Week 5 of the NFL season delivered thrilling finishes, shocking upsets, and standout performances across the league. The Denver Broncos staged a remarkable fourth-quarter comeback to hand the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, their first defeat of the season. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw an 11-yard touchdown pass and JK Dobbins added a short rushing score as the Broncos overturned a 14-point deficit to win 21–17. Denver sealed the victory by deflecting Jalen Hurts’ final pass, capping a night of resilience and composure.
In Baltimore, the Ravens endured a nightmare performance, falling 44–10 to the Houston Texans matching their worst-ever home defeat. CJ Stroud led the charge with 244 passing yards and four touchdowns, while the injury-hit Ravens struggled in the absence of key players, including Lamar Jackson, Roquan Smith, and Marlon Humphrey. Baltimore’s defense was overrun as Houston capitalized on every opportunity to secure a record-tying road victory.
The New England Patriots also produced late-game heroics, edging the Buffalo Bills 23–20 thanks to Andy Borregales’ 52-yard field goal with just 15 seconds remaining. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye was composed under pressure, completing 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards, while Stefon Diggs made a triumphant return with 10 catches for 146 yards against his former team.
Elsewhere, the Washington Commanders impressed in a 27–10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Quarterback Jayden Daniels returned from injury to throw for 231 yards and a touchdown as Washington scored 27 unanswered points after a slow start. The Chargers, undone by penalties and turnovers, dropped to 3-2 after a second straight disappointing loss.
The Indianapolis Colts dominated the Las Vegas Raiders 40–6 behind a stellar performance from Jonathan Taylor, who scored three rushing touchdowns. Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes as the Colts improved to 4-1, while the Raiders suffered their first defeat of the season.
In other results, Tampa Bay edged Seattle 38–35 in a last-second thriller, Detroit beat Cincinnati 37–24 to extend their winning streak, and the Dallas Cowboys cruised past the New York Jets 37–22. The Tennessee Titans snapped a 10-game losing streak by edging Arizona 22–21, and in London, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Cleveland Browns 21–17 with a late touchdown drive.
Rounding out the week, Carolina staged a stunning 27–24 comeback win over Miami, powered by Rico Dowdle’s 206 rushing yards, while New Orleans earned their first victory of the season by defeating the New York Giants 26–14.
