NFL Week 6 preview: Five things to watch out for

In Week 5, the NFL witnessed its longest day, beginning with the Jets vs. Vikings in London at 9:30 a.m. ET and concluding after a storm-delayed Cowboys vs. Steelers game close to 1 a.m. ET Monday. Fans can prepare for another marathon day, as the Bears and Jaguars face off in London on Sunday morning.

The 49ers succumbed to a Super Bowl Hangover, falling to the Cardinals and slipping to 2-3. This leaves them in a crucial position ahead of their game against the Seahawks. Historically, teams that lose the Super Bowl face challenges reaching it again, with the Niners anticipated to push hard to avoid this fate, given their lineup of divisional and rivalry games.

In Baltimore and Washington, the local rivalry known as the "Battle of the Beltway" heats up. The Commanders, with rookie sensation Jayden Daniels, lead the NFC East while the Ravens, led by Lamar Jackson, aim for another victory. The match promises high stakes as both teams show impressive form.

Meanwhile, the Patriots look to the future, starting rookie quarterback Drake Maye. With high expectations, the team hopes to settle their search for Tom Brady’s successor, but face pressure as they meet the Texans.

Dallas Cowboys struggle at home, winless so far. As they prepare to face the Lions, the team hopes to secure a home victory, despite missing key players like linebacker Micah Parsons.

The Jets, after a loss to the Vikings, made a bold mid-season move by firing their head coach amidst a disappointing start to the season. With Jeff Ulbrich stepping in as interim head coach, the team is striving to end their long playoff drought, setting sights on a challenging matchup against the Bills on Monday Night Football.