Baker Mayfield’s late-burst heroics carried Tampa Bay past Seattle in a high-scoring affair, while Rashad White’s patient running and a stingy late drive from Levante David highlighted the win. Denver’s defense clamped Philadelphia, with Vance Joseph’s scheming and Courtland Sutton’s crisp hands lighting the way on key downs. The show threads together blitz handling, zone vs man, and the value of explosive plays for fantasy lineups.

Cam Ward’s dramatic late surge for the Titans-Cardinals clash underscored rookie upside, Ridley’s breakout day for Jacksonville, and Darnold’s blitz-reads before a late miscue capped a wild weekend. The dialogue ties together route design, optimal RPO reads, and how coaches balance aggression with ball control to juice fantasy upside and rotate players into lineups.

Denver rode a bruising ground game to a 21-17 win over Philadelphia, turning the tide with a heavy run plan and timely run-game efficiency. Sutton was solid, and the run-first approach boosted Broncos' fantasy outlook.

Philly's offense stalled, Hurts struggled and the pass game didn't click consistently. Barkley and Ingram delivered notable scores, while Smith and Brown had sporadic moments. The lesson for fantasy: volume and red-zone chances outweigh raw air yards when offenses stall.

Philadelphia blew a 17-3 lead and fell 21-17 as the offense leaned heavily into the pass, with Hurts chucking 38 times for 280 yards and two touchdowns. Devonte Smith piled up 8 grabs for 114 yards, AJ Brown added five catches, and Dallas Goedert drew a big early target. The defense buckled late, with costly penalties and a pivotal Bond foul sealing the misstep before a short week against the Giants.

Denver’s Bo Nix answered with poise and two big drives, aided by Sutton’s late game targets and Keely Ringo’s coverage battles. The mismatch in the late moments underscored Philadelphia’s run-game gaps and personnel questions, while the officiating debate lingered. A wake-up call sits ahead as they regroup for Thursday night.

For fantasy, Barkley’s workload was the story—just six rushing attempts along with some involvement in the passing game—while Hurts’ aerial tilt could bolster ceiling if the run game stabilizes. RPOs looked revived, and the passing attack will be worth monitoring as Philadelphia eyes a quick bounce-back against New York.

AJ Brown’s frank assessment of the Eagles’ offense sets the tone for Week 5. He’s frustrated but accountable, pushing for a bigger, more impactful role to spark wins and restore balance between the run and pass. Nakobe Dean’s return to practice adds depth to a defense and special teams unit that has carried Philly through rough spots. Denver counters with relentless edge pressure from Nick Bonito and Jonathan Cooper, while Patrick Surtain II clamps down on top targets, testing Philadelphia’s patience and precision.

Vic Fangio’s blitz-heavy approach against Bo Nix adds a layer of complexity for the Eagles, especially if Lane Johnson isn’t fully healthy. The game could hinge on red-zone execution, where Denver’s defense has been stingy and Philly has elite efficiency. If the O-line and run game can stabilize, Brown’s surge and a smarter, more balanced game plan could deliver a meaningful win and set a positive midseason trajectory for Philadelphia.