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Jets fire Robert Saleh Jeff Ulbrich takes interim role after 2036 start

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QP-5
Published
Thu 10 Oct 2024
Episode Link
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jets-fire-robert-saleh-jeff-ulbrich-takes-interim-role-after-2036-start--62311275

### NFL Week 5 Recap and Latest Updates

As Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season comes to a close, several significant developments have captured the attention of football fans.

## Coaching Changes
The New York Jets made a shocking move by firing head coach Robert Saleh, who had a 20-36 record since his hiring in 2021. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will take over as the interim head coach.

## Injuries and Player Updates
- New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is expected to miss multiple weeks due to an oblique injury, with fifth-round rookie Spencer Rattler set to replace him.
- Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins, the NFL receiving leader through Week 5, may miss Week 6 against the Patriots due to a hamstring injury.
- Carolina Panthers center Austin Corbett is out for the season with a torn biceps.
- Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker remains in concussion protocol and will not play against the Jaguars.
- Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram is expected to practice after a hamstring injury, while linebacker Foye Oluokun is set to return by Week 7 or 8.
- New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux is week-to-week after undergoing wrist surgery.

## Notable Performances
- Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions achieved a perfect game, going 18-for-18 in a win over the Seattle Seahawks, breaking Kurt Warner's record for most passes without an incompletion.
- Kansas City Chiefs veterans JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kareem Hunt put up significant numbers in their win over the New Orleans Saints, with Smith-Schuster recording 130 receiving yards and Hunt rushing for 102 yards.

## Rookie Performances
- First-round picks have been making their mark. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had a season-high 72.0 PFF overall grade in Week 5, performing well in play-action scenarios.
- Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jared Verse continues his strong campaign, logging multiple pressures in every game and earning a season-high 76.7 PFF overall grade against Green Bay.
- Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has emerged as one of the league's top threats, earning an 88.3 PFF receiving grade over the past two weeks.

## Team Standings
- The Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs remain the last two undefeated teams in the league, with the Chiefs aiming for a Super Bowl three-peat.

These updates highlight the dynamic nature of the NFL season, with coaching changes, significant injuries, and standout performances shaping the landscape of the league.

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