"Week 5 delivered upsets, comebacks, and statement wins across the league. The slate kicked off Thursday night with a thriller: the San Francisco 49ers edged the Los Angeles Rams 26-23 in overtime. Despite missing key starters, backup Mac Jones threw for 342 yards and 2 touchdowns, and San Francisco's defense held firm on a critical 4th-and-1 attempt by the Rams in OT. ESPN.com+2Wikipedia+2
In London, the Minnesota Vikings took down the Cleveland Browns 21-17 with a late touchdown in the fourth quarter. ESPN.com
Sunday's action was full of surprises. In a stunning road upset, Denver Broncos rallied past the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles, 21-17, overturning a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Reuters+2FOX Sports+2
Another big upset came when the New England Patriots handed the Buffalo Bills their first defeat of the season, 23-20, courtesy of a 52-yard game-winning field goal by Andy Borregales in the final seconds. ESPN.com+4Pats Pulpit+4CBSSports.com+4
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Houston Texans dominated Baltimore Ravens 44-10, taking full advantage of Lamar Jackson's absence. CBSSports.com+2ESPN.com+2
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Indianapolis Colts blew out the Las Vegas Raiders 40-6, continuing their strong start. FOX Sports+1
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Carolina Panthers rallied to top Miami Dolphins 27-24 in a tight finish. FOX Sports
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers outlasted the Seattle Seahawks 38-35 in a back-and-forth shootout. Baker Mayfield threw for 379 yards. Reuters+2Wikipedia+2
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Tennessee Titans snapped their long drought, edging Arizona Cardinals 22-21 after a botched Emari Demercado fumble turned into a touchback and shifted momentum. ESPN.com+3TalkSport+3AP News+3
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New Orleans Saints picked up their first win by defeating the New York Giants 26-14, capitalizing on a five-turnover collapse by the Giants. Big Blue View+1
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Dallas Cowboys rolled past the New York Jets 37-22, keeping the Jets winless. Blogging The Boys+2The Guardian+2
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Detroit Lions picked up their fourth straight, winning 37-24 at Cincinnati. Notably, linebacker Derrick Barnes recorded a late safety to stymie a Bengals comeback
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