Bears, Packers, Vikings, Saints, Titans, Texans featured in Week 5 matchups
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Week 5 of the 2026 NFL regular season on October 11 features several noteworthy games. The Chicago Bears, facing the Green Bay Packers, are starting a different quarterback due to Caleb Williams' injury. The Minnesota Vikings remain undefeated but have struggled offensively, preparing to take on the 1-3 New Orleans Saints. A rare matchup features two winless teams, the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans, battling in a divisional contest, marking the seventh 0-4 matchup in the Super Bowl era. Each game presents unique dynamics and the potential for exciting outcomes as teams seek improvement.
- •Bears will start a different quarterback against the Packers.
- •Vikings are one of three undefeated teams despite offensive struggles.
- •Titans and Texans face off in a historic 0-4 matchup.
- •Both Saints and Titans seek crucial victories to boost their seasons.
- •Bears have made history winning games with three different quarterbacks.
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