Tacleando la NFL-Week 5 (2021)

 

Thursday Night Capsule - Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks

​ THURSDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: LOS ANGELES RAMS (3-1) AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (2-2) Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season gets underway on Thursday, October 7 (8:20 PM ET, FOX/NFL Network/Amazon) as the Los Angeles Rams (3-1) visit the Seattle Seahawks (2-2) in an NFC West division matchup. The two clubs last met in the 2020 NFC Wild Card round, when the Rams defeated the Seahawks, 30-20, as defensive lineman AARON DONALD and linebacker LEONARD FLOYD each recorded two sacks. In their last regular-season meeting, Week 16 of the 2020 season, Seattle defeated Los Angeles, 20-9, as quarterback RUSSELL WILSON recorded two second-half touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) in the win. All-time, including the postseason, the Seahawks hold a 25-22 series advantage. Dating back to Week 7 of the 2013 season, Seattle has won nine consecutive games played on Thursday and can join the Indianapolis Colts (11 consecutive wins in Thursday games from Week 12, 2004 to Week 5, 2015) as the only teams to win 10 consecutive games played on Thursday. The Philadelphia Eagles (six games) have the second-longest active winning streak on Thursday and host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football in Week 6. Under head coach SEAN MCVAY, the Rams have won three of four games played on Thursday, with the only loss coming to Seattle in Week 5 of the 2019 season. Rams quarterback MATTHEW STAFFORD ranks second in the NFL with 11 touchdown passes this season and ranks third in both passing yards (1,222) and passer rating (117.6). He is the only quarterback this season with at least 275 passing yards and two touchdown passes in each of the first four weeks. Wide receiver COOPER KUPP leads the NFL with five touchdown receptions, ranks tied for second with 30 receptions and third with 431 receiving yards this season. He has at least five receptions in five of his past six regular-season games against Seattle and aims for his ninth in a row overall in the regular season with five-or-more catches. Wide receiver ROBERT WOODS had his second touchdown reception of the season last week and has 792 scrimmage yards (88 per game) in nine career games against Seattle. In 15 career games, including the postseason, against the Seahawks, Donald has 15 sacks and 22 tackles for loss. He has 5.5 sacks and eight tackles for loss in seven career games on Thursday. Since entering the NFL in 2014, Donald leads the league with 87.5 sacks and 134 tackles for loss. Floyd aims for his third in a row against the Seahawks with at least two sacks and his fourth in a row in 2021 with a sack. Cornerback JALEN RAMSEY is the only player in the league with four passes defensed and three tackles for loss this season. In Week 4, Wilson totaled three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) with no interceptions for a 116.0 rating to earn his 100th career regular-season victory and joined Pro Football Hall of Famer PEYTON MANNING (105 wins) as the only quarterbacks with 100 regular-season wins in their first 10 seasons. He has a passer rating of 110-or-higher and no interceptions in each of his first four games this season and joined JOHN HADL (1973) and MILT PLUM (1960) as the only players in NFL history with a rating of 110-or-higher and no interceptions in each of his team's first four games of a season. In nine career home starts against the Rams, Wilson has recorded 18 touchdowns (16 passing, two rushing) with three interceptions for a 107.8 rating. Seattle wide receiver D.K. METCALF recorded his third touchdown reception of the season last week and has nine touchdown catches in his past 10 at home. He has at least six receptions in two of his past three against the Rams. Wide receiver TYLER LOCKETT aims for his third in a row on Thursday with a touchdown reception. Running back CHRIS CARSON has 420 scrimmage yards (105 per game) and a receiving touchdown in four career games against the Rams. He aims for his third in a row on Thursday with a touchdown. Linebacker BOBBY WAGNER led the team with 10 tackles in Week 4. In nine career games on Thursday, he has 79 tackles (8.8 per game). Since entering the NFL in 2012, Wagner leads all players with 1,265 tackles. Safety QUANDRE DIGGS had his first interception of the season last week and since 2019, ranks tied for third among safeties with nine interceptions. Safety JAMAL ADAMS aims for his fifth in a row at home with at least five tackles. He has 21.5 career sacks, the sixth-most by a defensive back since 1982 when the individual sack became an official statistic. FOX will broadcast 10 Thursday Night Football games between Weeks 5-15 (excluding Thanksgiving night) and are slated to be simulcast via NFL Network, distributed in Spanish on FOX Deportes and streamed on Amazon Prime Video. For the Week 5 Los Angeles Rams-Seattle capsule, click here. NFL's Yearly Crowd-Sourcing Competition Uses Data and Analytics to Drive Innovation   Beginning Today, Contestants Can Sign-up to Compete for $100,000 in Prize Money Contest Serves as Pipeline, with more than 30 Entrants Hired in Data and Analytics Roles Across the NFL and Beyond Big Data Bowl Also Features Mentorship Program for Junior Data Scientists NEW YORK (October 5, 2021) – The NFL has launched the fourth annual Big Data Bowl powered by Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a crowd-sourcing competition designed to engage and empower the football analytics community to drive innovation, create new insights and make the game more exciting for fans. Participants can sign up today and begin competing for $100,000 in prize money.  Using Next Gen Stats powered by AWS, the 2022 Big Data Bowl calls on professional and aspiring data analysts to devise innovative approaches to analyzing special teams in the NFL. Participants have access to three years of special teams data and are challenged to identify what strategies and players make for successful punt, kickoff, field goal and extra point play. Using this real-time data across a wide variety of players, plays and situations, participants will propose statistical, data-driven solutions. Participants will also be able to use PFF Scouting data, which features play, player and game characteristics derived from film analyses. Since the Big Data Bowl launched in 2018, this competition has served as a pipeline for NFL teams and vendors, as well as other leagues. To date, more than 30 Big Data Bowl participants have been hired in data and analytics roles in sports. In addition, the winning algorithm from the 2020 Big Data Bowl – expected rush yards – has been adopted into the Next Gen Stats suite of metrics. "We are extremely proud of the innovative ways the NFL and our partners continue to use data and analytics to advance our game, and the success of the Big Data Bowl is an important part of this evolution," said Michael Lopez, NFL Senior Director of Football Data and Analytics. "Since its' inception, our annual crowd-sourcing contest has connected us with talented individuals around the world and enabled us to create a pipeline of jobs across the NFL and beyond.  This talent pool is spurring innovation and ensuring an even brighter future for the league, teams and players." For the second consecutive year, the Big Data Bowl also features a mentorship program where a dozen junior data scientists from diverse backgrounds are paired with experienced NFL analytics experts to help curate a Big Data Bowl submission.  "Big Data Bowl gives aspiring data scientists a platform to showcase their skills," said Priya Ponnapalli, Amazon Machine Learning Solutions Lab. "We have thousands of engineers at Amazon committed to machine learning and deep learning, and it's a big part of our heritage. Within AWS, we've been focused on bringing that knowledge and capability to our customers by putting machine learning in to the hands of every developer and data scientist so we're looking forward to what this new pool of talent can do." Interested participants can sign-up for the 2022 Big Data Bowl on Kaggle.com.  Entrants can work independently or form teams with other colleagues, and there is a submission track open exclusively to college students. The deadline for submission is January 6, 2022. After the submission deadline, Big Data Bowl entries will be judged by data analysts from NFL clubs. Finalists will be announced in early 2022 and will share a prize of $100,000 provided by AWS. For additional information on the Big Data Bowl, visit: https://operations.nfl.com/the-game/big-databowl/   Week 5 NFL Preview NFL CONTINUES UNPRECEDENTED LAST-MINUTE EXCITEMENT; TWO GAMES FEATURE A PAIR OF 3-1 TEAMS & LEAGUE RETURNS TO LONDON IN WEEK 5 Week in and week out, the NFL never disappoints. The first four weeks of the 2021 schedule have produced more late-game drama than any other season to this point. Road teams are winning more than home teams. A quarterback leads the league in rushing touchdowns. And seven teams that missed the 2020 playoffs have at least a share of their division leads, including the ARIZONA CARDINALS (4-0), who enter play as the league’s only remaining undefeated team for the first time since 1974. The Week 5 forecast calls for more of the same, with occasional waves of double-digit comeback wins, including a good chance of games decided by a field goal or less. Games ending on the last play are likely, so prepare accordingly. And set your alarm to wake up early on Sunday, because the NFL is back in London. EDGE-OF-SEAT DRAMATICS: This season has already seen 15 games decided on a game-winning score in the final minute of regulation or in overtime, the most such games through the first four weeks of a season since at least the 1970 merger. Twelve of those contests have been won on the last play of the game. The most games decided on a game-winning score in the final minute of regulation or in overtime through Week 4, since 1970: SEASON GAMES 2021 15 2012 14 2013 13 2003 13   Including two Week 4 overtime games, which gave both the NEW YORK GIANTS and NEW YORK JETS their first wins, at least one game has gone to overtime in each of the first four weeks of the season. This marks the fifth instance ever in which at least one game has gone to OT in each of the first four weeks. It also happened in 1979, 1983, 2002 and 2018. CLOSE SHAVES: Through four weeks, 17 of 64 NFL games (26.6 percent) have been decided by three points or fewer. At this point in a season, that’s tied for the fourth-most in league history. The most games decided by three points or fewer through four weeks in NFL history: SEASON GAMES 2011 19 2018 18 1999 18 2021 17 2012 17 1988 17   BACK TO LONDON: This week, the NFL continues an important initiative by returning to international play. Sunday’s schedule starts early with the first of two international games on the 2021 schedule when the NEW YORK JETS (1-3) meet the ATLANTA FALCONS (1-3) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (9:30 AM ET/2:30 PM in the UK, NFL Network). Both the Falcons (2014) and Jets (2015) are making their second London appearances. The NFL had played 28 regular-season games over 13 years (2007-19) until the pandemic kept all league contests in the United States last season. BOUNCEBACK TEAMS: Through the first four weeks, 12 teams have at least three wins and seven of those teams were not in the postseason last year: ARIZONA (4-0), CAROLINA (3-1), CINCINNATI (3-1), DALLAS (3-1), DENVER (3-1), LAS VEGAS (3-1) and the LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (3-1). Five teams that lost their season-openers – BALTIMORE (3-1), BUFFALO (3-1), CLEVELAND (3-1), DALLAS (3-1) and GREEN BAY (3-1) – have rebounded to win three straight games entering this week. HOLDING ALL THE CARDS: The ARIZONA CARDINALS (4-0) can mark their best start in 47 years, since 1974, with a victory on Sunday against the SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (2-2) at State Farm Stadium (4:25 PM ET, FOX). The club enters this week as the NFL’s lone remaining undefeated team for the first time since Week 8 of that 1974 season, when the franchise, then based in St. Louis, started 7-0. Arizona’s offense leads the NFL in both total yards per game (440.5) and points per game (35.0). The Cardinals this season have opened 4-0 and scored at least 30 points with 400-or-more yards of offense in each of their first four games. Prior to this season, only three teams had done that, and each went to the Super Bowl: the 2013 Denver Broncos, 2007 New England Patriots and 2002 Oakland Raiders. Three of Arizona’s wins this season have come on the road, and all have been by at least 12 points, including an impressive 37-20 triumph last week against the previously undefeated Rams. The Cardinals have joined the 1980 San Diego Chargers as one of only two undefeated teams over the last 60 years to register three road wins in their first four games and win each by 12-or-more points. This week, Arizona wide receiver DEANDRE HOPKINS (764 career receptions) needs one catch to surpass LARRY FITZGERALD (764) for the most receptions ever by a player prior to his 30th birthday. Hopkins will be 29 years and 126 days old on Sunday. The 49ers, meanwhile, could start third-overall selection TREY LANCE at quarterback. If that happens, all five rookie quarterbacks taken in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft will have made their starting debuts. San Francisco’s DEEBO SAMUEL leads the NFL with 490 receiving yards. In franchise history, only Pro Football Hall of Famer JERRY RICE (522 in 1995) collected more through the first four games of a season. CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCHES: The BUFFALO BILLS (3-1) travel to play the KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (2-2) on Sunday Night Football (8:20 PM ET, NBC). It’s the ninth time in 10 seasons that teams who played in the most recent AFC Championship are meeting the following year. Over the previous eight rematches, the winner of the rematch game has gone on to the Super Bowl five times, winning the Lombardi Trophy in four of those seasons. And in that span, the only time the winner of the rematch did not make the playoffs, in 2018, the losing team in the rematch went on to win the Super Bowl. The winners of the last eight rematches of the prior season’s AFC Championship Game: SEASON REMATCH WINNING TEAM’S SEASON RESULT 2019 Kansas City 23, New England 16 KC won Super Bowl 2018 Jacksonville 31, +New England 20 JAX missed playoffs 2017 New England 27, Pittsburgh 24 NE Advanced to Super Bowl 2016 New England 16, Denver 3 NE won Super Bowl 2015 New England 34, Indianapolis 27 NE advanced to AFC Championship 2014 New England 43, Denver 21 NE won Super Bowl 2013 New England 41, Baltimore 7 NE advanced to AFC Championship 2012 *Baltimore 28, New England 13 BAL won Super Bowl *Postseason game; +Went on to win Super Bowl This week’s game also pits Buffalo’s No. 1-ranked defense in both points allowed per game (11.0) and yards allowed per game (216.8) against Kansas City’s top-ranked offense in yards per play (6.9). The Chiefs also rank second on offense in total yards per game (427.5) and tied for second (with Buffalo’s offense) in points per game (33.5). Buffalo has scored at least 35 points in three consecutive games. The Bills, who registered shutouts in Weeks 2 and 4, are the third team since 1990 to record two shutouts in their first four games of a season, joining the Ravens in 2000 and Washington in 1991. Chiefs quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES made his 50th career start last week and recorded five touchdown passes while wide receiver TYREEK HILL totaled 11 receptions for 186 yards and three touchdowns in the Chiefs’ win. Mahomes has a 40-10 record (.800) as a starting quarterback and joined Pro Football Hall of Famer KEN STABLER (40-9-1) as the only quarterbacks whose career began in the Super Bowl era to win 40 of their first 50 career starts. With five touchdown passes in Week 4, Mahomes became the fifth quarterback in NFL history to register at least three touchdown passes in each of his first four games of a season, joining TOM BRADY (first 10 games in 2007) and Pro Football Hall of Famers STEVE YOUNG (first five games in 1998), DAN MARINO (first four games in 1987) and KURT WARNER (first four games in 1999). Mahomes became the first player with four games of at least five touchdown passes in his first 50 career starts and tied Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO (four games) for the most such games by a player in his first five seasons all-time. Mahomes has 25 career games with at least three touchdown passes and joined Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO (33 games) as the only players with at least 25 such games in their first five seasons in NFL history. Hill, who recorded his fifth-career game with at least 180 receiving yards, is the fifth player with five games with at least 180 receiving yards in his first six seasons in NFL history, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer LANCE ALWORTH (eight games), CHARLEY HENNIGAN (seven), Pro Football Hall of Famer ISAAC BRUCE (six) and ANTONIO BROWN (five). ROAD SWEET HOME: NFL teams in road games this season are 33-31 (.516), continuing a trend of road-team success that began in 2019. Since the beginning of 2019, road teams are 284-290-2 (.495). The seasons with the highest winning percentage by road teams through four weeks, since 1970: SEASON W L T PCT 1983 33 23 0 .589 2019 35 27 1 .563 1978 30 26 0 .536 1971* 26 23 3 .531 1972 26 24 2 .519 2021 33 31 0 .516 *Tie games did not count in winning percentage prior to 1972 Six clubs this season have at least two road wins through four weeks, including the DENVER BRONCOS (3-1), who put their 2-0 road record on the line this week against the PITTSBURGH STEELERS (1-3) on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, FOX). Last week, Pittsburgh quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER threw his 400th career touchdown pass and became the eighth quarterback all-time to reach that milestone. Roethlisberger, who had 232 passing yards in Week 4, now has 61,381 career passing yards and also surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO (61,361) for the sixth-most passing yards in NFL history. SOFI HOSTS ANOTHER SPOTLIGHT GAME: Another week, another big game at SoFi Stadium. Next up is a clash of three-win teams when the CLEVELAND BROWNS (3-1) face the LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (3-1) on Sunday (4:05 PM ET, CBS). Chargers quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT is 7-1 over his last eight starts, dating back to Week 14 last season. Herbert needs 300 passing yards this week to register the 11th 300-yard passing game of his young career and surpass PATRICK MAHOMES (10 games) and Pro Football of Famer DAN MARINO (10) for the most by a player in his first two seasons. Last week, Los Angeles running back AUSTIN EKELER recorded his 18th career touchdown reception to surpass DANNY WOODHEAD (17) for the most by an undrafted running back in the common-draft era. Cleveland’s NICK CHUBB ranks second in the NFL with 362 rushing yards, playing the lead role in an offense that leads the NFL in rushing (177.0 yards per game). On defense, Cleveland’s MYLES GARRETT leads the NFL with six sacks. ESTABLISHED, BURGEONING STARS FACE OFF IN CINCY: In another battle of one-loss teams, the GREEN BAY PACKERS (3-1) head south to face the CINCINNATI BENGALS (3-1) on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, FOX). Last week, Packers quarterback AARON RODGERS recorded three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) with no interceptions. He now has 420 career touchdown passes, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO (420) for the sixth-most all time. Sunday is an intriguing matchup of Rodgers, the reigning league MVP, and Cincinnati’s JOE BURROW, the No. 1 overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. Burrow last week led the Bengals back from 14-point halftime deficit, finishing with 348 passing yards and two touchdowns. He has at least two touchdown passes in each of his first four games this season. The first 14 NFL starts in the careers of Aaron Rodgers and Joe Burrow: RODGERS, 2008 BURROW, 2020-21 5-9-0 Record 5-8-1 63.5 Completion Pct. 66.9 3,470 Passing Yards 3,676 23 Passing TD 22 12 Interceptions 9 91.8 Rating 94.8   RAVENS HOST COLTS IN PRIMETIME: The INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (1-3) return to their franchise’s former home this week to face the BALTIMORE RAVENS (3-1) on Monday Night Football (8:15 PM ET, ESPN). Last week, the Ravens rushed for 102 yards and now have at least 100 yards in 43 consecutive regular-season games, tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers (43 from 1974-77) for the longest such streak in NFL history. Baltimore quarterback LAMAR JACKSON in four career starts on Monday Night Football has passed for 664 yards with eight touchdowns and no interceptions for a 111.9 passer rating. In those four starts, he’s also rushed for 388 yards on 38 carries (10.2 average) with two touchdowns. Indianapolis has been stout against the run since the beginning of the 2020 season. The Colts rank third in rushing defense (95.2 yards per game) over that span. Over a longer stretch, since the beginning of 2018, the Colts have allowed a 100-yard rusher in only four of their past 52 games (DERRICK HENRY in all four games). COMEBACK PLAYERS: The annual Comeback Player of the Year Award is meaningful because it’s the manifestation of a player’s ability to overcome personal adversity and return to contribute to his team’s on-field success. Two candidates for that award, running back SAQUON BARKLEY and quarterback DAK PRESCOTT, will be on the same field when the NEW YORK GIANTS (1-3) return to AT&T Stadium to face the DALLAS COWBOYS (3-1) on Sunday (4:25 PM ET, FOX). Prescott last week threw four touchdown passes in the Cowboys’ win, his fifth career game with four-or-more touchdown passes. Barkley, meanwhile, scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime last week. He finished with 126 scrimmage yards (74 receiving, 52 rushing), including a 54-yard touchdown reception that sparked an 11-point comeback in the fourth quarter. Two rookie linebackers – New York’s AZEEZ OJULARI (3) and Dallas’ MICAH PARSONS (2.5) – are leading their respective teams in sacks. Last month, Ojulari became the first NFL rookie with at least one sack in each of his team’s first three games since TERRELL SUGGS in 2003. Dallas cornerback TREVON DIGGS leads the NFL with five interceptions. Diggs is the fourth player since 1990 to record an interception in each of his team’s first four games of a season, joining DEVIN MCCOURTY (2019), BRIAN RUSSELL (2003) and OTIS SMITH (1995). Giants quarterback DANIEL JONES leads the league among qualified players with 7.0 yards per carry (27 attempts, 188 yards, two touchdowns). DUAL-THREAT QUARTERBACKS ON DISPLAY IN CAROLINA: Week 5 features five potential matchups of starting quarterbacks under the age of 27. One of those game is in Charlotte, where the PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (1-3) and JALEN HURTS square off with the CAROLINA PANTHERS (3-1) and SAM DARNOLD (1:00 PM ET, FOX). Darnold leads all NFL players with five rushing touchdowns. Last week, Darnold passed for 301 yards and totaled four touchdowns (two passing, two rushing). He became the first quarterback in NFL history to record five rushing touchdowns in his team’s first four games of a season. Darnold, who also had two rushing touchdowns in Week 3, is the sixth quarterback since 1970 to record multiple rushing touchdowns in consecutive games. Hurts, meanwhile, has 226 rushing yards, second among quarterbacks this season behind Baltimore’s LAMAR JACKSON (279). WEEK 5 NFL SCHEDULE (All times Eastern) Thursday, October 7 Los Angeles Rams at Seattle FOX/NFLN/Amazon 8:20       Sunday, October 10 New York Jets vs. Atlanta (London) NFLN 9:30 AM Philadelphia at Carolina FOX 1:00 Green Bay at Cincinnati FOX 1:00 New England at Houston CBS 1:00 Tennessee at Jacksonville CBS 1:00 Detroit at Minnesota FOX 1:00 Denver at Pittsburgh FOX 1:00 Miami at Tampa Bay CBS 1:00 New Orleans at Washington CBS 1:00 Cleveland at Los Angeles Chargers CBS 4:05 Chicago at Las Vegas CBS 4:05 San Francisco at Arizona FOX 4:25 New York Giants at Dallas FOX 4:25 Buffalo at Kansas City NBC 8:20         Monday, October 11 Indianapolis at Baltimore ESPN 8:15   NFC Players of the Week - Week 4 ​NEW YORK GIANTS QB DANIEL JONES, COWBOYS CB TREVON DIGGS & WASHINGTON KR DEANDRE CARTER NAMED NFC PLAYERS OF WEEK 4 Quarterback DANIEL JONES of the New York Giants, cornerback TREVON DIGGS of the Dallas Cowboys and kick returner DEANDRE CARTER of the Washington Football Team are the NFC Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played in Week 4 (September 30, October 3-4). OFFENSE: QB DANIEL JONES, NEW YORK GIANTS In Week 4, the Giants overcame an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat New Orleans in overtime as Jones completed 28 of 40 pass attempts (70 percent) for a career-high 402 yards with two touchdowns and one interception for a 108.5 rating. It marked the most passing yards of any player in Week 4. This is Jones’ second Offensive Player of the Week award: 2019: Week 3 2021: Week 4 Jones is the first player from Duke to win any Player of the Week award multiple times and joins Kerry Collins (four-time winner), Eli Manning (four-time winner) and Phil Simms (two-time winner) as the only Giants quarterbacks to win Offensive Player of the Week multiple times. DEFENSE: CB TREVON DIGGS, DALLAS COWBOYS In the Cowboys’ 36-28 win over the Panthers, Diggs recorded four tackles and two interceptions, becoming the fourth player since 1990 and first Cowboy since 1970 with an interception in each of his team's first four games of a season. No other player had two interceptions in Week 4. This is Diggs’ first Defensive Player of the Week award. Diggs is the first Cowboys cornerback to earn the honor since Brandon Carr (Week 15, 2012).and the first former Crimson Tide defensive back to win the award since Kareem Jackson (Week 14, 2019). SPECIAL TEAMS: KR DEANDRE CARTER, WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM Carter returned three kickoffs for 152 yards (50.7 average), including a 101-yard kick-return touchdown in Washington’s Week 4 win at Atlanta. This is Carter’s first Special Teams Player of the Week award. Carter is the first Washington returner to win the award since Steven Sims (Week 12, 2019). Carter is the first player from Sacramento State to earn a Player of the Week award. 2021 NFC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Offense Defense Special Teams Wk 1 QB Matthew Stafford, L.A. Rams LB Chandler Jones, Arizona P Bradley Pinion, Tampa Bay Wk 2 QB Kyler Murray, Arizona S Mike Edwards, Tampa Bay P Mitch Wishnowsky, San Francisco Wk 3 QB Matthew Stafford, L.A. Rams CB Byron Murphy, Arizona K Mason Crosby, Green Bay Wk 4 QB Daniel Jones, N.Y. Giants CB Trevon Diggs, Dallas KR DeAndre Carter, Washington For more from NFL Communication​s, visit NFLCommunications.com and follow @NFL345. Notas de la NFL de la quinta semana ​LA NFL CONTINÚA CON SUS PARTIDOS DEFINIDOS EN EL ÚLTIMO MINUTO, ALGO SIN PRECEDENTES; DOS JUEGOS TIENEN UN PAR DE EQUIPOS 3-1 Y LA LIGA REGRESA A LONDRES EN LA QUNTA SEMANA Semana a semana la NFL nunca defrauda. Las primeras cuatro semanas del calendario 2021 produjo más finales dramáticos que cualquiera otra temporada en este punto. Los equipos visitantes están ganando más que los locales. Un mariscal de campo lidera la liga en acarreos anotadores. Y siete equipos que no clasificaron a postemporada en 2020 lideran sus respectivas divisiones aunque sea compartiendo la posición, incluyendo a los ARIZONA CARDINALS (4-0), que permanecen como el único equipo invicto por primera ocasión desde 1974. El pronóstico de la quinta semana es más de lo mismo, con olas ocasionales de triunfos resurgentes desde desventajas de doble dígitos, incluyendo grandes chances de juegos que se decidan por un gol de campo o menos. Son probables los partidos decididos en la última jugada, así que prepárense. Y el domingo pongan la alarma temprano, porque la NFL regresa a Londres. DRAMA DEL FINAL. Esta temporada ya vio cómo 15 partidos se deciden con una anotación definitoria en el último minuto del tiempo regular o en la prórroga, la mayor cantidad de tales hechos a lo largo de las primeros cuatro semanas de una temporada desde al menos la fusión de 1970. Doce de esos duelos fueron ganados en la última jugada del partido.  Las mayores cantidades de partidos definidos con una anotación definitoria en el último minuto del tiempo regular o en la prórroga a lo largo de cuarta semana, desde 1970: TEMPORADA PARTIDOS 2021 15 2012 14 2013 13 2003 13   Incluyendo dos partidos de la cuarta semana decididos en la prórroga, los que otorgaron a NEW YORK GIANTS y NEW YORK JETS sus primeras victorias, al menos un partido llegó hasta la prórroga en cada una de las primeras cuatro semanas de la temporada. Esto marca la quinta instancia en la historia en la que al menos un partido llega al tiempo extra en cada una de las primeras cuatro semanas. También sucedió en 1979, 1983, 2002 y 2018. POR LA MÍNIMA. A lo largo de cuatro semanas, 17 de 64 NFL partidos (el 26.6 por ciento) fueron decididos por tres puntos o menos. En este punto en una temporada, eso empata la cuarta mayor cantidad de en la historia de la liga. Las mayores cantidades partidos decididos por tres puntos o menos a lo largo de cuatro semanas en la historia de la NFL: TEMPORADA PARTIDOS 2011 19 2018 18 1999 18 2021 17 2012 17 1988 17   DE REGRESO A LONDRES. Esta semana, la NFL continúa una importante iniciativa al regresar al plano internacional. El calendario del domingo arranca temprano con el primero de los dos partidos internacionales de 2021, cuando los NEW YORK JETS (1-3) enfrenten a los ATLANTA FALCONS (1-3) en el estadio Tottenham Hotspur de Londres (9:30 AM ET/2:30 PM en el Reino Unido, NFL Network). Tanto los Falcons (2014) como los Jets (2015) estarán teniendo sus respectivas segundas presentaciones en Londres. La NFL jugó 28 partidos de temporada regular a lo largo de 13 años (2007-19), hasta que la pandemia obligó a mantener todos los partidos dentro de los Estados Unidos la temporada pasada.  EQUIPOS QUE VIRAN LA TORTILLA. A lo largo de las primeras cuatro semanas, 12 equipos tienen al menos tres victorias, y siete de esos equipos no clasificaron a la postemporada el año pasado: ARIZONA (4-0), CAROLINA (3-1), CINCINNATI (3-1), DALLAS (3-1), DENVER (3-1), LAS VEGAS (3-1) y los LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (3-1). Cinco equipos que perdieron sus aperturas de temporada –BALTIMORE (3-1), BUFFALO (3-1), CLEVELAND (3-1), DALLAS (3-1) y GREEN BAY (3-1)– resurgieron para ganar tres partidos consecutivos al llegar a esta semana. TIENEN TODAS LAS BARAJAS. Los ARIZONA CARDINALS (4-0) pueden registrar su mejor arranque en 47 años, desde 1974, con una victoria el domingo contra los SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (2-2) en el State Farm Stadium (4:25 PM, hora de New York, FOX). El club ingresa a esta semana como el único invicto de la NFL por primera ocasión desde la octava semana de esa temporada 1974, cuando la franquicia, entonces establecida en St. Louis, arrancó 7-0. La ofensiva de Arizona lidera la NFL tanto en yardas totales por partido (440.5) como en puntos por partido (35.0). Los Cardinals esta temporada abrieron 4-0 y anotaron al menos 30 puntos con 400 o más yardas de ofensiva en cada uno de sus primeros cuatro partidos. Antes de esta temporada, apenas tres equipos lo habían hecho, y todos ellos llegaron hasta el Super Bowl: los Denver Broncos de 2013, los New England Patriots de 2007 y los Oakland Raiders de 2002.  Tres de las victorias de Arizona esta temporada fueron fuera de casa, y todas por al menos 12 puntos, incluyendo impresionante triunfo 37-20 la semana pasada contra los anteriormente invictos Rams.  Los Cardinals se unieron a los San Diego Chargers de 1980 como uno de apenas dos equipos invictos a lo largo de los últimos 60 años en registrar tres triunfos de visitante en sus primeros cuatro partidos habiéndolos ganado todos por 12 o más puntos. Esta semana, el receptor de Arizona DEANDRE HOPKINS (764 recepciones en su carrera) necesita una recepción para superar a LARRY FITZGERALD (764) para la mayor cantidad de recepciones en la historia por un jugador antes de su 30° cumpleaños. Hopkins tendrá 29 años y 126 días el domingo. Los 49ers, en tanto, podrían tener que hacer titularizar a l jugador seleccionado con la tercera selección global, el mariscal de campo TREY LANCE. Si eso ocurre, los cinco mariscales de campo novatos fichados en la primera vuelta de Sorteo Universitario de la NFL 2021 habrán hecho sus respectivos debuts como titulares. El de San Francisco DEEBO SAMUEL lidera la NFL con 490 yardas recibiendo. En la historia de la franquicia, solamente el miembro del Salón de la Fama JERRY RICE (522 en 1995) acumuló más a lo largo de los primeros cuatro partidos de una temporada. REVANCHAS. Los BUFFALO BILLS (3-1) viajan para jugar contra los KANSAS CITY CHIEFS(2-2) en el clásico de domingo en la noche Sunday Night Football (8:20 PM, hora de New York, NBC). Es la novena vez en 10 temporadas que equipos que protagonizaron el más reciente Campeonato de la AFC se ven las caras el año siguiente. A lo largo de las anteriores ocho revanchas, el ganador de la revancha llegó al Super Bowl cinco veces, ganando el Trofeo Lombardi en cuatro de esas temporadas. Y en ese lapso, la única vez que el ganador de la revancha no alcanzó la postemporada, en 2018, el equipo perdedor en esa revancha terminó ganando el Super Bowl. Los ganadores de las últimas ocho revanchas de los Juego de Campeonato de la AFC de la temporada anterior: TEMPORADA REVANCHA RESULTADO DE LA TEMPORADA DEL EQUIPO GANADOR 2019 Kansas City 23, New England 16 Kansas City ganó el Super Bowl 2018 Jacksonville 31, +New England 20 Jacksonville no clasificó a postemporada 2017 New England 27, Pittsburgh 24 New England avanzó hasta el Super Bowl 2016 New England 16, Denver 3 New England ganó el Super Bowl 2015 New England 34, Indianapolis 27 New England avanzó hasta el Campeonato de la AFC 2014 New England 43, Denver 21 New England ganó el Super Bowl 2013 New England 41, Baltimore 7 New England avanzó hasta el Campeonato de la AFC 2012 *Baltimore 28, New England 13 Baltimore ganó el Super Bowl *Partido de postemporada; +Terminó ganando el Super Bowl Esta semana también tiene a la defensiva de Buffalo, número uno tanto en puntos permitidos por partido (11.0) como en yardas permitidas por juego (216.8), contra la ofensiva de Kansas City, la mejor en yardas por jugada (6.9). Los Chiefs también se ubican segundos en ofensiva en yardas totales por partido (427.5) y empatan el segundo puesto (con la ofensiva de Buffalo) en puntos por partido (33.5). Buffalo anotó al menos 35 puntos en tres partidos consecutivos. Los Bills, que registraron blanqueadas en las Semanas 2 y 4, son el tercer equipo desde 1990 en registrar dos blanqueadas en sus primeros cuatro partidos de una temporada, uniéndose a los Ravens de 2000 y a Washington de 1991. El mariscal de campo de los Chiefs PATRICK MAHOMES la semana pasada realizó la 50ª titularidad de su carrera y registró cinco pases anotadores, mientras que el receptor TYREEK HILL totalizó 11 recepciones para 186 yardas y tres anotaciones en el triunfo de los Chiefs. Mahomes tiene marca de 40-10 marca (.800) como mariscal de campo titular y se unió al miembro del Salón de la Fama KEN STABLER (40-9-1) como los únicos mariscales de campo en la era del Super Bowl cuyas carreras comenzaron ganando 40 de sus primeras 50 titularidades. Con cinco pases anotadores en la cuarta semana, Mahomes se convirtió en el quinto mariscal de campo en la historia de la NFL en registrar al menos tres pases anotadores en cada uno de sus primeros cuatro partidos de una temporada, uniéndose a TOM BRADY (primeros 10 juegos en 2007) y a los miembros del Salón de la Fama STEVE YOUNG (primeros cinco en 1998), DAN MARINO (primeros cuatro en 1987) y KURT WARNER (primeros cuatro en 1999). Mahomes se convirtió en el primer jugador con cuatro partidos de al menos cinco pases anotadores en sus primeras 50 titularidades de una carrera y empató el miembro del Salón de la Fama DAN MARINO (cuatro partidos) para la mayor cantidad de tales desempeños por un jugador en sus primeras cinco temporadas en la historia.  Mahomes tiene 25 partidos en su carrera con al menos tres pases anotadores y se unió al miembro del Salón de la Fama DAN MARINO (33 juegos) como los únicos jugadores con al menos 25 partidos de ese estilo en sus primeras cinco temporadas en la historia de la NFL. Hill, que registró el quinto partido de su carrera con al menos 180 yardas recibiendo, es el quinto jugador con cinco partidos con al menos 180 yardas recibiendo en sus primeras seis temporadas en la historia de la NFL, uniéndose al miembro del Salón de la Fama LANCE ALWORTH (ocho partidos), CHARLEY HENNIGAN (siete), el miembro del Salón de la Fama ISAAC BRUCE (seis) y ANTONIO BROWN (cinco). COMO DE LOCAL, LEJOS DE CASA. Los equipos de la NFL en partidos de visitante esta temporada están 33-31 (.516), continuando una racha de equipo visitantes exitosos que comenzó en 2019. Desde el comienzo de 2019, los equipos visitantes están 284-290-2 (.495). Las temporadas con los porcentajes de triunfos más altos por los equipos visitantes a lo largo de cuatro semanas, desde 1970: TEMPORADA G P E % 1983 33 23 0 .589 2019 35 27 1 .563 1978 30 26 0 .536 1971* 26 23 3 .531 1972 26 24 2 .519 2021 33 31 0 .516 *Los partidos empatados no se contabilizaban en el porcentaje de triunfos antes de 1972 Seis clubes esta temporada tienen al menos dos triunfos de visitante a lo largo de cuatro semanas, incluyendo a los DENVER BRONCOS (3-1), que esta semana contra los PITTSBURGH STEELERS (1-3) ponen en riesgo su marca de visitante 2-0 (1:00 PM, hora de New York, FOX).  La semana pasada, el mariscal de campo de Pittsburgh BEN ROETHLISBERGER lanzó el 400° pase anotador de su carrera y se convirtió en el octavo mariscal de campo en la historia que alcanza tal hito. Roethlisberger, que tuvo 232 yardas aéreas en la cuarta semana, ahora tiene 61,381 yardas aéreas en su carrera y también superó al miembro del Salón de la Fama DAN MARINO (61,361) para la sexta mayor cantidad de yardas aéreas en la historia de la NFL. SOFI Y OTRO JUEGO ESTELAR. Otra semana, otro gran partido en SoFi Stadium. Ahora es un duelo entre equipos con tres triunfos cada uno, cuando los CLEVELAND BROWNS (3-1) enfrenten a los LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (3-1) el domingo (4:05 PM, hora de New York, CBS). El mariscal de campo de los Chargers JUSTIN HERBERT está 7-1 a lo largo de sus últimas ocho titularidades, remontándonos a la semana 14 de la temporada pasada.  Herbert necesita 300 yardas aéreas esta para en registrar el 11° partido de su carrera con 300 yardas pasando en su joven carrera y superar a PATRICK MAHOMES (10 partidos) y al miembro del Salón de la fama DAN MARINO (10) para la mayor cantidad por un jugador en sus primeras dos temporadas. La semana pasada, el corredor de los Los Angeles Chargers AUSTIN EKELER registró la 18ª recepción anotadora de su carrera para superar a DANNY WOODHEAD (17) para la mayor cantidad por un corredor no fichado en la era del Draft unificado.  El de Cleveland NICK CHUBB se ubica segundo en la NFL con 362 yardas por tierra, siendo el que encabeza una ofensiva que lidera la NFL en yardas terrestres (177.0 por partido). En defensiva, el de Cleveland MYLES GARRETT lidera la NFL con seis capturas. DUELO DE FIGURAS EN CINCY. En otra batalla de equipos con una sola derrota, los GREEN BAY PACKERS (3-1) viajan al sur para enfrentar a los CINCINNATI BENGALS (3-1) el domingo (1:00 PM, hora de New York, FOX). La semana pasada, el mariscal de campo de los Packers AARON RODGERS registró tres anotaciones (dos pasando, una acarreando) sin intercepciones. Ahora tiene 420 pases anotadores en su carrera, empatando con el miembro del Salón de la Fama DAN MARINO (420) para la sexta mayor cantidad en la historia. El del domingo es un duelo intrigante entre Rodgers, el Jugador más valioso (MVP, por sus siglas en inglés) de la liga reinante, y el de Cincinnati JOE BURROW, selección global Nº 1 en el Sorteo Universitario de la NFL 2020. Burrow la semana pasada lideró a los Bengals a reponerse de una desventaja de 14 puntos en el medio tiempo, finalizando con 348 yardas aéreas y dos anotaciones. Tiene al menos dos pases anotadores en cada uno de sus primeros cuatro partidos esta temporada. Las primeras 14 titularidades en la NFL en las carreras de Aaron Rodgers y Joe Burrow: RODGERS, 2008 BURROW, 2020-21 5-9-0 Marca 5-8-1 63.5 Porcentaje de completos 66.9 3,470 Yardas aéreas 3,676 23 Anotaciones aéreas 22 12 Intercepciones 9 91.8 Índice 94.8   RAVENS RECIBEN A COLTS EN HORA TOPE. Los INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (1-3) regresan al antiguo hogar de la franquicia esta semana para enfrentar a los BALTIMORE RAVENS (3-1) en el clásico de lunes en la noche Monday Night Football (8:15 PM, hora de New York, ESPN). La semana pasada los Ravens acarrearon 102 yardas y ahora tienen al menos 100 yardas en 43 partidos de temporada regular consecutivos, empatando con los Pittsburgh Steelers (43 en 1974-77) para la racha más larga de ese tipo en la historia de la NFL. El mariscal de campo de Baltimore LAMAR JACKSON en las cuatro titularidades de su carrera en Monday Night Football lanzó 664 yardas, con ocho anotaciones, ninguna intercepción y un índice de pasador de 111.9. En esas cuatro titularidades, también acarreó 388 yardas en 38 acarreos (10.2 de promedio) con dos anotaciones. Indianapolis ha sido duro contra el juego terrestre desde el comienzo de la temporada 2020. Los Colts se ubican terceros en defensiva contra el ataque terrestre (95.2 yardas por partido) a lo largo de ese lapso. En el ínterin, desde el arranque de 2018, los Colts permitieron 100 yardas por tierra en apenas cuatro de sus últimos 52 partidos (DERRICK HENRY en los cuatro partidos). JUGADORES QUE RESURGEN. El permio Jugador regreso del año es significativo porque es la manifestación de la habilidad de un jugador para sobreponerse a una adversidad personal y volver para contribuir con el éxito de su equipo en el campo de juego. Dos candidatos para ese premio, el corredor SAQUON BARKLEY y el mariscal de campo DAK PRESCOTT, estarán en cancha cuando los NEW YORK GIANTS (1-3) regresen a AT&T Stadium para enfrentar a los DALLAS COWBOYS (3-1) el domingo (4:25 PM, hora de New York, FOX).  Prescott la semana pasada lanzó cuatro pases anotadores en el triunfo de los Cowboys, el quinto partido de su carrera con cuatro o más pases anotadores. Barkley, en tanto, registró la anotación que definió el pleito en la prórroga la semana pasada. Terminó con 126 yardas desde la línea de golpeo (74 recibiendo, 52 acarreando), incluyendo una recepción anotadora de 54 yardas que encendió la chispa para un resurgimiento desde una desventaja de 11 puntos en el último período.  Dos apoyadores novatos –el de New York AZEEZ OJULARI (tres) y el de Dallas MICAH PARSONS (2.5)– están encabezando sus respectivos equipos en capturas. El mes pasado, Ojulari se convirtió en el primer novato de la NFL con al menos una captura en cada uno de los primeros tres partidos de su equipo desde TERRELL SUGGS en 2003.  El esquinero de Dallas TREVON DIGGS lidera la NFL con cinco intercepciones. Diggs es el cuarto jugador desde 1990 en registrar alguna intercepción en cada uno de los primeros cuatro partidos de su equipo de una temporada, uniéndose a DEVIN MCCOURTY (2019), BRIAN RUSSELL (2003) y OTIS SMITH (1995). El mariscal de campo de los Giants DANIEL JONES lidera la liga entre los jugadores calificados con 7.0 yardas por acarreo (27 intentos, 188 yardas, dos anotaciones). MARISCALES DE CAMPO QUE CORREN EN CAROLINA. La quinta semana tiene cinco enfrentamientos potenciales entre mariscales de campo menores a 27 años de edad. Uno de esos partidos es en Charlotte, donde los PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (1-3) y JALEN HURTS chocan con los CAROLINA PANTHERS (3-1) y SAM DARNOLD (1:00 PM, hora de New York, FOX). Darnold lidera a todos los jugadores de la NFL con cinco acarreos anotadores. La semana pasada, Darnold lanzó 301 yardas y totalizó cuatro anotaciones (dos pasando, dos acarreando). Se convirtió en primer mariscal de campo en la historia de la NFL en registrar cinco acarreos anotadores en los primeros cuatro partidos de su equipo de una temporada. Darnold, que también tuvo dos acarreos anotadores en la tercera semana, es el sexto mariscal de campo desde 1970 en registrar múltiples acarreos anotadores en partidos consecutivos. Hurts, en tanto, tiene 226 yardas por tierra, segundo entre los mariscales de campo esta temporada detrás del de Baltimore LAMAR JACKSON (279). Nota: HOF es miembro del Salón de la fama. Para más acerca de NFL Communication​s, visite NFLCommunications.com y siga @NFL345. For more from NFL Communication​s, visit NFLCommunications.com and follow @NFLEspanol. 'Thursday Night Football' Moves to FOX, NFL Network and Amazon Prime Video with Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks ​ Rams-Seahawks Thursday at 8:20 PM ET on FOX, NFL Network & Amazon Prime Video NFL Network Pregame Coverage Includes 'TNF First Look' at 3:00 PM ET & 'NFL GameDay Kickoff' at 6:00 PM ET 'FOX NFL Thursday' Airs at 7:30 PM ET 'NFL Next' on Prime Video Streams at 7:00 PM ET The 2021 Thursday Night Football Presented by Bud Light Platinum season continues Thursday, October 7 when quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams travel to face quarterback Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks in an NFC West divisional matchup at 8:20 PM ET on FOX, NFL Network, Amazon Prime Video and Twitch. FOX Sports' lead play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and FOX Sports' lead analyst Troy Aikman, along with sideline reporters Erin Andrews and Kristina Pink call the action from Lumen Field. Additionally, FOX's NFL Rules expert Mike Pereira joins to give explanations on officiating and rules throughout the game. Alongside the FOX broadcast, award-winning journalists Hannah Storm and Andrea Kremer call the game on Amazon Prime Video for the fourth consecutive season. Additionally, Prime members can also tune-in to the 'Scout's Feed' which features Bucky Brooks, Daniel Jeremiah and Joy Taylor, or watch the 'NFL Next Live' livestream on Twitch with Andrew Hawkins and Kimmi Chex, along with a rotation of analysts each week including Aqib Talib, Nick Mangold and New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins. NFL Network's on-location pregame coverage begins at 3:00 PM ET with TNF First Look hosted by Andrew Siciliano from inside Lumen Field, along with NFL Network reporter Omar Ruiz. At 6:00 PM ET on NFL Network, NFL GameDay Kickoff previews the Rams-Seahawks matchup with host Colleen Wolfe and analysts Joe Thomas, Steve Smith Sr. and Michael Irvin. Among the topics discussed this week on NFL GameDay Kickoff include: Steve Smith Sr. and Michael Irvin break down why Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf has struggled against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey and reveal their tips to break through against a shutdown cornerback   Joe Thomas explains the difficulties Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald presents the Seattle Seahawks offensive line   NFL GameDay Kickoff discusses what about Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay's offense has quarterback Matthew Stafford thriving and what Seattle's defense needs to do to stop him   What does Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson need to do to reverse his fortunes against the Los Angeles Rams? At 7:00 PM ET on Prime Video, fans can watch NFL Next hosted by Kay Adams alongside Chris Long, Hawkins and Jeremiah. NFL Next provides an in-depth preview of Rams-Seahawks utilizing the power of Next Gen Stats powered by AWS. At 7:30 PM ET on FOX, NFL Network and Amazon Prime Video, the FOX NFL Thursday pregame show airs with host Curt Menefee, analysts Howie Long, Michael Strahan and Greg Olsen, and FOX NFL Insider Jay Glazer providing the final say leading up to Rams-Seahawks. At halftime on FOX, NFL Network and Amazon Prime Video, Menefee, Long, Strahan and Olsen break down the first half. Following the game, Wolfe, Thomas, Smith Sr. and Irvin host the postgame show on NFL Network and are joined by a star of the game. Additional postgame coverage continues at 12 Midnight ET on NFL Network. In additional to television availability of Rams-Seahawks on FOX and NFL Network, fans may also stream the game across devices through NFL, FOX and FOX Deportes digital properties, Amazon Prime Video and Twitch. The game is also available to all fans on mobile through the Rams and Seahawks mobile properties, and Yahoo Sports properties. Live game audio of Thursday Night Football will be broadcast nationally by Westwood One, and carried on SiriusXM and TuneIn. For a full listing of Thursday Night Football viewing options, fans can visit NFL.com/watch. FOX Deportes' coverage kicks off at 7:30 PM ET. Host Giselle Zarur joins Rodolfo Landeros for studio coverage, while renowned play-by-play announcer Jorge Pérez Navarro joins former NFL offensive lineman Rolando Cantú for coverage of Rams-Seahawks.   What to Look For - Week 5 CALLING CARDS: The ARIZONA CARDINALS (4-0) are the last undefeated team and have scored at least 30 points in each of their first four games of the 2021 season. With at least 30 points against the 49ers (4:25 PM ET, FOX), the Cardinals would become the sixth team to score at least 30 points in each of their first five games to start a season in NFL history. Four of the previous five teams to accomplish the feat advanced to the Super Bowl. The teams with the most consecutive games of at least 30 points to start a season: TEAM SEASON CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH 30+ POINTS TO START SEASON Denver Broncos# 2013 8 New England Patriots# 2007 8 St. Louis Rams 2000 8 Los Angeles Rams# 2018 5 New England Patriots# 2011 5       Arizona Cardinals 2021 4* *Active streak #Advanced to Super Bowl Arizona quarterback KYLER MURRAY leads all qualified passers with a 76.1 completion percentage (102 of 134) and ranks third in the NFL with 1,273 passing yards. On Sunday, he can become the third quarterback in NFL history with at least 1,500 passing yards and a completion percentage of 75-or-higher through his team’s first five games of a season, joining DREW BREES (2018) and Pro Football Hall of Famer PEYTON MANNING (2013). The players with at least 1,500 passing yards and a completion percentage of 75-or-higher through their team’s first five games of a season in NFL history: PLAYER TEAM SEASON PASS YARDS COMP. PCT. Drew Brees New Orleans 2018 1,658 77.9 Peyton ManningHOF Denver 2013 1,884 75.8           Kyler Murray Arizona 2021 1,273* 76.1* *Through first four games     -- NFL -- CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH: The BUFFALO BILLS (3-1) visit the KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (2-2) on Sunday Night Football (8:20 PM ET, NBC) in a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship. Buffalo enters Week 4 with the top-ranked scoring defense (11.0 points allowed per game) and is tied for second with Kansas City in scoring offense (33.5 points per game). The Bills lead the league in point differential (+90) and became the third team since 1990 to record two shutouts in their first four games of a season, joining the Ravens in 2000 and Washington in 1991. Both Baltimore and Washington advanced to the Super Bowl in those seasons. On Sunday night, Buffalo can become the fifth team since 2000 with a point differential of 100-or-higher through its first five games of a season. The teams with the highest point differential through their first five games since 2000: TEAM SEASON POINT DIFFERENTIAL New England Patriots 2019 +121 Chicago Bears# 2006 +120 New England Patriots# 2007 +117 Arizona Cardinals 2015 +100       Buffalo Bills 2021 +90* *In first four games #Advanced to Super Bowl Kansas City quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES, who leads the league with 14 touchdown passes, threw five touchdown passes last week and became the fifth quarterback in NFL history to register at least three touchdown passes in each of his first four games of a season. This week, Mahomes can join TOM BRADY (first 10 games in 2007) and Pro Football Hall of Famer STEVE YOUNG (first five games in 1998) as the only quarterbacks with at least three touchdown passes in each of their first five games of a season. Mahomes, who has 28 career games with at least 300 passing yards since entering the NFL in 2017, has at least 300 passing yards in two of his first four games this season and can tie Pro Football Hall of Famer KURT WARNER (29) for the most 300-yard passing games by a player in his first five seasons in NFL history. Kansas City wide receiver TYREEK HILL had 11 receptions for 186 yards and three touchdowns last week, his 15th career game with at least two total touchdowns. With two touchdowns against Buffalo, Hill can tie Pro Football Hall of Famer BOB HAYES (16 games) for the third-most games with at least two touchdowns by a wide receiver in his first six seasons in NFL history. The wide receivers with the most games with at least two touchdowns in their first six seasons in NFL history: PLAYER TEAM GAMES Jerry RiceHOF San Francisco 19 Randy MossHOF Minnesota 18 Bob HayesHOF Dallas 16       Tyreek Hill Kansas City 15* *In sixth season -- NFL -- SECOND & TWENTY: Second-year quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT is slated to make his 20th career start as the LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (3-1) host the CLEVELAND BROWNS (3-1) at SoFi Stadium (4:05 PM ET, CBS). Last week, Herbert registered his 500th career completion and became the first quarterback in the Super Bowl era to reach 500 career completions prior to his 20th NFL start. In Week 5, Herbert, who has 40 career touchdown passes, can surpass TONY ROMO (43 touchdown passes) for the fourth-most by a quarterback in his first 20 career starts in NFL history. The quarterbacks with the most touchdown passes in their first 20 career starts in NFL history: PLAYER TEAM TOUCHDOWN PASSES Patrick Mahomes Kansas City 60 Kurt WarnerHOF St. Louis Rams 51 Dan MarinoHOF Miami 47 Tony Romo Dallas 43       Justin Herbert L.A. Chargers 40* *In 19 starts  -- NFL -- ROOKIE SUCCESS: The NFL returns to London for the first of two international games on the 2021 schedule when the NEW YORK JETS (1-3) meet the ATLANTA FALCONS (1-3) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (9:30 AM ET/2:30 PM in the UK, NFL Network). Jets rookie quarterback ZACH WILSON, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, earned his first-career win last week after passing for a career-high 297 yards. This week, he looks to become the first rookie quarterback to win a game in London and can become the first rookie quarterback to register multiple touchdown passes in an international game. The rookie quarterbacks to start an international game since 2005: DATE PLAYER TEAM SITE STADIUM TD PASSES RESULT Nov. 3, 2019 Gardner Minshew Jacksonville London Wembley 0 HOU 26, JAX 3 Oct. 29, 2017 Deshone Kizer Cleveland London Twickenham 0 MIN 33, CLE 16 Nov. 9, 2014 Blake Bortles Jacksonville London Wembley 0 DAL 31, JAX 17 Sept. 28, 2014 Derek Carr Oakland Raiders London Wembley 1 MIA 38, OAK 14 Dec. 1, 2013 EJ Manuel Buffalo Toronto Rogers Centre 1 ATL 34, BUF 31 Dec. 16, 2012 Russell Wilson Seattle Toronto Rogers Centre 1 SEA 50, BUF 17 Dec. 3, 2009 Mark Sanchez N.Y. Jets Toronto Rogers Centre 1 NYJ 19, BUF 13 Two other rookie quarterbacks square off in Week 5, as MAC JONES and the New England Patriots visit DAVIS MILLS and the Houston Texans (1:00 PM ET, CBS). Jones leads all qualified rookie quarterbacks in passing yards (1,012) and passer rating (84.7) through the first four weeks and his 112 completions are the second-most by a rookie quarterback in his first four career starts and third-most by any player in his first four starts all-time. This week, Jones, who has at least 25 completions in three of his first four starts, can surpass JOE BURROW (135 completions in 2020) for the most completions by a rookie quarterback in his first five career starts in NFL history. The rookie quarterbacks with the most completions in their first five career starts in NFL history: PLAYER TEAM SEASON COMPLETIONS Joe Burrow Cincinnati 2020 135 Kyler Murray Arizona 2019 126 Justin Herbert L.A. Chargers 2020 124         Mac Jones New England 2021 112* *Through first four starts   Cincinnati rookie wide receiver JA’MARR CHASE leads all rookies with 297 receiving yards and four touchdown receptions and has recorded at least 50 receiving yards in each of his first four career games. On Sunday against Green Bay (1:00 PM ET, FOX), Chase can become the fifth rookie in NFL history with at least 50 receiving yards in each of his first five career games. It would also mark the third-consecutive season that a rookie has accomplished the feat [CEEDEE LAMB (2020) and TERRY MCLAURIN (2019)]. The rookies with the most consecutive games with at least 50 receiving yards to begin their careers in NFL history: PLAYER TEAM SEASON GAMES   Earl McCullouch Detroit 1968 7   CeeDee Lamb Dallas 2020 6   Terry Glenn New England 1996 5   Terry McLaurin Washington 2019 5             Ja’Marr Chase Cincinnati 2021 4*   *Active streak   -- NFL -- RECEIVER RECORDS: In Week 5, wide receivers across the league can set career milestones: Cleveland’s ODELL BECKHAM JR. has 494 receptions and 6,934 receiving yards in 84 career games. On Sunday at the Los Angeles Chargers (4:05 PM ET, CBS), he can join JULIO JONES (531 receptions and 8,076 receiving yards) as the only players ever with at least 500 receptions and 7,000 receiving yards in their first 85 career games. Tampa Bay’s ANTONIO BROWN has 899 receptions for 11,947 yards in 142 career games. On Sunday against Miami (1:00 PM ET, CBS), he can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer MARVIN HARRISON (149 games) as the fastest player (143 games) to reach 900 career receptions in NFL history. Brown can also become the fifth player in league annals to reach 12,000 career receiving yards in fewer than 150 games, joining JULIO JONES (125 games), Pro Football Hall of Famer JERRY RICE (142), TORRY HOLT (146) and ANDRE JOHNSON (146). Arizona’s DEANDRE HOPKINS, who will be 29 years and 126 days old on Sunday, has 764 career receptions and needs one catch against San Francisco (4:25 PM ET, FOX) to surpass LARRY FITZGERALD (764) for the most receptions ever by a player prior to his 30th birthday. -- NFL -- CAN YOU DIGGS IT?: Dallas cornerback TREVON DIGGS leads the NFL with five interceptions this season, having recorded at least one interception in each of the Cowboys’ first four games. With an interception on Sunday against the New York Giants (4:25 PM ET, FOX), Diggs would become the third player in the Super Bowl era to record at least one interception in his each of his team’s first five games of a season. The players with an interception in each of their team’s first five games of a season in the Super Bowl era: PLAYER TEAM SEASON GAMES WITH INTERCEPTION TO BEGIN SEASON Brian Russell Minnesota 2003 6 Lemar Parrish Washington 1979 5         Trevon Diggs Dallas 2021 4* *Active streak       -- NFL -- For more from NFL Communication​s, visit NFLCommunications.com and follow @NFL345. NFL, NFLPA, AND NIFTY GAMES COLLABORATE FOR WORLDWIDE LAUNCH OF NFL CLASH – A QUICK-SESSION, HEAD-TO-HEAD NFL MOBILE GAME NFL Quarterbacks Josh Allen and Kyler Murray Named Cover Athletes; Choose from the NFL's Most Revered Players to Create Your Own Unbeatable Team NEW YORK, NY and LAFAYETTE, CA. – October 7, 2021 – The National Football League (NFL), the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), and Nifty Games have teamed up to launch a new game for serious armchair quarterbacks, football fans, and sports gamers everywhere. NFL Clash, a quick-session, head-to-head NFL mobile game, is now available worldwide for free download in the App Store and Google Play. In addition, Josh Allen, quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, and Kyler Murray, quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, have signed on as the game's featured cover athletes. Officially licensed through the NFL and the NFLPA, NFL Clash is the new fast-action, NFL mobile game where you draft your ultimate football dream team from a lineup of the NFL's most acclaimed players, and challenge rivals in quick, head-to-head matches as you fight for leaderboard domination. In addition to Josh Allen and Kyler Murray, the game will feature more than 120 current players and legends from every team, including Dallas Cowboy's Ezekiel Elliott, New York Giants' Saquon Barkley, Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey, Kansas City Chiefs' Tyreek Hill, Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams, and more to come. "We're fired up – it's game time for Nifty Games' NFL Clash," says Jon Middleton, CEO of Nifty Games. "NFL Clash is made for mobile from the ground up! We want gamers to have fun, authentic NFL style gameplay in their hands anywhere and anytime. Plus, having stars like Josh Allen and Kyler Murray, both of whom are highlight reel players, as the game's cover athletes is incredible. We're excited to see NFL fans' reactions worldwide as they battle it out on the mini-gridiron!" "The NFL is thrilled to partner with Nifty Games on the worldwide launch of NFL Clash," commented Rachel Hoagland, Vice President, Gaming and Partnership Management for the NFL. "Knowing the enormous love for video games among our fanbase and the ever-growing popularity of mobile gaming, NFL Clash will truly resonate with our audience." "I'm a big gamer, so being selected as a featured player for NFL Clash is awesome," says Josh Allen. "This game is quick to play, with its head-to-head gameplay and easy to pick up, and makes for some fun and fierce competition." "Video games have always been a huge part of my life, whether I'm playing competitively or just for fun, so getting to be a part of NFL Clash is something that really hits home for me," says Kyler Murray. "I'm looking forward to playing the game with fans, and helping them win big when they put me on their own NFL Clash team." "The incredible football skills and personality attributes of NFL players add both authenticity and excitement to games like NFL Clash – and working with Josh and Kyler, who truly love the game play, creates even deeper engagement among gamers," said Terése Whitehead, Vice President, Consumer Products & Strategy, NFL Players Inc., the marketing and licensing arm of the NFLPA. OneTeam Partners, the group licensing partner of the NFLPA leading their digital media business, facilitated the NFLPA licensing deal. EPIC BATTLES ON THE GRIDIRON! Whether you're a casual football fan or sports gaming pro, NFL Clash will guide you in building your team and then instantly take the field for quick, seamless, head-to-head matches against opponents. Key features include: Player versus player in live, quick-session matches Build your team from a roster of more than 120 NFL stars, with more players coming soon Coach your favorite team - all 32 NFL teams represented with 3D stadiums decorated to match Authentic gameplay maneuvers such as special abilities by position, unit specific moves for offense, defense, special teams and pre-snap player motion Enhanced gameplay experience with pre-set play calling and 20+ archetypes Special practice mode to help set up your team and dive into the action quickly Daily in-game store offers special player events and regular feature updates   Availability NFL Clash is now available for free digital download on the App Store and Google Play. Press materials, including video screenshots and logos, available for download here. Fans and gamers can follow the progress of NFL Clash at: www.nflclash.com.and @niftygames. De interés – Quinta semana ​SÓLO PUNTOS. Los ARIZONA CARDINALS (4-0) son el último equipo invicto y han anotado al menos 30 puntos en cada uno de sus primeros cuatro partidos de la temporada 2021. Con al menos 30 puntos contra los 49ers (4:25 PM, hora de New York, FOX), los Cardinals se convertirían en el sexto equipo que anota al menos 30 puntos en cada uno de sus primeros cinco partidos al arrancar a temporada en la historia de la NFL. Cuatro de los anteriores cinco equipos en lograr tal hazaña avanzaron hasta el Super Bowl. Los equipos con las mayores cantidades de partidos consecutivos de al menos 30 puntos al arrancar una temporada: EQUIPO TEMPORADA PARTIDOS CONSECUTIVOS CON 30 O MÁS PUNTOS AL ARRANCAR UNA TEMPORADA  Denver Broncos# 2013 8 New England Patriots# 2007 8 St. Louis Rams 2000 8 Los Angeles Rams# 2018 5 New England Patriots# 2011 5       Arizona Cardinals 2021 4* *Racha activa #Avanzó hasta el Super Bowl El mariscal de campo de Arizona KYLER MURRAY lidera a todos los pasadores calificados con un porcentaje de pases completos de 76.1 (102 de 134) y se ubica tercero en la NFL con 1,273 yardas aéreas. El domingo puede convertirse en el tercer mariscal de campo en la historia de la NFL con al menos 1,500 yardas aéreas y un porcentaje de pases completos de 75 o superior a lo largo de los primeros cinco partidos de su equipo de una temporada, uniéndose a DREW BREES (2018) y al miembro del Salón de la Fama PEYTON MANNING (2013). Los jugadores con al menos 1,500 yardas aéreas y un porcentaje de pases completos de 75 o superior a lo largo de los primeros cinco partidos de su equipo de una temporada en la historia de la NFL: JUGADOR EQUIPO TEMPORADA YARDAS AÉREAS % DE COMPLETOS Drew Brees New Orleans 2018 1,658 77.9 Peyton ManningHOF Denver 2013 1,884 75.8           Kyler Murray Arizona 2021 1,273* 76.1* *A lo largo de los primeros cuatro partidos     -- NFL -- REVANCHAS DE CAMPEONATO. Los BUFFALO BILLS (3-1) visitan a los KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (2-2) en el clásico de domingo en la noche Sunday Night Football (8:20 PM, hora de New York, NBC) en la revancha del Campeonato de la AFC de la temporada pasada. Buffalo ingresa a la cuarta semana con la mejor defensiva en puntos permitidos (11.0 por partido) y está empatado en el segundo puesto con Kansas City en puntos anotados (33.5 por juego). Los Bills lideran la liga en diferencial de puntos (+90) y se convirtió en tercer equipo desde 1990 en registrar dos blanqueadas en sus primeros cuatro partidos de una temporada, uniéndose a los Ravens de 2000 y a Washington de 1991. Tanto Baltimore como Washington avanzaron hasta el Super Bowl en esas temporadas.  El domingo en la noche Buffalo puede convertirse en el quinto equipo desde 2000 con un diferencial de puntos de 100 o superior a lo largo de sus primeros cinco partidos de una temporada. Los equipos con los diferenciales de puntos más altos a lo largo de sus primeros cinco partidos desde 2000: EQUIPO TEMPORADA DIFERENCIAL DE PUNTOS  New England Patriots 2019 +121 Chicago Bears# 2006 +120 New England Patriots# 2007 +117 Arizona Cardinals 2015 +100       Buffalo Bills 2021 +90* *En los primeros cuatro partidos #Avanzó hasta el Super Bowl El mariscal de campo de Kansas City PATRICK MAHOMES, que lidera la liga con 14 pases anotadores, lanzó cinco pases anotadores la semana pasada y se convirtió en el quinto mariscal de campo en la historia de la NFL en registrar al menos tres pases anotadores en cada uno de sus primeros cuatro partidos de una temporada.  Esta semana, Mahomes puede sumarse a TOM BRADY (primeros 10 partidos en 2007) y al miembro del Salón de la Fama STEVE YOUNG (primeros cinco en 1998) como los únicos mariscales de campo con al menos tres pases anotadores en cada uno de sus primeros cinco partidos de una temporada.  Mahomes, que tiene 28 partidos en su carrera con al menos 300 yardas aéreas desde que ingresó en la NFL, en 2017, tiene al menos 300 yardas aéreas en dos de sus primeros cuatro partidos esta temporada y puede igualar el miembro del Salón de la Fama KURT WARNER (29) para la mayor cantidad 300 yardas pasando partidos por un jugador en sus primeros cinco temporadas en la historia de la NFL. El receptor de Kansas City TYREEK HILL tuvo 11 recepciones para 186 yardas y tres anotaciones la semana pasada, el 15° partido de su carrera con al menos dos anotaciones totales. Con dos anotaciones contra Buffalo, Hill puede igualar al miembro del Salón de la Fama BOB HAYES (16 partidos) para la tercera mayor cantidad partidos con al menos dos anotaciones por un receptor en sus primeras seis temporadas en la historia de la NFL.  Los receptores con las mayores cantidades de partidos con al menos dos anotaciones en sus primeras seis temporadas en la historia de la NFL: JUGADOR EQUIPO PARTIDOS Jerry RiceHOF San Francisco 19 Randy MossHOF Minnesota 18 Bob HayesHOF Dallas 16       Tyreek Hill Kansas City 15* *En la sexta temporada -- NFL -- SEGUNDO Y 20. Se espera que el mariscal de campo de segundo año JUSTIN HERBERT realice la 20ª titularidad de su carrera cuando los LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (3-1) reciban a los CLEVELAND BROWNS (3-1) en SoFi Stadium (4:05 PM, hora de New York, CBS). La semana pasada, Herbert registró el 500° pase completo de su carrera y se convirtió en el primer mariscal de campo en la era del Super Bowl que llega a los 500 pases completos en su carrera antes de su 20ª titularidad en la NFL. En la quinta semana, Herbert, que tiene 40 pases anotadores en su carrera, puede superar a TONY ROMO (43 pases anotadores) para la cuarta mayor cantidad por un mariscal de campo en las primeras 20 titularidades en una carrera en la historia de la NFL. Los mariscales de campo con las mayores cantidades de pases anotadores en sus primeras 20 titularidades en una carrera en la historia de la NFL: JUGADOR EQUIPO PASES ANOTADORES Patrick Mahomes Kansas City 60 Kurt WarnerHOF St. Louis Rams 51 Dan MarinoHOF Miami 47 Tony Romo Dallas 43       Justin Herbert L.A. Chargers 40* *En 19 titularidades -- NFL -- NOVATOS EXITOSOS. La NFL retorna a Londres para el primero de los dos partidos internacionales en el calendario 2021, cuando los NEW YORK JETS (1-3) se encuentren con los ATLANTA FALCONS (1-3) en el estadio Tottenham Hotspur (9:30 AM ET/2:30 PM en el Reino Unido, NFL Network). El mariscal de campo novato de los Jets ZACH WILSON, segunda selección global en el Sorteo Universitario de la NFL 2021, la semana pasada obtuvo el primer triunfo de su carrera tras lanzar 297 yardas, un pico de carrera. Esta semana, busca convertirse en el primer mariscal de campo novato que gana un partido en Londres y puede convertirse en el primer mariscal de campo novato en registrar múltiples pases anotadores en un partido internacional.  Los mariscales de campo novatos que titularizan un partido internacional desde 2005: FECHA JUGADOR EQUIPO CIUDAD ESTADIO PASES ANOTADORES RESULTADO 3 de nov. de 2019 Gardner Minshew Jacksonville Londres Wembley 0 HOU 26, JAX 3 29 de oct. de 2017 Deshone Kizer Cleveland Londres Twickenham 0 MIN 33, CLE 16 9 de nov. de 2014 Blake Bortles Jacksonville Londres Wembley 0 DAL 31, JAX 17 28 de sep. de 2014 Derek Carr Oakland Raiders Londres Wembley 1 MIA 38, OAK 14 1 de dic. de 2013 EJ Manuel Buffalo Toronto Rogers Centre 1 ATL 34, BUF 31 16 de dic. de 2012 Russell Wilson Seattle Toronto Rogers Centre 1 SEA 50, BUF 17 3 de dic. de 2009 Mark Sánchez N.Y. Jets Toronto Rogers Centre 1 NYJ 19, BUF 13 Otros dos mariscales de campo novatos se ven las caras en la quinta semana, ya que MAC JONES y los New England Patriots visitan a DAVIS MILLS y los Houston Texans (1:00 PM, hora de New York, CBS). Jones lidera a todos los mariscales de campo novatos calificados en yardas aéreas (1,012) e índice de pasador de (84.7) a lo largo de las primeras cuatro semanas y sus 112 pases completos significan la segunda mayor cantidad por un mariscal de campo novato en sus primeras cuatro titularidades en una carrera y la tercera mayor cantidad por cualquier jugador en sus primeras cuatro titularidades en la historia. Esta semana, Jones, que tiene al menos 25 pases completos en tres de sus primeras cuatro titularidades, puede superar a JOE BURROW (135 pases completos en 2020) para la mayor cantidad de pases completos por un mariscal de campo novato en sus primeras cinco titularidades en una carrera en la historia de la NFL. Los mariscales de campo novatos con las mayores cantidades de pases completos en sus primeras cinco titularidades en una carrera en la historia de la NFL: JUGADOR EQUIPO TEMPORADA COMPLETOS Joe Burrow Cincinnati 2020 135 Kyler Murray Arizona 2019 126 Justin Herbert L.A. Chargers 2020 124         Mac Jones New England 2021 112* *A lo largo de las primeras cuatro titularidades   El receptor novato de Cincinnati JA’MARR CHASE lidera a todos los novatos con 297 yardas recibiendo y cuatro recepciones anotadoras, y registró al menos 50 yardas recibiendo en cada uno de los primeros cuatro partidos de su carrera. El domingo contra Green Bay (1:00 PM, hora de New York, FOX), Chase puede convertirse en el quinto novato en la historia de la NFL con al menos 50 yardas recibiendo en cada uno de los primeros cinco partidos de su carrera. También marcaría la tercera temporada consecutiva que un novato logra tal hazaña [CEEDEE LAMB (2020) y TERRY MCLAURIN (2019)]. Los novatos con las mayores cantidades de partidos consecutivos con al menos 50 yardas recibiendo al arrancar sus carreras en la historia de la NFL: JUGADOR EQUIPO TEMPORADA PARTIDOS   Earl McCullouch Detroit 1968 7   CeeDee Lamb Dallas 2020 6   Terry Glenn New England 1996 5   Terry McLaurin Washington 2019 5             Ja’Marr Chase Cincinnati 2021 4*   *Racha activa   -- NFL -- MARCAS RECIBIENDO. En la quinta semana, los receptores a lo largo de la liga pueden establecer hitos de carrera: El de Cleveland ODELL BECKHAM JR. tiene 494 recepciones y 6,934 yardas recibiendo en los 84 partidos en su carrera. El domingo visitando a los Los Angeles Chargers (4:05 PM, hora de New York, CBS), puede sumarse a JULIO JONES (531 recepciones y 8,076 yardas recibiendo) como los únicos jugadores en la historia con al menos 500 recepciones y 7,000 yardas recibiendo en los primeros 85 partidos en su carrera. El de Tampa Bay ANTONIO BROWN tiene 899 recepciones para 11,947 yardas en los 142 partidos de su carrera. El domingo contra Miami (1:00 PM, hora de New York, CBS), puede superar al miembro del Salón de la Fama MARVIN HARRISON (149 partidos) como el jugador que más rápido (143 partidos) alcanza las 900 recepciones en su carrera en la historia de la NFL. Brown puede también convertirse en el quinto jugador en los anales de la liga que llega a las 12,000 yardas recibiendo en su carrera en menos que 150 partidos, uniéndose a JULIO JONES (125 partidos), al miembro del Salón de la Fama JERRY RICE (142), TORRY HOLT (146) y ANDRE JOHNSON (146). El de Arizona DEANDRE HOPKINS, que el domingo tendrá 29 años y 126 días de edad, tiene 764 recepciones en su carrera y necesita una recepción contra San Francisco (4:25 PM, hora de New York, FOX) para superar a LARRY FITZGERALD (764) para la mayor cantidad de recepciones en la historia por un jugador antes de su 30° cumpleaños.   -- NFL -- DIGGS ATRAPA TODO. El esquinero de Dallas TREVON DIGGS esta temporada lidera la NFL con cinco intercepciones, habiendo registrado al menos una intercepción en cada uno de los primeros cuatro partidos de los Cowboys. Con una intercepción el domingo contra los New York Giants (4:25 PM, hora de New York, FOX), Diggs se convertiría en el tercer jugador en la era del Super Bowl que tiene al menos una intercepción en cada uno de los primeros cinco partidos de su equipo de una temporada. Los jugadores con alguna intercepción en cada uno de los primeros cinco partidos de su equipo de una temporada en la era del Super Bowl: JUGADOR EQUIPO TEMPORADA PARTIDOS CON INTERCEPCIÓN AL ARRANCAR UNA TEMPORADA Brian Russell Minnesota 2003 6 Lemar Parrish Washington 1979 5         Trevon Diggs Dallas 2021 4* *Racha activa -- NFL -- Nota: HOF es miembro del Salón de la fama. Para más acerca de NFL Communication​s, visite NFLCommunications.com y siga @NFL345. For more from NFL Communication​s, visit NFLCommunications.com and follow @NFLEspanol. NFL Media Launches Second Original Series 'NFL Follies' Exclusively on YouTube New 8-Episode Series Highlights the Funniest Moments of the 2021 NFL Season  Emmy-Award Winning Game Day Access Returns for a Third Season NEW YORK, NY – October 7, 2021 – NFL Media and YouTube are bringing the funniest moments of the season to fans with the launch of the first-ever comedic highlights series, NFL Follies, streaming exclusively on the NFL YouTube channel. Paying tribute to the classic NFL Films' Follies shows of the '70s and '80s, NFL Follies showcases the laugh-out-loud bloopers, whacky highlights, and hilarious mic'd-up moments from the 2021 NFL season, hosted by entertainer, DA KID GOWIE. "We are excited to expand our content offerings on YouTube with the launch of our second original series, NFL Follies," said MATT LATHROP, Senior Director of Audience Development, NFL. "Leveraging the franchise title and YouTube's unique platform, we hope to introduce a younger generation of fans to the lighter side of our game with NFL Follies." Episode one of NFL Follies debuted on September 8 with host, DA KID GOWIE reacting to the wildest moments from NFL Training Camp and Preseason, with mic'd-up sound and hilarious highlights from NFL rookies and superstars, including PATRICK MAHOMES, AARON RODGERS, KWITY PAYE, and many more. Episode two of NFL Follies debuts on October 7 with new episodes streaming monthly during the season. In addition to NFL Follies, NFL Media and YouTube return the Emmy Award-winning series, Game Day All Access, for a third season. Produced by NFL Films, the original series combines a variety of production elements including game footage, wired sound, mobile video, and more to tell the complete story from players and coaches' perspective of an NFL game day. NFL Media continues to choose YouTube as a premium destination for original football content. Since the first official channel launch in 2015, NFL content on YouTube has accrued over 15.2 billion views and 1.4 billion hours watched. "NFL fans come to YouTube for on-field action and exclusive player access. Working with the NFL to create their new original show NFL Follies specifically for a YouTube audience - and starring a YouTube creator DA KID GOWIE as a host - enables the sport to reach fans in new and creative ways all around the world," said JON CRUZ, Head of Sports Content Partnerships, YouTube. "It's encouraging to continue to grow our partnership with the NFL year over year and this new show is yet another opportunity for fans to engage with their favorite sport directly on YouTube." Currently, the NFL's official YouTube channel boasts more than 8 million subscribers, as well as content such as NFL original series, game previews, in-game highlights, post-game recaps, and expert analysis from various NFL Media programming. New York Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons From London EXCLUSIVELY on NFL Network ​ Jets-Falcons Sunday at 9:30 AM ET EXCLUSIVELY on NFL Network Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta, AJ Ross & Melissa Stark on the Call 'NFL GameDay Kickoff' Airs at 7:00 AM ET An NFL Network Special features rookie quarterback Zach Wilson and the New York Jets taking on quarterback Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 10 at 9:30 AM ET from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, EXCLUSIVELY on NFL Network. Jets-Falcons will also be available on local broadcast stations in New York City (WNBC) and Atlanta (WSB). Fans can also stream the game through NFL digital properties across devices (NFL.com, the NFL app and NFL Network app), NFL Network distributors' apps and sites, and on phones via Yahoo Sports and the Jets and Falcons mobile properties. Live game audio will be broadcast nationally by Westwood One, and carried on SiriusXM and TuneIn. For a full listing of viewing options, fans can visit NFL.com/watch. Play-by-play announcer Greg Gumbel, game analyst Adam Archuleta, and sideline reporters AJ Ross and Melissa Stark call the game. Coverage on Sunday begins at 7:00 AM ET on NFL Network with NFL GameDay Kickoff, hosted by Colleen Wolfe, Michael Irvin, Steve Smith Sr., Willie McGinest and Stark taking viewers up to kickoff of Jets-Falcons, along with NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. NFL Network's coverage on Sunday continues at 1:00 PM ET with NFL GameDay Live, followed by NFL GameDay Highlights at 7:30 PM ET and NFL GameDay Final at 11:30 PM ET. Preview of NFL Network's 2021 Week 5 Saturday and Sunday Programming ​ Saturday on NFL Network – 'Good Morning Football: Weekend' at 9:00 AM ET   'NFL GameDay Kickoff' Sunday at 7:00 AM ET – Colleen Wolfe 1-on-1 w/ Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan   New York Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons Sunday at 9:30 AM ET   Each and every weekend, NFL Network provides extensive programming on Saturday and Sunday. This Saturday, coverage begins at 9:00 AM ET with Good Morning Football: Weekend hosted by Mike Garafolo, Michael Robinson, DeAngelo Hall and Tom Pelissero. On Sunday, NFL GameDay Kickoff airs at 7:00 AM ET with host Colleen Wolfe, analysts Michael Irvin, Steve Smith Sr. and Willie McGinest, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and reporter Melissa Stark. At 9:30 AM ET, the [/Pages/New-York-Jets-vs.-Atlanta-Falcons-From-London-EXCLUSIVELY-on-NFL-Network-.aspx]New York Jets face the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL Network Special from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, EXCLUSIVELY on NFL Network. Jets-Falcons will also be available on local broadcast stations in New York City (WNBC) and Atlanta (WSB). Fans can also stream the game through NFL digital properties across devices (NFL.com, the NFL app and NFL Network app), NFL Network distributors' apps and sites, and on phones via Yahoo Sports and the Jets and Falcons mobile properties. Play-by-play announcer Greg Gumbel, game analyst Adam Archuleta, and sideline reporters AJ Ross and Melissa Stark call the game. NFL Network's GameDay coverage continues at 1:00 PM ET with NFL GameDay Live – the ONLY show on television providing in-progress NFL highlights and analysis of the day's games – and at 7:30 PM ET with NFL GameDay Highlights, which recaps the entire afternoon. At 11:30 PM ET, NFL GameDay Final recaps the weekend's games. Sunday at 6:00 AM ET, NFL GameDay View airs on NFL Network with Rachel Bonnetta, Andrew Hawkins and Cynthia Frelund providing analysis and predictions for the day's games. NFL RedZone hosted by Scott Hanson whips around the league providing all of the exciting plays and touchdowns as they happen starting at 1:00 PM ET.    Saturday, October 9 on Good Morning Football: Weekend – 9:00 AM ET Hosts: Mike Garafolo, Michael Robinson, DeAngelo Hall & Tom Pelissero Melissa Stark joins LIVE from London ahead of the New York Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Jeffri Chadiha and Kim Jones preview Bills-Chiefs, and Aditi Kinkhabwala and James Palmer preview Broncos-Steelers Michael Robinson answers viewer questions in the Real Mike Rob Report Mike Garafolo has news and notes from around the league in Mike Drop How can New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson build off his first career win when he faces the Atlanta Falcons in London? Good Morning Football: Weekend breaks down the matchup between high-powered Kansas City Chiefs offense and the Buffalo Bills top-ranked defense Should the Baltimore Ravens be worried about quarterback Lamar Jackson's struggles in the passing game? Good Morning Football: Weekend explains how the Cleveland Browns will try to slow down quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers offense How can the Cincinnati Bengals pull off an upset of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers? Fantasy expert Adam Rank provides fantasy advice you need to hear before you set your lineup   Sunday, October 10 on NFL GameDay Kickoff – 7:00 AM ET Colleen Wolfe 1-on-1 w/ Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan Host: Colleen Wolfe Analysts: Michael Irvin, Steve Smith Sr. & Willie McGinest NFL Network Insider: Ian Rapoport Reporter: Melissa Stark Colleen Wolfe sits down with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan NFL GameDay Kickoff evaluates the job the New York Jets have done to set up rookie quarterback Zach Wilson for long-term success Michael Irvin discusses quarterback Matt Ryan's long-term future in Atlanta as the Falcons look to avoid a 1-4 start Steve Smith Sr. and Willie McGinest examine the rookie quarterbacks under center on Sunday and discuss how each of them can maximize their moment   NFL GameDay Live, NFL GameDay Highlights and NFL GameDay Final Conclude Sunday Coverage At 1:00 PM ET, NFL GameDay Live provides in-progress highlights and analysis, as well as live fantasy football updates for all of the 1:00 and 4:00 PM ET games. Hosts Rhett Lewis and Patrick Claybon are joined by analysts James Jones and Marc Ross providing 6.5 hours of coverage. NFL GameDay Live is the ONLY in-progress NFL highlights show on television. At 7:30 PM ET, Chris Rose hosts NFL GameDay Highlights, providing a recap of the day's action thus far with highlights, postgame press conferences and commentary leading up to kickoff of the Sunday night matchup. At 11:30 PM ET, NFL GameDay Final airs with host Chris Rose and analyst Andrew Hawkins recapping the weekend's games.   NFL GameDay View Join Rachel Bonnetta, Andrew Hawkins and Cynthia Frelund on NFL GameDay View for analysis and predictions of each week's slate of games. Editions of NFL GameDay View air at the following times and on the following platforms: Friday at 6:00 PM ET – NFL.com and the NFL App Friday at 8:00 PM ET – NFL Network Saturday at 12 Midnight ET – NFL Network Sunday at 6:00 AM ET – NFL Network    NFL RedZone Hosted by Scott Hanson Every Sunday starting at 1:00 PM ET, NFL RedZone hosted by Scott Hanson whips around the league, providing all of the touchdowns and exciting action from the day's games. To order NFL RedZone, visit NFL.com/redzone.   Seven From Sunday - Week 5 A look at seven statistical highlights from games played at 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 10, the fifth week of the 2021 season. There have been 18 games with a game-winning score in the final minute of regulation or in overtime this season, the most such games through the first five weeks all-time. There have been 21 games decided by three points or less this season, including four such games in Week 5, tied with 2007 (21 games) and 1988 (21) for the third-most such games through the first five weeks of a season in NFL history. Green Bay defeated Cincinnati, 25-22, in overtime in Week 5. At least one game has gone to overtime in each of the first five weeks of the 2021 season, marking the second time ever (2018) that a season has featured at least one overtime game in each of its first five weeks. With two games remaining in Week 5, 12 of 14 games (85.7 percent) have been within one score in the fourth quarter while three teams overcame deficits of at least 10 points to win in Week 5: the Los Angeles Chargers overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat Cleveland, 47-42, New England overcame a 13-point deficit to defeat Houston, 25-22, while Philadelphia overcame a 12-point deficit to defeat Carolina, 21-18. The ARIZONA CARDINALS, the last remaining undefeated team, improved to 5-0 for the first time since 1974 with their 17-10 win over San Francisco in Week 5. Tampa Bay quarterback TOM BRADY passed for 411 yards with five touchdowns and zero interceptions for a 144.4 rating while wide receiver ANTONIO BROWN had seven catches for 124 yards and two touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 45-17 win over Miami. Brady has nine career games with at least five touchdown passes, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer PEYTON MANNING (nine games) for the second-most such games in NFL history. Only DREW BREES (11 games) has more. Brady has 36 career games with at least four touchdown passes and surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famer PEYTON MANNING (35 games) for the second-most such games in NFL history. Only DREW BREES (37 games) has more. Brady has 12 career games with at least 400 passing yards, tied with BEN ROETHLISBERGER (12 games) for the fourth-most such games all-time. Only DREW BREES (16 games) and Pro Football Hall of Famers PEYTON MANNING (14) and DAN MARINO (13) have more. Brady, who threw a 62-yard touchdown pass in Week 5, has 45 career touchdown passes of 50-or-more yards, tied with DREW BREES (45) and JOHN HADL (45) for the third-most such touchdown passes in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famers JOHNNY UNITAS (51) and PEYTON MANNING (46) have more. Brown has 906 career receptions in 143 career games and surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famer MARVIN HARRISON (149 games) as the fastest player (143 games) to reach 900 career receptions in NFL history. Brown, who has 12,071 receiving yards in 143 career games, became the fifth player in league annals to reach 12,000 career receiving yards in fewer than 150 games, joining JULIO JONES (125 games), Pro Football Hall of Famer JERRY RICE (142), TORRY HOLT (146) and ANDRE JOHNSON (146). Green Bay quarterback AARON RODGERS passed for 344 yards and two touchdowns in the Packers' 25-22 overtime win at Cincinnati. Rodgers has 422 career touchdown passes and surpassed PHILIP RIVERS (421 touchdown passes) for the fifth-most in NFL history. Cincinnati rookie wide receiver JA'MARR CHASE had six receptions for 159 yards and one touchdown on Sunday. Chase is the fifth rookie in NFL history with at least 50 receiving yards in each of his first five career games, joining EARL MCCULLOUCH (first seven games in 1968), CEEDEE LAMB (first six games in 2020), TERRY GLENN (first five games in 1996) and TERRY MCLAURIN (first five games in 2019). Chase, who has five touchdown receptions this season, is the third rookie since 1990 with at least five touchdown receptions in his team's first five games of a season, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer RANDY MOSS (1998) and CALVIN RIDLEY (2018). Making his 20th career start, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT passed for 398 yards with four touchdowns and zero interceptions for a 122.0 rating in the Chargers' 47-42 win over Cleveland. Herbert has 44 career touchdown passes, surpassing TONY ROMO (43 touchdown passes) for the fourth-most by a quarterback in his first 20 career starts in NFL history. Only PATRICK MAHOMES (60 touchdown passes) and Pro Football Hall of Famers KURT WARNER (51) and DAN MARINO (47) had more. Herbert has 11 career games with at least 300 passing yards and surpassed PATRICK MAHOMES (10 games) and Pro Football of Famer DAN MARINO (10) for the most such games by a player in his first two seasons in NFL history. Arizona quarterback KYLER MURRAY completed 22 of 31 pass attempts (71 percent) for 239 yards with one touchdown pass while wide receiver DEANDRE HOPKINS totaled six receptions for 87 yards and one touchdown in the Cardinals' Week 5 victory. Murray has completed 124 of 165 pass attempts (75.2 percent) and has 1,512 passing yards this season and joined DREW BREES (2018) and Pro Football Hall of Famer PEYTON MANNING (2013) as the only quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 1,500 passing yards and a completion percentage of 75-or-higher through his team's first five games of a season. Hopkins, who is 29 years and 126 days old, has 770 career receptions and surpassed LARRY FITZGERALD (764) for the most receptions ever by a player prior to his 30th birthday. The NFL returned to London in Week 5 for the first of two international games on the 2021 schedule, as the ATLANTA FALCONS defeated the NEW YORK JETS, 27-20, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. With touchdowns by Atlanta rookie tight end KYLE PITTS and New York Jets rookie running back MICHAEL CARTER, it marked the third international NFL game in which a rookie from each team scored a touchdown, joining Houston Texans vs. Oakland Raiders at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on November 11, 2016 (BRAXTON MILLER and JALEN RICHARD) and Chicago Bears vs. Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 6, 2019 (JOSH JACOBS and DAVID MONTGOMERY). Pitts recorded nine receptions for 119 yards and his first-career touchdown reception in the victory, the most receiving yards by a rookie in an international NFL game, surpassing DAVONE BESS (74 receiving yards at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada on December 7, 2008). Six rookie quarterbacks started in Week 5, including five who are under the age of 23: Chicago's JUSTIN FIELDS (age 22), New England's MAC JONES (age 23), San Francisco's TREY LANCE (age 21), Jacksonville's TREVOR LAWRENCE (age 22) and the New York Jets' ZACH WILSON (age 22). It marks the first time since Week 16 of the 2019 season that five quarterbacks under the age of 23 started in the same week. New England rookie quarterback MAC JONES completed 23 of 30 pass attempts (76.7 percent) with one touchdown and one interception for a 95.3 rating in the Patriots' 25-22 win over Houston. Jones has 135 completions in his first five starts, tied with JOE BURROW (135 completions in 2020) for the most completions by a rookie quarterback in his first five career starts in NFL history. Houston rookie quarterback DAVIS MILLS passed for 312 yards with three touchdowns and zero interceptions for a 141.7 rating on Sunday against New England. Mills is the first rookie quarterback to record at least 300 passing yards, three touchdown passes and a passer rating of 140-or-higher in a single game in NFL history. San Francisco rookie quarterback TREY LANCE made his first-career start at 21 years and 154 days old on Sunday and became the fourth-youngest quarterback to start a game in the Super Bowl era. Other notable performances from Sunday include: Tennessee running back DERRICK HENRY rushed for 130 yards and three touchdowns in the Titans' 37-19 win at Jacksonville. Henry has five career games with at least 100 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, tied with JOE MORRIS (five games) and ADRIAN PETERSON (five) for the third-most by a player in his first six seasons in the Super Bowl era. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer LADAINIAN TOMLINSON (nine games) and SHAUN ALEXANDER (six) have more. New Orleans running back ALVIN KAMARA totaled 122 scrimmage yards (71 rushing, 51 receiving) and two touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving) in the Saints' 33-22 win over Washington. Kamara has 19 career games with at least two touchdowns, tied with four players for the third-most such games by a player in his first five career seasons in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famers LADAINIAN TOMLINSON (21 games) and EMMITT SMITH (20) have more. Kamara has nine career games with both a rushing touchdown and receiving touchdown, tied with CHUCK FOREMAN (nine games) and CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY (nine) for the most by such games by a player in his first five career seasons all-time. Dallas cornerback TREVON DIGGS recorded his league-leading sixth interception of the season in the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the New York Giants. Diggs is the third player in the Super Bowl era to record at least one interception in each of his team's first five games of a season, joining BRIAN RUSSELL (first six games in 2003) and LEMAR PARRISH (first five games in 1979). For more from NFL Communication​s, visit NFLCommunications.com and follow @NFL345.   AFC Players of the Week - Week 4 ​BENGALS QB JOE BURROW, BILLS LB TREMAINE EDMUNDS & COLTS P RIGOBERTO SANCHEZ NAMED AFC PLAYERS OF WEEK 4 Quarterback JOE BURROW of the Cincinnati Bengals, linebacker TREMAINE EDMUNDS of the Buffalo Bills and punter RIGOBERTO SANCHEZ of the Indianapolis Colts are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played in Week 4 (September 30, October 3-4). OFFENSE: QB JOE BURROW, CINCINNATI BENGALS Burrow completed 25 of 32 pass attempts (78.1 percent) for 348 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions for a career-high 132.8 rating in Cincinnati’s 24-21 win over Jacksonville on Thursday Night Football.  He had the highest rating among qualified passers in Week 4. He completed five of five passes for 68 yards on the final drive of the game to set up the game-winning field goal. This is the first-career Offensive Player of the Week award for Burrow and he becomes the first Bengals quarterback to earn the honor since Andy Dalton (Week 14, 2013). Burrow joins Matt Flynn (Week 17, 2011) as the only former LSU quarterbacks to win Offensive Player of the Week. DEFENSE: LB TREMAINE EDMUNDS, BUFFALO BILLS Edmunds totaled six tackles and one interception in Buffalo’s 40-0 victory over Houston. He controls the middle of a Bills defense that became the third team since 1990 to record two shutouts in their first four games of a season This is the first-career Defensive Player of the Week award for Edmunds and is the first Buffalo linebacker to earn the honor since A.J. Klein (Week 12, 2020).  Edmunds joins Mike Johnson (Week 8, 1988) as the only former Virginia Tech linebackers to win Defensive Player of the Week. SPECIAL TEAMS: P RIGOBERTO SANCHEZ, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS In Indianapolis’ 27-17 victory over Miami, Sanchez recorded four punts (50.0 average, 46.8 net), with two landing inside the 20-yard line.    This is the first-career Special Teams Player of the Week award for Sanchez and he joins Pat McAfee (Week 3, 2015 and Week 6, 2014) and Hunter Smith (Week 2, 2005) as the only Indianapolis punters the earn the honor. Sanchez becomes the first player from the University of Hawaii to win a Player of the Week award since kick returner Kealoha Pilares (Week 11, 2011). 2021 AFC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Offense Defense Special Teams Wk 1 QB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City DE Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas K Evan McPherson, Cincinnati Wk 2 RB Derrick Henry, Tennessee LB Odafe Oweh, Baltimore K Daniel Carlson, Las Vegas Wk 3 QB Josh Allen, Buffalo DE Myles Garrett, Cleveland K Justin Tucker, Baltimore Wk 4 QB Joe Burrow, Cincinnati LB Tremaine Edmunds, Buffalo P Rigoberto Sanchez, Indianapolis