From the Colts and Broncos racing to 10 points on Thursday to the Raiders and Chiefs trading scores like an NBA game, Week 5 of the NFL season was certainly a memorable one. But which games had the biggest influence on the rapidly-emerging playoff picture? Here’s a look at the biggest storylines from the week that impacted the playoff race, using insights from SI Tickets’ postseason reservations.
Rams Rut Continues
The defending Super Bowl champions are now 2–3 after Sunday’s home loss to the Cowboys. Is it time for alarm in Los Angeles? Offensively, this is clearly not the same team as the one that was so explosive a season ago. The Rams have failed to top 10 points in back-to-back games and three times in five games this season. And Matthew Stafford, who was so good a season ago, has just five touchdowns and seven interceptions on the season. The warning signs from the loss to the Cowboys were obvious, as SI Tickets’ Super Bowl reservation prices for the Rams dropped 26% after the game.
