NFL Week 5
The slate for Week 5 of the NFL matchup isn’t littered with rivalries or teams with a lot of bad blood lining the schedule.
Finding intrigue during this portion of the NFL schedule will largely be based on where your loyalties lie. Also, any surprise teams that start the season hot could create potential intrigue that may not be apparent to anyone trying to figure things out during the preseason. Here’s a look at what NFL Week 5 matchups may have to offer.
NFL Games of the Week
Thursday, Oct. 5
Chicago Bears
vs
Washington Commanders
Sunday, Oct. 8
Jacksonville Jaguars
vs
Buffalo Bills
Baltimore Ravens
vs
Pittsburgh Steelers
Carolina Panthers
vs
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
vs
Atlanta Falcons
New Orleans Saints
vs
New England Patriots
New York Giants
vs
Miami Dolphins
Tennessee Titans
vs
Indianapolis Colts
Cincinnati Bengals
vs
Arizona Cardinals
Philadelphia Eagles
vs
Los Angeles Rams
Kansas City Chiefs
vs
Minnesota Vikings
New York Jets
vs
Denver Broncos
Dallas Cowboys
vs
San Francisco 49ers
Monday, Oct. 9
Green Bay Packers
vs
Las Vegas Raiders
Here’s a look at some interesting facts about NFL Week 5 matchups.
The AFC South Showdown
This is one of the most heated rivalries in the NFL, and it is sure to be a close game. The Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts will face off in a battle for the top spot in the AFC South. The Titans are coming off a 7-10 season, while the Colts are coming off a 4-12 season. Both NFL teams have young quarterbacks who are looking to lead their teams to the playoffs, with the Titans having Will Levis and the Colts having the NFL Draft newcomer, Anthony Richardson. This game should be a close one, and it could be decided by which team’s defense can make a big play.
Other important matchups
Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers: The Battle of the Bay. This is another classic rivalry that has been going on for decades. The Cowboys and 49ers have met 102 times, with the Cowboys holding a 57-44-1 record. The teams have met twice in the Super Bowl, with the Cowboys winning both games. The Cowboys are coming off a 12-5 season, while the San Francisco 49ers are coming off a 13-4 season. Both teams are looking to make a run at the playoffs, and this game could be a preview of a playoff matchup.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Los Angeles Rams: The Battle of the Birds. The Eagles and Rams have met four times in the last 9 seasons, with the Eagles holding a 3-1 record. The Eagles are coming off a 14-3 season, while the Rams are coming off a 5-12 season. Both teams are looking to make a run at the playoffs, and this game could be a preview of a playoff matchup.
- Cincinnati Bengals vs Arizona Cardinals. The Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals have a balanced history, with their series tied at 6-6-0. Interestingly, even the total points scored by both teams against each other is tied at 297 each. These evenly matched teams promise a nail-biting game as they face off to break their tie and take the lead in their head-to-head record.
