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Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis completed 15 of 27 passes for 137 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in a 31-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Willis added 74 rushing yards and a touchdown on eight carries but suffered ball-security issues with two fumbles (one lost). Both interceptions were caught by Jordan Battle in the second quarter, though Willis expects to remain starter after the Week 6 bye.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was ejected 13 seconds into Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Trotter was disqualified alongside Jaguars defensive end Bryan Thomas Jr. for a midfield fight following a negated kickoff return. The early ejection cut short Trotter's day after he had earned an expanded role in Vic Fangio's defense, forcing Zack Baun to step up in depth.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Bryan Thomas Jr. was ejected just 13 seconds into Sunday's 19-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in London. Thomas engaged in a midfield altercation with Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. following a called-back kickoff touchdown return. Referee Ron Torbert cited continuous non-football actions for the dual disqualification, which will undergo further league discipline review.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels returned from a dislocated left elbow, completing 17 of 25 passes for 199 yards while rushing nine times for 103 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-27 tie with the Giants. However, a bungled end-of-game sequence saw Daniels fail to throw the ball away or stop the clock in OT, preventing a game-winning field goal try. Daniels accepted full responsibility for the mental error.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love posted a stellar performance, completing 25 of 31 passes for a Lambeau Field series-record 367 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. Love connected with Christian Watson on scoring strikes of 42 and 53 yards to notch his third 300-yard game of the year, bringing his TD-to-INT ratio to 10:3 as Green Bay advanced to 3-2.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson caught six of eight targets for 143 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-7 blowout win over the Chicago Bears. Watson caught a 42-yard deep ball in the first quarter and added a 53-yard touchdown in the third quarter, anchoring Green Bay's vertical passing game. He has now scored in four of five games this season, bringing his total to six touchdowns.
New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely set a career high with 11 receptions on 13 targets for 94 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-27 tie against the Washington Commanders. Likely caught a three-yard touchdown in the third quarter and a 17-yard score in the fourth to erase a 19-6 deficit. Through five games in New York, Likely has registered 33 catches for 284 yards and four touchdowns.
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard rushed 14 times for 52 yards and failed to haul in his lone target in Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Houston Texans. Pollard accounted for 52 of Tennessee's 57 total rushing yards as game script forced the Titans into pass-heavy formations in the second half. Through five games, Pollard has accumulated 273 rushing yards and one touchdown while averaging 4.0 yards per carry.
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston completed 33 of 54 passes for 326 yards, three touchdowns, and one lost fumble in a 27-27 tie with the Washington Commanders. Winston led a second-half comeback from a 19-6 deficit, targeting Malik Nabers 20 times and Isaiah Likely 13 times. He threw two fourth-quarter touchdowns to tie the game before a chaotic overtime period resulted in a draw to move New York to 3-1-1.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. sustained a right hamstring injury during the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Samuel collapsed while running around the edge on a first-down play and dropped the ball. He limped off the field clutching his right thigh before being quickly ruled out for the rest of the contest, leaving the hobbled 49ers wide receiver corps with just three healthy options.
Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd rushed 10 times for 31 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-7 blowout victory over the Chicago Bears. Lloyd capitalized on a Tyson Bagent interception in the first half by plowing through defenders on a 6-yard touchdown run, and he added another goal-line score later in the contest. Lloyd remains an effective committee option in Green Bay's backfield.
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins caught five of seven targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 26-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Collins led the team in targets while pacing the receiving corps alongside Jaylin Noel and Xavier Hutchinson. Through three games played this season, Collins has totaled 19 receptions for 249 yards and three touchdowns on 25 targets as C.J. Stroud's top option in Houston.
Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown rushed 13 times for 39 yards and caught three targets for 21 yards in a 31-24 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Brown struggled to gain traction and lost a fumble, leading to backfield teammate Samaje Perine outtouching him during the second half. Despite his ball-security issues and efficiency struggles, Brown remains the lead back heading into a Week 6 bye.
Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. was named the starting right guard for Sunday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons. The 2024 third-round pick gets his first career start in place of starter Andrew Vorhees, who was ruled inactive due to a foot injury. Jones will be tasked with protecting backup quarterback Tyler Huntley as Baltimore reshuffles its offensive front in Atlanta.
Baltimore Ravens guard Andrew Vorhees was ruled inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons due to a foot injury. Vorhees went through a pre-game workout on the field but was unable to play, making him Baltimore's primary active-game decision. With Vorhees sidelined, 2024 third-round draft pick Emery Jones Jr. was tapped to make his first career NFL start at right guard.
Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent struggled in Sunday's 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers, completing 12 of 21 passes for 87 yards and two interceptions before being benched for Case Keenum late in the third quarter. Bagent faced heavy pressure and was unable to generate deep offense a week after a solid Week 4 outing, and he is expected to return to the bench as Caleb Williams nears a return.
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft brought in all five of his targets for 64 yards and rushed once for two yards in a 31-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. Serving as an ideal complementary piece alongside top receivers Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, Kraft posted his second-highest reception and receiving yardage totals of the season ahead of a Week 6 primetime showdown against the Cowboys.
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland brought in two of five targets for 19 yards in the Bears' 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Coming off a season-best six-catch, 57-yard performance against the Jets, Loveland was kept mostly in check and has now been held under 20 receiving yards in three of his five games this season, though he hopes for a boost with Caleb Williams nearing a return.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze brought in three of nine targets for 40 yards and lost a fumble in the Bears' 31-7 loss to the Packers. Working with Tyson Bagent at quarterback for the second straight game, Odunze finished second on the team in receiving yards and extended his streak of recording a 20-plus yard catch, but will look for improved ball security in Week 6 against the Falcons.
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton struggled in pass coverage during a pivotal third-quarter sequence against the Los Angeles Chargers, missing a tackle on a 3rd-and-15 play to give up a crucial first down. That lapse helped spark a 14-play, 73-yard scoring drive that ate up nearly 10 minutes of the clock and allowed the Chargers to pull even at 10-10 on their way to taking a lead.
