October 8–12, 2026 | Regular Season
Week 5 of the NFL season delivered dramatic finishes, major offensive performances and a stunning international showdown in London.
The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Philadelphia Eagles on a last-second field goal, the New England Patriots overwhelmed the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Green Bay Packers dominated the Chicago Bears in one of the league’s oldest rivalries.
The Minnesota Vikings continued their unbeaten start, while the Houston Texans finally broke through for their first victory of the season.
Meanwhile, the New York Giants and Washington Commanders played to a rare overtime tie.
Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 16 — Tampa Bay Wins Thursday
Tampa Bay opened Week 5 by defeating Dallas on Thursday night, establishing control with a strong overall performance.
The Buccaneers limited the Cowboys to 16 points and secured a road victory that gave them a positive start to the week.
Dallas, meanwhile, was unable to generate enough offence to overcome Tampa Bay’s advantage.
Sunday, October 11
Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars JAX 19–17
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins CIN 31–24
Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots NE 45–17
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints MIN 23–13
Cleveland Browns at New York Jets NYJ 17–12
Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers PIT 34–22
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans HOU 26–3
New York Giants at Washington Commanders 27–27 (OT)
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers GB 31–7
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers DEN 23–17
Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals DET 45–21
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks SF 32–29
Jacksonville produced the most dramatic finish of the week at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
After Philadelphia took a 17-16 lead with eight seconds remaining, Ameer Abdullah returned the kickoff 53 yards to set up the Jaguars near midfield.
Kicker Cam Little then connected on a remarkable 57-yard field goal with one second remaining, handing Jacksonville a 19-17 victory. .
Trevor Lawrence threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns, while Parker Washington delivered two touchdown receptions.
Philadelphia’s third consecutive defeat was especially painful after the Eagles appeared to have secured the win.
Patriots 45, Raiders 17 — New England Explodes
New England delivered one of its most convincing performances of the season, overpowering Las Vegas with a balanced offensive attack.
Quarterback Drake Maye completed 26 of 34 passes for 374 yards and four touchdowns while adding a rushing touchdown.
The Patriots accumulated 536 total yards, and their defence helped keep the Raiders from mounting a serious challenge.
For Las Vegas, the defeat exposed continued problems running the football and maintaining offensive consistency.
Packers 31, Bears 7 — Green Bay Dominates Rivalry
The Packers controlled the NFC North showdown at Lambeau Field, forcing five turnovers against Chicago.
Jordan Love threw for 367 yards and two touchdowns, including long scoring connections with Christian Watson.
Running back MarShawn Lloyd added two rushing touchdowns, while Xavier McKinney intercepted two passes.
Chicago struggled to sustain drives and repeatedly surrendered possession in the second half.
It was a comprehensive victory for Green Bay in the 214th meeting between these historic rivals.
Vikings 23, Saints 13 — Minnesota Stays Perfect
Minnesota improved to 5-0 with a disciplined road performance against New Orleans.
Kyler Murray completed 24 of 30 passes for 229 yards and a touchdown.
Aaron Jones rushed for 113 yards and a score, while Justin Jefferson contributed six receptions for 79 yards and a touchdown.
The Vikings defence limited the Saints to just 142 total yards and intercepted quarterback Tyler Shough twice.
Minnesota continued to demonstrate that it can win through both offensive balance and defensive pressure.
Steelers 34, Colts 22
Pittsburgh defeated Indianapolis behind a productive performance from Aaron Rodgers and an explosive display by running back Jaylen Warren.
Rodgers threw three touchdown passes for the third consecutive game. Warren delivered an 80-yard receiving touchdown and a 50-yard rushing score, finishing with 188 yards from scrimmage.
Indianapolis struggled to contain Pittsburgh’s big-play offence despite quarterback Daniel Jones throwing for 267 yards.
The Steelers secured an important victory in a competitive AFC matchup.
Bengals 31, Dolphins 24 —
Burrow Throws Four Touchdowns
Cincinnati bounced back from consecutive losses by defeating Miami in a high-scoring contest.
Joe Burrow completed 23 of 32 passes for 190 yards and four touchdowns.
Ja’Marr Chase caught six passes for 77 yards, including a spectacular 45-yard touchdown reception.
Miami fought back in the fourth quarter, but Cincinnati held on to avoid another damaging defeat.
The Dolphins remained winless after five games despite a late offensive surge.
Texans 26, Titans 3 — Houston Gets First Win
Houston finally entered the win column with a dominant defensive performance against Tennessee.
The Texans recorded four field goals from Ka’imi Fairbairn before C.J. Stroud helped put the game away with a rushing touchdown and a scoring pass to Jaylin Noel.
Tennessee managed only 187 yards of offence, as Houston consistently pressured quarterback Cam Ward.
The Titans fell to 0-5, increasing the pressure on a struggling team.
Jets 17, Browns 12 — Allen Delivers Late
The New York Jets earned a hard-fought victory in rainy conditions at MetLife Stadium.
Braelon Allen rushed for 116 yards and scored the decisive touchdown on a 22-yard run with just over three minutes remaining.
Garrett Wilson contributed seven catches for 104 yards and a touchdown.
The Browns struggled to generate consistent offence, and the Jets’ defensive pressure proved decisive late in the game.
Giants 27, Commanders 27 — Overtime Ends in a Tie
The Giants and Commanders produced one of the weekend’s strangest finishes, with neither team able to secure victory in overtime.
Jameis Winston threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns, including two fourth-quarter scoring passes that brought New York back into the game.
Malik Nabers caught 11 passes for 121 yards and a touchdown, while Isaiah Likely added two touchdown receptions.
Washington had a final opportunity to win, but Jayden Daniels ran the ball with the clock winding down and could not get the offence lined up for a final spike.
Both teams left the field with a 27-27 tie after missed opportunities on both sides.
Broncos 23, Chargers 17 — Denver Wins on the Road
Denver earned a valuable road victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, strengthening its position in the AFC West race.
The Broncos came through in a competitive divisional contest, holding off the Chargers in the closing stages to secure a six-point win.
Lions 45, Cardinals 21 — Detroit’s Offence Takes Over
Detroit delivered a commanding performance against Arizona, scoring 45 points in a convincing road victory.
The Lions’ offensive production separated them from the Cardinals, who struggled to keep pace as the game progressed.
Detroit’s victory provided a significant boost as the team continued its push in the NFC.
49ers 32, Seahawks 29 — San Francisco Wins a Shootout
San Francisco edged Seattle in one of the week’s most competitive matchups, escaping with a three-point victory.
The 49ers produced enough offence to survive Seattle’s challenge, with the outcome remaining tight through the closing stages.
The result highlighted the competitiveness of the NFC West, where divisional games can have major implications later in the season.
Offensive Player of the Week: Drake Maye
Maye’s 374 passing yards and five total touchdowns powered New England’s 45-17 rout of Las Vegas.
Clutch Performance: Cam Little
The Jacksonville kicker delivered the decisive 57-yard field goal with one second left against Philadelphia.
Defensive Statement: Houston Texans
Houston held Tennessee to three points while generating consistent pressure and limiting the Titans’ offensive production.
Biggest Storylines After Week 5
Minnesota remains unbeaten: The Vikings’ 5-0 start makes them one of the early-season teams to watch.
Jacksonville gains momentum: The Jaguars improved to 4-1 with a dramatic international victory.
New England finds its offence: Maye and the Patriots delivered their strongest performance of the season.
Philadelphia faces mounting pressure: The Eagles dropped to 2-3 following three consecutive defeats.
Tennessee searches for answers: The Titans fell to 0-5 after another disappointing offensive performance.
The NFC East produces a tie: The Giants and Commanders could not separate themselves despite overtime opportunities.
Week 5 continues with Baltimore visiting Atlanta on Sunday night, followed by Buffalo travelling to face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, October 12.
Those remaining games will complete the week’s schedule.
Final Verdict: Week 5 delivered the kind of unpredictability that defines the NFL.
Jacksonville’s last-second escape, New England’s offensive explosion and Minnesota’s continued unbeaten run headlined a weekend that reshaped several early-season narratives.
With the season approaching its midpoint, every victory is becoming increasingly important in the race for playoff positioning.
