The Ringer NFL Draft Show Week 5 Recap: Drake & Josh, Baker Beats Darnold, Dumb Fumbles, Sad Herbert, and Eric Collins Returns
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Oct 6, 2025 The hosts dive into the wild chaos of NFL Week 5, tackling the surprising Patriots-Bills match and Baker Mayfield's standout performance against Sam Darnold. They assess winners and losers, highlighting the Eagles' unexpected collapse and the Ravens' fantasy woes. Expect intriguing segments like 'Fart or Shart' and discussions on breakout fantasy players, while also critiquing refereeing quirks and oddities from around the league. They wrap up with fun banter about music and memorable coaching speeches.
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Broncos' Fourth-Quarter Bite
- The Broncos mounted a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback against the Eagles, with Bo Nix leading multiple scoring drives.
- Sean Payton's aggressive decision to go for two late paid off and shifted momentum in Denver's favor.
Eagles' Lead Management And OL Decline
- The Eagles showed worrying late-game collapse and offensive-line decline despite roster talent, with pass protection sometimes creating extreme windows with no open receivers.
- Hosts identify injuries to Landon Dickerson and Lane Johnson as catalysts for their uneven play.
Bench Stars If Line Or Usage Collapses
- Don't blindly start injury-impacted stars; bench players like Derrick Henry when their usage and line are compromised.
- The hosts recommend evaluating game scripts and offensive-line availability before starting high-profile RBs in fantasy.