NFL Week 5 Recap | Sports

The biggest story week 5 in the NFL was the New Orlean Saints picking up their first win of the season, on Sunday night against the San Diego Chargers. New Orleans QB Drew Brees broke the record for consecutive games with a passing TD (48) with a 40 yd strike to Devrey Henderson with 2:58 left in the first quarter. The record was previously held by the incomparable Johnny Unitas and stood for 52 years. He broke this record against the team who let him go 4 years ago after a shoulder injury. The Saints bounty scandal, dominated the NFL headlines throughout the offseason, and earned head coach Sean Payton an unprecedented year-long suspension. Payton was able to attend this game for the monumental achievement. Other week 5 highlights include the Falcons and Texans moving to 5-0 and the Cardinals falling from the ranks of the undefeated with a 17-3 lost to the Stl Rams last Thursday. Week 6 kicks off tonight with the Steelers at the Titans. Week 5 scores are below.

Scores:  Thurs 10/4: ARI 3 @ STL 17| Sun 10/7:  CHI 41 @ JAX 3|MIA 17 @ CIN 13|

                          GB 27 @ IND 30| BAL 9 @ KC 6| CLE 27 @ NYG 41| PHI 14 @ PIT 16|

                          ATL 24 @ WAS 17| SEA 16 @ CAR 12| TEN 7 @ MIN 30| DEN 21 @ NE 31|

                          BUF 3 @ SF 45| SD 24 @ NO 31| Mon 10/1: HOU 23 @ NYJ 17|