Greg Rousseau came through in the biggest moment of Monday night, and the Miami Hurricanes product helped Buffalo survive in overtime.
With the Bills and Rams tied at 34, Los Angeles lined up Harrison Mevis for a 48-yard field goal that would have ended it. Rousseau got a hand on the kick and blocked it, keeping Buffalo alive. On the next drive, Tyler Bass drilled a 45-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime to give the Bills a 37-34 win over the Rams.
The block was Buffalo’s first since Oct. 13, 2025, and that one was also by Rousseau. It also delivered Josh Allen his first career overtime victory after seven straight losses.
Through five games, Rousseau has put together a strong start to the season: six sacks, which is tied for second in the league, three forced fumbles, tied for the league lead, 35 pressures and 14 quarterback hits. He opened with two sacks in each of the first three weeks before a quieter game against New England and then the game-saving play Monday night.
Miami’s NFL Week 5 crop had plenty of other action, starting with Cam Ward in Tennessee. The Titans rookie quarterback went 23 of 36 for 170 yards and an interception in a 26-3 loss to Houston.
Over five games, the No. 1 overall pick in 2025 has completed 63.2% of his passes for 896 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions, while also rushing for 59 yards and two scores. Tennessee is still 0-5, and Ward continues to face heavy postgame scrutiny from the local media.
Francis Mauigoa has been a fixture up front for the Giants, starting every game at right guard. The rookie has logged 347 snaps, but his early NFL grading has been uneven, with a 48.4 overall PFF grade, a 43.4 pass-blocking grade and 11 pressures allowed. The talent that made him the No. 10 overall pick is still there, but he’s clearly in the middle of the adjustment phase.
Kamren Kinchens returned from a hamstring injury and got back into the mix for the Rams, finishing Monday’s loss to Buffalo with six tackles. Through limited action, he’s up to 21 tackles and a half-sack. One of those tackles was a hustle play that kept Los Angeles alive in overtime, and if the Rams had finished the job, he would have been one of the key reasons why.
Elsewhere, Patriots kicker Andy Borregales had a clean day in New England’s 45-17 win over Las Vegas, converting his only field goal try and all six extra points. On the season, he’s 6-for-8 on field goals, including a 50-yarder, and perfect on extra points.
Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson left Sunday’s loss to Green Bay with a hamstring injury after making two tackles. Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell is still adding to a remarkable career in his 19th season, with nine tackles through five games after returning to Baltimore. Campbell recently set the NFL record for most games played by a defensive lineman at 283.
Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo has one catch for 17 yards through five games as a backup behind AJ Barner. Panthers edge rusher Jaelan Phillips is working his way back from a hamstring injury suffered in Week 4 and is hoping to return after Carolina’s bye.
He has two sacks and eight tackles in four games. Buccaneers rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. has also been dealing with a groin issue, though he did return for Tampa Bay’s Week 5 win.
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