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.

Baker Mayfield’s late-burst heroics carried Tampa Bay past Seattle in a high-scoring affair, while Rashad White’s patient running and a stingy late drive from Levante David highlighted the win. Denver’s defense clamped Philadelphia, with Vance Joseph’s scheming and Courtland Sutton’s crisp hands lighting the way on key downs. The show threads together blitz handling, zone vs man, and the value of explosive plays for fantasy lineups.

Cam Ward’s dramatic late surge for the Titans-Cardinals clash underscored rookie upside, Ridley’s breakout day for Jacksonville, and Darnold’s blitz-reads before a late miscue capped a wild weekend. The dialogue ties together route design, optimal RPO reads, and how coaches balance aggression with ball control to juice fantasy upside and rotate players into lineups.

San Francisco sits atop the NFC West after five weeks, riding a 4-1 start and a Week 5 OT win that sparked a debate over Kyle Shanahan’s best regular-season coaching performance. The hosts dissect roster adversity, late-game poise, and how SF navigates injuries while looming a stiff test against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The episode also revisits signature SF moments and players—Bourne’s surprise usage, Debo’s breakout, and the QB questions that shadow the franchise's ceiling.

Week five delivered a fantasy-leaning rollercoaster: Baker Mayfield carved up Seattle as Tampa Bay rallied for a 38-35 win, Baker flashing downfield efficiency and supporting a high-volume passing attack while the run game remained a concern. Minnesota leaned on Addison in an overseas win, with Addison delivering a 7-for-163-yd burst and a late mismatch moment. CJ Stroud’s Texans exploded past the Ravens’ excuses, and Bryce Young’s Panthers stunned with a decisive late surge. The day also featured a Patriots upset of the Bills and Lions’ controlled win over Cincinnati, while the Broncos stunned the Eagles in Philly.