NFL Recap Week 5 2023:

 

Bears 40-20 over the Commanders: QB Justin Fields had four TD passes compared to QB Sam Howell having two TD passes with an interception plus his kicker missed a field goal. D.J. Moore had 8 receptions for 230 yards and 3 touchdowns for the Bears.

Jaguars 25-20 over the Bills: Jacksonville went up 11-0 early and never looked back despite QB Trevor Lawrence having three of his team’s four fumbles. RB Travis Etienne had two rushing TDs for the Jaguars. QB Josh Allen did his best to attempt a comeback with two passing TDs/a rushing TD but threw an interception and two of those came too late- like in the 4^th quarter in London.

Falcons 21-19 over the Texans: The Falcons hit the game winning field goal as time expired to complete their comeback as they were down 19-7 entering the 4^th quarter. QB Desmond Ridder had one passing and one rushing TD for Atlanta. Kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn accounted for 13 of the Texans’ points.  

Lions 42-24 over the Panthers: QB Jared Goff had three passing TDs with a rushing TD and both of his RBs had rushing TDs (David Montgomery & Craig Reynolds). Rookie QB Bryce Young did his best to stay in the game with three passing TDs of his own but he threw two interceptions and his team had a fumble.

Colts 23-16 over the Titans: Despite RB Jonathan Taylor being back it was RB Zach Moss’ show as he had 165 yards rushing with two rushing TDs. Both teams had no TD passes from their QB as rookie QB Anthony Richardson left the game again with an injury and QB Ryan Tannehill had one interception.

Dolphins 31-16 over the Giants: QB Tua Tagovailoa had two passing TDs and both RBs Raheem Mostert/De’Von Achane had rushing TDs. The only TD for the Giants was one of Tua’s interceptions being returned for a TD as QB Daniel Jones left the game with an injury.

Saints 34-0 over the Patriots: QB Derek Carr had two passing TDs and RB Alvin Kamara had a rushing TD for their offense. Their defense forced two fumbles and picked off QB Mac Jones twice with one being returned for a TD while the Patriots also missed a field goal.

Steelers 17-10 over the Ravens: In this divisional matchup there were 10 punts, four fumbles, an interception and a safety combined. QB Kenny Pickett had the key TD pass in the 4^th quarter as they woke up in the 4^th quarter to finally score in the game as they were down 10-3 to start the quarter.

Bengals 34-20 over the Cardinals: QB Joe Burrow rebounded with three passing TDs, all of those went to WR Ja’Marr Chase. QB Josh Dobbs had two passing TDs but had two interceptions with one being returned for a TD.

Eagles 23-14 over the Rams: Both QBs in Jalen Hurts (one passing/one rushing) and QB Matthew Stafford (two passing) had two TDs. The difference was kicker Jake Elliot accounting for 11 of their points for the Eagles.

Jets 31-21 over the Broncos: There were 8 fumbles, a safety and an interception combined. However, that safety and the Jets forcing one of those fumbles was returned for a TD was the difference. RB Breece Hall had a rushing TD for the Jets and QB Russell Wilson had two passing TDs for Denver.

Chiefs 27-20 over the Vikings: QB Patrick Mahomes had two passing TDs and RB Issiah Pacheco had rushing TD for KC. QB Kirk Cousins also had two passing TDs for the Vikings but had one of his team’s two fumbles. 

49ers 42-10 over the Cowboys: QB Brock Purdy had four TD passes three going to TE Greg Kittle and two RBS like Christian McCaffrey had a rushing TD. QB Dak Prescott had three interceptions.

Bye Week: Browns, Chargers, Seahawks & Buccaneers.