Week 5 Preview (2024)

First week of non-double headers! 

Games of the Week:

Arizona Cardinals (7-1) vs Detroit Lions (6-2)
~ 1st matchup all-time
~ ARI 1st in ppg (233); DET 8th in ppg (207)
~ Devonta Smith & Amani Hooker on bye for TB (29 ppg)
~ Calvin Ridley on bye for DET (9 ppg)

Philadelphia Eagles (6-2) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2)
~ TB 1-0 vs PHI all-time
~ TB 9th in ppg (196); PHI 20th in ppg (169)
~ Gibbs & Carlton Davis on bye for TB (33 ppg)
~ Both teams leading their divisions

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Player Spotlight

POTW: Troy Anderson (44.95 pts)

Offensive stars: Derrick Henry (34.9), Kenneth Walker (33.35), Nico Collins (33.1), Fields, Goff & Mayfield all scored >30 pts
Defensive stars: Jaquan Brisker (34.9), Lavonte David (33.55), Jordyn Brooks (32.3)

Rookie (LSU) Stars: Jayden Daniels (26.72), Malik Nabers (23.1), Brian Thomas (21.9). This LSU trio led the way this week as the only 3 rookies to score >20 pts

Breakout performances: 
Chase Brown - 28.4 pts
Jeremy McNichols - 20.4 pts
Dontayvion Wicks - 24.3 pts
Chris Lammons - 26 pts

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Other Notes:
~ LAC, DET, PHI, TEN all on bye in the NFL
~ 10 teams scored >200 pts
~ only 1 team <100 pts
~ Packers left as the only 8-0 team
~ HOU & SEA only 0-8 teams
~ Giants only 5-3 team!!

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AFC Playoff Picture:
1. LAC
2. NYJ
3. PIT
4. JAX
5. LVR
6. BUF
7. IND

NFC Playoff Picture:
1. GB
2. ARI
3. TB
4. PHI
5. MIN
6. DET
7. NYG