Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season is almost at its business end. The week began with Thursday Night Football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos, where the former beat the latter 12-9. Since then, almost all games have displayed defensive solidity, which made the week a memorable one for defenses.
Team defenses were more or less successful in Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season. The likes of the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills put up memorable defensive displays. Let’s take a look at the top defenses from Week 5.
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Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys put up the best defense of the week as they beat the Los Angeles Rams 22-10 on Sunday. They allowed 10 points and registered 5 sacks, 1 interception, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 touchdown and 1 block kick.
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots displayed one of the best defenses of Week 5. They beat the Detroit Lions 29-0 at the Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 9. The Patriots did not allow any points and registered 2 sacks, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery and 1 touchdown in the game.
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers put up a mighty defense in Week 5 as they beat the Carolina Panthers 37-15. The 49ers allowed 15 points and finished the game with 6 sacks, 1 interception and 1 touchdown.
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Denver Broncos
The Broncos played the very first game of Week 5 where they were beaten 9-12 by the Indianapolis Colts. Despite their loss, the Broncos were one of the better defenses in the NFL this week as they allowed 12 points and registered 6 sacks and 2 interceptions.
Buffalo Bills
The Bills registered one of the biggest wins in Week 5 as they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 38-3 at home on Sunday. They allowed 3 points, recorded 3 sacks, 3 interceptions and recovered 1 fumble.
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Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts emerged victorious against the Denver Broncos as they beat them 12-9 in Thursday Night Football. They allowed 9 points and finished the game with 4 sacks, 2 interceptions and 1 block kick.
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 13-6 in Week 5. They allowed 6 points and registered 2 interceptions in the game.