If Week 5 felt like a fantasy football frenzy, you’re not wrong. From the Carolina backfield to a massive NFC shootout, this Sunday delivered some of the highest-scoring performances of the 2025 season so far.
The top of the leaderboard was littered with breakout stars and unexpected heroes, including running back Rico Dowdle, who exploded for a week-winning effort, and the dominant wide receiver Emeka Egbuka.
Quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold lit up the scoreboard, while a slew of tight ends surprised managers with multi-touchdown days.
Dig in for the full recap of all the fantasy winners and losers from this incredible Week 5.
San Francisco 49ers 26, Los Angeles Rams 23 (OT): The 49ers offense was spearheaded by Mac Jones, who passed for 342 yards and two touchdowns to secure the overtime victory. Running back Christian McCaffrey was the team’s all-purpose engine, accumulating 139 total yards from scrimmage and a receiving touchdown. Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne led all players with 142 receiving yards on 10 receptions, providing a consistent downfield target. For the Rams, quarterback Matthew Stafford delivered an excellent performance, leading the game with 389 passing yards and three touchdowns. Running back Kyren Williams was the team’s biggest threat in the passing game, scoring a game-high two receiving touchdowns while racking up 131 total yards from scrimmage.
Minnesota Vikings 21, Cleveland Browns 17: The Minnesota Vikings’ top performers were spread across the offense. Quarterback Carson Wentz led the passing attack efficiently with 236 yards and a touchdown. Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson dominated through the air with a game-high 123 receiving yards on seven catches. On the ground, running back Jordan Mason was the team’s best back, accumulating 52 yards and scoring the Vikings’ sole rushing touchdown. The Browns’ offensive output was anchored by a dominant running performance from rookie Quinshon Judkins, who broke the 100-yard mark, finishing with 110 rushing yards on 23 carries. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel was effective, throwing for 190 yards and two touchdowns. His favorite target was tight end David Njoku, who led the team with 67 receiving yards and caught one of the two touchdown passes.
Houston Texans 44, Baltimore Ravens 10: The Texans’ offense was overwhelmingly dominated by quarterback C.J. Stroud, who delivered a phenomenal performance with 244 yards, four touchdowns, and a near-perfect 143.9 passer rating. Running back Nick Chubb anchored the ground game, leading the team with 61 yards and scoring the only rushing touchdown. Through the air, wide receiver Christian Kirk led in yardage with 64, but Xavier Hutchinson was the top scorer, hauling in two of Stroud’s four receiving touchdowns. The Ravens’ offense was hampered by quarterback Cooper Rush, who threw for 179 yards but was plagued by three costly interceptions and zero touchdowns. Despite the offensive struggles, running back Derrick Henry was the team’s most successful player, scoring the only touchdown while leading the team with 33 rushing yards. Wide receiver Zay Flowers was the lone bright spot in the passing game, leading the team with 72 receiving yards, highlighted by a 56-yard long reception.
Carolina Panthers 27, Miami Dolphins 24: The Carolina Panthers’ offense was completely dominated by running back Rico Dowdle, who delivered a historic performance with 206 rushing yards and one touchdown on 23 carries, averaging 9.0 yards per attempt. Quarterback Bryce Young complemented the run game by throwing for 198 yards and two touchdowns. His top receiver was Tetairoa McMillan, who led the team with 73 yards on six catches, while Xavier Legette and Mitchell Evans each caught a touchdown pass. The Miami Dolphins’ offense was completely driven by the air attack, led by an exceptional performance from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who completed 27 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was the top target, breaking the 100-yard mark with 110 yards and one touchdown. The three scores were spread among Waddle, tight end Darren Waller, and running back De’Von Achane, with the running game contributing very little overall.
Indianapolis Colts 40, Las Vegas Raiders 6: The Indianapolis Colts’ offense was completely dominated by a spectacular rushing performance from Jonathan Taylor, who scored three of the team’s four rushing touchdowns and gained 66 yards. Quarterback Daniel Jones was highly efficient, throwing for 212 yards and two scores with a 113.0 rating. In the passing game, Josh Downs led the team with six receptions, while Ashton Dulin generated the most receiving yardage (55). Tyler Warren and Michael Pittman Jr. were the recipients of Jones’s two touchdown passes. The Las Vegas Raiders’ offense failed to score a single touchdown and struggled with turnovers, as quarterback Geno Smith threw two costly interceptions despite 228 passing yards. Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty was the most productive back, leading the team with 67 rushing yards and also tying for the team lead with five receptions. Wide receiver Tre Tucker paced the receiving corps, generating a team-high 62 yards, but no pass catcher found the end zone.
New Orleans Saints 26, New York Giants 14: The New Orleans Saints’ offense was defined by a strong passing game. Quarterback Spencer Rattler managed the attack with 225 yards and one touchdown. The undisputed star was wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, who delivered the game-defining play, accounting for 114 receiving yards and the team’s only touchdown on a spectacular 87-yard reception. Wide receiver Chris Olave led the team in receptions with seven. The ground game was inefficient, with Kendre Miller leading the team with just 41 rushing yards. The New York Giants’ offense was a tale of two halves for quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns but was marred by two interceptions. Tight end Theo Johnson was the most impactful receiver, catching both of Dart’s touchdown passes while tying for the team lead with six receptions. The rushing attack was led by Cam Skattebo, who gained 59 yards and also tied for the team lead in receptions, though the Giants ultimately failed to punch in a rushing touchdown.
Dallas Cowboys 37, New York Jets 22: The Dallas Cowboys delivered a dominant offensive performance led by quarterback Dak Prescott, who tossed four touchdowns for an elite 127.4 rating. Running back Javonte Williams starred on the ground, rushing for 135 yards and a touchdown, including a 66-yard burst. Tight end Jake Ferguson was Prescott’s top scoring threat, recording a team-high seven catches and two receiving touchdowns, while wide receiver Ryan Flournoy paced the team in receiving with 114 yards. The New York Jets’ statistical performances were highlighted by running back Breece Hall, who had a huge day on the ground, rushing for 113 yards on just 14 carries for an 8.1 yards-per-carry average. Quarterback Justin Fields was solid, throwing for 283 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson led the team in receiving yards with 71 and caught one of the scores, while tight end Mason Taylor led the team with nine receptions.
Denver Broncos 21, Philadelphia Eagles 17: The Denver Broncos’ offense was anchored by a solid ground performance from running back J.K. Dobbins, who led the team with 79 rushing yards and a touchdown. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix efficiently managed the passing game, throwing for 242 yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton was the clear top target, leading all players with eight receptions for 99 receiving yards, while tight end Evan Engram caught Nix’s lone touchdown pass. The Philadelphia Eagles’ offense was driven by an efficient passing game led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, who threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns for a 100.8 passer rating. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was the top target, accumulating a game-high 114 receiving yards on eight catches, including a 52-yard long play. Both of Hurts’s touchdowns went to key starters: one to running back Saquon Barkley and one to tight end Dallas Goedert. Barkley also led the team in rushing with 30 yards.
Tennessee Titans 22, Arizona Cardinals 21: The Tennessee Titans’ offense struggled to finish drives, failing to record a single passing touchdown as quarterback Cam Ward threw for 265 yards but was intercepted once. Despite this, the offense did find the end zone once on the ground, led by running back Tony Pollard, who finished with 67 rushing yards and the team’s only rushing touchdown. Wide receiver Calvin Ridley had an explosive day, leading the team with 131 receiving yards on just five catches, averaging an impressive 26.2 yards per reception. The Arizona Cardinals’ offense leaned heavily on their ground game, totaling three rushing touchdowns despite not throwing for any. Quarterback Kyler Murray efficiently managed the game, throwing for 220 yards without a turnover. Running back Emari Demercado was the most explosive performer, racking up 81 yards on just three carries, including a 71-yard run. Michael Carter and Bam Knight also added rushing touchdowns. Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. led all pass-catchers with 98 yards.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38, Seattle Seahawks 35: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offense dominated with an explosive passing performance from quarterback Baker Mayfield, who had an elite day throwing for 379 yards and two touchdowns with a 134.7 rating. Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka was the top target, accumulating a game-high 163 receiving yards and one touchdown, including a 57-yard bomb. Running back Rachaad White contributed the only rushing touchdowns, scoring twice despite gaining only 41 yards on the ground. The Seattle Seahawks’ offense had an explosive passing day led by quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns for a stellar 135.4 passer rating. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the top target, breaking the 100-yard mark with 132 receiving yards and one touchdown on eight receptions. Tight end AJ Barner was the leading scorer, catching two of Darnold’s four touchdowns. Running back Kenneth Walker III paced the rushing attack with 86 yards.
Detroit Lions 37, Cincinnati Bengals 24: The Detroit Lions’ offense had a dominant scoring day, fueled by an elite passing performance. Quarterback Jared Goff threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns for a nearly perfect 153.0 rating. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was the top target, breaking the 100-yard mark with 100 yards on eight receptions. Tight end Sam LaPorta was the receiving yardage runner-up with 92 yards and a touchdown. Running back David Montgomery led the rushing attack with 65 yards and a rushing touchdown. He also threw a touchdown pass. The Cincinnati Bengals’ offense had an uneven performance, scoring three passing touchdowns but also committing three costly interceptions. Quarterback Jake Browning threw for 251 yards and three scores but was intercepted three times for a 76.1 rating. Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was the standout performer, breaking the 100-yard mark with 110 receiving yards and two touchdowns, including a 64-yard long score. Running back Samaje Perine and Chase Brown led the ground game, each contributing 27 yards, though the team failed to score a rushing touchdown.
Washington Commanders 27, Los Angeles Chargers 10: The Washington Commanders’ offense was led by a dominant rushing attack, as running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 7.9 yards per carry. Quarterback Jayden Daniels was efficient, throwing for 231 yards and one touchdown with a 100.0 passer rating. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel was the top target, accumulating 96 yards and the sole receiving touchdown on a team-high eight receptions. The Los Angeles Chargers’ offense had a diverse output, but failed to find the end zone on the ground. Quarterback Justin Herbert managed the game with 166 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The ground game was led by Herbert himself, who had the longest run of the day (41 yards) and led the team with 60 rushing yards. Wide receiver Keenan Allen was the top pass-catcher, recording 58 yards, while Ladd McConkey was the only player to catch a touchdown pass.
New England Patriots 23, Buffalo Bills 20: The New England Patriots relied on a strong showing in the passing game and a scoring output from their rushing attack. Quarterback Drake Maye managed a highly efficient day, throwing for 273 yards with zero turnovers for a 101.1 rating, though he did not throw a touchdown. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs was the primary offensive weapon, racking up a game-high 146 receiving yards on ten catches. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson was the most impactful scorer, punching in both of the team’s rushing touchdowns despite gaining only 14 yards. The Buffalo Bills’ offensive output was led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns with a 103.3 passer rating, while also leading the team with 53 rushing yards. Tight end Dalton Kincaid was the primary receiving threat, dominating with 108 yards on six catches. The two receiving touchdowns were caught by wide receivers Curtis Samuel and Keon Coleman, while the rushing attack was unable to find the end zone despite James Cook contributing 49 yards.
Jacksonville Jaguars 31, Kansas City Chiefs 28: The Jacksonville Jaguars’ offense was led by an impressive all-around performance from quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who accounted for all three of the team’s touchdowns—throwing for one and rushing for two—while passing for 221 yards. Lawrence also led the team in rushing with 54 yards. Wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. was the top pass-catcher, accumulating 80 yards, while fellow receiver Travis Hunter was close behind with 64 yards on a 44-yard long play. The Kansas City Chiefs’ offense was a scoring machine, combining a strong air attack with a highly productive ground game. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 318 yards and a touchdown, while also contributing 60 rushing yards and a rushing score. Running back Kareem Hunt was the top scorer with two rushing touchdowns and 49 yards. Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton led all receivers with 90 yards, while Travis Kelce caught the lone receiving touchdown.
