NFL Week 5: Key Matchups and Viewing Information

Week 5 of the NFL season on Sunday, October 11, 2026, features a slate of inter-conference matchups across the league. Five games, all broadcast on FOX, are highlighted with details on how to watch and key players to monitor.

Bengals at Dolphins

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) visit the Miami Dolphins (0-4) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The Bengals are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, while the Dolphins are seeking their first win of the season. Cincinnati enters as a 7-point favorite with a total of 42.5.

Cincinnati's passing offense ranks fifth in the league at 277.5 yards per game, led by quarterback Joe Burrow, who has 1,171 passing yards and seven touchdowns. Running back Chase Brown leads the team in rushing with 207 yards and one touchdown. Miami's defense has allowed 25.25 points per game.

For the Dolphins, running back Ollie Gordon II has emerged as an explosive threat, rushing for 148 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries. However, Miami's passing game ranks 30th at 163.5 yards per game, with quarterback Malik Willis accounting for 712 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Miami holds a minus-2 turnover margin.

Vikings at Saints

The Minnesota Vikings (4-0) travel to face the New Orleans Saints (1-3) at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, also at 1 p.m. ET. The Vikings are the NFL's only remaining undefeated team after a 15-10 victory over Miami. The Saints are coming off a 45-24 loss at Atlanta.

Minnesota's offense has struggled through the air, ranking last in the NFL with 156 passing yards per game. Tight end T.J. Hockenson has been a primary target, with 195 receiving yards on 19 catches. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. has been a consistent performer, leading the Vikings in rushing with 297 yards on 72 carries.

New Orleans boasts a pass-heavy offense, ranking fourth in the league with 278.5 passing yards per game. Quarterback Tyler Shough has thrown for 1,203 yards and nine touchdowns on an average of 45 attempts per game. Running back Alvin Kamara has two rushing touchdowns this season on 25 carries, as the Saints' ground game ranks 26th at 88.5 yards per game. New Orleans has a turnover margin of minus-5.

Bears at Packers

In a classic NFC North rivalry, the Chicago Bears (3-1) take on the Green Bay Packers (2-2) at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, also at 1 p.m. ET. Chicago is a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 44.5.

Chicago averages 28.0 points per game while allowing 16.2. Their league-leading rushing attack averages 196.3 yards per game, with Kyle Monangai carrying the load with 324 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Tyson Bagent has contributed to the passing game, completing 30 of 43 attempts for 322 yards, one interception, and no touchdowns in two starts.

Green Bay averages 18.2 points per game and allows 26.2. Quarterback Jordan Love has passed for 1,041 yards and eight touchdowns. Wide receiver Matthew Golden is a key target with 274 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 18 catches. The Packers have a turnover margin of minus-2.

Giants at Commanders

The New York Giants (3-1) visit the Washington Commanders (1-3) at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, for a 1 p.m. ET matchup. Washington is a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 44.5.

The Giants' defense has allowed 19.8 points per game, while their passing game ranks 27th with 172.8 yards per game. Wide receiver Malik Nabers leads the team with 208 receiving yards on 18 catches, including a 112-yard performance in Week 4. Quarterback Jameis Winston has thrown for 479 yards and three touchdowns in three games.

Washington's defense has given up 30.5 points per game. Their ground game ranks eighth in the NFL with 124.0 yards per game, led by Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who has 157 rushing yards on 56 carries. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs has 170 receiving yards and three touchdowns for Washington's passing game, which averages 190.8 yards.

49ers at Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers (4-0) face off against the Seattle Seahawks (3-1) at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, in the late afternoon window at 4:25 p.m. ET. Seattle is a 3-point favorite with a total of 46.5.

San Francisco's defense has been stingy, allowing only 16.0 points per game. The offense is sixth in rushing at 137.3 yards per game and eighth in passing at 251.8 yards per game. Quarterback Brock Purdy has thrown for 1,007 yards and 11 touchdowns, while running back Christian McCaffrey leads the team with 218 rushing yards and four touchdowns.

Seattle's defense allows 18.25 points per game. Their passing game ranks 14th with 237.0 yards per game, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba as a primary target, leading the team with 481 receiving yards and six touchdowns. The Seahawks' ground game is 13th in the league at 110.3 yards per game, with Emanuel Wilson as their leading rusher. Seattle also boasts a plus-3 turnover margin.