Texans dominated Baltimore 44-10 as CJ Stroud went 23-of-27 with four touchdowns, and the defense forced three turnovers, signaling a potential late-season push for fantasy managers who chase efficient passer games and pening turnover opportunities. Houston’s offense looked balanced, capitalizing on big plays and a steady run-pass mix with a looming bye week.

New Orleans grabbed a win behind a stifling defense led by Kool-Aid McKinstry, who snagged two interceptions, while Spencer Rattler delivered a clean, efficient game for the Saints. In a gritty Week 5 tilt, Cam Ward engineered a Titans victory, and Diggs stepped up for Buffalo in primetime, keeping fantasy rosters in the mix as the league tightens up after five weeks.

Across the league, surprise winners and steady performers surfaced, creating a slate full of matchup-based fantasy pivots while teams sort through quarterback questions and defensive adjustments as the season nears the midway point.

Ravens defense implodes in a 44-10 home loss to Houston, exposing systemic issues, injury context, and a leadership void. Harbaugh’s rigid stance on Zach Ore signals no quick scapegoat, even as fans clamour for a change. The buy week looms as a potential turning point amid ongoing locker-room tension and a troubling run of penalties and miscommunications.

On offense, the units struggle to protect Cooper Rush, while the rookie playmakers like Zay Flowers flash but aren’t enough to spark a consistent push. With plans for a rebound vs. the Rams, Baltimore must recalibrate quickly, or the season risks slipping further into crisis.