NFL Week 5: 5 best games on Sunday

Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) carries the ball to score a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) reacts after making a sack in the fourth quarter. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 22-10 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings

This might be the game where people start to wonder why Brock Osweiler got paid $72 million. If you have not noticed yet, Osweiler has been bad despite having the Texans to a 3-1 start. The newly-minted franchise quarterback has thrown five touchdowns against six interceptions, including five in the past three games.

Against Minnesota, that ain’t going to fly. The Vikings have the best defense in football right now. Don’t believe it? Consider that Minnesota is 4-0 with the 31st-ranked offense, only better than the Los Angeles Rams. Is it sustainable? Who can tell, but it is going to be good enough to stymie Osweiler and his wild ways.

This interconference matchup is more about whether Sam Bradford and the offense can get on the right rack against a good defense. Contrary to popular belief, the Texans are still a good defense without J.J. Watt, mostly because of the development from Whitney Mercilus and Jadeveon Clowney. Both can get serious pressure off the edges.

Houston will be hard-pressed to win this one unless it can earn a positive turnover ratio. Early in the season, that has been a challenge with Osweiler treating the football like a greased pig.

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