Lamar Jackson led the Baltimore Ravens to a thrilling overtime victory against the Cincinnati Bengals, while C.J. Stroud showcased his prowess against Josh Allen and Jayden Daniels propelled Washington to yet another win. Here’s a recap of the action from Week Five in the NFL.
### Baltimore Ravens 41-38 Cincinnati Bengals (OT)
In an electrifying showdown, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow were pivotal in a chaotic game that saw the Ravens triumph with a last-minute 41-38 victory against the Bengals in overtime. Justin Tucker nailed a 24-yard field goal to seal the win after Derrick Henry’s impressive 51-yard run set up the kick. Earlier, Tucker extended the game into overtime with a clutch 56-yard field goal, marking a dramatic finish to a contest where both quarterbacks combined for over 700 passing yards and nine touchdowns.
Burrow connected with Ja’Marr Chase for a stunning 70-yard touchdown that initially put Cincinnati ahead 38-28. But Jackson answered back with a pivotal 11-play, 70-yard drive, culminating in a remarkable six-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely.
Jackson ended the game with 348 yards, four touchdown passes, and 55 yards on the ground. Burrow recorded a career-high five touchdown passes, finishing with 392 yards.
### Buffalo Bills 20-23 Houston Texans
The Houston Texans stunned the Buffalo Bills with a 23-20 victory, thanks to C.J. Stroud’s strong performance, throwing for 331 yards and a touchdown. After the Texans built a 20-3 lead, the Bills rallied back with 17 unanswered points. However, a 59-yard field goal from Ka’imi Fairbairn as time expired dashed Buffalo’s hopes of victory.
### Green Bay Packers 24-19 Los Angeles Rams
In a comeback effort, the Green Bay Packers took down the Los Angeles Rams 24-19, securing a second-half rally led by Jordan Love, who threw two touchdown passes to Tucker Kraft. Despite an early interception, Love guided Green Bay to victory, throwing for 224 yards and connecting on crucial drives that shifted the momentum.
### Carolina Panthers 10-36 Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears dominated the Carolina Panthers, winning 36-10. Caleb Williams shined with two touchdown passes to DJ Moore and delivered an outstanding performance that showcased his potential. The Bears evidenced their power with a strong offensive display and solid defense to secure back-to-back wins.
### Cleveland Browns 13-34 Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders crushed the Cleveland Browns 34-13, riding the momentum generated by Jayden Daniels and a robust defensive effort. The Commanders displayed relentless rushing, and an efficient passing game that kept the Browns off balance throughout the contest.
### Indianapolis Colts 34-37 Jacksonville Jaguars
In a nail-biting finish, the Jacksonville Jaguars clinched their first win of the season against the Indianapolis Colts, edging them 37-34. Trevor Lawrence marked his birthday with stellar play, throwing for two touchdowns and leading a decisive fourth-quarter drive that culminated in the game-winning 49-yard field goal from rookie Cam Little.
### Arizona Cardinals 24-23 San Francisco 49ers
Kyler Murray led the Cardinals to a thrilling victory over the 49ers, completing a crucial fourth-quarter comeback. Murray’s agility and precision in the passing game allowed Arizona to score late and secure a narrow 24-23 win against their rivals.
### New York Giants 29-20 Seattle Seahawks
In a surprising turn of events, the short-handed New York Giants managed to beat the Seattle Seahawks 29-20. Daniel Jones’ two touchdown passes and a remarkable special teams play capped off a memorable performance for the Giants, who thwarted Seattle’s attempts to rally late in the game.
### Miami Dolphins 15-10 New England Patriots
The Miami Dolphins came out on top against the New England Patriots with a close 15-10 victory. Key performances, including a late-game touchdown run from Alec Ingold and reliable kicking from Jason Sanders, helped the Dolphins snap a three-game losing streak.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates and highlights from the NFL’s upcoming matches!
