Points to remember for NFL 2018 week 5 – What we learned from each team and what it means for next week

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The Steelers have put together a complete performance, offering a tease, it can come into conflict. The resurgence of defense – sacking Matt Ryan six times and now Julio Jones to 62 yards – is by far the most positive. It was reasonable to expect Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown to be hot again. But a defense that seemed lost for almost a month was desperately in need of a benefit. – Jeremy Fowler

The Falcons just do not have what it takes to close now. They were within striking range, scoring 13-10 at halftime at Pittsburgh, and had the ball to start the second half. But they were outclassed 28-7 in the second half. They are now 1-4 and have led the lead in the fourth quarter in their other three defeats. With injury-decimated defeat and fundamentals failing, the season appears to be a lost cause, though coach Dan Quinn maintains his positive outlook. "The guys we have are not able to play," said Quinn, referring to the rebuilt defense. – Vaughn McClure

No, it was not beautiful, although the celebration after Graham Gano's 63-yard placement one second from the end is a sight to behold. But it was important that the Panthers rank 3-1 in the first quarter of the season – including 3-0 at home – to keep pace with New Orleans in NFC South. In North Carolina, the return of linebacker Thomas Davis from a four-game suspension and the likely return of injured foot striker Greg Olsen are eagerly awaited next week in Washington. – David Newton

The Giants' locker room was a mixture of frustration, anger and, as Saquon Barkley said, "hurt". This is what happens when you lose at the last second after a match filled with direct fouls and penalties. At least the Giants (1-4) seemed to have defeated their first drama of the season with Odell Beckham Jr. and their attack finally reached its late pace. They can take that in their Thursday night game with the Eagles. – Jordan Raanan

A win against Green Bay – to take the lead over 2-3 – was crucial for what the Lions are still hoping to do this season. "Not even a division game, we just knew we had to win," said cornerback Nevin Lawson. "We want to start winning at home and make it a priority." The Lions are now 2-1 at Ford Field this year, with wins over New England and Green Bay. – Michael Rothstein

Sunday's loss – which included four missed goals and an additional point from Mason Crosby – left the Packers with a win, a loss and a tie for the first time in the North of the NFC. Although they do not play another division match until week 12 in Minnesota, they know that there is work to be done. Aaron Rodgers said: "I still love our chances … I think this could be a year where everyone gets hurt a bit, and if we can stay here in the middle of the season, I think we will be there. " – Rob Demovsky

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Mason Crosby, in shock, expresses his disappointment after losing 1: 5 to 31-23 by the Packers against the Lions.

The Browns feel so close to being a legitimate team after their overtime win over Baltimore. They went 1-1-1 in overtime this season. They feel that if they attack and play, they can compete with all teams on their calendar, including Philip Rivers and the Chargers, next week. – Pat McManamon

The Browns' loss to the Browns extended the offensive misery of Baltimore. The Ravens failed to score a touchdown in the last seven quarters and one overtime period. It's a 123-minute drought. Joe Flacco was erratic, Michael Crabtree dropped passes and the Ravens were not fully engaged in running. Baltimore must find a way to go into the end zone Sunday against the Titans and Dean Pees, the Ravens' defensive coordinator from 2012 to 2017. – Jamison Hensley

The Bengals simply have the gift of closing the matches, even if they do not play well. They turned a 17-point deficit into a double-digit win against the Dolphins after scoring two defensive defensive touchdowns. The late-game setbacks are something that they have repeatedly forced this season, which gives them confidence in themselves as they prepare to welcome their Steelers rivals Sunday. The Bengals have not beaten the Steelers since 2015, but they feel able to compete with any league team at the moment. – Katherine Terrell

Miami was three quarters from the start of an impressive 4-1 before a collapse resulted in 24 consecutive points for the fourth quarter of the Bengals, including two touched by the defense. Ryan Tannehill has calmed down after a hot first week and the offensive line of the Dolphins is a disaster. "Everything sank when the turnarounds happened," Tannehill said. "It's on me." There does not seem to be an easy solution, and it's a scary proposition when Khalil Mack's Bears arrive in town. – Cameron Wolfe

The Jets offered a performance similar to that of the rams, amassing 34 points and 512 yards in total. During the process, they found a formula that works: the good things happen when they run the ball. Isaiah Crowell's 219-yard run (a franchise record) set the stage for defeat for rookie quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw three long TD passes. This should be their identity for the future. – Rich Cimini

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Sam Darnold explains how he and the offensive line start to click and knows that they are able to win more games.

Whenever the words "square" are used in a locker room after a match, it means that the problem has happened. And the Broncos' defeat against the Jets on Sunday was marked by cornerback Chris Harris Jr. who used that exact phrase, as the team lost its third game. The Broncos fell in a series of eight defeats last season after a 3-1 start, so the locker room is waiting for a life raft – and the Rams are looming next Sunday. "We have to know who wants to be here," Harris said. – Jeff Legwold

The Bills did their best to keep the game in the hands of Josh Allen, limiting rookie quarterback errors with a conservative game plan that saw LeSean McCoy run 24 times. But even in the limited shots made by Allen, his inconsistent accuracy continued. Allen finished with 82 passing yards and a passer-by rating of 42.0. Beyond the Bills just protecting a young quarterback, this game should raise questions about Allen because every time the Bills have to open their offensive again. – Mike Rodak

The Titans missed an opportunity to make a statement in a game for which they were favorites to win on the road. Tennessee had three turnovers, including a pick and two fumbles, and did not stop Buffalo from down on the field to score the winning goal. They must leave him behind while they are ready to face a strong Ravens team that has just suffered a close defeat against the Browns. – Turron Davenport

After allowing 30 points per game in the first four games, the Chargers have finally shown they can play defense. Led by the seven tackles, interception and dismissal of batter Melvin Ingram, the Chargers limited the Oakland offense to 289 yards, forced two turnovers and limited the Raiders to 10 points. Now with three wins at the start of the season for the first time since 2014, the Chargers have hit the road for two competitions against the Browns and Titans (in London) before the eighth consecutive week of the team. – Eric D. Williams

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Anthony Lynn gives credit to the defense mainly for the Chargers' victory against the Raiders, but believes that all positions have been played.

With as many self-inflicted injuries as the Raiders suffered in defeat, one game will not change the outcome. But do not give the ball to Marshawn Lynch on the 1 yard line to first base? Four times since the Seahawks fought the Patriots, Lynch at the bottom of the field had the ball in the 1-yard line and did not give it to him, instead of throwing it away. The four passes are incomplete and two of them have been withdrawn, including Derek Carr on Sunday. The Raiders simply imagined using Lynch as a lure during a play-action pass and simply need to feed the beast in such cases. Maybe a long trip to London next week to play against the Seahawks would serve the Raiders well, provided they do not think too much about anything else. – Paul Gutierrez

Facing the quarter-inch, the Rams needed a first final run to secure their victory over the Seahawks. Coach Sean McVay chose to leave his home territory and Jared Goff delivered the goalkeeper's 2-yard goal. The win came at a cost, as two of Rams' biggest playmakers – receivers Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp – switched to the concussion protocol, challenging their status as the Rams 5-0 now turn to the Broncos. – Lindsey Thiry

The Seahawks should find encouragement for their loss. The gap between them and the Rams does not seem as big as it was before they found themselves facing the last undefeated team of the NFC. Seattle can be particularly pleased with how his running game – 190 yards against a solid defense – finds its form after a slow start. "I'm delighted with that because you can see, you can tell what kind of team we are now," coach Pete Carroll said of Seattle's quick success. "You know who we are and we know who we are, we start to warm up." – Brady Henderson

It was not the most beautiful victory, but repelling a last attempt of the Eagles showed that the defense of the Vikings was perhaps not far from finding its identity. It also showed why Minnesota gave such priority to John DeFilippo's landing as offensive coordinator. The Vikings offensive play plan was aggressive: it attacked the Eagles at the back while forcing the points to the perimeter to try to stay ahead of the league's first defense. Minnesota now has the opportunity to set up a series of wins with the coming of the Cardinals next Sunday. – Courtney Cronin

The Eagles are on unstable ground for Thursday night's game against the Giants. The loss to the Vikings was marked by costly mistakes and penalties, bringing the Super Bowl champions to 2-3. They have already equaled their total losses last season and need to change quickly to avoid getting into a big NFC hole sooner. – Tim McManus

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Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said the penalties and turnarounds in the critical areas had to stop in order to improve.

The Cardinals earned their first win of the season on Sunday, despite a lousy game on both sides of the ball. The offense only accumulated 220 yards and the defense was on the field for 40:11 – more than two-thirds of the match – but still managed to get five turnovers. That ended up being the difference. – Josh Weinfuss

The already thin margin of error of the 49ers has almost evaporated as injuries continue to accumulate. These injuries have contributed to the type of self-inflicted injuries that they simply are not able to overcome for the moment. What else? The situation could worsen before improving, while the Niners go to Green Bay for Monday Night Football before another home-time game in the week-end against the Rams. – Nick Wagoner

The Patriots' defense, which gave momentum to Miami's win over Week 4, took a step back against the Colts, allowing 355 yards. This is not the right time for top flight leaders arriving in town. How the Patriots will face the speed and playing ability of the Chiefs, especially quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is a big question mark. – Mike Reiss

The Colts hope that a 10-day break between games will allow them to recover some of their injured players. They had only 44 players – instead of the usual 46 – available for their game against New England, and that number had already risen to 40 before the end of the match. "A few extra days of rest probably come at the right time for us," said head coach Frank Reich. The Colts' biggest concern is the health of catcher T.Y. Hilton, whose leg injury, week 4, could keep him from playing for a while. – Mike Wells