The Numbers Behind The Numbers: NFL Week 5
Each Monday (or occasionally on a Tuesday), during the 2013 NFL season, iFolloSports.com will provide NFL fans with 10 interesting, yet sometimes overlooked stat lines from the week that was. Below is the Week 5 addition of The Numbers Behind The Numbers.
In the Dallas Cowboys 51-48 loss to the Denver Broncos, Dallas' Terrance Williams, Dez Bryant and Jason Witten all eclipsed more than 100 yards receiving.
Despite going down to the Indianapolis Colts, 34-28, Seattle Seahawks' RB Marshawn Lynch and QB Russell Wilson each rushed for in excess of 100 yards.
Chicago Bears WR Alshon Jeffery caught 10 balls for 218 yards and a touchdown, in the Bears 26-18 setback to the New Orleans Saints.
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon had 5 receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown, amid his team's 34-20 defeat, courtesy of the St. Louis Rams.
In the Arizona Cardinals 22-6 triumph over the Carolina Panthers, Arizona recorded 7 sacks.
Amid their 26-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans, the Kansas City Chiefs were only 1 of 12 on 3rd down conversions.
After turning over the ball another 4 times, during their 36-21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants now lead the NFL with a total of 20 turnovers this season.
The Houston Texans outgained the San Francisco 49ers 313 yards to 284 yards, yet were blown out 34-3, as a result of dropping the turnover battle 4 to 0.
The San Diego Chargers outgained the Oakland Raiders 423 yards to 299 yards, but went down in defeat, 27-17, due to losing the turnover showdown 5 to 0.
The Atlanta Falcons ran 24 more plays than the New York Jets, but came up short in the Monday night game, 30-28.