Detroit rode a balanced attack to a 37-24 win over Cincinnati, pushing their record to 4-1 as Aidan Hutchinson and the revamped defense tightened the screws. With Philadelphia and Buffalo stumbling, the Lions moved up in most power rankings behind a unit that has finally found its rhythm.

Sunday’s results reshaped Week 6 chatter: Detroit heads to Arrowhead for a marquee test, while the Broncos, Patriots and 49ers added fuel to the fantasy fire with notable performances. The shifts create clear targets for fantasy managers and set up a high-stakes push for the NFC’s ascent.

The Broncos defense could be on the brink of a historic run. Nik Bonitto has burst onto the scene with 4.5 sacks in four games and a league-leading 27 pressures on 86 rush attempts, plus 15 quick pressures and a 31.4% pressure rate. His dominance has people asking if Denver can repeat the DPOY feat with a different player this year. Bonitto sits behind Burns and Garrett in sacks but leads in other pass-rush metrics, making him a frontrunner for the award at midseason.

Historical context shows only a handful of teams spawned back-to-back DPOY winners, with the Steelers, Bills and Ravens providing the template. If Bonitto maintains this pace, the Broncos’ top-tier defense could redefine the award’s arc for the franchise. Denver’s run defense isn’t elite, but their edge pressure has become the league’s most disruptive force, validating the early hype around Bonitto and the unit’s overall impact.

Week 5 fantasy primer centers on three key stat trends that could swing outcomes, plus timely sleeper plays and a sharp best bet for the slate. Giants receivers Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton look to exploit a Saints pass-heavy defense with slot work and deep targets. Aidan Hutchinson angles for a multi-sack day against a Bengals line struggling in pass protection. Cleveland’s Denzel Ward eyes another interception as the Browns face a turnover-prone offense. Sleeper plays include Dowdle, Dart, Ayomanor, Strange and Young, with Raiders-Colts potentially high-scoring and Maldonado’s pick as the best bet.