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Gibbs and McBride set NFL records as Eagles struggle in Week 5
NFL Week 5 brought record-setting performances and ongoing struggles for several teams.
Jahmyr Gibbs reached 58 career scrimmage touchdowns, passing Barry Sanders for the most by a player before turning 25.
Trey McBride passed Jimmy Graham for the most receptions by a tight end in a player’s first five NFL seasons.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love threw at least two touchdown passes in each of the team’s first five games, a run last achieved by Aaron Rodgers in 2011.
The Eagles have scored only three second-half points across their last three games and are now 2-3.
These milestones show how young players are making their mark, while Philadelphia’s late-game problems are affecting its season.
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Jahmyr Gibbs passed Barry Sanders for the most career scrimmage touchdowns in NFL history before turning 25.
Trey McBride passed Jimmy Graham for the most receptions by a tight end in his first five NFL seasons.
The Eagles’ second-half struggles continued, with Philadelphia scoring three points across 18 second-half drives over its last three games.
The Eagles fell to 2-3, their first time below .500 since 2021.
- Who
- Jahmyr Gibbs, Trey McBride and the Philadelphia Eagles.
- What
- Gibbs and McBride set NFL records, while the Eagles continued to struggle in the second half.
- When
- Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The article attributes the records to Gibbs’ career achievements and McBride’s receptions; it describes the Eagles’ second-half struggles but does not state a cause.
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- Gibbs career scrimmage touchdowns
- 58
- Gibbs age milestone
- Most in NFL history before turning 25
- McBride career receptions
- 388
- McBride previous record
- Jimmy Graham had 386 receptions in his first five NFL seasons
- Eagles second-half points
- 3 across 18 drives over their last three games
- Eagles record
- 2-3
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