NFL roundup: Broncos knock Eagles from unbeatens with furious comeback

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Bo Nix and the visiting Denver Broncos wiped out a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit and snapped Philadelphia's 10-game winning streak with a 21-17 victory on Sunday.

After punting on seven of their first eight drives, the Broncos (3-2) scored touchdowns on back-to-back possessions to seize the lead. J.K. Dobbins made it 17-10 with a 2-yard TD run with 13:11 remaining, and Nix put Denver ahead with an 11-yard TD pass to Evan Engram and a gutsy two-point conversion toss to Troy Franklin with 7:36 left.

The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles (4-1) also had a 12-game home winning streak snapped, dating back to Week 2 of last season. Nix passed for 242 yards and improved his career record to 5-1 against NFC opponents. Courtland Sutton caught eight passes for 99 yards and Dobbins ran for 79 yards.

Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts passed for a season-high 280 yards and threw touchdowns to Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert, but he was also sacked six times.

Titans 22, Cardinals 21

Joey Slye booted a 29-yard field goal on the final play to cap Tennessee's rally from a 21-6 fourth-quarter deficit in Glendale, Ariz., to claim its first win.

Cam Ward, who completed 21 of 39 passes for 265 yards, directed the Titans (1-4) on a 71-yard drive in the final two minutes to set up Slye's game-winner. Tony Pollard rushed for a 1-yard score to start the Titans' comeback, then Tyler Lockett recovered a loose ball for a score with 4:39 left on a wild play that began with Ward throwing an interception to the 5-yard line that the Cardinals fumbled, kicked and poked into the end zone.

Kyler Murray completed 23 of 31 for 220 yards for the Cardinals (2-3), who held a 21-3 lead early in the second quarter on rushing scores by Michael Carter, Murray and Bam Knight. Emari Demercado thought he broke away for a 72-yard touchdown run with 12:40 left that would have made it 27-6, but he deliberately let the ball drop inches before crossing the goal line.

Texans 44, Ravens 10

C.J. Stroud passed for 244 yards and four touchdowns, and Houston rode a dominating defensive performance to a road victory over injury-plagued Baltimore.

Jalen Pitre snagged two interceptions for the Texans (2-3) and Stroud was exceedingly efficient, completing 23 of 27 attempts while benefiting from solid pass protection. Xavier Hutchinson and rookie Jaylin Noel each recorded their first career scoring receptions, with Hutchinson adding a second touchdown catch just before halftime.

Derrick Henry finished with 33 yards on 15 carries for the Ravens (1-4) and scored their lone touchdown on a 1-yard run late in the third quarter. Cooper Rush passed for 179 yards and tossed three interceptions in place of two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, who was out with a hamstring injury.

Vikings 21, Browns 17

Carson Wentz threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison with 25 seconds left in regulation, lifting Minnesota to a win over Cleveland in London.

Wentz completed 25 of 34 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown for Minnesota (3-2), which bounced back from a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin last week. Justin Jefferson had seven catches for 123 yards, and Addison tallied five catches for 41 yards despite being benched at times for what was referred to as a coach's decision.

Quinshon Judkins had 23 carries for 110 yards for the Browns (1-4). Fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel made his first career start at quarterback and completed 19 of 33 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns.

Colts 40, Raiders 6

Jonathan Taylor rushed for three touchdowns and Daniel Jones threw for two more as Indianapolis blasted visiting Las Vegas.

Jones completed 20 of 29 passes for 212 yards for Indianapolis (4-1), which bounced back from a Week 4 loss at the Los Angeles Rams by scoring 40 consecutive points in the middle two quarters. This included three touchdowns -- two by Taylor -- in a span of less than 4 1/2 minutes in the third quarter.

Geno Smith hit 25 of 36 passes for 228 yards and two interceptions for the Raiders (1-4), who lost their fourth straight game. Rookie Ashton Jeanty rushed 14 times for 67 yards for Las Vegas, which was blown out despite the Colts' modest 317-296 edge in total yards.

Panthers 27, Dolphins 24

Bryce Young threw for two touchdowns and Rico Dowdle ran for 206 yards and a touchdown as Carolina rallied past Miami in Charlotte.

Young's 4-yard pass to rookie tight end Mitchell Evans with 1:59 to play gave the Panthers (2-3) the lead for good as they matched the largest comeback to win a game in franchise history by overcoming a 17-point hole. Dowdle, filling in for injured Chuba Hubbard, came up 4 yards shy of matching the single-game franchise rushing record.

Miami's Tua Tagovailoa completed 27 of 36 throws for 256 yards with three touchdowns and Jaylen Waddle gained 110 receiving yards on six catches and scored a touchdown, but the Dolphins (1-4) dropped to 0-3 in road games.

Cowboys 37, Jets 22

Dak Prescott passed for 237 yards and a season-high four touchdowns to help Dallas roll to a victory over woeful New York at East Rutherford, N.J.

Javonte Williams rushed for 135 yards and one touchdown and also had a scoring reception, and Jake Ferguson caught two scoring passes for the Cowboys (2-2-1). George Pickens caught a touchdown pass and Ryan Flournoy had six receptions for 114 yards for Dallas, which scored 30 straight points after falling behind 3-0 with a pair of touchdowns in the final minute of the first half.

Justin Fields was 32-of-46 passing for 283 yards and two touchdowns as the Jets became the first team in NFL history to start 0-5 without forcing a single turnover. Breece Hall rushed for 113 yards but lost a key fumble. Garrett Wilson and Andrew Beck caught touchdown passes from Justin Fields, who threw for 283 yards.

Saints 26, Giants 14

Spencer Rattler threw an 87-yard touchdown pass, Kool-Aid McKinstry recorded two interceptions, Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a touchdown and host New Orleans beat New York to give rookie head coach Kellen Moore his first victory.

Rattler completed 20 of 30 passes for 225 yards, and the Saints (1-4) won for the first time in his 11 starts over his two-year career.

Rookie Jaxson Dart completed 26 of 40 for 202 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Giants (1-4), who turned the ball over five times and did not force any turnovers.

Buccaneers 38, Seahawks 35

Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, including a 39-yarder as time expired, to give Tampa Bay a victory against host Seattle.

Baker Mayfield completed 29 of 33 passes for 379 yards and two touchdowns for the Buccaneers (4-1). He hit Sterling Shepard with an 11-yard scoring strike with 1:08 remaining to tie the score at 35. Tampa Bay got the ball back on Lavonte David's interception on a ball that deflected off the helmet of teammate Logan Hall at the line of scrimmage to set up the winning kick.

Sam Darnold was 28-of-34 passing for 341 yards, four TDs and two interceptions for the Seahawks (3-2), who had a three-game winning streak snapped. AJ Barner caught two scoring passes for Seattle.

Lions 37, Bengals 24

David Montgomery tossed a touchdown pass and ran for another in his return to his hometown as Detroit hung on to beat host Cincinnati.

Montgomery, a running back, threw a 3-yard option pass to tight end Brock Wright in the second quarter and ran 8 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. Detroit quarterback Jared Goff completed 19 of 23 passes on the day for 258 yards and three touchdowns.

The Lions (4-1) were rolling to their fourth straight blowout win before the Bengals (2-3) made it close with Jake Browning's three fourth-quarter touchdown passes. Two went to Ja'Marr Chase, who finished with six catches and 110 yards; he also made three tackles on the day, bringing down the defender after all three Browning interceptions.

Commanders 27, Chargers 10

Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushed for 111 yards and two scores, Jayden Daniels passed for 231 yards and a touchdown in his return to the lineup and Washington rallied from a 10-point deficit against Los Angeles in Inglewood, Calif.

Daniels, who missed the previous two games with a left knee injury, completed 15 of 26 passes and ran for 39 yards. Deebo Samuel had eight catches for 96 yards and a touchdown for Washington (3-2), which scored the final 27 points of the game.

Justin Herbert completed 22 of 29 passes for 166 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the Chargers (3-2), who have lost two straight. Keenan Allen caught five passes, giving him 1,003 career receptions in 159 games. He became the fastest player in NFL history to reach the 1,000-catch mark, breaking the record owned by Marvin Harrison Sr.

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Player Notes
Courtland Sutton Oct 6 6:30pm ET
Courtland Sutton

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton had an impressive outing in the win versus the Eagles on Sunday. While leading the team in targets, catches, and receiving yards, Sutton showed some dominant contested catches to help out the offense. Outside of his week 2 dud, Sutton has posted fringe WR1 numbers in every other week. The developments of the rest of the receiver room should only help Sutton elevate his game as teams are forced to pay attention to more than one receiver. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and head coach Sean Payton clearly trust Sutton the most in crucial moments, which should secure Sutton as a high-upside WR2 going forward.

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J.K. Dobbins Oct 6 6:30pm ET
J.K. Dobbins

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins had another solid outing in Week 5 while earning a win versus the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. With his largest workload of the season, he would lead the team in rushing yards and touches with 79 yards on 20 rush attempts. His lone touchdown was a two-yard rush to bring the game back within contention in the fourth quarter. Seeing RJ Harvey take a backseat with 12 yards on four rushes was encouraging for confidence in Dobbins' volume moving forward. Clearly, the Broncos' backfield is Dobbins' to lose. Continue trusting him as a high-upside RB2 until otherwise noted, and he is a must-start against a reeling Jets defense in Week 6.

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Saquon Barkley Oct 6 6:30pm ET
Saquon Barkley

The Philadelphia Eagles listed running back Saquon Barkley (knee) as a non-participant on their estimated injury report on Monday due to a knee injury, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. NFL insider Ian Rapoport is reporting that Barkley had general soreness in his knee coming out of Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos, but he fully expects to play on Thursday night against his former team, the New York Giants. It explains why Barkley's volume was so low in Week 5 -- he had a season-low six carries for 30 yards and caught all three of his targets for 58 yards and a touchdown. Last year's rushing leader remains a must-start in fantasy when he's active, but there's certainly the potential for him to see a smaller workload again on a short week against the Giants. The good news is that Barkley averaged 5.0 yards per carry on Sunday after being under 3.0 yards a carry in the previous two games.

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Quentin Johnston Oct 6 6:30pm ET
Quentin Johnston

After an explosive start to the 2025 season, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston regressed in the team's 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders. He caught all four of his targets for 40 yards but lost a crucial fumble that shifted the momentum of the game in the second quarter. The performance could have been even better, as a holding penalty nullified a 20-yard first-down catch. While Johnston remains heavily involved, issues with the offensive line limited his big-play potential throughout the game. Johnston has the chance to bounce back in Week 6 when the Chargers face a struggling Miami Dolphins defense. That's if Herbert gets enough time to throw deep.

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Bo Nix Oct 6 6:20pm ET
Bo Nix

Denver Broncos Quarterback Bo Nix had a solid outing in which he faced the undefeated reigning Super Bowl Champion Eagles on Sunday. While he ended the day with the win after showing impressive game management to close the comeback window on Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and company, he completed 61.5% of passes for 242 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 22 yards on three attempts in Sunday's 21-17 win. There was quite a bit of duress in the pocket as Nix was sacked twice, but he showed good poise in clutch moments down the stretch. This should inject confidence in him as he will face the New York Jets in Week 6, who just gave up four touchdowns through the air to the Dallas Cowboys.

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Evan Engram Oct 6 6:20pm ET
Evan Engram

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram showed his athleticism on Sunday while scoring his first touchdown of the season on a block and release catch in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Engram looked spry and healthy as he had six targets for four catches and 33 yards on top of the lone touchdown pass from Bo Nix versus the stubborn Eagles defense. With multiple speedsters on the team and wide receiver Courtland Sutton pacing the team in targets on the season, it's more likely than not that Engram will continue to be a safety valve for Nix, barring injuries to the team. Fantasy managers should still be happy with Engram's performance this week in his win against the Eagles. Engram can be used as a streamer against the New York Jets in Week 6, who just surrendered 37 points to the Dallas Cowboys in Sunday's loss.

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Ladd McConkey Oct 6 6:00pm ET
Ladd McConkey

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey finally reached the end zone on Sunday, catching five of seven targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in the team's 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders. It was a much-needed bounce-back after last week's poor performance, demonstrating that he can be trusted again in short-yardage and red-zone situations. He also had a 57-yard punt return touchdown called back by a penalty, one of 10 penalties that disrupted L.A.'s rhythm all day. With rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) placed on IR, the Chargers might need to rely more on their receivers, and McConkey's dependable hands could earn him more targets against a vulnerable Miami Dolphins secondary in Week 6.

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Justin Herbert Oct 6 5:50pm ET
Justin Herbert

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had his worst game of the season, completing 22 of 29 passes for 166 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the team's 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders. The offense looked disorganized, burdened by costly penalties and sloppy play for most of the afternoon. Herbert also led the team in rushing with four carries for 60 yards, showing how often he was pressured behind a depleted offensive line. Herbert has been hit 35 times in the last three games, as a wave of injuries on the offensive line continues to mount. As the team prepares for Week 6 against a struggling Miami Dolphins defense, the Chargers might need to rely more on the passing game since they just placed rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) on IR. Herbert should have a chance to bounce back if his offensive line can give him some protection.

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Keenan Allen Oct 6 5:50pm ET
Keenan Allen

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen made NFL history on Sunday by becoming the fastest player to reach 1,000 receptions. He achieved this in just 159 games, eight fewer than Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison. The veteran led the team with five catches for 58 yards on nine targets during their 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders. It could have been an even bigger day, as some big gains were wiped out by penalties, including a 31-yard catch nullified by an illegal formation call. Despite reaching this milestone, L.A.'s offense struggled to find its rhythm behind a battered line. With rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) placed on IR and facing the vulnerable Miami Dolphins defense next, Allen is expected to remain a primary target for Herbert as the Chargers try to end their two-game losing streak.

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Tory Horton Oct 6 5:50pm ET
Tory Horton

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Tory Horton scored his fourth touchdown of the season in Week 5 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Seahawks had to substantially increase their passing volume in a high-scoring game against the Bucs. Horton benefited from the increased volume with four targets and three receptions for 39 yards and the touchdown. Horton still played just 49% of the snaps, but it was still an uptick in usage from Week 4, when he played just 36% of the snaps. Horton is clearly talented. He is demonstrating a nose for the end zone early in the season with an ability to get lost amongst the defensive backs. No. 2 wide receiver Cooper Kupp is still doing a solid job getting open and making tough catches, so his role will not disintegrate. However, if Horton continues playing like this, the Seahawks will not be able to keep him off the field. For now, Horton is worth a spot on your bench.

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Omarion Hampton Oct 6 4:50pm ET
Omarion Hampton

According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Chargers are placing rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) on the injured reserve. Hampton suffered this ankle injury during their loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Hampton departed this contest early and was seen with a walking boot after the contest. As a result, the breakout running back will miss at least four games as he recovers. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he could be in danger of missing an extended period of time. With Najee Harris (Achilles) out for the season, Hampton began to take over the lead role in the backfield. In Week 4, Hampton took 12 carries for 128 yards and added five receptions for 37 yards. Before exiting on Sunday, Hampton logged 12 carries for 44 yards and caught all six of his targets. Fantasy managers should expect Hassan Haskins or Kimani Vidal to take most of the workload for the next four weeks, and both should be viewed as top waiver targets.

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DeVonta Smith Oct 6 4:13pm ET
DeVonta Smith

Dynasty | Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith had eight catches for 114 yards in a loss to the Broncos. Dynasty Analysis: Smith busted free for a 52-yard gain and finally posted his first game with more than 60 receiving yards on the season. His ten targets led the team as Denver clearly focused much of the game plan on stopping AJ Brown with their elite-level secondary. Smith will need to build upon this performance to be trusted moving forward but this was a huge step in the right direction. His ADP drop will stop as a result of this mini-breakout.

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CeeDee Lamb Oct 6 4:13pm ET
CeeDee Lamb

Dynasty | Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy had six catches for 114 yards in a win against the Jets. Dynasty Analysis: Wait. What? Flournoy surpassed 100 yards in the first half alone this week and cruised to a career high on the day. He tied Jake Ferguson for the team lead in targets with nine and looked like a player who has progressed quite nicely over the past year or two. With CeeDee Lamb and Kevontae Turpin both out with injuries, you could say he took advantage of his opportunity. We'll need to see a lot more from him moving forward in order to recommend him but he could move up to the WR3 spot in Dallas behind Lamb and George Pickens if he continues to play well. At this point, he simply looks like a solid waiver wire pickup and roster stash.

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Jaydon Blue Oct 6 4:13pm ET
Jaydon Blue

Dynasty | Cowboys running back Javonte Williams had 135 rushing yards and a touchdown, adding one catch for four yards and another touchdown in a win against the Jets. Dynasty Analysis: The Williams revenge tour is in full swing as it seems he's out to prove to anyone and everyone that news of his demise were greatly exaggerated. He's simply been one of the best running backs in football and it honestly has come out of nowhere. After five weeks, we have a big enough sample to size to believe what we're seeing and his ADP and ranking are skyrocketing as he's made Miles Sanders, Jaydon Blue and everyone else on the roster irrelevant.

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Mason Taylor Oct 6 4:13pm ET
Mason Taylor

Dynasty | Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor had nine catches for 67 yards in a loss to the Cowboys. Dynasty Analysis: It's completely and totally fair to call the Jets the worst team in football. After all, they're the only team to have failed to win a game this year and have an unhealthy point differential of -45 on the season. Still, Taylor has been a bright spot lately and while he has yet to cash in with a touchdown, he does have 14 catches over his past two games, putting him squarely on the dynasty radar. He's clearly moving up the dynasty and rookie rankings.

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Geno Smith Oct 6 4:13pm ET
Geno Smith

Dynasty | Raiders quarterback Geno Smith completed 25-of-36 passes for 228 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in a blowout loss against the Colts. Dynasty Analysis: Now with just two touchdown passes and five interceptions in his last two games, Smith is hardly blameless in the realm of a 1-4 start and four game losing streak for the Raiders. His rating and QBR are down dramatically this season as it seems the reunion with Pete Carroll just hasn't worked. He's in no danger of losing his job but the idea Smith and Carroll are some kind of long-term solution in Las Vegas seem like quite the pipe dream. The Raiders are a mess and Smith is quickly losing dynasty value as a 34-year old quarterback who simply isn't playing well.

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Ashton Jeanty Oct 6 4:13pm ET
Ashton Jeanty

Dynasty | Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty had 67 rushing yards, five catches and 42 receiving yards in a loss to the Colts. Dynasty Analysis: It's fair to wonder just what the Raiders were thinking when drafting Jeanty. It's not that he's a bad player because he's clearly not. However, running backs are more luxuries than necessities and this team is a disaster at the moment. Jeanty is going to have some big days this year but the thought of him being a true RB1 on a team playing this poorly is hard to really fathom. Jeanty's dynasty value is pretty stable, though it may go down before it goes up again as he continues to play in games with negative game scripts.

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Jonathan Taylor Oct 6 4:13pm ET
Jonathan Taylor

Dynasty | Colts running back Jonathan Taylor had 66 rushing yards, one catch, nine receiving yards and three touchdowns in a blowout win against the Raiders. Dynasty Analysis: The yardage totals aren't much to write home about but the three touchdowns keep Taylor squarely in line to be the MVP in dynasty leagues this season. In short, he's been simply impossible to stop and his seven touchdowns in five games are winning dynasty games single-handedly. His dynasty value can't climb too high being 26 already but it's about as good as it gets at the moment.

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Daniel Jones Oct 6 4:13pm ET
Daniel Jones

Dynasty | Colts quarterback Daniel Jones completed 20-of-29 passes for 212 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in a blowout win against the Raiders. Dynasty Analysis: Jones may not have the most unbelievable stat lines each week but his QBR is #1 in the leagues and his overall rating is #8. In other words, Jones has been incredible in his first five games, leading the Colts to a 4-1 record and shocking the rest of the NFL in the process. He's re-established himself as a solid dynasty QB2 and if this is the first of more multi-touchdown performances, he's going to be close to the QB1 line soon.

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Tyler Warren Oct 6 4:13pm ET
Tyler Warren

Dynasty | Colts tight end Tyler Warren had four catches for 44 yards and a touchdown in a blowout win against Las Vegas. Dynasty Analysis: Warren has already established himself as a TE1 with 23 catches and 307 yards through five games but touchdowns would make him a top-five option moving forward. A true star in the making, Warren has rewarded anyone who took him in the first round of rookie drafts this off-season. He'll look to keep things going against the woeful Cardinals next week.

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