Indy dominated the Raiders 40-6 behind a balanced attack and a relentless defense. Daniel Jones looked like the franchise quarterback Indy hoped for, delivering 212 yards and two touchdowns with composure under pressure. Jonathan Taylor punched in three scores as Indy carved out a red-zone clinic (6-for-6). Defensively, four Colts sack a list of stalwarts while Laiatu Latu and Mehki Blackmon delivered timely takeaways. Special teams shone with a blocked punt by Segun Olubi as Indy proved it can win in all three phases.

Offensive cohesion and red-zone efficiency were the storylines, but the Colts’ improved protection allowed Jones to exploit Raiders’ coverage and keep the momentum. With several pass-catchers contributing, Indy’s weapons pool looks more versatile than earlier in the season, giving fantasy managers a clearer path to steady weekly points and upside in a favorable schedule ahead.

Week 5 knocked several fantasy managers off balance as a slate of players underperformed across QB, RB, WR, and TE. Cooper Rush and Geno Smith delivered subpar showings, while rookies and veterans at RB and WR struggled to produce consistent fantasy value. The piece flags which names are still trustable moving forward and which quantities might rebound against softer matchups in Week 6.

Targets for bounce-back potential span multiple positions, with explanations on how volume, opponent, and in-game role could shift expectations. The analysis also surfaces late-stage obvious fades and identifies sleepers who flashed upside despite disappointing Week 5 totals.

Sam Darnold sparked Seattle’s duel with Tampa Bay, carving up the Buccaneers for 341 yards and four TDs while Jaxon Smith-Njigba siphoned targets for 132 yards and a score. Kenneth Walker III found a rhythm late, AJ Barner kept Seattle’s red-zone attack alive with two more TDs, and Dareke Young provided game-changing returns and a big grab. Jalen Milroe’s miscue lingered as a reminder of development curves, yet Seattle’s run defense held firm and the offense showed versatility to contest elite NFC foes.

Las Vegas dropped to 1-4 after a 40-6 meltdown at Indianapolis, spotlighting widespread issues on offense, defense, and special teams. Pete Carroll’s postgame remarks balanced accountability with a push for growth from the young players and a plan to clean up the mistakes. The defeat raises urgency as the Raiders prepare for a home matchup amid leadership questions and rotation tweaks.

Colts dominated clock time on third downs, a blocked punt swung momentum, and a late interception iced the game. With Brock Bowers and Eric Stokes rested, the vibe centers on leadership, rotation decisions, and how the Raiders recalibrate for a bounce-back effort in Week 6.