Fast Five: NFL players who impressed Buzz in Week 5

Fast Five is a quick list that might offer a basic starting point for a themed collection or new focus -- five things that could be fun for a beginner or a new way to add something to your stash if you're a grizzled veteran.

This time? Five NFL players who impressed Buzz in Week 5.

THE GOAT HAS A GAME
Tom Brady -- QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Rookie Cards in 2000 boxes)
Passing yards? Nobody had more than his 411 this week -- in fact, only two others topped 350. Five passing TDs? Nobody touched that, either, as his team stomped their in-state rivals. This week? With four passing TDs, he'll be the only player to ever throw for 600 TDs ... and there will be countless more looks at the greatness of his career. (At least there should be.) His RCs from 21 years ago are in-demand and pricey and, well, if you didn't grab ink long ago you're going to be paying top-dollar there, too. Is there a lot more room to grow? Well, that depends on those buying at the top of the market. For the rest of us, I think his Tampa Bay basics and non-hit rare stuff here and there might be the best way to dabble -- unless you don't have to worry about dollar signs.

Keep reading for four more making up the list this time.

HOW 'BOUT ...
Ezekiel Elliott -- RB, Dallas Cowboys (Rookie Cards in 2016 boxes)
Eight runners reached the 100-yard mark this week and while others had more scores and more yards than this guy, he gets my nod. His 21 carries for 110 and then two catches and another TD helped remind us that he's one to collect in Dallas -- if not the one if he can be consistent. (I think others aren't.) This was his second 100-yard game in a row and he's got six TDs for the year (five rushing). Those don't lead the league but they are in the hunt after a slow start. I think other RBs have probably passed him when it comes to cardboard attention and that could mean some good buys are out there.

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ROOKIE HEAT?
Ja'Marr Chase -- WR, Cincinnati Bengals (Rookie Cards in 2021 boxes)
It was a good week for receivers as 14 reached the 100-yard mark and one (Davante Adams) did double that. My pick from all of them, though, is for a newcomer who put up another game with some big hauls. Chase caught six passes for 159 yards -- a season-high -- and a TD. He's scored in every game but one -- but still has five TDs for the year -- and his 26.5 yards per catch also was his best of the season with a 70-yarder in the mix. He's averaging 91.2 yards a game -- but has only topped 100 twice -- and he's looked good along with Joe Burrow in his return. I'd probably buy Burrow first but Chase's long-ball shows will lead to added attention.

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DOMINATING (AS USUAL)
Derrick Henry -- RB, Tennessee Titans (Rookie Cards in 2016 boxes)
Nick Chubb led the way this week with 161 yards but another favorite of mine -- though I'm not rich enough to collect either one at this point -- is Henry, who had a league-high 29 carries for 130 and a league-high three rushing TDs in a 37-19 win over the Jags. Henry ran for 2,000 yards last year and it doesn't look like he's slowing down with 128 per game so far this season. This was his second three-TD game of the year, too, putting him on pace for a career-high there -- he has seven so far and his top mark was 17 last season. I think the bargain-priced cards have the most room to grow, especially if you're a grader.

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HE ALSO HAD FIVE TDs ...
Justin Herbert -- QB, Los Angeles Chargers (Rookie Cards in 2020 boxes)
His numbers are perhaps a symbol of a changing game -- huck-it, chuck-it football isn't going away -- but that's all good and he's not the only one who's going to look good when the career numbers are final. This week? Four passing TDs, one rushing TD and a 398-yard game in a game that was fun to watch -- unless you like defense. He's only had two games below 300 yards this year -- his worst game at 222 yards last week -- while he's got 11 passing TDs in just his last three. The Ravens are up next and then the Patriots and the Eagles. It could be a fun month to watch ... I'd be grabbing the cheap stuff from, say, Chronicles and other releases that aren't the bigs. His stuff will pick up even more if this continues.

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