The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Week 5 Hangover: C.J. Stroud is "f***ing awesome"
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Oct 13, 2026 Week 5 delivers overtime drama, bold scheme adjustments, defensive dominance, and a surprise mid-game trade. Dive into Baltimore’s adaptable offense, Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s growing pains, Cincinnati’s familiar limitations, and Miami’s offensive collapse. Plus, C.J. Stroud’s elite-level play, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s fit in Houston, and Cam Ward’s frustrating development.
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Snoop Huntley Survives Atlanta’s Pressure Switch
- Snoop Huntley supplied more than easy completions, including a spinning escape and deep connection to Zay Flowers on the decisive touchdown drive.
- He finished 24 of 32 despite three sacks, drops, and a tipped pass, showing composure against Atlanta’s pressure changes.
Penix Must Unlock The Middle Of The Field
- Michael Penix Jr. creates impressive outside-the-numbers throws but remains constrained by pressure responses and reluctance to attack the middle of the field.
- His development hinges on making layered throws over linebackers, not merely adding more spectacular sideline passes.
Baltimore Won The Game At The Line
- Baltimore controlled the game through its run defense, holding Atlanta to 110 rushing yards and a 25% success rate.
- Travis Jones, Nnamdi Madubuike, Project Washington, and Malaki Starks helped turn the Ravens’ front into the game’s biggest structural advantage.