Prepared or not, Week 5 within the NFL is rocketing in direction of us. Whereas we already bought an appetizer of the motion on Thursday evening with San Francisco’s upset win over the Rams in extra time, the total Sunday slate is on our doorstep. Just like final week, Week 5 begins a bit sooner than common with one other worldwide contest because the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings duke it out from London. From there, there’s a boatload of video games to sink our tooth into and, extra importantly, wager on.
As we gear up for all of the motion, let’s be sure to have all of your bets so as. Beneath, you may discover some last-second finest bets for the Week 5 slate that options evaluation on the London sport, together with Detroit’s highway contest with the Bengals, and contains our picks for the remainder of the video games on Sunday.
Groups on the bye in Week 5: Atlanta, Chicago, Inexperienced Bay, Pittsburgh
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- Sunday, 9:30 a.m. (NFL Community | Fubo, strive without cost)
Welcome to the NFL, Dillon Gabriel! As a congratulatory reward for climbing up Cleveland’s depth chart, you get to face the Brian Flores-led Vikings protection! Sheesh. Not solely will Gabriel face one of many hardest defenses within the league, however he can even be the primary quarterback to make his first begin outdoors of the USA.
What does that imply? Who is aware of, nevertheless it’s one other layer he’ll must navigate. In the meantime, the Vikings are already acclimated after enjoying Week 4 in Dublin, so they will not must journey as a lot as Cleveland. Merely wanting on the defensive matchup, nonetheless, that is daunting for Gabriel. Minnesota has the second-highest stress price within the NFL getting into Week 5 and is tied for the fifth-most sacks within the league. Even with the Browns protection probably giving the Vikings offense suits, I do not assume Gabriel will have the ability to maintain this throughout the quantity.
Projected rating: Vikings 23, Browns 17
The choose: Vikings -3.5
- Sunday, 4:25 p.m. (Fox | Fubo, strive without cost)
The Bengals are misplaced offensively. Sure, Jake Browning lining up underneath heart has dramatically lowered the ceiling of the unit following Joe Burrow’s turf toe damage, however their points transcend that. They commit foolish penalties, cannot block and haven’t any semblance of a constant operating sport.
And that unit is meant to maintain this shut with the Lions, who lead the NFL with 34.3 factors per sport this season? Aidan Hutchinson ought to have a area day attacking this offensive line, and the Lions offense ought to proceed to hum in opposition to a protection that simply allowed Bo Nix to gentle them up for 3 complete touchdowns Monday evening.
For the reason that begin of final season, the Lions have coated in 75% of their video games, which is tied with the Chargers for the most effective cowl proportion within the NFL. I anticipate that to proceed right here, regardless of the double-digit unfold.
Projected rating: Lions 33, Bengals 17
The choose: Lions -10.5
- Sunday, 1 p.m. (Fox | Fubo, strive without cost)
The Dolphins offense took a significant hit with Tyreek Hill struggling a devastating knee damage that ends his season. Whereas that lowers their ceiling for the remainder of the season, they need to be advantageous on this matchup in opposition to the Panthers, who’re averaging simply 18.8 factors per sport via the primary month.
The Dolphins protection would not precisely instill probably the most confidence, however I am undecided Carolina can adequately exploit their deficiencies. Carolina would not possess a lot of a risk when it comes to speeding the passer, both (simply two sacks via 4 video games), so Tua Tagovailoa ought to have a comparatively clear pocket to work via.
Past the passing assault, I view this as a smash spot for Dolphins operating again De’Von Achane, who will face a Panthers run protection surrendering 4.9 yards per carry (fourth-highest within the NFL). Miami out of the blue wins two in a row.
Projected rating: Dolphins 23, Panthers 20
The choose: Dolphins -1
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs at Jacksonville Jaguars
- Monday, 8:15 p.m. (ABC, ESPN | Fubo, strive without cost)
The Chiefs lastly seemed like themselves Sunday in dominating the Ravens, however I nonetheless assume this offense will undergo ups and downs. Baltimore’s protection was in shambles heading into that matchup, and Okay.C. will now face a a lot harder unit within the Jaguars, who’ve recorded a league-leading 13 takeaways to this point this season. Jacksonville can be permitting simply 18.0 factors per sport, which is top-five within the NFL.
In the meantime, the Jags offense continues to be discovering its approach — particularly via the air with Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter not precisely lighting it up after 4 weeks — however it could actually run the ball. Jacksonville is third within the NFL in speeding yards per sport, which is the place it might exploit a poor Chiefs run protection (127.0 yards per sport allowed).
The Jaguars’ protection and speeding assault will maintain them round on this sport, so I am going to gladly take the sphere purpose plus the hook.
Projected rating: Chiefs 24, Jaguars 21
The choose: Jaguars +3.5
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Remainder of the bunch
Raiders at Colts
Projected rating: Colts 28, Raiders 20
The choose: Colts -7
Giants at Saints
Projected rating: Saints 23, Giants 20
The choose: Saints -1.5
Cowboys at Jets
Projected rating: Cowboys 30, Jets 23
The choose: Cowboys -1.5
Broncos at Eagles
Projected rating: Eagles 27, Broncos 21
The choose: Eagles -4.5
Texans at Ravens
Projected rating: Texans 24, Ravens 20
The choose: Texans -1.5
Titans at Cardinals
Projected rating: Cardinals 28, Titans 17
The choose: Cardinals -7.5
Buccaneers at Seahawks
Projected rating: Seahawks 24, Buccaneers 23
The choose: Buccaneers +3.5
Commanders at Chargers
Projected rating: Chargers 27, Commanders 23
The choose: Chargers -2.5
Patriots at Payments
Projected rating: Payments 33, Patriots 21
The choose: Payments -8.5
