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The Breer Report: Week 5 Takeaways

MMQB Week 5: Giants Surprise, Taysom Hill Has Juice, Cowboys Are Rolling

Links to all our coverage of an exciting NFL Sunday, including Albert Breer’s conversations with Daniel Jones, Brian Daboll, Taysom Hill and Brandon Staley.

Welcome to Week 5 of the NFL season here at The MMQB. We are trying things a little differently with Albert Breer’s Monday-morning column, publishing items as separate stories throughout the morning. Below are links to everything Albert wrote about Week 5, plus more from our staff.

The Giants’ Recent History Is Now History

Saquon Barkley leaps into the end zone as Packers defenders look on

Behind first-year coach Brian Daboll, a rejuvenated Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley, the Giants upended the Packers and claimed their spot as the NFL’s biggest early-season surprise. Albert Breer speaks to the coach and quarterback about the season.

Three Deep: Taysom Hill Has Plenty of Juice Left

Taysom Hill runs through a Seahawks defender during a huge Week 5

Albert Breer speaks to the Saints’ star of Week 5 about his ever-changing role and contribution to a big win. Plus, why there is definitely reason for concern over the Broncos’ offense and Brandon Staley’s latest big decision.

Ten Takeaways: Mike McCarthy’s Cowboys Are Rolling

Cowboys running back Tony Pollard in Week 5 against Rams.

Albert Breer’s weekly notes from around the league starts with the surging Cowboys. Plus, Jets coach Robert Saleh is a wild man again, the Patriots are showing why they didn’t name an offensive coordinator, Matt Rhule’s future and much more.

Six From Saturday

Texas Tech edge Tyree Wilson closes in on Houston running back Ta Zawn Henry

Albert Breer’s weekly thoughts on college action, geared mostly toward what should be of interest to NFL fans. Including quick scouting takes on Texas Tech edge Tyree Wilson, Illinois running back Chase Brown and more.

More From The MMQB Staff

Conor Orr: The NFC East Is No Longer a Laughingstock

Week 5 Game Balls: Recognizing the week’s top performers

The MMQB Podcast

Listen to Gary Gramling and Conor Orr break down all the games and every major story line on The MMQB Podcast, in your feed every Monday morning.

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