🏈 NFL Lead Story
VIKINGS GO PERFECT AT 5-0, AND THE NFL HAD AN ABSOLUTE WILD SUNDAY
From London upsets to overtime thrillers, Week 5 delivered something for everyone — and Minnesota just keeps winning.
By The Daily Dribble Staff · October 12, 2026
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The Minnesota Vikings are the ONLY undefeated team left in the NFC — and they're flying high at 5-0!
Sunday, October 11 was one of the biggest NFL days of the young 2026 season, with 13 games exploding across the schedule — and when the dust settled, the Minnesota Vikings stood alone as the last undefeated team in the NFC. Minnesota beat New Orleans 23-13, powered by Kyler Murray's efficient 24-of-30 passing day (229 yards, 1 TD) and a monster game from running back Aaron Jones Sr., who bulldozed through the Saints defense for 113 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries. The Vikings are now 5-0 and looking like a genuine Super Bowl contender!
Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions put on an absolute show out in Arizona, steamrolling the Cardinals 45-21. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs was the star of the show, carrying the ball 25 times for 151 yards and 2 touchdowns — that's the kind of stat line that makes fantasy football managers do a happy dance. Quarterback Jared Brissett also threw for 292 yards and 3 TDs. Detroit improves to 3-2 and is making serious noise in the NFC North.
Need more drama? The New York Giants and Washington Commanders played a wild one that ended in a 27-27 tie in overtime — one of the rarest results in football! Commanders QB Jayden Daniels rushed for 103 yards and 2 TDs. The Baltimore Ravens also survived an overtime scare, edging the Atlanta Falcons 30-23 in OT. And over in London, the Jacksonville Jaguars stunned the Philadelphia Eagles 19-17 in an NFL International Series thriller, with Trevor Lawrence throwing for 331 yards and 2 TDs. Big day. HUGE day.
🏈 NFL — Sunday, October 11 Results
Thirteen games, two overtime finishes, a tie, and a London upset. Here's every final score from Week 5:
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Note |
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| Eagles | 17 |
Jaguars | 19 |
NFL London 🇬🇧 |
| Bears | 7 |
Packers | 31 |
J. Love: 367 yds, 2 TD |
| Texans | 26 |
Titans | 3 |
CJ Stroud: 261 yds, 1 TD |
| Bengals | 31 |
Dolphins | 24 |
Burrow: 4 TDs! |
| Raiders | 17 |
Patriots | 45 |
Maye: 374 yds, 4 TD 🔥 |
| Vikings | 23 |
Saints | 13 |
MIN now 5-0! |
| Browns | 12 |
Jets | 17 |
B. Allen: 116 rush yds |
| Colts | 22 |
Steelers | 34 |
Warren: 101 rush yds, TD |
| Giants | 27 |
Commanders | 27 |
TIE – OT 🤝 |
| Broncos | 23 |
Chargers | 17 |
Dobbins: 68 yds, TD |
| Lions | 45 |
Cardinals | 21 |
Gibbs: 151 yds, 2 TD! |
| 49ers | 32 |
Seahawks | 29 |
McCaffrey: 68 rush yds, TD |
| Ravens | 30 |
Falcons | 23 |
OT thriller! Ravens 4-1 |
⚾ MLB — NLCS Game 1: Brewers vs. Dodgers
The National League Championship Series is underway, and the Milwaukee Brewers drew first blood! In a tight, low-scoring pitcher's duel, the Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in Game 1 of the NLCS. The hero? Shortstop Brice Turang, who went 1-for-2 with a HOME RUN, an RBI, a run scored, and a walk. The Brewers (103-59 in the regular season!) are the best team in the NL this year, and they're proving it when it matters most. The Dodgers (100-62) are no slouch either — this series is going to be incredible!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Note |
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| Dodgers | 1 |
Brewers | 2 |
NLCS – Game 1 · Turang HR |
🏀 NBA — Early Season Action, October 11
The NBA season is just getting started and the early games are already giving us fireworks! The biggest result: Dallas Mavericks absolutely crushed the Houston Rockets 132-115 in the NBA China Game — played all the way over in China! That's a 17-point blowout, and it puts both teams at 1-1 on the young season. Back in the States, Cleveland edged Orlando 119-105, Denver held off Chicago in a high-scoring battle 133-128, and the Charlotte Hornets upset the Milwaukee Bucks 105-90. The Wizards (2-0), Celtics (2-0), and Nets (2-0) are off to perfect starts!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Note |
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| Mavericks | 132 |
Rockets | 115 |
🇨🇳 NBA China Game |
| Magic | 105 |
Cavaliers | 119 |
CLE improves to 1-1 |
| Bucks | 90 |
Hornets | 105 |
Hornets upset MIL! |
| Bulls | 128 |
Nuggets | 133 |
High-scorer! DEN now 2-1 |
⚽ Soccer Around the World
Sunday was a big soccer day across multiple leagues! The Premier League gave us a stunner: Manchester City traveled to Anfield and beat Liverpool 3-0 — a massive result! Crystal Palace also beat Nottingham Forest 3-1. In Spain's LaLiga, Real Betis hammered Osasuna 5-2 in the day's highest-scoring match. In Italy's Serie A, Lazio beat Monza 3-1, while Roma and Como drew 0-0 and Juventus tied Cagliari 1-1. In Germany's Bundesliga, Cologne edged Gladbach 2-1 and Freiburg beat Schalke 2-1. And in MLS action, St. Louis City put on a SHOW, hammering the LA Galaxy 6-2!
| League | Match | Score |
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| Premier League | C Palace vs Nottm Forest | C Palace 3 – 1 |
| Premier League | Hull vs Everton | 2 – 2 Draw |
| Premier League | Liverpool vs Man City | 0 – Man City 3 |
| MLS | LA Galaxy vs St. Louis | 2 – St. Louis 6 |
| LaLiga | Celta Vigo vs Elche | 0 – 0 Draw |
| LaLiga | Deportivo vs Real Sociedad | 2 – R. Sociedad 3 |
| LaLiga | Osasuna vs Betis | 2 – Betis 5 |
| LaLiga | Valencia vs Racing | 2 – 2 Draw |
| Serie A | AS Roma vs Como | 0 – 0 Draw |
| Serie A | Monza vs Lazio | 1 – Lazio 3 |
| Serie A | Bologna vs Lecce | Bologna 2 – 1 |
| Serie A | Milan vs Sassuolo | 1 – 1 Draw |
| Serie A | Juventus vs Cagliari | 1 – 1 Draw |
| Bundesliga | Gladbach vs Cologne | 1 – Cologne 2 |
| Bundesliga | Schalke vs Freiburg | 1 – Freiburg 2 |
🛋️ Offseason Watch
🏀 College Basketball
No college hoops yesterday — the season doesn't tip off until early November! Teams are deep in preseason practice right now. March Madness feels far away, but it'll be here before you know it. Keep an eye out for early season rankings!
📊 By the Numbers
Drake Maye passing yards (NE)374
Joe Burrow TDs vs. Miami4
Jahmyr Gibbs rush yards (DET)151
Jayden Daniels rush yards (WSH)103
Trevor Lawrence pass yds (JAX)331
St. Louis MLS goals yesterday6
Man City goals at Anfield3
DAL vs HOU NBA margin (China)+17
Brewers regular season wins103
NFL games with 40+ pts scored2
🏈 NFL Standings
After Week 5
AFC East
| Team | W-L |
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| Bills | 3-1 |
| Patriots | 3-2 |
| Jets | 2-3 |
| Dolphins | 0-5 |
AFC North
| Team | W-L |
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| Ravens | 4-1 |
| Browns | 3-2 |
| Steelers | 3-2 |
| Bengals | 3-2 |
AFC South
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Jaguars | 4-1 |
| Colts | 2-3 |
| Texans | 1-4 |
| Titans | 0-5 |
AFC West
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Chiefs | 4-0 |
| Broncos | 3-2 |
| Raiders | 3-2 |
| Chargers | 0-5 |
NFC East
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Giants | 3-1-1 |
| Eagles | 2-3 |
| Cowboys | 2-3 |
| Commanders | 1-3-1 |
NFC North
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Vikings ⭐ | 5-0 |
| Packers | 3-2 |
| Bears | 3-2 |
| Lions | 3-2 |
NFC South
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Panthers | 2-2 |
| Falcons | 2-3 |
| Buccaneers | 1-4 |
| Saints | 1-4 |
NFC West
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| 49ers ⭐ | 5-0 |
| Seahawks | 3-2 |
| Rams | 2-2 |
| Cardinals | 1-4 |
🏀 NBA Early Standings
Season just started — every game counts!
Atlantic
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Celtics | 2-0 |
| Nets | 2-0 |
| Raptors | 1-1 |
| 76ers | 1-2 |
| Knicks | 0-2 |
Central
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Pacers | 1-1 |
| Pistons | 1-1 |
| Cavaliers | 1-1 |
| Bulls | 1-2 |
| Bucks | 1-2 |
Southeast
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Wizards | 2-0 |
| Heat | 2-1 |
| Hawks | 2-1 |
| Hornets | 1-1 |
| Magic | 1-1 |
Northwest
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Timberwolves | 2-1 |
| Nuggets | 2-1 |
| Trail Blazers | 1-0 |
| Jazz | 1-1 |
| Thunder | 0-2 |
Pacific
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Lakers | 2-1 |
| Warriors | 2-2 |
| Clippers | 1-1 |
| Suns | 1-2 |
| Kings | 0-3 |
Southwest
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Grizzlies | 2-1 |
| Rockets | 1-1 |
| Mavericks | 1-1 |
| Pelicans | 1-1 |
| Spurs | 0-2 |
⚾ MLB Playoffs — NLCS
Regular season records for context
NL Central
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Brewers ⭐ | 103-59 |
| Cubs | 89-73 |
| Pirates | 82-80 |
| Cardinals | 77-85 |
| Reds | 75-87 |
NL West
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Dodgers ⭐ | 100-62 |
| Padres | 91-71 |
| D-backs | 86-76 |
| Giants | 65-97 |
| Rockies | 58-104 |
AL East
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Rays | 98-64 |
| Yankees | 93-68 |
| Red Sox | 87-75 |
| Orioles | 79-82 |
| Blue Jays | 79-83 |
🧠 Trivia Time!
Test yourself on yesterday's action!
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Which Brewers player hit a HOME RUN in NLCS Game 1 to help beat the Dodgers?
✅ Answer: Brice Turang!
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The Minnesota Vikings are now the only undefeated team in the NFC. What is their record after yesterday?
✅ Answer: 5-0!
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Manchester City played at Liverpool in the Premier League yesterday. What was the final score — and who won?
✅ Answer: Man City won 3-0 at Anfield!