NFL scores and recaps for every Week 5 game (2024)

PFF broke down the numbers immediately after every NFL Week 5 game, including scores, rookie standouts and more.

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CHI@WSH | JAX@BUF | NO@NE | TEN@IND | BAL@PIT | CAR@DET | HOU@ATL | NYG@MIA | CIN@ARZ | PHI@LAR | NYJ@DEN | KC@MIN | DAL@SF | GB@LVR

Chicago Bears 40, Washington Commanders 20

Offensive spotlight:QuarterbackJustin Fieldssilenced the noise that has surrounded him and his team for most of this season, at least for now. Fields went 15-of-29 for 282 yards, fourtouchdownsand nointerceptions, good for a 69.8 passing grade on first review. He was exceptional in the quick game, completing nine of his 11 passes for 145 yards and threetouchdownswhen he took less than 2.5 seconds to throw.

As impressive as Fields' performance was, this night belongs toD.J. Moore. The first-year Bear finished the game with eight catches for a career-best 230 receiving yards and threetouchdowns. More impressively, 141 of those receiving yards came after the catch, with the Bears receiver averaging 17.6 yards after the catch per reception on the night.

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Jacksonville Jaguars 25, Buffalo Bills 20

Defensive spotlight: A.J. Epenesamade multiple big plays for the Bills on defense, notching a pair of sacks, one of which forced a fumble with the Jaguars in scoring territory late in the first half, and a batted pass.

Jaguars cornerbackDarious Williamshas been one of the best cornerbacks in football, if not the best, so far this season. He was ranked number one onPFF’s cornerback rankingsheading into this week and once again had a big play. With the Bills looking to capitalize on a turnover by the Jaguars early in the fourth quarter, Williams battled withStefon Diggsand was able to beat him to the ball at the catch point to give the ball straight back to the Jaguars.

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New Orleans Saints 34, New England Patriots 0

Rookie spotlight:Rookie running backKendre Millergot plenty of work for the Saints later in the game, rushing for 37 yards on 12 carries and adding 53 yards on four receptions.

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Indianapolis Colts 23, Tennessee Titans 16

Offensive spotlight:Jonathan Taylorwas back for the Colts after his injury and contract negotiation, butZack Mossshowed he’s not ready to just hand back the spotlight. Moss had 165 yards at 7.2 yards per carry, taking advantage of some nice running lanes opened up by the Colts' blocking. Some 30% of his carries went for a first down or a touchdown, and he had five explosive runs. Taylor finished with six carries for 18 yards as he eased himself back into action in his season debut.

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Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Baltimore Ravens 10

Defensive spotlight:T.J. Wattwas a game-changer for the Steelers on defense, causing issues both as a run defender and a pass-rusher. He notched a huge sack in the first half where he blew past Ravens backup right tacklePatrick Mekari,and he came up big at the end of the game with a sack and fumble recovery in the final moments.

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Detroit Lions 42, Carolina Panthers 24

Rookie spotlight:It was another rough game forCarolina PanthersquarterbackBryce Young. He played better in the second half, but the contest was out of reach for most of that time. He went 25-of-41 with 247 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and two interceptions, making two big-time throws but also two turnover-worthy plays on first review.

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Atlanta Falcons 21, Houston Texans 19

Offensive spotlight:Texans tight endDalton Schultzhad the best game of his Houston tenure, hauling in seven receptions for 65 yards, including a touchdown to take the lead with under two minutes to go. Schultz did drop a pass earlier in the game but made a few key grabs to keep drives alive.

Falcons wide receiverDrake Londongot off to a slow start with zero receptions in the first half but burst onto the scene when it counted with six receptions for 78 yards, two contested catches and a forced missed tackle. London also had a nice pass to tight endJonnu Smithfor 22 yards to get Atlanta into scoring position for their only first-half points.

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Miami Dolphins 31, New York Giants 16

Defensive spotlight:TheNew York Giants‘ Jason Pinnock made the defensive play of the day, one that will likely be the longest touchdown of the season — a 102-yard interception return.

For the Dolphins, Christian Wilkins and Andrew Van Ginkel combined for 13 quarterback pressures on first review.

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Cincinnati Bengals 34, Arizona Cardinals 20

Rookie spotlight:Bengals rookie safetyJordan Battlehas only been a part-time player in his rookie year, and that continued this week. Battle was able to make an impact with his opportunities, however, leading the team with two passes defended.

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Philadelphia Eagles 23, Los Angeles Rams 14

Offensive spotlight:Cooper Kuppreturned to the Rams’ lineup and immediately went back to beingMatthew Stafford’s favorite target, leading the team with 12 total targets that led to eight receptions for 118 yards. Kupp’s return didn’t keepPuka Nacuafrom being a key piece of the offense, as he added 11 targets that went for seven receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown.

The Eagles offense got the job done thanks toA.J. Brown(127) andDallas Goedert(117), as both went over the century mark in receiving yards.Jalen Hurtsthrew for 303 yards with one touchdown and a patented “brotherly shove” into the end zone for a rushing touchdown as well.

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New York Jets 31, Denver Broncos 21

Defensive spotlight:Jets linebackerC.J. Mosleywas everywhere in this game, finishing with two tackles for loss or no gain and six more defensive stops. In coverage, Mosley allowed just 28 total yards and one first down on four targets into his coverage area. Fellow linebackerQuincy Williamsrecorded two sacks, including one on the Broncos' last drive that all but sealed the victory. Second-year edge defenderJermaine Johnson IIcontinues to make impact plays week in and week out, and the consistency came in Week 5 as well, as Johnson logged four quarterback pressures and a sack on a 20.8% pass rush win rate.

Broncos interior defenderZach Allen, an expensive free agent addition this offseason, registered a 16.7% pass rush win rate and had four quarterback pressures plus a sack. Second-year edge defenderNik Bonittoadded two sacks but they came on his only two pressures.

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Kansas City Chiefs 27, Minnesota Vikings 20

Rookie spotlight:Justin Jeffersonwas kept uncharacteristically quiet, so rookieJordan Addisonwas Minnesota’s primary receiver in terms of production. Addison was targeted nine times, resulting in six catches for 64 yards and a touchdown. Addison didn’t have a catch longer than 18 yards, but his route running was crisp and resulted in notable separation multiple times.

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San Francisco 49ers 42, Dallas Cowboys 10

Offensive spotlight:49ers tight endGeorge Kittleenjoyed a career day, catching three touchdowns on a team-high 18.7-yard average depth of target.

Kittle finished the day with three catches on four targets for 67 receiving yards and the aforementioned scores. Twenty-one of his yards came after the catch.

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Green Bay Packers @ Las Vegas Raiders

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NFL scores and recaps for every Week 5 game (2024)

FAQs

What is the most common score for NFL games? ›

What Are the Most Common Scores in the NFL? The most common score in NFL history is 20-17, which has happened a total of 284 times.

Who is going to the Super Bowl? ›

Super Bowl 2024 is this Sunday, February 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will face Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of Super Bowl LIV—the year Mahomes won his first NFL title. Kickoff for Super Bowl 2024 is at 6:30 PM ET on CBS network.

Is NFL scoring up? ›

Scoring this year at 43.5 is still above an historical marker, which has kind of been that 43 mark. But we were at 49 points per game during COVID [in 2020], and we went to 45 [in 2021], we went to 43.76 [in 2022], and now we're down to 43.54.”

What is the most amount of points a team has scored in an NFL game? ›

Most Points by One Team in a Single Game

The most points ever scored by an NFL team in one game was the Washington Redskins on November 27, 1966. The Redskins scored 72 points against the New York Giants, who scored 41.

What score has never happened in NFL history? ›

Despite the various scoring possibilities, many score combinations have never occurred in NFL history. The highest possible score is considered to be 70-70. Some of the basic score combinations that have occurred are 2–2, 4–0, 4–2, 4–3, 4–4, 5–2, 5–4, 5–5, 6–4, 6–5, 7–4, 8–2, 8–4, 9–4, 11–2, and 11–4.

What is the most frequent football score? ›

Most Common Full-Time Scorelines in Football

Using our information and statistics to help predict the final score of the game can be very profitable. As you can see in the table below, we have listed common scorelines across all leagues, with 1-1 being the most common score.

What's the average NFL game score? ›

Scoring across the 2022 season is down. And through seven weeks of play, the 43.4 average total points per game marks the lowest output the NFL has seen since 2010.

Is it statistically better to go for it on 4th down? ›

There are a few things that stand out. First, no matter the field position, it is always a good idea to go for it on fourth-and-1. Punting the ball deep in a team's own zone gives the opponent a shorter field position, and allows them to score easier.

What is the rarest points in football? ›

Safeties are the least common method of scoring in American football but are not rare occurrences—a safety has occurred around once every 14 games in the history of the National Football League (NFL), or about once a week under current scheduling rules.

What's the biggest blowout in NFL history? ›

The Chicago Bears' 73-0 win over the Washington Redskins in 1940 remains the largest margin of defeat in NFL history. The Miami Dolphins' 70-20 triumph over the Denver Broncos highlights modern NFL's record-scoring games.

What's the lowest Super Bowl score? ›

The lowest-scoring Super Bowl of all time was Super Bowl LIII in 2019. Just 16 total points were scored between the Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams. The Patriots won, 13-3. The previous record, set in 1973 at Super Bowl VII, was 21 points.

What is the average score in an NFL game? ›

Scoring across the 2022 season is down. And through seven weeks of play, the 43.4 average total points per game marks the lowest output the NFL has seen since 2010.

What is the most common total points in an NFL game? ›

In the NFL, key numbers in point total betting are also determined by the value of the scores and their various combinations. The most common total points scored, and therefore key numbers for point total betting, in order of importance are: 41, 43, 37, 44, 51, 33, 47.

What is the most NFL score? ›

It includes both regular season and postseason games. The highest-scoring game overall was a 1966 game between the Washington Redskins and New York Giants, which produced a combined 113 points with a score of 72–41.

How often is 33 scored in the NFL? ›

Members win when their team scores 33 points. There are usually 4-7 scores of 33 points throughout the season.

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