NFL Week Five Best and Worst Performances

Week Five has come and gone, so here are the Best and Worst performances from the past week.

The Best:


Matt Cassel: Cassel finally played the way he has in the past few seasons, throwing for four TDs and 257 yards.  It has been a slow start to Cassel and the Chief's season, but with this performance, it could be the start of a turnaround for the Kansas City Chief's season.

Adrian Peterson: The Vikings finally chalked one up in the win column this past weekend and it comes as no surprise that Adrian Peterson had a lot to do with it.  The Vikings go when Peterson goes, so if it requires him scoring three TDs and rushing for 122 yards, then that might be what they need.  It will also take some pressure off of Donovan McNabb at the quarterback position.

Ben Roethlisberger: The last thing the Pittsburgh Steelers wanted to have happen was fall to 2-3 on the season.  But, with the help of their star QB, the Steelers were able to notch up a big win against the upstart Titans.  Roethlisberger's five TDs were a big step in the right direction for turning around not only his season, but the Steelers' season as well.

The Worst:


Josh Freeman: I couldn't tell you one person that doesn't pull for the young Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but after a disappointing performance by Josh Freeman and the team, it's hard to decide if it is really their time.  The 48-3 loss was the worst loss in team history and it seemed like Freeman was just lost out there.  A lot will be put on his shoulders if running back LaGarret Blount is out for a sustained period of time with a knee injury.

Kyle Orton: Well, Orton seemed to last longer as the starting QB in Denver than many would have liked, but, by the third quarter in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, Orton was finally replaced by fan-favorite Tim Tebow.  Orton didn't have a touchdown in the game and it just didn't seem like the team played with any energy with him at the helm.

Jets Defense: It's hard to put a lot of pressure on a defense when they go up against one of the best offenses in the game in the Patriots, but when you talk smack about your opponent non-stop and pride yourself on defense, giving up 30 points isn't going to win you any ballgames.  The Jets have lost three straight and their defense just isn't what it has been the past two seasons.  It's time to shut up and start playing football.

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