ESPN Australia delivers seven live NFL games in Week 5. Highlights include Jets vs Vikings in London and back-to-back matchups all day.

NFL fans are set for an action-packed Week Five, with ESPN showcasing seven games, highlighted by the New York Jets facing the undefeated Minnesota Vikings in London.

The week’s matchups kick off on Friday, October 4, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers taking on the Atlanta Falcons at 10:15am AEST. This key NFC South contest sees Tampa Bay sitting on top of the division at 3-1, just ahead of the Falcons (2-2). Both teams come into the game with momentum, following Week Four victories – the Falcons narrowly defeated New Orleans 26-24, while Tampa Bay impressed in a 33-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

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The main event of the weekend comes early on Monday, October 7, with a five-game marathon starting at 12:30am AEDT. The NFL’s trip to London will feature the New York Jets taking on the red-hot Minnesota Vikings, who have begun the season 4-0. In contrast, the Jets (2-2) are looking to bounce back after a tight 10-9 loss to Denver in Week Four. Meanwhile, the Vikings continued their winning streak with a thrilling 31-29 victory over Green Bay.

At 4am AEDT, ESPN will air a clash between the Buffalo Bills and the Houston Texans. The Bills, who started the season strong, will aim to recover from a 35-10 loss to Baltimore, while Houston (3-1) enters the matchup on a high after overcoming the winless Jacksonville Jaguars in Week Four.

Also at 4am AEDT, ESPN2 will broadcast an AFC South contest between the Indianapolis Colts and the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars. At 0-4, the Jaguars face increasing pressure, with speculation mounting over the future of head coach Doug Pedersen. A loss to the 2-2 Colts could signal early playoff elimination and possible changes for the Jacksonville side.

Later, at 7am AEDT, the Arizona Cardinals will meet the San Francisco 49ers. The Cardinals (2-2) are coming off a heavy 42-14 defeat to the Washington Commanders, while the 49ers (3-1) will look to build on their Week Four 30-13 win over the New England Patriots.

The final game of Monday’s NFL slate sees the Dallas Cowboys go up against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 11:15am AEDT. Both teams are eager for a win – the Cowboys secured a 20-15 victory over the New York Giants in Week Four, and the Steelers will be looking to rebound after suffering their first loss of the season, a narrow 27-24 defeat to the Colts.

Week Five wraps up on Tuesday, October 8, with the New Orleans Saints facing the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs at 11:15am AEDT. The Chiefs (4-0) have already established a commanding two-game lead in the AFC West, while the Saints (2-2) will be looking to stay competitive in the tightly contested NFC South, where they are locked in with Tampa Bay and Atlanta.

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Broadcast schedule for Week Five:

Friday, October 4
9:30am AEST – NFL Blitz, ESPN
10:15am AEST – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons, ESPN

Monday, October 7
12:30am AEDT – New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings, ESPN
4:00am AEDT – Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans, ESPN
4:00am AEDT – Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars, ESPN2
4:00am AEDT – NFL RedZone, ESPN App*
7:00am AEDT – Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers, ESPN
10:00am AEDT – NFL Blitz, ESPN
11:15am AEDT – Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers, ESPN

Tuesday, October 8
6:00am AEDT – Monday Blitz, ESPN
9:00am AEDT – Monday Night Countdown, ESPN
11:15am AEDT – New Orleans Saints vs Kansas City Chiefs, ESPN

Note: Streaming via the ESPN App is available to subscribers on Foxtel, Fetch TV, and Sky NZ, though it is not accessible through Kayo. ESPN and ESPN2 are available on Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and Sky NZ.

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