NFL Week 5 Roundup

The NFL continues this week with its 2024/25 season schedule as teams go out to fight for victory in the various games.

Week 5 was full of interesting games, most notably the Falcons’ win over the Buccaneers on TNF. The Vikings won their fifth game of the season, this time against the Jets, while the Chiefs also won their fifth consecutive game, reaffirming their status and label as favorites, against the New Orleans Saints.

The Bills were surprised by a Texans team that is playing at a high level, while the Ravens’ offense seems to have awakened, and right now, they are aiming to be protagonists this season.

Now, let’s see what happened in the Week 5 games of the 2024/25 NFL season.

Week 5 Results

Falcons 36 – 30 Buccaneers

Vikings 23 – 17 Jets

Bears 36 – 10 Panthers

Washington 34 – 13 Browns

Patriots 10 – 15 Dolphins

Jaguars 37 – 34 Colts

Texans 23 – 20 Bills

Bengals 38 – 41 Ravens

Broncos 34 – 18 Raiders

49ers 23 – 24 Cardinals

Seahawks 20 – 29 Giants

Rams 19 – 24 Packers

Steelers 17 – 20 Cowboys

Chiefs 26 – 13 Saints

NFL Week 5: Falcons vs. Buccaneers

When Do The Falcons and Buccaneers Play?	Thursday, October 3 at 8:15 PM ET, 7:15 PM CST, 6:15 PM MT, and 5:15 PM PT
Where are they Playing?	Mercedes-Benz Stadium
What are the Moneyline Odds for the Falcons?	1.71
What are the Moneyline Odds for the Buccaneers?	2.20
What is the Over/Under?	43.5
Where can I Watch?	CBS, ESPN, and Fox Sports
Where can I Stream?	NFL Network and DAZN

Kirk Cousins had an interception late in the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, making it look like the game was over.

Despite the slim chances, the Falcon’s defense stopped the Tampa Bay offense and forced the game into overtime.

Cousins was able to spike the ball with one second left, allowing Younghoe Koo to kick a 52-yard field goal that tied the game.

Ultimately, the Falcons won in overtime with a final score of 36-30. Cousins had an outstanding game, setting a Falcons record with 509 air yards and four touchdowns. His performance helped Atlanta reclaim first place in the NFC South.

Result: Falcons (36) – (30) Buccaneers

NFL Week 5: Vikings vs. Jets

When Do The Jets and Vikings Play?	Sunday, October 6 at 9:30 am ET, 8:30 am CST, 7:30 am MT, and 6:30 am PT
Where are they Playing?	Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
What are the Moneyline Odds for the Jets?	1.71
What are the Moneyline Odds for the Vikings?	2.20
What is the Over/Under?	40.5
Where can I Watch?	CBS, ESPN, and Fox Sports
Where can I Stream?	NFL Network and DAZN

The Minnesota Vikings showed dominance by defeating the NY Jets 23-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, maintaining their undefeated season and cementing their status as top championship contenders.

In a quarterback showdown between Sam Darnold and Aaron Rodgers, Darnold had a terrible game with 14 pass completions, 179 yards, and one interception, leaving the offensive responsability to the ground game.

On the contrary, Rodgers had quality moments with 24 pass completions, 244 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, but the Vikings’ defense contained him for most of the game.

The key to the Vikings’ victory was their strong defense, pressuring Rodgers and making crucial interceptions and stops. The game was tightly contested, with the Jets pressing late, but the Viking’s defense held strong to secure the 23-17 victory.

Result: Vikings (23) – (17) Jets

NFL Week 5: Texans vs. Bills

When?	Sunday, October 6 at 1:00 pm Eastern (noon CDMX)
Where?	Highmark Stadium
What are the Moneyline Odds for the Texans?	-116
What are the Moneyline Odds for the Bills?	-104
What is the Over/Under?	47.5
Where can I watch?	NBC / ESPN / Fox Sports / Paramount + / NFL + / Telemundo
Where can I stream?	DAZN

The Houston Texans secured a thrilling 23-20 victory over the Buffalo Bills, with Fairbairn kicking a 59-yard field goal late in the game.

The game started with Buffalo scoring a field goal, answered by a 15-yard touchdown run by Akers for the Texans. Houston extended its lead to 14-3 on a 67-yard pass from CJ Stroud to Collins. The defenses held both teams in check, allowing only one field goal for the Texans to make the score 17-3.

In the third quarter, the Bills came back with two touchdowns to cut the score to 20-17. A 33-yard field goal by Bass tied the game at 20-20 with less than a minute remaining.

With one final offensive series, the Texans set up Fairbairn for the game-winning 59-yard field goal.

Result: Texans (23) – (20) Bills

NFL Week 5: Chiefs vs. Saints

When Do The Chiefs and Raiders Play?	Sunday, October 6 at 4:05 PM ET, 3:05 PM CST, 2:05 PM MT, and 1:05 PM PT
Where are they Playing?	Empower Field at Mile High
What are the Moneyline Odds for the Chiefs?	1.39
What are the Moneyline Odds for the Saints?	3.01
What is the Over/Under?	42.5
Where can I Watch?	CBS, ESPN, and Fox Sports
Where can I Stream?	NFL Network and DAZN

Finally, in the game that closed out the week, the Kansas City Chiefs secured a 26-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints, maintaining their undefeated season.

Leading the AFC West, the Chiefs dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium as predicted. Kareem Hunt’s carry put the Chiefs ahead in the first quarter, and kicker Harrison Butker added three more points with a field goal in the second, making the score 10-0.

A 43-yard reception by Rashid Shaheed brought the Saints within 10-7. However, Butker extended the Chiefs’ lead to 16-7 with two field goals just before halftime.

The Chiefs got off to a strong offensive start in the third quarter but failed to score, missing a field goal. In the fourth, Saints’ Derek Carr scored, but missed the field goal, bringing the score to 16-13. However, Kansas quickly regained control with a Xavier Worthy touchdown.

Butker sealed the Chiefs’ victory with another decisive field goal. The Chiefs hold a perfect record of five wins, while the Saints have two wins and three losses.

Result: Chiefs (26) – (19) Saints