Risultati NFL 2026 Week 5 delivered a series of decisive divisional matchups across the league, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers opening the slate by defeating the Dallas Cowboys 24–16, according to official league reporting and game data.
Buccaneers Defeat Cowboys in Week 5 Opener
The Thursday night kickoff set the tone for the week as Tampa Bay secured a 24–16 victory over Dallas at the opening of the slate.
Pittsburgh Outlasts Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium
The Pittsburgh Steelers put together one of the most complete performances of the weekend on the road, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 34–22.
New England and Detroit Roll to Lopsided Wins
Wide-margin victories highlighted Sunday’s afternoon window. The New England Patriots cruised past the Las Vegas Raiders 45–17 behind efficient execution in the passing game. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions handled the Arizona Cardinals 45–21, utilizing sustained drives and red-zone efficiency to pull away early.
Complete Week 5 Matchup Results
Across the league, fourteen fixtures finalized the Week 5 landscape, featuring one tie and several tightly contested finishes:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Dallas Cowboys 16
- Jacksonville Jaguars 19, Philadelphia Eagles 17
- Cincinnati Bengals 31, Miami Dolphins 24
- New England Patriots 45, Las Vegas Raiders 17
- Minnesota Vikings 23, New Orleans Saints 13
- New York Jets 17, Cleveland Browns 12
- Pittsburgh Steelers 34, Indianapolis Colts 22
- Houston Texans 26, Tennessee Titans 3
- New York Giants 27, Washington Commanders 27 (tie)
- Green Bay Packers 31, Chicago Bears 7
- Denver Broncos 23, Los Angeles Chargers 17
- Detroit Lions 45, Arizona Cardinals 21
- San Francisco 49ers 32, Seattle Seahawks 29
- Baltimore Ravens 30, Atlanta Falcons 23
Tight Finishes and Division Standings Impact
Several games came down to the final possession, notably in the NFC West where the San Francisco 49ers outlasted the Seattle Seahawks 32–29. In the AFC East, the Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Philadelphia Eagles 19–17, while the New York Giants and Washington Commanders played to a 27–27 stalemate.
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Next Week Schedule and Upcoming Fixtures
Teams prepare to transition into Week 6 preparations as coaching staffs review film from Sunday’s results. Injury reports and official practice designations ahead of the next round of fixtures will be released by the league office.
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