In lieu of the typical "Tuesday" Toss, here’s a glimpse at seven things that made me say “Wow!” over the course of a wild nine-game Week 5 across the UFA. If you missed any of the action during the holiday weekend, this should catch you up and prepare you for the thrilling couple months ahead.
1. Presumed contenders taking tough early season losses
While Houston, Montreal, and Oregon all enjoyed epic wins as presumed underdogs, Colorado, New York, and Seattle were all licking their wounds and wondering how to best move forward.
Rarely does one regular season weekend so thoroughly scramble the UFA’s hierarchy. Week 4 didn’t just deliver thrillers—it sent a lasting and powerful message.
I try not to be hyperbolic. I aim to remain nuanced and measured. But anyone following the Association immediately recognized that Week 4 was different and bonkers.