In this article you’ll get the IDP Fantasy Football recap from each matchup in Week 5.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30 @ Atlanta Falcons 36
The Atlanta Falcons faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a closely contested match that ended with the Falcons securing a victory in overtime, 36-30.
Top Tackling Defensive Players:
- Tykee Smith (Buccaneers) – Led the Buccaneers’ defense with 11 total tackles, including 9 solo tackles.
- Zyon McCollum (Buccaneers) – Made 10 tackles (7 solo) and contributed with 2 pass deflections.
- Jamel Dean (Buccaneers) – Finished with 9 tackles, all solo, along with a pass deflection.
- Lavonte David (Buccaneers) – Contributed 8 tackles, including 6 solo tackles, and had 2 pass deflections.
- Jessie Bates III (Falcons) – Led the Falcons’ defense with 8 tackles (3 solo).
Injuries and Player Stats After Injury:
- K.J. Britt (Buccaneers): Was injured during the first quarter but later returned. He ended with 9 tackles, including 5 solo.
- Dee Alford (Falcons): Was injured during a play but returned to action. He contributed 3 total tackles (2 solo).
- T.J. Smith (Buccaneers): Was injured but returned later. He finished with 7 tackles and 1 tackle for loss.
- Yaya Diaby (Buccaneers): Sustained an injury but came back into the game. He had 5 tackles, including 1 tackle for loss.
- Lavonte David (Buccaneers): Was injured in the third quarter but returned. He ended the game with 8 tackles and 2 pass deflections.
Combined Table of Top Defensive Players and Their Stats:
| Player | Team | Tot | Solo | Sacks | TFL | PDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tykee Smith | Buccaneers | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | Buccaneers | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamel Dean | Buccaneers | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lavonte David | Buccaneers | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jessie Bates III | Falcons | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K.J. Britt | Buccaneers | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | Falcons | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | Buccaneers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. Smith | Buccaneers | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
New York Jets 17 @ Minnesota Vikings 23
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the New York Jets 23-17. An early lead by the Vikings, including a 63-yard interception return for a touchdown by Andrew Van Ginkel, set the pace. The Jets made efforts to come back in the second half but couldn’t close the gap.
Top Tackling Defensive Players:
- Jets:
- Jamien Sherwood led with 12 tackles (7 solo) and one tackle for loss.
- Isaiah Oliver had 6 tackles (5 solo), one sack, one tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit.
- D.J. Reed contributed 5 tackles (3 solo) and defended two passes.
- Vikings:
- Ivan Pace Jr. recorded 6 tackles (5 solo), one sack, two tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits.
- Harrison Smith added 6 tackles (5 solo), one sack, one tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit.
- Stephon Gilmore made 6 tackles (5 solo) and defended two passes.
Injured Players and Their Stats After Returning:
- Sam Darnold (Vikings QB): Left the game in the first quarter but returned. He was sacked four times and lost a fumble.
- Aaron Rodgers (Jets QB): Briefly exited in the third quarter but came back. He threw two touchdowns and had three interceptions.
- Sauce Gardner (Jets CB): Left due to injury but returned, finishing with 2 tackles (1 solo) and one pass defended.
- Ivan Pace Jr. (Vikings LB): Injured during the game but returned, tallying 6 tackles (5 solo), one sack, two tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits.
Top Defensive Players Stats Table:
| Player | Team | Tot (Solo) | Sacks | TFL | PD | QB Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamien Sherwood | Jets | 12 (7) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Oliver | Jets | 6 (5) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | Jets | 6 (5) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | Jets | 6 (4) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | Jets | 5 (3) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | Vikings | 6 (5) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace Jr. | Vikings | 6 (5) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Stephon Gilmore | Vikings | 6 (5) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | Vikings | 6 (4) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | Vikings | 6 (3) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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