Drake Maye's Sunday Night debut signals a high-ceiling, mobile rookie path for New England, with rushing upside and decision-making that could lift fantasy values for surrounding players.

Diggs' chemistry with Maye highlights his space-floor and the Bills' volatile fantasy profile, while Demarcado's late burst and a goal-line slip show how one play can swing results.

Miles Garrett and Kyler Murray underscored late-game volatility, while Dylan Gabriel's poised Browns debut hints at a rookie wave and a sturdy defense driving fantasy upside.

Elite playmaking and late-game grit defined the night: a quarterback carried the offense in the second half, improvised to avoid sacks, and hit Diggs on a clutch throw that sealed the win. The chatter shifted to Drake Maye as a top draft fit for the Patriots, highlighting rare athleticism that could unlock a dynamic offense. Carolina’s challenge spurred growth and nudged the win-now narrative for New England, with fantasy upside if he lands in the right system.

Week 5 delivered chaos and late drama that reshaped fantasy lines: Drake May fueled New England's road upset of Buffalo; Jonathan Taylor ran wild as Indianapolis crushed the Raiders; Baker Mayfield capped a game-winning drive for Tampa Bay; the Titans staged a dramatic comeback to beat Arizona.

Denver shocked Philadelphia in London; Dallas kept rolling; Ravens were blown out by Houston, underscoring how quickly fortunes swing. The takeaway: ride hot offenses, monitor backfields for momentum, and be ready to pivot as October tightens the schedule.

Drake May’s late-week surge led New England to an upset of Buffalo, throwing for 273 yards with a pristine second half and delivering a masterclass in pocket poise and late-game execution. The win shaded May as a budding fantasy option and highlighted how New England’s heavy 12-personnel approach could lift his ceiling as the system sharpens around him, even as Rhamondre Stevenson remains a question mark in the backfield.

Across Week 5, interceptions sit at a multi-decade low as offenses take what defenses give and defenses hunt for ball security via fumbles, changing the fantasy landscape. The Eagles’ pass-heavy, late-game sequence raised questions about balance, while Lamar Jackson’s Ravens face a rough start and a looming bye, with Jets, Bears, and Texans shaping the broader AFC picture. Coaching and game-management continue to tilt outcomes as punch-outs and turnover discipline rise in importance.

Looking ahead, Denver’s Sean Payton and DeMeco Ryans’ Texans look to capitalize on momentum, while Saquon Barkley’s usage underlines the need for balance with a realistic workload. The QB development arc—from Drake May to Justin Fields—remains a hot fantasy topic, with coaches and play-callers under the microscope as the season unfolds.