October 8, 2024: Week 5 of the NFL brought with it a fascinating set of games on Sunday, with a last-second win by the Houston Texans, an overwhelming overtime triumph by the Baltimore Ravens, and another sterling performance from star Jayden Daniels.
Texans Steal Victory in Final Seconds
Texas was in desperate need of a miracle, and it came about thrillingly when it defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-28. Once again, rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud remained calm and collected while throwing a game-winning drive in under one minute. He connected with wide receiver Nico Collins on a 35-yard strike that set up a winning field goal as time expired, guiding Houston in a shockingly incandescent road victory.
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The win places the Texans at 3-2, a record few predicted would come from this young team past this point in the season. The continued improvement of Stroud continues to raise eyebrows as he led the day with 325 yards and two touchdowns, allowing him a slot among the promising rookies within the league.
Baltimore Ravens Win Thriller in Overtime
In a last-gasp clash of AFC North, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced the Baltimore Ravens in a four-quarter hard-hitting showdown, prevailing 23-17 after overtime included an end in Lamar Jackson’s touchdown run to go 85 yards into extra time. There he finished off the drive running for a 10-yard rushing touchdown that sent the home crowd of Ravens fans into ecstasy.
For the most part, if not completely, this game definitely jellied up like the two teams were involved in a brutal showdown, pounding each other towards the back and forth contest. Until it all came down to Jackson, it being his dual-threat abilities that determined the contest; after all, he recorded 290 passing yards and 75 rushing yards with two total touchdowns. It now ensures that Baltimore sits in-credible first place in the AFC North at a staggering 4-1 record. Jayden Daniels Continues to Shine
Meanwhile, rookie sensation Jayden Daniels stretched his winning streak to wins with Arizona Cardinals beating the Cincinnati Bengals 27-24. His dynamic play-making ability was on full show as he had 280 yards of throws, two touchdowns, and added 60 rushing yards.
The craziest bit? Daniels took his stomping of the league by storm in just his first five games, really becoming one of the most electrifying quarterbacks to see, keeping Arizona in playoff contention with a 4-1 record.
Breakout performances and clutch finishes made Week 5 prove just how unpredictable and exciting the NFL remains.
