NFL Spotlight: Week 5

Oct. 15, 2015

Julio Jones helped lead the undefeated Atlanta Falcons to a 25-19 overtime win over the Washington Redskins, reeling in five catches for 67 yards and a fumble recovery in the end zone for a touchdown to give Atlanta the lead early in the fourth quarter. Jones, who currently leads the NFL with 43 receptions on the season, ranks second in total yards (545), and is fourth in touchdowns (4) and yards after the catch (190).

Arizona Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson had a monster game in a 42-17 win over the Detroit Lions, finishing with five tackles, two interceptions and two pass breakups. His two picks moved him into a tie for third in the league for interceptions with three total.

T.J. Yeldon scored his first career touchdown on a four-yard reception in the third quarter of the Jacksonville Jaguars' matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a week ago. He finished the day with 11 carries for 32 yards and added five catches for 31 yards. Among rookies, Yeldon ranks third in rushing yards (291) and fourth in receptions (15).

Fellow rookie Amari Cooper notched four catches for 47 yards for the Oakland Raiders in a 16-10 loss to the undefeated Denver Broncos. The first-year receiver leads all rookies in catches (28), receiving yards (386) and receiving touchdowns (2). He also ranks third in the league for yards after the catch (196).

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix helped lead the Green Bay defense to a 24-10 win over the St. Louis Rams, finishing the game with six tackles (including a touchdown-saving stop late in the game) and an interception. The second-year standout currently leads the Packers with 34 tackles on the season.

New Orleans Saints tailback Mark Ingram had 12 carries for 57 yards and two catches for 17 yards in last week's matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. The former Heisman Trophy winner leads the league in yards after the catch with 240, while ranking second among running backs with 24 catches out of the backfield.

Ingram, the 28th overall pick in the 2011 draft, will square off against former teammate Julio Jones, the sixth overall pick in the 2011 draft, when the Saints host the Falcons in tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup on CBS and the NFL Network.

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