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NFL Week 5 winners and losers: Commanders meltdown caps brutal week in NFC East
CBS Sports • • general
Key Points:
- None of the four NFC East teams won in Week 5, with the New York Giants and Washington Commanders playing to a 27-27 tie after missed opportunities and poor execution in overtime.
- The San Francisco 49ers remain undefeated at 5-0, dominating the NFC West with key wins over division rivals and establishing themselves as strong Super Bowl contenders.
- The Jacksonville Jaguars secured a narrow 19-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in London, thanks to clutch special teams play by kicker Cam Little and long snapper DaVon Hamilton.
- The New England Patriots, led by quarterback Drake Maye's improved performance, achieved back-to-back wins, including a dominant 45-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
- The Houston Texans earned their first win after an 0-4 start by defeating the Tennessee Titans and made a significant trade to acquire wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., boosting their playoff hopes.
