek saw increased playing time in Sunday's 23-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints following injuries to T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver. Working behind Gavin Bartholomew, Yurosek ran 10 routes and caught his lone target of the game for a 10-yard reception.
Minnesota Vikings tight end Gavin Bartholomew stepped into an expanded role during Sunday's win over the Saints after T.J. Hockenson exited with a concussion and Josh Oliver remained on IR. Bartholomew led the tight end group by running 26 routes and finishing second on the team with 6 targets, 5 receptions, and 33 receiving yards.
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson was ruled out of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints after sustaining a concussion in the first quarter following a seven-yard reception. Hockenson enters the NFL's five-step concussion protocol ahead of the team's Week 6 bye, leaving Gavin Bartholomew and Ben Yurosek to handle tight end duties.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 29 of 47 passes for 292 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception while adding 19 rushing yards in a 45-21 loss to the Lions. Brissett's impressive final line was largely built during late-game garbage time, capped by scoring tosses to Teagan Quitoriano and Trey McBride ahead of a Week 6 matchup against the Rams.
Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins recorded 18 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown while gathering in both targets for six yards during a 23-17 win against the Chargers. Dobbins led both teams with 20 touches, marking a season high, and reached the end zone for the first time this campaign while commanding a more consistent workload. He later took to social media to troll his winless former team.
