Week 5 in the NFL featured some good games and answered further questions about how good some teams are. One test of strengths was the Packers vs. the Redskins. A low scoring game that involved a Redskins comeback and also a missed field goal by Mason Crosby that hit the upright. In OT, Washington got their chance to win the game as Graham Gano kicked a 33 Yard Field Goal to win it, 16-13. Another test was for the Chiefs as they faced the Colts. They didn't allow a TD from Peyton Manning and actually didn't allow a TD until late in the 4th Quarter when Mike Hart scored an 11 Yard TD run. Impressive but they fall short, 19-9. Maybe if their QB, Matt Cassell, where to play better as well.
Tampa Bay continues to surprise the league as they upset the Bengals, 24-21. Josh Freeman leads the Bucs downfield for a game tying TD pass to Mike Williams with just 1:26 to go in regulation. Thanks to a Bobby Piscitelli INT with less than 30 seconds to go, Connor Barth managed to score the game winning Field with just 1 second left. Great win for Tampa as they start to look like a legitimate threat. Titans also make a surprise of their own as they defeat the Cowboys in Dallas, 34-27. Mistakes and turnovers, including Tony Romo's 3 INTs, cost the Cowboys as they are now 1-3. Titans look good at 3-2.
Maybe the biggest shocker of the week came when the Saints lost to the Cardinals, 30-20, as Arizona debuted Max Hall in his first career start. No offensive TDs for the Cardinals (unless you count the fumble recovery by Levi Brown) and yet they prevail over the Champs. Some key turnovers cost Drew Brees and the Saints. Ironic huh? And yet there are more stunners. The Oakland Raiders beat the San Diego Chargers, 35-27. Perhaps this win will give back Jason Campbell's starting role.
As for a normal game, the Vikings and the Jets faced off on Monday Night as Randy Moss made his Minnesota Re-debut. He caught 4 balls for 81 yards and 1 TD which turned out to be Brett Favre's 500 career TD pass. Despite two more TD passes from Favre, the Jets win, 29-20, thanks to a 29 Yard INT TD return by Dwight Lowery with 1:30 to go in regulation. So much for that Favre comeback win.
Week 5 ends with more surprises and upsets than college. Another example that shows the pros are better.
P.S. Yes I know the 49ers lost to the Eagles, 27-24. Just when you think Alex Smith is getting good, he throw an INT to seal the loss. I hear great things about Kellen Moore.
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