NFC East Makes Dubious History; Texans Earn First Win, Bears' Williams Nears Return

The NFL's Week 5 saw the NFC East teams collectively endure a winless performance, a rare occurrence that has only happened four times since the 2002 divisional realignment. This downturn has paradoxically led to the New York Giants holding an unlikely lead in the division.

In other significant developments, the Houston Texans secured their first victory of the 2026 season, defeating the Tennessee Titans who are now winless. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons suffered an overtime loss, compounded by an injury to quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Looking ahead, there's a positive update for the Chicago Bears, with insider reports indicating that quarterback Caleb Williams is nearing a return for Week 6.