Ja’Marr Chase makes history as he continues to redefine the wide receiver position in the NFL. In Week 5, he not only showcased his exceptional skills but also set a remarkable record, becoming the first player in the Super Bowl era to achieve 10 career touchdown receptions of 60-plus yards before turning 25. This incredible feat places him alongside Harlon Hill, the only other player to accomplish this milestone before the age of 25.
In a thrilling matchup against the Ravens, Chase’s 70-yard touchdown catch was a highlight of the week. His quarterback, Joe Burrow, has been instrumental in this success, connecting for nine of those ten long touchdowns, making them the sixth duo in NFL history to achieve such a feat. They join the ranks of legendary pairs like Joe Montana and Jerry Rice.
The Jacksonville Jaguars also shined this week, with running back Tank Bigsby sprinting for a 65-yard touchdown and Brian Thomas Jr. following up with an impressive 85-yard score. This performance marked the Jaguars as the first team since the 49ers in 1976 to achieve both an 85-yard touchdown reception and a 65-yard rushing touchdown in the same game.
2. High-powered Ravens
In a nail-biting 41-38 overtime victory over the Bengals, Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry dazzled fans with their performances. Henry became the 10th player in NFL history to reach 100 total touchdowns in his first nine seasons, and he also joined an elite group of players to surpass 10,000 rushing yards and 100 scrimmage touchdowns within their first 125 games.
At 30 years old, Henry’s achievements put him in the company of Curtis Martin and Priest Holmes as the only players over 30 to record 500 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns in the first five games of a season. Meanwhile, Jackson extended his record with his sixth career game featuring four passing touchdowns and 50 rushing yards.
Together, Jackson and Henry have accumulated a staggering 935 rushing yards this season, setting a record for the most rushing yards by a quarterback-running back duo in NFL history through the first five games.
Josh Allen, despite the Bills’ 23-20 loss to the Texans, made history by joining Cam Newton as the only players to achieve 175 passing touchdowns and 50 rushing touchdowns in their careers. This week marked a rare occurrence, as Buffalo trailed by double digits at halftime in consecutive games with Allen at the helm.
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5. Nix makes history
Bo Nix made headlines by leading the Denver Broncos to a 34-18 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. His success marked him as the first rookie quarterback in Broncos history to win three consecutive starts, breaking an eight-game losing streak against the Raiders. Nix’s impressive stats included a completion percentage of 70.4%, two touchdown passes, and a passer rating of 117.2, all personal bests in his young career.
6. 49ers collapse
The San Francisco 49ers entered the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals with a 23-13 lead, a position they had never lost from under Kyle Shanahan’s coaching. However, Kyler Murray and the Cardinals staged a comeback, outscoring the 49ers 11-0 in the final quarter to secure a 24-23 victory, ending a four-game losing streak against San Francisco.
The Washington Commanders achieved a unique milestone, becoming the first team since 1950 to score 150 points in their first five games while starting the same rookie quarterback throughout. Jayden Daniels has made a name for himself with 300 rushing yards this season, the most by a quarterback in their first five games since the 1970 merger. He joins the ranks of Kyler Murray and Robert Griffin III as one of the few quarterbacks to pass for over 1,000 yards and rush for over 200 yards in their first five games.
8. Ball hawk McKinney
Xavier McKinney has made a significant impact on the Green Bay Packers’ defense, recording an interception in all five games this season. This achievement makes him the first player since the merger to intercept a pass in each of his first five career games with a team, a feat previously accomplished by Trevon Diggs.
9. 100-yard touchdowns
In a remarkable display of defensive prowess, Seattle’s Rayshawn Jenkins recovered a fumble for a 102-yard touchdown, while Pat Surtain II returned an interception for a 100-yard touchdown. This marked the first instance in NFL history where multiple defensive touchdowns of over 100 yards occurred on the same day.
Nico Collins also made history against the Bills, joining the ranks of Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins as the only players in Texans history to reach 500 receiving yards in the first five games of a season. Later, T.J. Watt achieved his 100th career sack in just 109 games, the second-fastest in NFL history.
