NFL Week Five Updates: Eagles vs Broncos and More Games

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Greetings, NFL fans! Get ready for week five of the NFL action, as I deliver every update from the first matchups. It's a convenient late morning start on the west coast at 10:00 AM (PST), extending to an early evening 6pm (BST) in jolly old England. We just saw, the Minnesota Vikings fought back to beat the Cleveland Browns by four points thanks to a short Jordan Addison TD reception with under half a minute remaining at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Vikings improve to 3-2, while the Browns drop to 1-4. The Sunday schedule is underway.

We have a impressive roster of six matchups to cover:

• Ravens v Houston Texans

• Carolina Panthers v Miami Dolphins

• Indianapolis Colts vs Raiders

• Saints vs New York Giants

• Jets v Cowboys

• Eagles vs Broncos

Key Battle: Eagles Face Broncos

A highlight contest is taking place in Philly with the unbeaten reigning champions receiving a visit from the Broncos. Theoretically, you might anticipate an straightforward victory, but a quick search reveals headlines doubting whether the Eagles are the least impressive undefeated squad in history. Who knows. What we do know, is they have enjoyed some fortune on special teams with multiple blocked attempts, including one that earned a victory against the Rams. A crucial factor will be how Broncos defensive coordinator their coordinator prepares his linebackers to contain Philadelphia’s versatile QB Hurts from charging down the field. Should they make them throw, then a statement win might result for the Broncos, currently 2-2, which would have prognosticators, including me, who said the Denver would overthrow the Chiefs in the division feeling a little happier.

Additional Games to Watch

Elsewhere, a host of one-win wonders are keen to move nearer to a winning record with a win, or right on the button in the case of the Dallas Cowboys after their wild high-scoring draw with the Packers has them at one win, two losses, one tie. A trip to the Meadowlands to face the yet to win New York Jets should do the trick as they look to keep the offensive fireworks flowing between QB Prescott and receiver George Pickens. In the long run, star pass catcher CeeDee Lamb’s absence might benefit the Cowboys as Pickens’ expanded duties since will have sped up his progression, creating the offense stronger when Lamb comes back. In the here and now, the Jets’ defense needs to be alert and even more to avoid a disappointing fall to zero wins and five losses.

Baltimore Face Houston in Unexpected Matchup

A pair of surprising teams with one win and three losses go head-to-head in Baltimore as the injury-hit Baltimore Ravens are guided into action with the Houston Texans by reserve QB Cooper Rush. In this fixture last season, we saw the superstar's amazing half-time show surrounded by Houston enduring a devastating 31-2 loss at their stadium on Christmas Day, then a 34-10 beating in the playoffs a month later at their venue. But, in the absence of the injured award-winning Jackson on the field, who passed for multiple scores, scored three scores, and racked up 507 total yards in the two thrashings, Houston’s unit will be prepared.