32 NFL observations after Week 5: Sam Darnold excels throwing deep while Jared Verse dominates rushing the passer

2Y2FW1M Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold leads the way on deep ball completions: He has 11 deep ball completions on the year — the most of any quarterback along with Trevor Lawrence.

• Rookie edge Jared Verse thriving: The Los Angeles Rams EDGE has the fourth-best pass-rush win rate of all pass-rushers:

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Each week, we’ve been taking a look at some of the more interesting nuggets readers can find out about teams with our “Premium Stats” product —whether it’s who the best pass-rushers are, who the most productive receivers are, or who grades the best at certain positions.

With a little time, we’ve trawled through to see what caught our eye not just from this week's action but for the season overall.


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Arizona Cardinals

No quarterback has a better grade under pressure than Kyler Murray‘s 81.0.


Atlanta Falcons

With 32 catches on the year without a drop, Drake London (along with Chris Godwin) has the most receptions without a drop.


Baltimore Ravens

Quarterback Lamar Jackson has the lowest turnover-worthy play percentage of any player to throw at least 100 passes. His 1.1% puts Joe Burrow in second spot.


Buffalo Bills

Only E.J. Speed has more run stops on the year than Dorian Williams‘ 15.


Carolina Panthers

No cornerback has more defensive stops against the run than Jaycee Horn‘s seven.


Chicago Bears

Kevin Byard is one of four safeties to make at least 23 tackles and miss one or fewer.


Cincinnati Bengals

Mike Gesicki has the most yards of any receiver when split out in the slot with 140.


Cleveland Browns

Denzel Ward has the most pass breakups on the year of any player with seven.


Dallas Cowboys

With 234 yards against man coverage, CeeDee Lamb has 10 more than Justin Jefferson to lead all players.

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Denver Broncos

Zach Allen is now up to 29 total pressures on the year — the second-highest of all players and most of any interior defensive lineman.


Detroit Lions

Despite the bye week, Aidan Hutchinson still has the most pressures of any player on the year. His 40 are 11 more than any other player.


Green Bay Packers

Jayden Reed is now up to 356 yards from the slot for the season, best in the league.


Houston Texans

With four big-time throws, C.J. Stroud led all players in Week 5.


Indianapolis Colts

Alec Pierce had three more deep (at least 20 yards in the air) receptions this week. That was the most in Week 5 and moves him to the top with D.K. Metcalf on the year.


Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jags picked up their first win of the year and a big part of that was Tank Bigsby. His 11 forced missed tackles were the most of any player this week.


Kansas City Chiefs

With nine total pressures, Chris Jones had the most of any player in Week 5. He also had the best pass-rush win rate of the week at 34.4%.


Las Vegas Raiders

Linebacker Robert Spillane has the most defensive stops in coverage of all players. His 11 is one more than DeMarvion Overshown and Germaine Pratt.


Los Angeles Chargers

Justin Herbert is fourth among all quarterbacks in big-time throws on balls thrown between 10 and 19 yards in the air.


Los Angeles Rams

Jared Verse has won 26.9% of his pass-rushing reps. That win rate is the fourth-best of any player and the best of any rookie.


Miami Dolphins

No tackle has a better run-blocking grade than Terron Armstead and his 91.5 mark.

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Minnesota Vikings

Sam Darnold now has 11 deep ball completions on the year — the most of any quarterback along with Trevor Lawrence.


New England Patriots

With 12 defensive stops against the run, Davon Godchaux is tied for the most among all interior defensive linemen.


New Orleans Saints

Nobody has forced more incompletions this year than the 10 that Paulson Adebo has managed.


New York Giants

Darius Slayton is one of three receivers to catch seven contested catches, along with Terry McLaurin and Drake London.


New York Jets

Alongside Jerome Baker, Jamien Sherwood had the most defensive stops against the run of any player this week with six.


Philadelphia Eagles

Nobody has batted more passes this year than the three that Jalen Carter has managed.


Pittsburgh Steelers

James Daniels remains top of the pile as a run-blocking guard. His 92.5 grade keeps Chris Lindstrom in the second spot.


San Francisco 49ers

Jordan Mason has moved to the No. 1 spot in terms of forced missed tackles. As a runner and receiver, he is up to 28 on the year.


Seattle Seahawks

Having thrown for 76 first downs, only Brock Purdy can match what Geno Smith has achieved in that regard.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield leads all quarterbacks with at least 50 dropbacks in terms of adjusted accuracy rate. His 81.7% narrowly edges out Patrick Mahomes‘ 81.1%.


Tennessee Titans

Sebastian Joseph-Day has recorded a stop on 14.5% of the running plays he has been on the field for.


Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels‘ 81.1 is the highest a rookie quarterback since Baker Mayfield‘s 87.6 (who had far fewer snaps after not opening the season as a starter).

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