Overview of NFL Week 5, Fastest 2 Minutes, Eagles Horrific Loss, The Worst Tie Ever, Bears Get Punk'd And A Seahawks/Niners Classic Plus Who's Back And MLB Playoffs
A very chaotic Week 5 NFL recap dominated by late-game stupidity, wild finishes, and a few blowouts. The hosts break down the Eagles’ brutal London loss, the Commanders-Giants tie, the Packers’ demolition of the Bears, Drake May’s breakout day, the Seahawks-49ers classic, and several other games. They also touch on MLB playoff drama and wrap with their recurring “Who’s Back of the Week” segment.
NFL Week 5: Biggest Games and Takeaways
Eagles 17, Jaguars 19
- The most agonizing loss of the week, especially for Max.
- Philadelphia had multiple chances to win but lost on a disastrous special teams sequence:
- Jake Elliott’s late kickoff was returned by Amir Abdullah into field-goal range.
- Jacksonville then kicked the game-winner with almost no time left.
- The crew heavily criticized:
- Nick Sirianni’s late-game management.
- The decision to not simply kick the ball out of the end zone.
- Passing instead of running out the final sequence before the kick.
- Jalen Carter was a monster, and the Eagles played well for long stretches, but the finish was self-inflicted chaos.
Giants 27, Commanders 27
- The wildest tie of the season so far.
- Washington blew the end of overtime by mishandling the clock:
- Jalen Hurts’ counterpart, Jayden Daniels, took a sack/dive situation that let the clock keep running.
- The Commanders had no timeouts and ended up unable to get a final field goal off.
- The hosts debated blame:
- Some on Daniels.
- Some on Dan Quinn.
- Some on both.
- The Giants “won the tie” emotionally, while Washington’s collapse felt like a bad omen.
Packers 31, Bears 7
- Green Bay absolutely punked Chicago.
- Jordan Love played great; the Packers attacked deep and looked like they were taking out all last year’s frustration.
- Tyson Bagent was overwhelmed and looked like a backup quarterback in a bad spot.
- The Bears’ defense got exposed, and the hosts said Caleb Williams needs to get back soon.
Patriots 45, Raiders 17
- Drake May had maybe the best game of his Patriots career.
- He looked sharp, decisive, and explosive on the deep ball.
- The Raiders’ defense had no answers, and New England won in a rout.
- The hosts joked that Drake May is “all the way back,” while Max’s bad Sunday got even worse.
Jets 17, Browns 12
- A rainy, ugly game that the Jets survived.
- Aaron Glenn’s defense got after Deshaun Watson hard.
- Braelon Allen and Garrett Wilson were the offensive bright spots.
- The Browns botched late-game opportunities and “browned” their way into a loss.
Steelers 34, Colts 22
- Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdowns and has now had three straight games with 3+ passing TDs.
- Jalen Warren was the star, with:
- 188 total yards
- 2 touchdowns
- A huge impact as a runner and receiver
- The Colts moved the ball but kept settling for field goals in the red zone.
Bengals 31, Dolphins 24
- Cincinnati’s offense kept humming with Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase cooking.
- The Dolphins played hard but were outclassed.
- Miami’s late push made it closer than it felt.
- The Bengals head into the bye in good shape.
Vikings 23, Saints 13
- Minnesota’s offense showed real life for the first time this year.
- Justin Jefferson made a highlight-reel touchdown catch.
- The Vikings defense continues to be absurdly good.
- Saints QB Tyler Shough had a rough outing.
Texans 26, Titans 3
- Another ugly Tennessee performance.
- The Texans handled business easily.
- There was discussion about how close the Texans may have been to deciding whether to make a trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. after seeing if they could beat the Titans.
- Cam Ward continues to look like a long-term concern for Tennessee.
Broncos 23, Chargers 17
- The Chargers again found a way to lose.
- Justin Herbert had another frustrating game, including a costly fumble.
- Sean Payton’s Broncos continue to win even when they don’t look especially convincing.
- The hosts noted Denver’s knack for late-game execution.
Lions 45, Cardinals 21
- Detroit’s offense was rolling.
- Jahmyr Gibbs was electric and kept making explosive plays.
- Jared Goff was efficient and the Lions looked like one of the league’s best teams.
- Jacoby Brissett was noted as a perfect “comfortable backup” type quarterback, with a few good early and late drives but lots of middle-game inconsistency.
49ers 32, Seahawks 29
- A high-level NFC showdown.
- The 49ers’ offensive talent was on full display:
- Brock Purdy looked strong.
- Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and the receiving weapons made them look loaded.
- Seattle kept turning the ball over and couldn’t fully capitalize.
- The crew came away believing San Francisco may be the best team in football right now.
Falcons vs. Ravens
- Baltimore rallied behind a backup QB win and late-game execution.
- The Falcons got burned by soft coverage and late-game mistakes.
- The Ravens’ ability to keep winning with backup-level quarterback play was highlighted as impressive.
Main NFL Takeaways
The NFL’s biggest theme: late-game stupidity
- The week was defined by:
- bad kick decisions
- clock mismanagement
- special teams disasters
- prevent-defense failures
- Coaches and quarterbacks got roasted for overthinking basic situations.
The NFC East remains chaotic
- The Commanders and Eagles both lost in crushing ways.
- The Giants got a tie.
- The division is still wide open, in the hosts’ view.
Drake May and the Patriots are a real storyline
- May’s performance was the cleanest quarterback display of the week.
- New England looks more dangerous than expected.
The Bears need Caleb Williams back
- Tyson Bagent was simply not good enough.
- Chicago’s season depends on getting its starter healthy.
The 49ers might be the best team in the league
- The roster is loaded and the defense is coming together.
- If healthy, they look like a Super Bowl contender.
MLB Playoffs
Guardians vs. White Sox
- Cleveland completed the comeback and advanced.
- José Ramírez’s home run was a ridiculous, low-contact blast that stunned the White Sox.
- The White Sox’s strikeout issues were a major storyline in their elimination.
Dodgers vs. Brewers
- Game 1 was a tight, high-quality pitching battle.
- The Brewers took the opener behind strong pitching and a big home run.
- The hosts expect the series to be excellent.
Who’s Back of the Week
Hank’s pick: Michael Brennan / Bay Current Classic
- Michael Brennan won the Bay Current Classic, continuing his strong run.
- The tournament was discussed as a niche but fun golf watch.
PFT’s pick: Sacramento Kings + Ben Simmons
- The Kings’ owner reportedly gave the team/front office a roast-filled speech to start the season.
- Ben Simmons was also mentioned as maybe having a smoother-looking jumper again.
Zach’s pick: Robot combat league
- A robot-vs-human combat league got attention after a sanctioned fight issue.
- The hosts watched clips of robot fighting and spiraled into jokes about the future of robots, AI, and whether society should really be teaching machines to fight.
Notable Running Bits and Reactions
- Plenty of jokes at Max’s expense after the Eagles collapse.
- Lots of “sickos and perverts” talk about how bizarre and entertaining Week 5 was.
- Remembrance and praise for Mike Ditka after his passing:
- universally described as a true football guy
- a legendary personality and a perfect fit for the sport
Bottom Line
Week 5 was less about polished football and more about absurd endings, coaching mistakes, and unforgettable collapses. The Eagles, Commanders, Bears, Chargers, and Browns all supplied pain; the Patriots, Packers, 49ers, and Lions looked strong; and the episode mixed in MLB playoff talk and a classic “Who’s Back” wrap-up.