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.

Two-year QBs spark a fresh fantasy conversation: Drake Maye leads the rankings with elite efficiency and a steady floor, despite occasional mistakes. Jaden Daniels lands second with upside cushioned by injuries and schedule quirks. Caleb Williams checks in third, showing improved pocket rhythm and reduced sack rate, while Michael Penix Jr. sits fourth with standout under-center accuracy. Spencer Rattler closes the top five with clean decision‑making and mid‑range timing that’s starting to click.

Beyond the top five, the discussion notes how play‑action, slot work, and run games shape fantasy upside, highlighted by Diggs’ big‑play impact against Carolina and London’s slot alignment. The Bears’ offense and USC’s stacked staff add context for future growth, while referecing how teams use tempo and the middle of the field to maximize young QBs’ production.

Seattle detonated a 44-13 blowout of New Orleans at Lumen Field, snapping the home skid in emphatic fashion with a 21-0 blitz to start. The win came across all phases: offense clicked early and often, defense suffocated the Saints, and special teams created the snowball that never stopped rolling.

Sam Darnold was efficient, distributing to multiple targets and delivering a near-clean game with a pair of touchdowns. Ken Walker III found the end zone, Jackson Smith-Nijigba stretched the field, and Tory Horton supplied a 95-yard punt return plus more yardage in the return game. Dariq Young added a 60-yard kickoff return as Seattle’s playmaking surged.