Baker Mayfield would have my vote for MVP if the polls closed today. The quarterback has carried his team and helped them overcome the loss of so many players through his individual playmaking. It doesn't seem to matter who takes the field with Mayfield; the Buccaneers always have a chance to win the game if he's playing. Todd Bowles deserves a lot of credit for the hirings he's made at OC.
Sam Darnold Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports It was a forgettable Week 5 of the NFL season with losses from the New York Giants, New York Jets, and the Los Angeles Chargers dropping the running record to 10-5 in 2025. It was a solid run to open the season, but the NFL will bite you every now and then. Sorry about that! We still have high hopes for Week 6!
Here's what we have: First, analytics writer Seth Walder breaks down three stat trends that could be pivotal this weekend. Then fantasy football writer Eric Moody runs through five players who are rostered in under 50% of ESPN fantasy football leagues as of Saturday and could be started in a jam. That's followed by NFL analyst Matt Bowen predicting three potentially big surprises and sports betting analyst Pamela Maldonado giving her favorite bet for Week 6.
This NFC East matchup profiles as a classic divisional under. The Eagles lack explosiveness, relying on a run game that's built on volume rather than chunk plays. The Giants struggle to sustain drives, converting just 32% of third downs. Both defenses are strong situationally, and both offenses operate at a slow pace, averaging over 30 minutes of possession per game. With limited vertical threats and inconsistent red zone execution on both sides,
