Another Mahomes Throw: It was erased from history by a holding charge, but in 20 years real fans will be trading bootleg recordings of it.
A Mahomes Throw:.
Browns Defensive Line Steals the Show: The Colts have been dominating the trenches on both sides of the ball this season, but on Sunday it was Clevelands pass rush that utterly controlled the action. The absence of Anthony Castonzo was an aspect, however Myles Garrett is playing at a Defensive Player of the Year level and even Olivier Vernon appeared in the pass rush this week.
Carson Wentz Was Tremendous: With Zach Ertz, considered his one reputable weapon, simply going through the motions at Heinz Field, Wentz utilized a Travis Fulgham-centric attack to get after the best defense in football. The 2 interceptions werent on him– one was a clear defensive pass interference charge that went uncalled, and the other was on a Hail Mary. He did misfire a number of times, but those errors were surpassed by a number of incredible plays late in the down. His finest toss of the day was in fact a miss, when he was simply beyond John Hightowers fingertips 50 backyards downfield while getting his ribs caved in as he released it. Wentz also had another ought tove- been touchdown that went through Hightowers hands. Whatever was wrong with Wentz through Week 3, it doesnt appear to be wrong any longer.
The Legend of Travis Fulgham: He followed up last Sunday nights star turn with 10 catches for 152 lawns in Pittsburgh, owning Steven Nelson in this one. And with Zach Ertz having a hard time, Fulgham has actually become Carson Wentzs more trustworthy weapon.
Matt Rhule, for Your Consideration: The Panthers are young however, objectively, a bottom-five lineup in regards to skill. Theyve now won three straight, all without their finest private player (Christian McCaffrey), and all their wins coming courtesy Rhule and his coaching personnel outplaying the other sideline.
DErnest Johnson as Kyra Sedgwick in The Closer: It looked like the Colts were going to get the ball back for a potential game-winning drive, but Johnson opted for 28 yards on a third-and-9, with the assistance of some spectacular blocking. Rather of providing the Colts the ball back before the two-minute warning, the Browns had the ability to seal it with a field goal four plays later.
FitzMagic Lights Up Santa Clara: Tua will have to wait another day.
Chase Claypool Is an Alpha: Four goals would inform you that, however the Steelers are producing touches for him the way you see the Rams use a Robert Woods or the 49ers a Deebo Samuel.
Romeo Crennel Is the Bill Walsh of Interim Coaches: It wasnt rather snapping the Packers 19-game winning streak in his first video game as interim coach in K.C., however the Texans functioned against the Jaguars split squad team and Crennel now has a. 750 win percentage as an interim head coach.
The Ravens Smash the Bengals: Not a whole lot to state– anybody expecting some Joe Burrow magic left sorely disappointed. The Bengals had 205 yards of offense, balanced 3.2 lawns per play and went 3-for-16 on 3rd downs. It was not a competitive game.
Miles Sanders: Two first-half touchdowns including a 74-yard run in Pittsburgh– his home town, with his mother in presence. That performance was an early Mothers Day present. Or an extremely late one.
Cody Parkey Embraces the Doink: Kevin Stefanski sent him out to attempt to seal it with a 46-yarder versus the Colts, and Parkey banked it home off the left upright.
(As for his actual play on the field on Sunday, his mobility was limited and he was otherwise the same guy he was two years ago: Holding the ball at his belt buckle, validating protection multiple times after the snap and then lowering his eyes. Smith is a great guy and Ron Rivera might be able to rally the locker room around the reality that hes a terrific story, but Rivera is not being truthful if he thinks Smith offers them a better possibility to win games than Dwayne Haskins.).
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Remorses.
Dak Goes Down: Of course, he had actually never ever missed out on a video game in his profession however will be looking at an extended, potentially season-long absence after a serious right ankle injury on Sunday. The Joneses didnt wish to give him the offer Dak wanted, and now they get a glimpse at the timeline where hes not their quarterback.
Garoppolo Benched: And guy, did he earn it. He got knocked around and didnt look anywhere near 100% healthy, but his play was as bad as the numbers recommend (7-for-17, 77 backyards, 2 INTs). His second interception was a flat-footed wobbler that he air-mailed– an unsightly throw due to bad mechanics. The very first though … This isnt simply a matter of not looking off the safety, he really pumps and brings the security to the toss, which he simply lobs therein. You might as well just quick-kick it.
The Bengals had 205 yards of offense, balanced 3.2 lawns per play and went 3-for-16 on 3rd downs. (As for his actual play on the field on Sunday, his mobility was restricted and he was otherwise the exact same guy he was two years ago: Holding the ball at his belt buckle, verifying protection several times after the breeze and then decreasing his eyes. The third-quarter pick-six to Ronnie Harrison was simply Rivers forcing a toss at a zone protector when his receiver had actually currently given up on the play. He was excellent in Cincinnati when they had one of the leagues best offensive lines, but he has constantly been frenzied when required to play from a muddy pocket. The 49ers are going to have to think long and difficult before they play Jimmy Garoppolo when hes less than 100% once again.
Ruggs Running Deep Out of a Tight Formation: Well go to the dots on the Ruggs touchdown– and show why Daniel Sorensen (49) owes Charvarius Ward (35) a Coke. (It was a third-down blitz and Sorensen got sucked up by Hunter Renfrow– nice design, it occurs.).
Overreacting and responding to everything that took place in the Week 5 Sunday afternoon games …
Things That Made Me Giddy
Derek Carr, Act II: Ever since Jon Gruden got here theres been this undercurrent of negativity surrounding Carr (often sustained by his play, to be reasonable), and it seemed like Gruden was most likely to move on as quickly as he found the best quarterback. Carr went on the roadway and outdueled the best quarterback in the planet in his own structure.
Henry Ruggs: Thats the things. He was a game-breaker in the upset win in Kansas City. Only two catches, however 118 yards between the two big plays.
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Moments Well Tell Our Grandkids About.
The Sure Hands of Andrew Thomas: On the two-point conversion, so one point for each bobble. (Whatever, Ive made my thoughts on tackle-eligible plays clear.).
Philip Rivers Making His Mistakes Count: Hes not throwing as numerous as he did a year earlier, however the ones hes tossed so far this season have actually been utterly mind-boggling. The third-quarter pick-six to Ronnie Harrison was simply Rivers forcing a toss at a zone defender when his receiver had currently surrendered on the play.
A.J. Greens Day Off: You d like to see some effort to capture the pass, though in Greens defense its just a godawful toss. Look, its Sunday, none of us desire to be out there attempting to deal with individuals when its not in our task description, but Green has an excellent 15-20 pounds on Marcus Peters.
Michael Gallup Plays the Hero: Very excellent throw by Andy Dalton, but an incredible catch by Gallup even with a somewhat mis-timed leap. (And this was one play after a toe-drag classic.).
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What Well Be Talking About This Week.
He was great in Cincinnati when they had one of the leagues best offensive lines, but he has always been frantic when forced to play from a muddy pocket. With both beginning deals with out, thats the fear when Dallas deals with opponents who have some form of a pass rush (the Giants do not).
Browns Winning, and Winning in the Trenches: Their offending line held up against a strong Colts front, even after losing Wyatt Teller. The pass rush was the story in the triumph over the Colts. The quarterback is a little more unequal than you d like to see, but a dominant pass rush is a winning formula for simply about anybody.
Thatll Do It for Dwayne Haskins in Washington: Not since Alex Smith or Kyle Allen took the job, but because after watching Smith and Allen on Sunday theres no method to argue either of the veterans gives the Football Team a much better possibility to win than Haskins did. Theres no other explanation: This coaching staff should be truly down on Haskins. Move him for a late-round choice while you can still get it.
The Ending of the End of Dan Quinn: Theres no doubt that his group plays for him, but the protective technique seems a bit stale and hes trying to make it work with a lot of backups. Ownership has enjoyed 2 of his offending assistants (Kyle Shanahan and Matt LaFleur) go on to end up being extremely concerned head coaches. Matt Ryans championship window is sliding shut, and they require some kind of modification to the protective method in Atlanta.
QB Controversy in San Francisco?: Probably not, considering that C.J. Beathard didnt to anything to take the task. The 49ers are going to have to believe difficult and long before they play Jimmy Garoppolo when hes less than 100% once again.
After All That, the Eagles Are Probably Fine: The quarterback is back on track, hell have some weapons returning soon, and defensively the four-man pass rush is looking good (even if Jim Schwartz continues to make a head-scratching call or two weekly). Theyll be kicking themselves over the Washington loss and Bengals connect come December, but this group is one again looking like the class of the NFC East.
Something Tells Me Bill OBrien Would Have Also Gotten a Win on Sunday: Against the Jaguars practice-squad defense, on an afternoon when the opposing kicker left six points on the field.
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Its Been Minutes Since Daniel Joness Latest Soul-Crushing Fumble: His biological rhythm resembles a sundial. Working late in the down on a 2nd quarter play, he got ferreted out by Demarcus Lawrence and fumbled despite the fact that Lawrence didnt actually strike the ball. It ended up being a scoop-and-score touchdown for Dallas.
49ers Defense Has No Answers: Sunday was whatever you feared for this system considering that losing the two star edge rushers who keyed their revival last season. The Dolphins feasted downfield on Sunday, and they were well over seven lawns per play up until trash time.
Zach Ertzs Long Day: This is 100% a charge on Vince Williams– either defensive pass interference or unlawful contact– though you d like to see Ertz play a little stronger and finish the route. Earlier in the game he let Steven Nelson (who had the listed below choice and is also a 190-pound corner) muscle him off a route, which cant happen to a star tight end.
Baker Mayfield Woke Up Feeling He Would Do Things That Are Unsafe: He tossed one bad interception in the 3rd quarter, and another where he held the ball too long (when protecting a two-possession lead late) and got hit as he tossed in the 4th. But he was lucky to get away the very first half without a turnover, when he cruised several passes and put it in a protectors hands numerous times.
Pierre Desirs Cushion: Granted, speed isnt everything in Gregg Williamss system with all his Cover-2 looks, but Desir is playing with his heels on the goal line on every breeze– even versus a Kliff Kingsbury offense that often refuses to press the ball downfield.
Jaguars Season of a Thousand Kickers: Its been 5 kickers in five weeks for the Jaguars, and Sunday was a mess. Steven Hauschka had an excellent profession, however hes not healthy and on Sunday he handled to pull a 24-yarder and come up a good 3 lawns brief on a 49-yarder. (He did strike both his PATs however, so theres that.).
James Robinson Forgets Hes Carrying a Football: Its a fourth-down halfback pass call, and in Robinsons defense the play fooled no one; it was going to end up with Houston in any case. (Also in his defense, the Jaguars could not attempt a basket because they dont have a kicker.).
