Houston stormed Baltimore 44-10, snapping a rough start and flashing fantasy upside. C.J. Stroud authored his best game of the year with 244 passing yards and four touchdowns, plus a 30-yard rush. Xavier Hutchinson joined the scoring spree with two TD grabs as the offense diversified. Jalen Pitre punctuated the day with two interceptions, and Ka'imí Fairbairn knocked down 14 points on four field goals and five extra points, including long makes from 50 and 57 yards.

Woody Marks and Danielle Hunter cooled off in this blowout, reminding managers of the volatility in Week 5. With a Week 6 bye looming, Stroud looks like a strong weekly QB1 candidate, Hutchinson a flexible WR3/4, Pitre a weekly IDP target with big-play upside, and Fairbairn a dependable kicker floor. The Texans’ balanced attack suggests a continued fantasy-friendly path once the schedule resumes.

Rachaad White caps a dramatic 20-19 comeback for Tampa Bay in Houston with a 2-yard TD run as six seconds remain. Baker Mayfield lashed two TDs on 25-of-38 for 215 yards, fueling a 2-0 start for the Buccaneers. Houston pressed late behind a punt return and a blocked punt but couldn’t seal it, leaving Nick Chubb's TD run as a late spark. Joe Burrow faces toe surgery and months out; Minnesota’s J.J. McCarthy injures an ankle; Colts sit 2-0. A crowded slate reshapes fantasy value as Chargers and Raiders loom.