Patriots player Stefon Diggs from post Oct. 7, after game win. Photo courtesy of @patriots on Instagram
From five double-digit score comebacks to no undefeated teams remaining, Week 5 of the NFL showcased heartbreaking and stunning games. In this week’s edition of Tyler’s Take, I discuss the most shocking results of Week 5 of the NFL.
Tennessee Titans (1-4), Surprise:
The Titans defeated the Arizona Cardinals 22-21, snapping their 10-game losing streak dating back to Dec. 1 last season. With a fourth-quarter miracle, the franchise scored 16 unanswered points.
With just under 13 minutes left in the match, the Cardinals’ running back Emari Demercado nearly made a 72-yard endzone appearance. However, the ball rolled out of bounds behind the endzone after Demercado dropped it before crossing the goal line.
The referees enforced the touchback rule, giving the Titans the ball on their own 20-yard line. The franchise exploited the botched play and drove 80 yards into enemy territory.
On the Cardinals’ 1-yard line, running back Tony Pollard plowed through for the squad’s first touchdown of the contest.
In the Titans’ next offensive possession on the Cardinals’ 28-yard line, everyone bobbled the ball. Safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson intercepted quarterback Cam Ward but landed wrong, forcing the ball loose.
With the help of nickelback Kei’Trel Clark kicking the ball into the endzone, wide receiver Tyler Lockett jumped on it and secured six points for the Titans.
Throughout the first four weeks of the 2025 NFL season, the team has struggled to find their footing as rookie gunslinger Ward adjusts to the pros.
Against the Cardinals, the 23-year-old completed 21 of 39 (53.8%) passes for 265 yards and a pick. Additionally, the defense sacked the former Miami Hurricane twice for a loss of 16 yards.
The Titans travel to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, with the kickoff scheduled for 4:05 p.m. on Fox.
Kansas City Chiefs (2-3), Underperformed:
For the first time since 2021, the Chiefs begin the 2025-2026 NFL campaign owning a 2-3 record. This comes after the team fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-28 on Monday night.
With 38 seconds remaining in the battle, the Jaguars center Jonah Monheim tripped shot-caller Trevor Lawrence, which devastated fans. Lawrence refused to quit and rushed into the endzone for the game-winning touchdown.
The Chiefs looked dominant in the first half, as the franchise pulled ahead 14-0 in the second quarter. Problems arose as personal fouls started piling up. Collectively, the squad committed 13 penalties and conceded 109 yards.
To make matters worse, quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a 99-yard pick-six to linebacker Devin Lloyd, giving the Jaguars a 21-14 lead.
The Chiefs’ defense tried intercepting two passes, but both resulted in holding penalties, giving the Jaguars free first downs.
The Chiefs return to Arrowhead Stadium for a prime-time clash against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. on NBC.
New England Patriots (3-2), Surprise:
The Patriots defeated their AFC East rival, the Buffalo Bills 23-20. With 15 seconds left in the match, rookie kicker Andrés “Andy” Borregales notched a 52-yard field goal, sealing the victory for the Patriots.
Wide receiver Stefon Diggs shined in his first return to Highmark Stadium since the Bills traded him to the Houston Texans in the 2024 offseason. The veteran paved the way, catching 10 receptions for 146 yards.
With just over two minutes left in the contest, defensive tackle DaQuan Jones nearly sacked quarterback Drake Maye. While scrambling, Maye miraculously tossed the ball to Diggs for the first down.
Maye finished the day completing 22 of 30 (73.3%) passes for 273 yards and was sacked four times for a loss of six yards.
Two titan players looking at each other after first win by team. Photo courtesy of @titans on Instagram
In the backfield, the team’s fumbling struggles continued. In the first quarter, running back Rhamondre Stevenson mishandled the ball, but never looked back. The 27-year-old rushed just 14 yards but scored the Patriots’ only two touchdowns.
In the second quarter, backup running back Antonio Gibson also coughed up the ball and tore his ACL on the same play.
Defensively, the Patriots knocked out two balls that changed offensive possession, leading to just three points.
The Patriots will stay on the road to face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. on CBS.
The New York Jets (0-5), Underperformed:
In the battle of first-year head coaches, the Jets lost to the Dallas Cowboys 37-22. Now, the Jets sit as the only winless franchise.
With new Head Coach Aaron Glenn, not much has changed for the Jets, as the squad faced playmaking challenges on both sides of the ball.
With slightly under eight minutes in the fourth quarter, the team finally found the endzone, but it was too late for a comeback. On the next drive, quarterback Dak Prescott connected with running back Javonte Williams for a 4-yard touchdown, extending their lead 37-14.
The Jets’ offensive line failed to protect quarterback Justin Fields as the Cowboys sacked him five times for a loss of 49 yards. Fields ended the day registering 32 of 46 (69.6%) passes for 283 yards.
Defensively, the Jets allowed a total of 416 yards, five touchdowns and a field goal with zero turnovers. This marks the first franchise in NFL history to start the year 0-5 and not record a single takeaway.
The Jets clash with the Denver Broncos in London, England at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday. Fans can tune into the matchup on the NFL Network.