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NFL 2026-27 Week 5: Where Every Drive Counts in the Field

The poster shows the selected teams clashing in NFL 2026-27 fifth-round week games.

NFL Week 5 Overview

Week 5 of the NFL has 15 matches ranging from October 8 to October 12. Some of the interesting games are those that will see the Eagles and Jaguars playing in London. Similarly, the Bills play the Rams on Monday night. Some current statistics show big differences in offense for some teams. These teams include Jacksonville, Minnesota, New York, and Buffalo. The team statistics will include scores, passes, runs, conversions, and turnovers, among others. This article presents the expected lineups, current stats, and analysis to readers.

NFL Week 5: Event Details

EventDetails
Main EventNFL 2026-27
Scheduled WeekWeek 5 Games
Total Games15
Dates8-12 October 2026
VenueMultiple Venues

NFL Week 5: Full Schedule

Date & DayFixturesETPTISTVenue
Thursday, October 8, 2026Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys8:15 PM5:15 PM5:45 AM (Next day)AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
Sunday, October 11, 2026Philadelphia Eagles vs Jacksonville Jaguars9:30 AM6:30 AM7:00 PMTottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
Sunday, October 11, 2026Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMLambeau Field, Green Bay, WI
Sunday, October 11, 2026Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMNissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
Sunday, October 11, 2026Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Sunday, October 11, 2026Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMGillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Sunday, October 11, 2026Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMCaesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Sunday, October 11, 2026Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Sunday, October 11, 2026Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
Sunday, October 11, 2026New York Giants vs Washington Commanders1:00 PM10:00 AM10:30 PMNorthwest Stadium, Landover, MD
Sunday, October 11, 2026Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers4:05 PM1:05 PM1:35 AM (Next day)SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
Sunday, October 11, 2026Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals4:25 PM1:25 PM1:55 AM (Next day)State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
Sunday, October 11, 2026San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks4:25 PM1:25 PM1:55 AM (Next day)Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
Sunday, October 11, 2026Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons8:20 PM5:20 PM5:50 AM (Next day)Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Monday, October 12, 2026Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams8:15 PM5:15 PM5:45 AM (Next day)SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

NFL Week 5: Key Match Previews

Match 1: Philadelphia Eagles vs Jacksonville Jaguars

Date: 11 October 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England

NFL Expected Lineups

Philadelphia Eagles
Offense
PositionStarter
QuarterbackJalen Hurts
Running BackWill Shipley
Wide ReceiverBritain Covey
Wide ReceiverDontayvion Wicks
Wide ReceiverMakai Lemon
Tight EndJohnny Mundt
Left TackleJordan Mailata
Left GuardWillie Lampkin
CenterDrew Kendall
Right GuardTyler Steen
Right TackleMarkel Bell
Defense
PositionStarter
Left Defensive EndJalen Carter
Nose TackleJordan Davis
Right Defensive EndMoro Ojomo
Weakside LinebackerNolan Smith Jr.
Left Inside LinebackerSmael Mondon Jr.
Right Inside LinebackerJihaad Campbell
Strongside LinebackerJaylx Hunt
Left CornerbackRiq Woolen
Strong SafetyMichael Carter II
Free SafetyAndrew Mukuba
Right CornerbackKelee Ringo
Nickel BackCooper DeJean
Jacksonville Jaguars
Offense
PositionStarter
QuarterbackTrevor Lawrence
Running BackBhayshul Tuten
Wide ReceiverParker Washington
Wide ReceiverJakobi Meyers
Wide ReceiverBrian Thomas Jr.
Tight EndBrenton Strange
Left TackleAnton Harrison
Left GuardEmmanuel Pregnon
CenterRobert Haisney
Right GuardEzra Cleveland
Right TackleCole Van Lanen
Defense
PositionStarter
Left Defensive EndTravon Walker
Left Defensive TackleArik Armstead
Right Defensive TackleDaVon Hamilton
Right Defensive EndJosh Hines-Allen
Weakside LinebackerFoyesade Oluokun
Middle LinebackerVentrell Miller
Strongside LinebackerDennis Gardeck
Left CornerbackTravis Hunter
Strong SafetyRayuan Lane III
Free SafetyAntonio Johnson
Right CornerbackJarrian Jones
Nickel BackJourdan Lewis

NFL Current Stats Analysis

StatisticsPhiladelphia EaglesJacksonville Jaguars
Total Points/ Game18.826.0
Total Touchdowns912
Total 1st Downs5986
3rd Down Efficiency %35.85%51.11%
4th Down Efficiency %28.57%0.00%
Net Passing Yards/ Game160.8199.3
Passing Touchdowns78
Interceptions42
Rushing Yards/ Game109.0117.3
Total Offensive Plays230225
Possession Time28:3330:53
Turnover Ratio-36

Match Preview

Jacksonville is the team that comes into this contest with the better statistics on offense. Jacksonville is scoring an average of 26.0 points and accumulating 199.3 net passing yards per game. Their third-down efficiency stands at 51.11%. Philadelphia has had issues with ball protection, showing a -3 turnover ratio versus +6 for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Philadelphia has Jalen Hurts, but Jacksonville is the team that is more efficient in all areas. Jaguars had better scoring, passing ability, first downs, and holding to control the game against the Eagles.

The Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars

Match 2: Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints

Date: 11 October 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA

NFL Expected Lineups

Minnesota Vikings
Offense
PositionStarter
QuarterbackKyler Murray
Running BackAaron Jones Sr.
Wide ReceiverTai Felton
Wide ReceiverJordan Addison
Wide ReceiverJauan Jennings
Tight EndT.J. Hockenson
FullbackMax Bredeson
Left TackleRyan Van Demark
Left GuardJoe Huber
CenterBlake Brandel
Right GuardWill Fries
Right TackleBrian O’Neill
Defense
PositionStarter
Left Defensive EndLevi Drake Rodriguez
Nose TackleCaleb Banks
Right Defensive EndJalen Redmond
Weakside LinebackerAndrew Van Ginkel
Left Inside LinebackerEric Wilson
Right Inside LinebackerBlake Cashman
Strongside LinebackerDallas Turner
Left CornerbackIsaiah Rodgers
Strong SafetyJoshua Metellus
Free SafetyHarrison Smith
Right CornerbackJames Pierre
Nickel BackByron Murphy Jr.
New Orleans Saints
Offense
PositionStarter
QuarterbackTyler Shough
Running BackAlvin Kamara
Wide ReceiverChris Olave
Wide ReceiverDevaughn Vele
Wide ReceiverBryce Lance
Tight EndJuwan Johnson
Left TackleAsim Richards
Left GuardDavid Edwards
CenterErik McCoy
Right GuardCesar Ruiz
Right TackleTaliese Fuaga
Defense
PositionStarter
Left Defensive EndCameron Jordan
Nose TackleNathan Shepherd
Right Defensive EndVernon Broughton
Weakside LinebackerChris Rumph II
Left Inside LinebackerIsaiah Stalbird
Right Inside LinebackerPete Werner
Strongside LinebackerChase Young
Left CornerbackKool-Aid McKinstry
Strong SafetyJustin Reid
Free SafetyJulian Blackmon
Right CornerbackQuincy Riley
Nickel BackJonas Sanker

NFL Current Stats Analysis

StatisticsMinnesota VikingsNew Orleans Saints
Total Points/ Game21.526.3
Total Touchdowns713
Total 1st Downs5997
3rd Down Efficiency %34.43%50.00%
4th Down Efficiency %100%77.78%
Net Passing Yards/ Game156.0278.5
Passing Touchdowns49
Interceptions23
Rushing Yards/ Game106.888.5
Total Offensive Plays239291
Possession Time32:0732:16
Turnover Ratio5-5

Match Preview

Minnesota comes into this match with a greater overall balance. The Vikings have a turnover ratio of +5, while the New Orleans turnover ratio stands at -5. The Saints have an upper hand in terms of points scored, passing yards, first downs, and third-down conversions. However, the Vikings have had fewer turnovers and have more rushing yards. With the Vikings at 4-0, they hold the advantage in this close game. By comparing all the stats and data listed, it clearly edges toward the Vikings.

The Pick: Minnesota Vikings

Match 3: Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets

Date: 11 October 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST

Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

NFL Expected Lineups

Cleveland Browns
Offense
PositionStarter
QuarterbackDeshaun Watson
Running BackQuinshon Judkins
Wide ReceiverDenzel Boston
Wide ReceiverKC Concepcion
Wide ReceiverJerry Jeudy
Tight EndHarold Fannin Jr.
FullbackMichael Burton
Left TackleSpencer Fano
Left GuardZion Johnson
CenterLuke Wypler
Right GuardAustin Barber
Right TackleTytus Howard
Defense
PositionStarter
Left Defensive EndIsaiah McGuire
Left Defensive TackleAdin Huntington
Right Defensive TackleMaliek Collins
Right Defensive EndJared Verse
Weakside LinebackerEaston Mascarenas-Arnold
Middle LinebackerCarson Schwesinger
Strongside LinebackerQuincy Williams
Left CornerbackDenzel Ward
Strong SafetyGrant Delpit
Free SafetyRonnie Hickman
Right CornerbackTyson Campbell
Nickel BackMyles Harden
New York Jets
Offense
PositionStarter
QuarterbackGeno Smith
Running BackBraelon Allen
Wide ReceiverGarrett Wilson
Wide ReceiverJamaal Pritchett
Wide ReceiverIsaiah Williams
Tight EndKenyon Sadiq
Left TackleOlu Fashanu
Left GuardJordan Meredith
CenterJosh Meyers
Right GuardJoe Tippmann
Right TackleArmand Membou
Defense
PositionStarter
Left Defensive EndDavid Bailey
Left Defensive TackleT’Vondre Sweat
Right Defensive TackleHarrison Phillips
Right Defensive EndWill McDonald IV
Weakside LinebackerDemario Davis
Middle LinebackerJamien Sherwood
Strongside LinebackerTrevin Wallace
Left CornerbackAzareye’h Thomas
Strong SafetyDane Belton
Free SafetyMinkah Fitzpatrick
Right CornerbackBrandon Stephens
Nickel BackD’Angelo Ponds

NFL Current Stats Analysis

StatisticsCleveland BrownsNew York Jets
Total Points/ Game20.319.0
Total Touchdowns88
Total 1st Downs6869
3rd Down Efficiency %32.61%32.00%
4th Down Efficiency %50.00%75.00%
Net Passing Yards/ Game198.8202.0
Passing Touchdowns65
Interceptions20
Rushing Yards/ Game93.884.0
Total Offensive Plays229228
Possession Time28:3630:32
Turnover Ratio-13

Match Preview

The Cleveland team leads by a tiny margin in scoring, rushing, and passing touchdowns. The New York team is ahead in terms of passing yards and a turnover ratio of +3. Each team has scored eight touchdowns, whereas the first downs of each team are similar. The Cleveland team’s offense has been a bit more efficient compared to the New York team’s. However, the New York team has played better in ball control. Jets are holding the turnover advantage by playing at home, but it must be a critical game for both.

The Pick: New York Jets

Match 4: Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams

Date: 12 October 2026 (Monday)

Time: 08:15 PM ET | 05:15 PM PT | 05:45 AM IST (Next day)

Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

NFL Expected Lineups

Buffalo Bills
Offense
PositionStarter
QuarterbackJosh Allen
Running BackJames Cook III
Wide ReceiverJoshua Palmer
Wide ReceiverKhalil Shakir
Wide ReceiverKeon Coleman
Tight EndDalton Kincaid
Left TackleDion Dawkins
Left GuardAlec Anderson
CenterConnor McGovern
Right GuardO’Cyrus Torrence
Right TackleSpencer Brown
Defense
PositionStarter
Left Defensive EndLandon Jackson
Nose TackleDeone Walker
Right Defensive EndDeWayne Carter
Weakside LinebackerGreg Rousseau
Left Inside LinebackerDorian Williams
Right Inside LinebackerTerrel Bernard
Strongside LinebackerBradley Chubb
Left CornerbackChristian Benford
Strong SafetyCole Bishop
Free SafetyC.J. Gardner-Johnson
Right CornerbackMaxwell Hairston
Nickel BackDee Alford
Los Angeles Rams
Offense
PositionStarter
QuarterbackMatthew Stafford
Running BackKyren Williams
Wide ReceiverPuka Nacua
Wide ReceiverDavante Adams
Wide ReceiverJordan Whittington
Tight EndTyler Higbee
Left TackleAlaric Jackson
Left GuardSteve Avila
CenterColeman Shelton
Right GuardKevin Dotson
Right TackleWarren McClendon Jr.
Defense
PositionStarter
Left Defensive EndKobie Turner
Nose TacklePoona Ford
Right Defensive EndBraden Fiske
Weakside LinebackerByron Young
Left Inside LinebackerNate Landman
Right Inside LinebackerOmar Speights
Strongside LinebackerDesjuan Johnson
Left CornerbackJosh Wallace
Strong SafetyKam Curl
Free SafetyKamren Kinchens
Right CornerbackTrent McDuffie
Nickel BackQuentin Lake

NFL Current Stats Analysis

StatisticsBuffalo BillsLos Angeles Rams
Total Points/ Game31.821.3
Total Touchdowns1610
Total 1st Downs9590
3rd Down Efficiency %53.33%43.14%
4th Down Efficiency %75.00%50.00%
Net Passing Yards/ Game247.3290.3
Passing Touchdowns66
Interceptions36
Rushing Yards/ Game139.0126.8
Total Offensive Plays238276
Possession Time28:0631:18
Turnover Ratio-2-5

Match Preview

Bills bring to the table superior offensive stats and efficiency. They score 31.8 points on average and have 16 TDs, whereas the Rams score 21.3 points and have 10 TDs. Also, Buffalo has superior third/fourth down efficiency and fewer interceptions. However, Los Angeles leads in passing yards and possession time, but their negative turnover ratio (-5) gives cause for worry. As a good defensive team, the Rams will come back stronger in the upcoming games. This must be a tight competition if the Rams decide to control the game.

The pick: Buffalo Bills

Conclusion

NFL Week 5 is full of close games, and the numbers will provide helpful hints before kickoff. Jacksonville, Minnesota, New York, and Buffalo all have their respective strengths. Turnovers, scoring, passing, and third-down conversions may determine the outcomes of these games. All in all, Week 5 is expected to see some good football.

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