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32 things we learned in NFL Week 5: Star quarterbacks are playing better – finally

NFL Week 5 delivered a much-needed spark from the league’s elite quarterbacks, who finally began to deliver the high-level performances fans have been waiting for. After uneven starts, stars like Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen are showing flashes of their MVP-caliber form, setting the stage for a high-stakes Monday Night showdown between the Rams and Bills.

Stafford, the reigning MVP, has struggled in three of his first four games this season, while Allen’s recent turnover issues have held back the Bills’ offense. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow rebounded from a two-game skid with a season-high five touchdown passes against the winless Dolphins, while Jordan Love had his most complete game of the year, throwing five long passes of 30-plus yards in a dominant win over the Bears.

The Bears’ three-turnover loss also highlighted the impact of Caleb Williams’ absence, though his return in Week 6 could shift the team’s momentum. Drake Maye also made his mark with five total touchdowns in a rout of the Raiders, extending his scoring streak from two years ago.

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