NFL week five recap: Bucs beat Seahawks in 73-point thriller, Broncos end Eagles’ unbeaten run
What were the big storylines from the early games?published at 00:36 BST 6 October
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Broncos end Eagles’ unbeaten record
Defending champions Philadelphia Eagles started the day 4-0 for this season and were on course to extend that perfect record.
They led 17-3 at home to the Denver Broncos but Bo Nix masterminded a stunning Denver comeback, throwing for 242 yards and a touchdown as it ended 21-17.
Vikings win first London game
The Minnesota Vikings denied Dillon Gabriel victory on his first NFL start as they snatched a 21-17 win over the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham.
With 25 seconds left, Carson Wentz found Jordan Addison in the end zone for the winning touchdown.
Read Ben Collins’ report here.
Turnovers costly for Giants
Rookie QB Jaxson Dart made his first start last week for the New York Giants and impressed as they upset the Chargers.
He started well again tonight but a costly fumble – one of five turnovers – at the start of the second half turned the game.
That resulted in a field goal and then Cam Skattebo’s fumble was returned for a touchdown by New Orleans as they won 26-14.
Ravens struggle without Jackson
The Baltimore Ravens didn’t have injured star quarterback Lamar Jackson tonight, and they couldn’t get anything going on either side of the ball. The Houston Texans whalloped them 44-10 at home.
Ravens RB Derrick Henry did score his 110th rushing touchdown, tying Hall of Famer Walter Payton for fifth all-time.
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