**Barraging Blitzes and Rushing Dominance: NFL Week 5 Highlights**

In an exhilarating Week 5 of fantasy football, several teams and players showcased stellar performances that left fans talking. Here’s a breakdown of the most notable moments.

**Jets Ground Vikings in London**

The New York Jets dominated the previously unbeaten Minnesota Vikings in London, holding them to under 17 points. Despite the early 6:30am kickoff for West Coast fans, the Jets’ defense, under Brian Flores’ watchful eye, proved impenetrable. Garrett Wilson was the standout, catching 10 receptions for 140 yards and a touchdown, positioning himself firmly as a top-five wide receiver in PPR leagues. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers needs to recalibrate his passing strategy to utilize Wilson and Breece Hall more effectively over longtime favorite Allen Lazard.

**Purdy Leads 49ers to Commanding Victory**

The San Francisco 49ers crushed the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium by a solid 24-point margin. Brock Purdy's explosive start to the season continues, as he racked up 350 yards and four touchdowns. The Cardinals’ defense had no answers for the dynamic 49ers offense, and while Kyler Murray has troubled San Francisco before, this was not the case on Sunday. The Niners’ versatile arsenal of healthy weaponry steamrolled their division rivals, proving nearly unbeatable when they force their opponents into a one-dimensional play strategy.

**Packers Light Up Rams with Offensive Fireworks**

Back in action, Jordan Love led the Green Bay Packers to a staggering 50-point game against the defenseless Rams. Tucker Kraft emerged as the top tight end of the week in PPR leagues, securing two red zone touchdowns. The Packers’ multifaceted offensive plan, bolstered by Matt LaFleur's ingenuity, and the efforts of Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks, overwhelmed the Rams’ shaky defense. With Christian Watson sidelined, Wicks seized the opportunity to shine as the Packers racked up big yards both in the air and on the ground against a dismal Rams squad.

**Steelers Dominate Cowboys in Ground Game**

Najee Harris spearheaded the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive charge, accounting for 150 of the team’s 300 rushing yards in a decisive win over the Dallas Cowboys. The Steelers, doubling the Cowboys’ time of possession, secured an embarrassing two-score win over the so-called "America’s Team." Dallas, struggling with an ineffective running game and porous run defense, couldn’t match up to Pittsburgh’s robust trench play. Mike Tomlin’s squad leveraged the rushing strengths of Harris and the emerging talents of Justin Fields, effectively bullying Dallas throughout the game. Meanwhile, Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb found themselves unable to break through the formidable Steelers defense.

Week 5 proved to be a telling chapter in this NFL season, with several teams solidifying their status and others revealing critical weaknesses. Fans can now eagerly anticipate how these developments will unfold in the coming weeks.