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The Bills take their act overseas as the Jaguars lie in wait in London (NFL Network, Oct. 8 @ 9:30 AM ET). Buffalo has outscored opponents 123-33 in winning three straight contests. Jacksonville completes its two-game residency in England after beating Atlanta 23-7 at Wembley Stadium.
The Steelers (2-2) could turn to Mitchell Trubisky as they host Lamar Jackson and the Ravens (3-1) for an AFC North contest (CBS, Oct. 8 @ 1:00 PM ET). Pittsburgh starter Kenny Pickett was injured on a sack in Week 4. Jackson rushed for two TDs in each of the last two games.
The Rams host the Eagles in a clash of clubs coming off overtime wins (Fox, Oct. 8 @ 4:05 PM ET). Los Angeles beat Indianapolis on Puka Nacua’s first career touchdown. Nacua owns the NFL record for most catches (39) and receiving yards (501) over a player’s first four games.
The rejuvenated Vikings (1-3) brace for the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs (3-1) as Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s reported girlfriend – pop superstar Taylor Swift – might again be in attendance (CBS, Oct. 8 @ 4:25 PM ET). Minnesota won at Carolina 21-13 in Week 4. The Chiefs survived a furious Jets rally to prevail 23-20 on the strength of Isiah Pacheco’s 158 yards from scrimmage.
The 49ers host the Cowboys in a potential NFC championship game preview (NBC/Peacock & Universo, Oct. 8 @ 8:20 PM ET). San Francisco ousted Dallas from each of the previous two postseasons. Christian McCaffrey (SF) paced the NFL in rushing with 459 yards and six TDs following play in Week 4.
The following is the complete Week 5 NFL regular season schedule, including dates, start times (in Eastern), TV networks and scheduled announcers.
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 @ 8:15 p.m.
Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders (Prime Video)
Announcers:
Prime: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Kaylee Hartung (reporter)
SAP: Miguel Gurwitz (play-by-play), Rolando Cantú (analyst)
Justin Fields leads the ailing Bears (0-4) into a prime-time tilt with the Commanders (2-2). Fields set career passing marks with 335 yards and four TDs, but Chicago blew a 21-point lead versus Denver in Week 4. Washington has dropped two in a row.
Chicago (0-4) fell to Denver last week, 31-28, despite Justin Fields throwing for 335 yards and four touchdowns for the Bears; Washington (2-2) has won eight of the last nine head-to-head meetings, including a 12-7 victory last season.
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 @ 9:30 a.m.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Buffalo Bills from Tottenham Stadium in London, England (NFL Network) Video)
Announcers: Rich Eisen (play-by-play), Kurt Warner (analyst), Jamie Erdahl (reporter)
Jacksonville (2-2) rebounded from back-to-back losses with a 23-7 win over Atlanta behind 207 passing yards from Trevor Lawrence; Buffalo (3-1) won three straight after a dominant 48-20 win over Miami behind four passing TDs from Josh Allen
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 @ 1:00 p.m.
Houston Texans at Atlanta Falcons (Fox)
Announcers: Brandon Gaudin (play-by-play), Mark Schlereth (analyst), Kristina Pink (reporter)
The Falcons (2-2) return from their English excursion as they host the Texans (2-2). Atlanta fell 23-7 versus Jacksonville in London. Houston thrashed Pittsburgh 30-6 behind C.J. Stroud’s 306 passing yards and two TD throws, both to Nico Collins
Carolina Panthers at Detroit Lions (Fox)
Announcers: Chris Myers (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (analyst), Pam Oliver (reporter)
The Lions (3-1) host the Panthers (0-4). In Week 4, Carolina’s Bryce Young returned from an ankle injury and threw for 204 yards in a loss to Minnesota. David Montgomery scored three touchdowns to help Detroit beat Green Bay 34-20 in a Thursday game.
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts (CBS)
Announcers: Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst), Amanda Renner (reporter)
Tennessee tries for its sixth consecutive victory over Indianapolis. The Colts went to overtime for the second straight game in Week 4, but fell 29-23 to the Rams. The Titans followed up a 27-3 loss with a win by the same score over the Bengals.
New York Giants at Miami Dolphins (Fox)
Announcers: Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (analyst), Shannon Spake (reporter)
The Dolphins try to get their offensive machine humming once again as they host the Giants. Miami, the top-scoring team in the NFL, fell to Buffalo 48-20 in Week 4. New York fell to 0-3 in prime time this year with a 24-3 loss against Seattle.
New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots (CBS)
Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst), Melanie Collins (reporter)
The Saints (2-2) face the Patriots (1-3). Last game, Derek Carr played through the pain of a sprained AC joint suffered in Week 3, but New Orleans fell 26-9 to Tampa Bay. Mac Jones (NE) was pulled in a 38-3 loss at Dallas, but will start this game.
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers (CBS)
Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst), Evan Washburn (reporter)
The Steelers (2-2) could turn to Mitchell Trubisky as they host Lamar Jackson and the Ravens (3-1) for an AFC North contest. Pittsburgh starter Kenny Pickett was injured on a sack in Week 4. Jackson rushed for two TDs in each of the last two games.
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 @ 4:05 p.m.
Cincinnati Bengals at Arizona Cardinals (Fox)
Announcers: Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Mark Sanchez (analyst), Laura Okmin (reporter)
The Bengals limp into the desert to face the Cardinals in a collision of 1-3 teams. Cincinnati’s offense is spinning its wheels this season with 49 points and one first-half touchdown as quarterback Joe Burrow plays through a calf injury.
Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams (Fox)
Announcers: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter), Tom Rinaldi (reporter)
The Rams host the Eagles in a clash of clubs coming off overtime wins. Los Angeles beat Indianapolis on Puka Nacua’s first career touchdown. Nacua owns the NFL record for most catches (39) and receiving yards (501) over a player’s first four games.
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 @ 4:25 p.m.
New York Jets at Denver Broncos (CBS)
Announcers: Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), Matt Ryan (analyst), Tiki Barber (analyst), AJ Ross (reporter)
The Broncos make a triumphant return home to face the Jets. Denver is a mile high after winning its first game, 31-28 over Chicago. New York erased a 17-point deficit before enduring its third straight setback, 23-20 versus Kansas City in Week 4.
Kansas City Chiefs at Minnesota Vikings (CBS)
Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (reporter)
The rejuvenated Vikings (1-3) brace for the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs (3-1). Minnesota won at Carolina 21-13 in Week 4. The Chiefs survived a furious Jets rally to prevail 23-20 on the strength of Isiah Pacheco’s 158 yards from scrimmage.
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 @ 8:20 p.m.
Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers (NBC/Peacock & Universo)
Announcers:
NBC/Peacock: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (reporter)
Universo: Miguel Gurwitz (play-by-play), Rolando Cantú (analyst), Ariana Figuera (reporter)
Dallas (3-1) beat New England last week, 38-3, behind defensive touchdowns from Leighton Vander Esch and DaRon Bland; San Francisco (4-0) has won two straight playoff meetings with the Cowboys, including a 19-12 divisional round victory last season.
Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 @ 8:15 p.m.
Green Bay Packers at Las Vegas Raiders (ABC/ESPN & ESPN2)
Announcers
ABC/ESPN: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Lisa Salters (reporter)
ESPN2: Peyton Manning, Eli Eli Manning
ESPN Deportes: Rebeca Landa, Sergio Dipp, Katia Castorena
The Packers (2-2) visit Sin City to face the Raiders (1-3) on Monday Night Football. Green Bay linebacker Quay Walker racked up a stunning 19 combined tackles, but his ill-timed penalty allowed Detroit to ice a 34-20 prime-time victory in Week 4.
Green Bay (2-2) has won eight straight meetings with the Raiders, including a 42-24 victory in 2019; Las Vegas (1-3) has lost three straight games, including a 24-17 loss to Los Angeles last week despite 139 total yards and a TD from Josh Jacobs.
