Week 5 Wrap: 3 nail-biters and a 28-point Patriots rout

Automated weekly wrap from game data · November 9, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET

Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season produced 15 games and 726 total points, an average of 48.4 per game.

The most lopsided result was the Patriots' 45-17 win over the Raiders, a 28-point margin. The highest-scoring game was the Bills' 37-34 win over the Rams, with 71 combined points.

Three games were decided by 3 points or fewer, including the Jaguars' 19-17 win over the Eagles. Three games went to overtime, including the Ravens' 30-23 win over the Falcons. The Giants and Commanders played to a 27-27 tie.

After Week 5, the 49ers (5-0) and the Vikings (5-0) share the best record in the league. The 49ers lead the active win streaks at 5 straight. The Titans have dropped 5 in a row and sit at 0-5.

Week 6 opens on Thursday with the Seahawks at the Broncos. Teams on a bye next: Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings.