With a lot of the NFL Week 5 schedule within the books, it’s time to check out a few of the largest winners and losers across the league from Sunday. The Houston Texans offense had a “get proper” sport, and a few defenses are off to awful begins.
NFL Week 5 winners
C.J. Stroud, quarterback, Houston Texans. The Texans offense wanted a sport like this. They took benefit of an injured Baltimore Ravens protection and scored 44 factors, with Stroud throwing for 244 yards and 4 touchdowns, whereas additionally speeding for one more 30 yards. That is the quarterback the Texans anticipated.
Carson Wentz, quarterback, Minnesota Vikings. Was Wentz nice on Sunday in opposition to the Cleveland Browns? No. However he delivered a game-winning landing within the ultimate seconds to present the Vikings a badly-needed win.
Nik Bonitto, linebacker, Denver Broncos. There were a lot of stars within the Broncos’ beautiful 21-17 comeback win in opposition to the defending Tremendous Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, however Bonito must get a variety of consideration. He had 4 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two tackles for loss and three quarterback hits. He is without doubt one of the NFL’s greatest defensive gamers.
Rico Dowdle, operating again, Carolina Panthers. The Panthers erased a 17-0 deficit in opposition to the Miami Dolphins to earn an exciting 27-24 win, and Dowdle had a profession day, speeding for 206 yards and a landing within the win.
David Montgomery, operating again, Detroit Lions. There was nothing overly dominant about Montgomery’s numbers, however he rushed for 65 yards and a landing, whereas additionally throwing a landing cross in returning to his hometown as a part of the Lions’ 37-24 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
