NFL stars chase historic milestones and MVP honors in Week 5

As the NFL enters Week 5 of the 2026 season, several prominent players are positioned to reach significant career milestones. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is approaching 100 career victories, including the postseason. If he wins his upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, he will become only the fourth quarterback in league history to reach that mark within his first nine seasons.

Veteran quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford are also chasing touchdown records. Rodgers currently has 579 career touchdown passes, tying Peyton Manning for third all-time; one more would move him into second place behind only Drew Brees and Tom Brady. Stafford is tied for sixth all-time with 454 touchdown passes.

In the NFL MVP race, Brock Purdy has emerged as a primary contender alongside Josh Allen, with both players currently holding 3-1 betting odds. Purdy holds the league's top passer rating at 126.3 and has maintained a streak of four consecutive games with at least two touchdown passes and no sacks, tying for third in NFL history.