NFL Week 5 live updates: Highlights, schedule, inactives, predictions, odds and analysis

By Charlotte Carroll, Michael-Shawn Dugar and Lauren Smith

Isaiah Simmons blocked a would-be tying field goal attempt, Bryce Ford-Wheaton returned the ball 60 yards for a go-ahead touchdown and the New York Giants escaped with a 29-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

New York led from the start of the third quarter on a 30-yard touchdown pass from Daniel Jones to Darius Slayton, ending Seattle’s late comeback attempt in the game’s final moments.

With Seattle trailing 23–20, Jason Myers lined up for a 47-yard field goal, but Simmons blocked the attempt, and Ford-Wheaton recovered it and sprinted to the end zone to give the Giants their final nine-point lead deliver with 55 points. seconds left.

Seattle (3-2) opened the scoring in the first quarter on a franchise-record 102-yard fumble recovery touchdown from Rayshawn Jenkins, but the Giants tied the game early in the second quarter and never trailed again.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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— New York Giants (@Giants) October 6, 2024

Giants offense increases without Nabers, Singletary

The Giants offense started with a disastrous first drive, but Jones stayed in the pocket despite slips and fumbles on the first snap. Jones led a 10-minute drive that ended with a fumble in the end zone from Eric Gray and a return 102 yards to Jenkins for a touchdown. But the Giants were not deterred by the first drive.

Similar to the start of their win over the Browns, Jones and the offense came through and dominated the time of possession, 37:22 to Seattle’s 22:38. The performance was even more impressive because the Giants were missing two of their most potent offensive threats. Devin Singletary (groin) was ruled out just before the game while Malik Nabers (concussion) did not make the trip. — Charlotte Carroll, Giants beat writer

Tracy and Jones monitor the Giants running game

Even with top running back Singletary missing, the Giants posted their highest rushing yards of the season (175 yards). Jones was a big part of that, with 11 attempts for 38 yards. It was Jones’ most carries since the Week 4 game against Seattle in 2023.

But Tyrone Tracy Jr. went the extra mile and delivered his first career 100-yard game. Tracy finished with 18 carries. The Giants also involved Eric Gray more on the opening drive, but that stopped with the fumble in the end zone. – Caroll

DJ LAUNCHES TO SLAYTON 🚀

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— New York Giants (@Giants) October 6, 2024

Second consecutive loss for Seattle

The Seahawks were defeated in all three phases. They sleepwalked through the first three quarters and played in desperation for most of the fourth quarter. On defense, the Seahawks couldn’t put pressure on Jones. With the game on the line, New York’s special teams unit was superior. Simmons’ leaping block of what would have been a 47-yard field goal led to a 60-yard touchdown for the visitors.

The Seahawks started the season with three straight wins, but have since been outplayed twice in six days. – Michael-Shawn Dugar, Seahawks beat writer

99 yards and a leap to the end zone…

TOUCHDOWN RAYSHAWN JENKINS! pic.twitter.com/XY4wpFXLwI

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) October 6, 2024

The Seahawks offense stalls early

Seattle’s offense seemed unstoppable from Week 4 onwards. That would make the Giants’ defense an immovable object. The Seahawks didn’t score an offensive touchdown until almost two minutes remained in the game. Smith was the team’s leading rusher and Seattle’s two running backs had just seven carries for a total of 30 yards. Smith was sacked seven times.

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Seattle’s offense seemed to be spiraling out of control despite a late rally that nearly tied the game. That side of the ball still has a lot to do heading into a short week with the Niners coming to town on Thursday night. – Dugar

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(Photo of Bryce Ford-Wheaton returning the blocked field goal for a touchdown: Joe Nicholson / Imagn Images)