Carolina rode a second-half surge to stun Miami 27-24 in Week 5, riding a ground-heavy attack and a sharp late rally. Bryce Young shook off early mistakes to finish 19 of 30 for 198 yards and two touchdowns, the second of which sealed it to Mitchell Evans. Rico Dowdle exploded for a career-best 206 rushing yards and a TD on 23 carries, while the 2025 draft class chipped in with McMillan leading with 73 receiving yards. Carolina’s defense bottled up De'Von Achane and Ollie Gordon II to 14 rushing yards on 13 carries, with Rozeboom and Moehrig piling up tackles. Miami’s Jaylen Waddle totaled 110 receiving yards and Minkah Fitzpatrick added an early pick on Young. The Panthers showed resilience and depth that could reshape their fantasy upside as they eye a favorable slate ahead.

Carolina erased a 17-point hole to stun the Dolphins 27-24 as Bryce Young steadied himself after early turnovers and led an 83-yard game-winning drive. Rico Dowdle carried 23 times for 206 yards, stepping in for the injured Chuba Hubbard, while the Panthers’ defense stifled Miami’s ground game and produced three sacks of Tua Tagovailoa. A pivotal 17-yard Jimmy Horn Jr. catch on a fourth-and-5 sparked the late march, culminating in a 4-yard Mitchell Evans TD to seal the win and clock-management triumph.

Buffalo visits New England in Week 5's Sunday Night Football, carrying a 7.5-point spread after three straight double-digit wins while the Bills lead the league in points per drive and explosive plays. New England, 2-2 after a 42-13 win over Carolina, leans on Drake Maye's dual threat and a rising receiving corps led by Dalton Kincaid. The Bills' pressure should test Maye, while NE looks to stay connected with efficient run-pass balance. Expect a high-scoring, tight clash with Buffalo likely controlling the pace if its pressure stays on Maye.

Week 5 fantasy outlooks center on high-volume targets for Emeka Egbuka in Tampa Bay as Mike Evans heals, making him a clear WR1 candidate in a pass-happy game plan. Tetairoa McMillan is cleared for Week 5 but faces a sputtering Panthers attack, projecting as a high-end WR3 with steady target equity. Denver’s backfield remains a fluid mix among Bhayshul Tuten, Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton and RJ Harvey, with Harvey showing flex potential in a developing role. Jaxson Dart brings a tangible floor for the Giants with rushing upside, while Elic Ayomanor offers Titans flex appeal. Isaac TeSlaa and Travis Hunter add depth chart intrigue. Use the Who Should I Start tool to compare up to four players and lock in Week 5 decisions.