NFL Week 5 preview: 5 games you can’t miss this weekend
Our pick of the top five NFL Week 5 games, including Raiders vs Patriots, Bears vs Packers and Ravens vs Falcons, and who's showing them.
In Week 5 of the NFL 2026 regular season, several high-profile matchups are set to take place. The Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams will face off, with the Bills bouncing back from a loss by defeating the Bills. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks clash, setting up a potential NFC Championship game. The Los Angeles Raiders and Atlanta Falcons are also generating buzz, with the Raiders showing they are no longer just a preseason disappointment and the Falcons demonstrating an unexpected improvement.
Two more intriguing games will see the Chicago Bears take on the Green Bay Packers and the Baltimore Ravens face the Atlanta Falcons. The Bears are uncertain about their quarterback situation, with multiple players starting their three wins. The Packers have struggled defensively but have been successful on offense. As for the Ravens, they will likely rely on Derrick Henry due to Lamar Jackson's ankle issue.
Lastly, the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams will meet again in a Monday night game. The Bills are currently 3-1 while the Rams sit at 2-2, but both teams are aware they are far from a Super Bowl run. The Bills' defensive struggles and Josh Allen's risky play led to a disappointing loss to the Patriots. In contrast, Los Angeles has seen improvement after Drake Maye's recovery and Puka Nacua's return.
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