NFL Week 5: Kansas City Stays Perfect, the Ravens Win Without Lamar and the Chargers Fall to 0-5
Week 5 left three teams unbeaten, three teams winless and an NFC East that did not win a single game. Jacksonville beat Philadelphia 19-17 in London on a 57-yard kick as time expired, Baltimore won 30-23 in overtime with its backup quarterback, Buffalo closed the week with a 37-34 overtime win at the Rams, and the Chargers, Titans and Dolphins are all 0-5.
The wildest finish was in London, where Cam Little kicked a 57-yard field goal as time expired after Ameer Abdullah had returned the kickoff 53 yards with eight seconds left. Baltimore's drama moved to Atlanta, where Tyler Huntley led a late comeback and an overtime win with Lamar Jackson still out. And the Giants and Commanders tied 27-27 at Northwest Stadium, which left the NFC East without a win on the week.
- Still unbeaten: San Francisco and Minnesota are 5-0 after wins, and Kansas City is 4-0 because its bye fell in Week 5.
- Lamar Jackson: out again with the ankle injury, and the Ravens still won 30-23 in overtime at Atlanta on Tyler Huntley's 1-yard run.
- The Chargers are 0-5 after losing 23-17 to Denver at SoFi Stadium. Only the 1992 Chargers have reached the playoffs from 0-4.
- Week 5 closed with Buffalo beating the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime at SoFi Stadium, and the London game went to Jacksonville, 19-17.
Every Week 5 score
Fifteen games, from Thursday night in Arlington to Monday night in Inglewood. The Week 5 results are in the first table; the previous week is in the second.
| Game | Score | One line |
|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 16 | Thursday | Bucky Irving ran for 165 yards; Tampa Bay's first win of the season |
| Jaguars 19, Eagles 17 | London | Cam Little's 57-yard field goal as time expired; Philadelphia is 2-3 |
| Packers 31, Bears 7 | Green Bay | Jordan Love threw for 367 yards and Christian Watson caught two scores |
| Texans 26, Titans 3 | Nashville | Tennessee turned the ball over twice and is 0-5 |
| Bengals 31, Dolphins 24 | Miami | Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes; Miami is 0-5 |
| Patriots 45, Raiders 17 | Foxborough | Drake Maye accounted for five touchdowns |
| Vikings 23, Saints 13 | New Orleans | Kyler Murray and Aaron Jones moved Minnesota to 5-0 |
| Jets 17, Browns 12 | East Rutherford | David Bailey had three sacks; Cleveland is 3-2 |
| Steelers 34, Colts 22 | Pittsburgh | Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdowns and Jaylen Warren gained 188 yards |
| Giants 27, Commanders 27 | Landover | A tie in overtime: Jameis Winston threw for 326 yards and three scores |
| Broncos 23, Chargers 17 | Inglewood | Justin Herbert was sacked on the last play; Los Angeles is 0-5 |
| Lions 45, Cardinals 21 | Glendale | Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns |
| 49ers 32, Seahawks 29 | Seattle | San Francisco is 5-0 after holding off Seattle |
| Ravens 30, Falcons 23 | Atlanta | Tyler Huntley ran in the overtime winner and Kyle Hamilton sealed it |
| Bills 37, Rams 34 (OT) | Inglewood | Tyler Bass kicked a 45-yard field goal in overtime after Greg Rousseau blocked the Rams’ kick |
Monday night result: Buffalo beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Monday 12 October 2026 to close Week 5. Josh Allen accounted for 331 total yards and two touchdowns, passing for 210 and running for 121, and Tyler Bass kicked a 45-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime moments after Greg Rousseau blocked Harrison Mevis’ 48-yard attempt. James Cook ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns but lost a fumble in overtime, and Matthew Stafford threw for 383 yards and three touchdowns for the Rams, with Puka Nacua catching a career-high 17 passes for 138 yards. Mevis missed two field goals and Los Angeles was flagged 11 times for 84 yards. The Bills are 4-1; the Rams are 2-3.
Week 4: every score from 1–5 October
The previous week, in full: Kansas City won at Las Vegas, Lamar Jackson left early in Baltimore, and the Panthers beat the Lions in Charlotte.
| Game | Score | One line |
|---|---|---|
| Steelers 27, Browns 24 | Friday | Pittsburgh held on at home in the week's opener |
| Colts 30, Commanders 13 | London | Jonathan Taylor ran in two touchdowns at Tottenham; Washington lost both of its quarterbacks |
| Cowboys 34, Texans 30 | Dallas | Javonte Williams scored three rushing touchdowns in the second half |
| Bears 23, Jets 12 | Chicago | Kyle Monangai ran in two |
| Patriots 29, Bills 26 | Buffalo | Josh Allen was intercepted in the final minute; Buffalo's first loss at its new stadium |
| Jaguars 22, Bengals 17 | Jacksonville | Jacksonville moved to 3-1 |
| Giants 36, Cardinals 24 | New York | Deonte Banks returned an interception 98 yards as time expired |
| Ravens 24, Titans 18 | Baltimore | Lamar Jackson left at halftime; Derrick Henry scored against his old team |
| Rams 24, Eagles 20 | Los Angeles | The Rams handed Philadelphia a second loss |
| Packers 17, Buccaneers 14 | Green Bay | A three-point game in Wisconsin |
| Vikings 15, Dolphins 10 | Minnesota | Minnesota stayed perfect in a low-scoring game |
| Chiefs 30, Raiders 27 | Las Vegas | Kenneth Walker III ran for 177 yards; Kansas City moved to 4-0 |
| 49ers 24, Broncos 14 | Santa Clara | Three straight touchdown drives after a fumbled punt |
| Seahawks 30, Chargers 23 | Seattle | Herbert intercepted twice; Los Angeles fell to 0-4 |
| Panthers 32, Lions 26 | Charlotte | Bryce Young threw for 329 yards and Tetairoa McMillan caught 14 passes |
| Falcons 45, Saints 24 | Monday night | Bijan Robinson ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns; Brian Robinson added three more |
Kansas City is 4-0, and it was not comfortable
The Chiefs went to Las Vegas as one of two unbeaten teams in the AFC West and left with a 30-27 win that Patrick Mahomes described the way he describes most of them: messy, and enough. He threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns, and he is now 6-0 in his career at Allegiant Stadium.
The game turned on Kenneth Walker III, who ran for 177 yards and two touchdowns — including a 76-yard burst at the end of the third quarter that Next Gen Stats clocked at 21.21 mph before Taron Johnson chased him down at the eight. Two plays later Mahomes found Tyquan Thornton, who finished with five catches for 111 yards and two scores and was carted off with an ankle injury on the play that set up the go-ahead touchdown.
Kirk Cousins threw for 365 yards and two touchdowns for the Raiders — ending a seven-game winning streak that stretched back to last season in Atlanta — but Las Vegas ran for 72 yards at 2.8 a carry. Andy Reid now has more wins at Allegiant Stadium than any coach, seven, breaking a tie with two former Raiders head coaches.
Kansas City's four wins have come by 3, 7, 6 and 3 points. That is not a team winning comfortably; it is a team winning the last ten minutes every week. The bye fell in Week 5, so the Chiefs are still 4-0 and still unbeaten, and the Chargers — now 0-5 — come to Arrowhead on 18 October.
The Lamar Jackson question
Jackson's first half was the best half any quarterback has played this season: 15-of-20 for 222 yards and two touchdowns, plus 20 yards on the ground. Then, on the Ravens' final drive before halftime, Jermaine Johnson II sacked him and landed on his left ankle. He was taped up on the sideline. He did not take another snap.
Tyler Huntley finished the game — 8-of-9 for 63 yards — and Baltimore scored nothing in the second half. It didn't matter, because the first half had already produced a 24-7 lead: Derrick Henry's 5-yard touchdown against the team he spent nine seasons with, a 19-yard scoring pass to Zay Flowers, and a 64-yard field goal by Tyler Loop on the last play of the half. Tennessee's two first-half turnovers turned into ten Baltimore points, and a fourth-and-goal stop by Nnamdi Madubuike from the 2-yard line protected the lead into the fourth quarter.
Cam Ward threw for 222 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Tennessee, and Carnell Tate had nine catches for 145 yards in the best game of his career. The Titans are 0-4 for the second straight season, and they then lost 26-3 at Houston on 11 October to fall to 0-5.
Jackson did not play the next week either. Huntley started at Atlanta on Sunday 11 October, completed 24 of 32 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns, ran in the winner from a yard out in overtime and watched Kyle Hamilton intercept the last pass for a 30-23 Ravens win. Derrick Henry ran for 102 yards and caught an 18-yard touchdown, and Baltimore is 4-1 ahead of a trip to Cleveland in Week 6.
Los Angeles is 0-5 and the numbers are ugly
The Chargers lost 30-23 in Seattle on 4 October and 23-17 to Denver at SoFi Stadium on 11 October, so they are 0-5 and have allowed 24 or more points in four of their five games. Justin Herbert threw for 189 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions against the Seahawks — he has six interceptions in five games — and was sacked four times for 35 yards. Seattle's opening drive started with an interception; so did Los Angeles', which is the first time since at least 1991 that both teams in a game threw a pick on their first offensive play.
Emanuel Wilson, pushed into a bigger role when rookie Jadarian Price went on injured reserve, ran for 81 yards and scored twice. Sam Darnold threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns for the defending champions, who moved to 3-1 with that win and are 3-2 after losing 32-29 to San Francisco on 11 October. Seattle also committed 14 penalties for 150 yards, a franchise record, and won anyway. Only one team in NFL history has reached the playoffs after starting 0-4: the 1992 Chargers, who were also the Chargers. Los Angeles now has to make that history from 0-5.
Four more things the opening month told us
Washington ran out of quarterbacks in London
Already without Jayden Daniels, who dislocated his left elbow, the Commanders lost backup Marcus Mariota to a right knee injury in the opening minutes in London and finished the game with rookie seventh-round pick Athan Kaliakmanis. They lost 30-13 to the Colts. Daniels was back under centre for the Week 5 game against the Giants and ran for two touchdowns, but Washington tied 27-27 after running out of time with a winning field goal in range.
San Francisco is unbeaten without being impressive
The 49ers were held to three points on seven possessions before Marvin Mims Jr. fumbled a punt return, and then scored on three straight drives to beat Denver 24-14. Brock Purdy threw two touchdowns (19-of-30, 218 yards) and has not been sacked in four games. George Kittle's 56-yard screen sealed it, and Denver lost both starting cornerbacks — including Patrick Surtain II — to injury. The 49ers then won 32-29 in Seattle on 11 October, where Mike Evans caught seven passes for 113 yards and a touchdown, and they are 5-0.
Josh Allen's interception was avoidable, and he said so
Buffalo lost 29-26 to New England, its first defeat at its new stadium. Allen's late heave into double coverage was picked off with under a minute left; afterwards he said he should have thrown it away. He did set a franchise record with his 88th career touchdown from scrimmage, and Keon Coleman caught six passes for 116 yards.
Charlotte got a glimpse of something
Bryce Young went 29-of-41 for 329 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions, and Tetairoa McMillan caught 14 passes for 192 yards in a 32-26 win over Detroit. The Lions scored one touchdown in the first 56 minutes and have now lost their last six games after a win.
What is next in Week 6
| When | Game | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday night | Seahawks at Broncos | Denver hosts on a short week; both clubs in throwback uniforms |
| Sunday, London | Texans vs Jaguars | Jacksonville stays in London; Houston is 1-4 |
| Sunday | Panthers at Eagles | Philadelphia has lost three straight and is 2-3 |
| Sunday | Cowboys at Packers | Green Bay is 3-2 after beating Chicago 31-7 |
| Sunday | Bears at Falcons | Atlanta may be without Michael Penix Jr., who has a rib injury |
| Sunday | Saints at Giants | New York is 3-1-1 after tying Washington 27-27 |
| Sunday | Steelers at Buccaneers | Pittsburgh is 3-2; Tampa Bay won its first game in Week 5 |
| Sunday | Ravens at Browns | Baltimore is 4-1 with Tyler Huntley starting in Lamar Jackson's place |
Tampa Bay's 24-16 win over Dallas at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Thursday 8 October was its first of the season. The Buccaneers trailed 10-7 at halftime and outscored the Cowboys 17-0 in the third quarter, outgaining Dallas 197 yards to 59 in that period. Bucky Irving ran 21 times for a career-high 165 yards and a touchdown and also caught a 5-yard scoring pass, and rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels — starting in place of the injured Baker Mayfield — went 19-of-25 for 189 yards with a touchdown and no turnovers. Dak Prescott was 24-of-42 for 316 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, and George Pickens caught nine passes for 130 yards and a score. Dallas is 2-3 and plays at Green Bay on 18 October; Tampa Bay is 1-4 and hosts Pittsburgh on 18 October.
Jerseys for the teams in the news
Eight teams carry this week's storylines: the three unbeatens, the quarterback who limped off, the team that cannot win, and the two who traded blows in Charlotte.
Jerseys for the teams in the news
Fan version and replica NFL jerseys for the eight teams carrying this week's storylines — blank backs, player prints and youth sizes.
Questions we get asked
Who won in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season?
Jacksonville beat Philadelphia 19-17 in London, Green Bay beat Chicago 31-7, Houston beat Tennessee 26-3, Cincinnati beat Miami 31-24, New England beat Las Vegas 45-17, Minnesota beat New Orleans 23-13, the Jets beat Cleveland 17-12, Pittsburgh beat Indianapolis 34-22, Denver beat the Chargers 23-17, Detroit beat Arizona 45-21, San Francisco beat Seattle 32-29 and Baltimore beat Atlanta 30-23 in overtime. The Giants and Commanders tied 27-27. That is every Sunday game; Buffalo beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime on Monday night to close the week.
Who won the London game in Week 5?
Jacksonville beat Philadelphia 19-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday 11 October 2026. Cam Little kicked a 57-yard field goal as time expired after Ameer Abdullah returned the kickoff 53 yards, and Parker Washington caught six passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns. The Jaguars are 4-1 and the Eagles are 2-3.
Who won the Falcons-Saints Monday night game?
Atlanta won 45-24 in New Orleans. Bijan Robinson ran 19 times for 145 yards and two touchdowns, including a 59-yard score on the third play of the game, and Brian Robinson added three more rushing touchdowns. Michael Penix Jr. threw for 223 yards and a touchdown in his second start back. The Falcons are 2-2; the Saints are 1-3.
Which NFL teams are still unbeaten?
Three, but not all 4-0: San Francisco and Minnesota are 5-0 after Week 5 wins, and Kansas City is 4-0 because its bye fell in Week 5.
How serious is Lamar Jackson's ankle injury?
He was sacked late in the first half of the Titans game, had his left ankle taped on the sideline and did not return. He then missed Week 5 as well, with Tyler Huntley starting and leading a 30-23 overtime win at Atlanta. The Ravens have not put a timeline on his return; Baltimore plays at Cleveland in Week 6.
Why are the Chargers 0-5?
They lost 30-23 in Seattle on 4 October and 23-17 to Denver at SoFi Stadium on 11 October. They allowed 24 or more points in each of their first four games, and Justin Herbert has thrown six interceptions in five games. Only the 1992 Chargers have made the playoffs after an 0-4 start.
How many points did the Chiefs win by in each game?
Three, seven, six and three. Kansas City is 4-0 without a win by more than a touchdown, and its bye came in Week 5.
Who won the Buccaneers-Cowboys Thursday night game?
Tampa Bay beat Dallas 24-16 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Thursday 8 October 2026. Bucky Irving ran 21 times for 165 yards and a touchdown, and the Buccaneers scored 17 unanswered points in the third quarter. Tampa Bay is 1-4; Dallas is 2-3.
Who won the Bills-Rams Monday night game?
Buffalo beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Monday 12 October 2026, the Week 5 finale. Tyler Bass kicked a 45-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime after Greg Rousseau blocked the Rams’ go-ahead attempt, and Josh Allen finished with 331 total yards and two touchdowns. Atlanta beat New Orleans 45-24 on Monday night in Week 4.
Do you sell jerseys for every NFL team?
Yes — all 32 teams, in home, away and alternate colourways, with blank backs, player prints and youth sizes. These eight picks are the teams in this week's news.
Sources and method
Every score on this page was checked against the published Week 5 and Week 4 results lists and cross-referenced with the Associated Press game reports carried by ESPN, USA TODAY, NBC Sports and CBS Sports, the Associated Press and Reuters reports on Monday night's Bills-Rams overtime game, the Buffalo Bills' own game recap, the clubs' own game recaps for Jacksonville, Minnesota, New Orleans and Denver, and NFL.com's injury reporting on Lamar Jackson. Yardage, touchdown and penalty figures come from those game reports. Where a statistic is a career or franchise record — Mahomes' record at Allegiant Stadium, Seattle's penalty yardage, Herbert's interception count, Jahmyr Gibbs' 58 touchdowns before his 25th birthday — it is attributed in the sentence. Week 6 fixtures and kickoff windows are from the published NFL schedule. The Thursday night result was cross-checked against the Associated Press game report carried by CBS Sports and the Dallas Cowboys' own game recap.
Written by the Pro Sports Kit editorial team. We sell fan and replica jerseys for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA and soccer teams — no affiliation with any league or club is implied. Free shipping on orders over $49, 30-day returns, new stock added weekly.