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

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

Event	Details
Main Event	NFL 2026-27
Scheduled Week	Week 5 Games
Total Games	15
Dates	8-12 October 2026
Venue	Multiple Venues

NFL Week 5: Full Schedule

Date & Day	Fixtures	ET	PT	IST	Venue
Thursday, October 8, 2026	Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys	8:15 PM	5:15 PM	5:45 AM (Next day)	AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
Sunday, October 11, 2026	Philadelphia Eagles vs Jacksonville Jaguars	9:30 AM	6:30 AM	7:00 PM	Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
Sunday, October 11, 2026	Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI
Sunday, October 11, 2026	Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
Sunday, October 11, 2026	Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Sunday, October 11, 2026	Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Sunday, October 11, 2026	Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Sunday, October 11, 2026	Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Sunday, October 11, 2026	Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
Sunday, October 11, 2026	New York Giants vs Washington Commanders	1:00 PM	10:00 AM	10:30 PM	Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD
Sunday, October 11, 2026	Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers	4:05 PM	1:05 PM	1:35 AM (Next day)	SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
Sunday, October 11, 2026	Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals	4:25 PM	1:25 PM	1:55 AM (Next day)	State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
Sunday, October 11, 2026	San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks	4:25 PM	1:25 PM	1:55 AM (Next day)	Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
Sunday, October 11, 2026	Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons	8:20 PM	5:20 PM	5:50 AM (Next day)	Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Monday, October 12, 2026	Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams	8:15 PM	5:15 PM	5:45 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

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Jalen Hurts
Running Back	Will Shipley
Wide Receiver	Britain Covey
Wide Receiver	Dontayvion Wicks
Wide Receiver	Makai Lemon
Tight End	Johnny Mundt
Left Tackle	Jordan Mailata
Left Guard	Willie Lampkin
Center	Drew Kendall
Right Guard	Tyler Steen
Right Tackle	Markel Bell

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Jalen Carter
Nose Tackle	Jordan Davis
Right Defensive End	Moro Ojomo
Weakside Linebacker	Nolan Smith Jr.
Left Inside Linebacker	Smael Mondon Jr.
Right Inside Linebacker	Jihaad Campbell
Strongside Linebacker	Jaylx Hunt
Left Cornerback	Riq Woolen
Strong Safety	Michael Carter II
Free Safety	Andrew Mukuba
Right Cornerback	Kelee Ringo
Nickel Back	Cooper DeJean

Jacksonville Jaguars

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Trevor Lawrence
Running Back	Bhayshul Tuten
Wide Receiver	Parker Washington
Wide Receiver	Jakobi Meyers
Wide Receiver	Brian Thomas Jr.
Tight End	Brenton Strange
Left Tackle	Anton Harrison
Left Guard	Emmanuel Pregnon
Center	Robert Haisney
Right Guard	Ezra Cleveland
Right Tackle	Cole Van Lanen

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Travon Walker
Left Defensive Tackle	Arik Armstead
Right Defensive Tackle	DaVon Hamilton
Right Defensive End	Josh Hines-Allen
Weakside Linebacker	Foyesade Oluokun
Middle Linebacker	Ventrell Miller
Strongside Linebacker	Dennis Gardeck
Left Cornerback	Travis Hunter
Strong Safety	Rayuan Lane III
Free Safety	Antonio Johnson
Right Cornerback	Jarrian Jones
Nickel Back	Jourdan Lewis

NFL Current Stats Analysis

Statistics	Philadelphia Eagles	Jacksonville Jaguars
Total Points/ Game	18.8	26.0
Total Touchdowns	9	12
Total 1st Downs	59	86
3rd Down Efficiency %	35.85%	51.11%
4th Down Efficiency %	28.57%	0.00%
Net Passing Yards/ Game	160.8	199.3
Passing Touchdowns	7	8
Interceptions	4	2
Rushing Yards/ Game	109.0	117.3
Total Offensive Plays	230	225
Possession Time	28:33	30:53
Turnover Ratio	-3	6

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

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Kyler Murray
Running Back	Aaron Jones Sr.
Wide Receiver	Tai Felton
Wide Receiver	Jordan Addison
Wide Receiver	Jauan Jennings
Tight End	T.J. Hockenson
Fullback	Max Bredeson
Left Tackle	Ryan Van Demark
Left Guard	Joe Huber
Center	Blake Brandel
Right Guard	Will Fries
Right Tackle	Brian O’Neill

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Levi Drake Rodriguez
Nose Tackle	Caleb Banks
Right Defensive End	Jalen Redmond
Weakside Linebacker	Andrew Van Ginkel
Left Inside Linebacker	Eric Wilson
Right Inside Linebacker	Blake Cashman
Strongside Linebacker	Dallas Turner
Left Cornerback	Isaiah Rodgers
Strong Safety	Joshua Metellus
Free Safety	Harrison Smith
Right Cornerback	James Pierre
Nickel Back	Byron Murphy Jr.

New Orleans Saints

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Tyler Shough
Running Back	Alvin Kamara
Wide Receiver	Chris Olave
Wide Receiver	Devaughn Vele
Wide Receiver	Bryce Lance
Tight End	Juwan Johnson
Left Tackle	Asim Richards
Left Guard	David Edwards
Center	Erik McCoy
Right Guard	Cesar Ruiz
Right Tackle	Taliese Fuaga

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Cameron Jordan
Nose Tackle	Nathan Shepherd
Right Defensive End	Vernon Broughton
Weakside Linebacker	Chris Rumph II
Left Inside Linebacker	Isaiah Stalbird
Right Inside Linebacker	Pete Werner
Strongside Linebacker	Chase Young
Left Cornerback	Kool-Aid McKinstry
Strong Safety	Justin Reid
Free Safety	Julian Blackmon
Right Cornerback	Quincy Riley
Nickel Back	Jonas Sanker

NFL Current Stats Analysis

Statistics	Minnesota Vikings	New Orleans Saints
Total Points/ Game	21.5	26.3
Total Touchdowns	7	13
Total 1st Downs	59	97
3rd Down Efficiency %	34.43%	50.00%
4th Down Efficiency %	100%	77.78%
Net Passing Yards/ Game	156.0	278.5
Passing Touchdowns	4	9
Interceptions	2	3
Rushing Yards/ Game	106.8	88.5
Total Offensive Plays	239	291
Possession Time	32:07	32:16
Turnover Ratio	5	-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

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Deshaun Watson
Running Back	Quinshon Judkins
Wide Receiver	Denzel Boston
Wide Receiver	KC Concepcion
Wide Receiver	Jerry Jeudy
Tight End	Harold Fannin Jr.
Fullback	Michael Burton
Left Tackle	Spencer Fano
Left Guard	Zion Johnson
Center	Luke Wypler
Right Guard	Austin Barber
Right Tackle	Tytus Howard

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Isaiah McGuire
Left Defensive Tackle	Adin Huntington
Right Defensive Tackle	Maliek Collins
Right Defensive End	Jared Verse
Weakside Linebacker	Easton Mascarenas-Arnold
Middle Linebacker	Carson Schwesinger
Strongside Linebacker	Quincy Williams
Left Cornerback	Denzel Ward
Strong Safety	Grant Delpit
Free Safety	Ronnie Hickman
Right Cornerback	Tyson Campbell
Nickel Back	Myles Harden

New York Jets

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Geno Smith
Running Back	Braelon Allen
Wide Receiver	Garrett Wilson
Wide Receiver	Jamaal Pritchett
Wide Receiver	Isaiah Williams
Tight End	Kenyon Sadiq
Left Tackle	Olu Fashanu
Left Guard	Jordan Meredith
Center	Josh Meyers
Right Guard	Joe Tippmann
Right Tackle	Armand Membou

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	David Bailey
Left Defensive Tackle	T’Vondre Sweat
Right Defensive Tackle	Harrison Phillips
Right Defensive End	Will McDonald IV
Weakside Linebacker	Demario Davis
Middle Linebacker	Jamien Sherwood
Strongside Linebacker	Trevin Wallace
Left Cornerback	Azareye’h Thomas
Strong Safety	Dane Belton
Free Safety	Minkah Fitzpatrick
Right Cornerback	Brandon Stephens
Nickel Back	D’Angelo Ponds

NFL Current Stats Analysis

Statistics	Cleveland Browns	New York Jets
Total Points/ Game	20.3	19.0
Total Touchdowns	8	8
Total 1st Downs	68	69
3rd Down Efficiency %	32.61%	32.00%
4th Down Efficiency %	50.00%	75.00%
Net Passing Yards/ Game	198.8	202.0
Passing Touchdowns	6	5
Interceptions	2	0
Rushing Yards/ Game	93.8	84.0
Total Offensive Plays	229	228
Possession Time	28:36	30:32
Turnover Ratio	-1	3

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

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Josh Allen
Running Back	James Cook III
Wide Receiver	Joshua Palmer
Wide Receiver	Khalil Shakir
Wide Receiver	Keon Coleman
Tight End	Dalton Kincaid
Left Tackle	Dion Dawkins
Left Guard	Alec Anderson
Center	Connor McGovern
Right Guard	O’Cyrus Torrence
Right Tackle	Spencer Brown

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Landon Jackson
Nose Tackle	Deone Walker
Right Defensive End	DeWayne Carter
Weakside Linebacker	Greg Rousseau
Left Inside Linebacker	Dorian Williams
Right Inside Linebacker	Terrel Bernard
Strongside Linebacker	Bradley Chubb
Left Cornerback	Christian Benford
Strong Safety	Cole Bishop
Free Safety	C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Right Cornerback	Maxwell Hairston
Nickel Back	Dee Alford

Los Angeles Rams

Offense

Position	Starter
Quarterback	Matthew Stafford
Running Back	Kyren Williams
Wide Receiver	Puka Nacua
Wide Receiver	Davante Adams
Wide Receiver	Jordan Whittington
Tight End	Tyler Higbee
Left Tackle	Alaric Jackson
Left Guard	Steve Avila
Center	Coleman Shelton
Right Guard	Kevin Dotson
Right Tackle	Warren McClendon Jr.

Defense

Position	Starter
Left Defensive End	Kobie Turner
Nose Tackle	Poona Ford
Right Defensive End	Braden Fiske
Weakside Linebacker	Byron Young
Left Inside Linebacker	Nate Landman
Right Inside Linebacker	Omar Speights
Strongside Linebacker	Desjuan Johnson
Left Cornerback	Josh Wallace
Strong Safety	Kam Curl
Free Safety	Kamren Kinchens
Right Cornerback	Trent McDuffie
Nickel Back	Quentin Lake

NFL Current Stats Analysis

Statistics	Buffalo Bills	Los Angeles Rams
Total Points/ Game	31.8	21.3
Total Touchdowns	16	10
Total 1st Downs	95	90
3rd Down Efficiency %	53.33%	43.14%
4th Down Efficiency %	75.00%	50.00%
Net Passing Yards/ Game	247.3	290.3
Passing Touchdowns	6	6
Interceptions	3	6
Rushing Yards/ Game	139.0	126.8
Total Offensive Plays	238	276
Possession Time	28:06	31:18
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.