Pick: Cardinals 28, Jets 14.
Philadelphia (1-2-1) at Pittsburgh (3-0).
1 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: Steelers -7.
This is a giant line, and its easy to select the Steelers here. The Eagles and the entire NFC East are horrible. I have some issues about the matchup of Phillys D-line against the Steelers O-line. And the Steelers had their schedule unnecessarily turned on them with the Titans handling the COVID-19 circumstance. Theres a genuine chance for the Steelers to dink and soak early, take some shots versus a questionable secondary, rating early and after that require Carson Wentz to throw against a tough secondary. If that video game script gets turned, the Eagles are a live dog. If not, the Steelers ought to roll..
Select: Steelers 28, Eagles 14.
Buffalo (4-0) at Tennessee (3-0).
1 p.m. ET (CBS) Point spread: OFF.
Who understands if this video game is played. At the time of writing, who the hell knows. The league does need to hammer Tennessee if it finds out the Titans flaunted protocols and possibly damaged the season for numerous teams.
Choose: Bills 31, Titans 14.
Cincinnati (1-2-1) at Baltimore (3-1).
1 p.m. ET (CBS) Point spread: Ravens -13.5.
Are the Bengals the finest 1-2-1 group in NFL history? Kind of– Joe Burrow is freaking awesome. The Bengals most likely arent going to win this game, but the Ravens are dealing with a Lamar Jackson injury, and I would anticipate we see a healthy dosage of Robert Griffin III in the 2nd half if Baltimore has a lead.
Select: Ravens 28, Bengals 21.
L.A. Rams (2-2) at Washington (0-4).
1 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: Rams -7.
Are you prepared for the KYLE ALLEN EXPERIENCE? Dwayne Haskins was benched today by Ron Rivera, in a relocation clearly created to send out a message to the second-year quarterback, with Haskins not even relegated to a backup role but instead slotted as the third-string quarterback behind Alex Smith. Allen won his very first four video games with the Panthers last year and this very same coaching personnel, so its possible we see a shot in the arm from the undrafted totally free representative. He knows the offense, hes prepared to let go on some tosses and theres a Dudes Getting Fired/Put On Notice possible bounce (back?) for the Washington offense here.
Pick: Rams 17, Washington 14.
Las Vegas (2-2) at Kansas City (4-0).
1 p.m. ET (CBS) Point spread: Chiefs -13.
Another game thats absolutely a “maybe” on being played today, thanks to COVID-19 interest in both groups. The Raiders have actually had a favorable test– and have actually been disciplined for participating in a Darren Waller charity function without masks and while intermingling with fans– and the Chiefs just played the Patriots. The last time we saw Patrick Mahomes, he was getting an on-field hug from Stephon Gilmore, who has actually given that tested favorable for coronavirus. Theres plenty of factor to believe the NFL might delay this game with all thats going on. If it is played and everybody is healthy, I would anticipate the Chiefs to go wild here. Andy Reid dominates the Raiders against the spread, going 10-4 ATS given that showing up in KC in 2013. The Chiefs are on a HEATER right now, going 11-1-1 in their last 13 games against the spread as well..
Select: Chiefs 42, Raiders 21.
Miami (1-3) at San Francisco (2-2).
4:05 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: 49ers -9.
The Dolphins arent an extremely good group, whether they put Tua in or simply let Ryan Fitzpatrick play. Kyle Shanahan does not seem inclined to crank up the offense and, depending on who plays quarterback for them, might not even have the option. I believe he d like to run the ball a load and get away with a win here.
Choose: Buccaneers 24, Bears 3.
Carolina (2-2) at Atlanta (0-4).
1 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: Falcons -2.
The Panthers are simply playing much better football right now. Carolinas defense has multiple rookies making major impacts and may just be much better than what the Falcons are trotting out. We have to presume Julio Jones isnt playing in this video game.
Select: Panthers 31, Falcons 28.
Jacksonville (2-2) at Houston (0-4).
1 p.m. ET (CBS) Point spread: Texans -6.
This absolutely reeks of a timeless Dead Cat Bounce Game for the Texans. You do not fire your coach 4 weeks into the season without a layup on the other side. And when you fire your coach, everybody recognizes they have a job on the line. They raise their play– Deshaun Watson and Will Fuller might go nuts here versus a really questionable Jaguars defense. David Johnson will want to prove himself. The Jags need to get points– I like the Over a lot in this video game because of how bad the groups are– but the Texans will have the ability to score at will here if they do not run the very same old awful offense Bill OBrien kept trotting out. I do not think that will hold true, and I anticipate a beast game from Watson here..
Choose: Texans 35, Jaguars 24.
Arizona (2-2) at N.Y. Jets (0-4).
1 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: Cardinals -7.
This is quite basic: You can not bank on the Jets. Ever. They decline to cover. They refuse to be competent. They may get LeVeon Bell back, however theyre downgrading to Joe Flacco while doing so. Arizona has actually looked extremely bad the last 2 weeks, and Kyler Murrays deep-ball accuracy in Weeks 3 and 4 ought to be a big issue. Kenyan Drake does not look like the dynamic rush we saw in 2015. It is reasonable to have questions about the Cards, but New York is unbettable..
Choose: Patriots 21, Broncos 10.
Minnesota (1-3) at Seattle (4-0).
8:20 p.m. ET (NBC) Point spread: Seahawks -7.5.
After the last time these two teams played in Seattle in prime-time television with Kirk Cousins as a pet, I swore to myself I would never ever pick the Vikings in this area again. So Im not going to do that. Minnesota wont open up the offense and Seattle will toss bombs..
Pick: Seahawks 35, Vikings 24.
L.A. Chargers (2-2) at New Orleans (2-2).
Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN) Point spread: Falcons -2.
Not exactly sure yet whether or not this video game is going to be played in New Orleans or in Indianapolis (the Colts have actually provided to let the game happen there in the occasion Hurricane Delta becomes excessive of a problem), but I dont believe it matters. The Saints are dynamite in October, riding a 13-game against the spread record in the month. They require this win to keep rate with the Buccaneers, and the Chargers will be trotting out a novice quarterback versus a defense with something to show..
Choose: Saints 34, Chargers 17.
Simply when you believed things couldnt get any weirder in 2020, we now have ourselves a definitely crazy week that could include several video games played or not played for numerous reasons. Theres a virus that continues to spread throughout the country, and it might impact as much as 4 different games for various factors. And theres a cyclone that could cause a minimum of one game to be moved.
Its wild out there in the NFL today, and these are unprecedented times. But that wont stop us from making choices every single week, so lets get to the Week 5 selections.
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Tampa Bay (3-1) at Chicago (3-1).
Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: Buccaneers -3.5.
Calling a group a deceptive 3-0 club and calling for them to lose 24-3 and then nearly having it take place, though, kind of makes me want to double down and just fade the Bears in a BIG WAY here. This line has dropped like crazy, probably due to the fact that of the injuries that the Bucs are dealing with on offense right now. Bucs roll the Bears here and Tom Brady gets a really little step of vengeance versus Nick Foles.
Choose: 49ers 24, Dolphins 17.
N.Y. Giants (0-4) at Dallas (1-3).
4:25 p.m. ET (CBS) Point spread: Cowboys -9.5.
The rare NFC East game on CBS! The Cowboys are a very, extremely, VERY desperate team at 1-3, with Jerry Jones currently breathing down Mike McCarthys neck. But this game is a bit different, because its the Jason Garrett Revenge Bowl. Garrett was fired by Dallas, changed by McCarthy and after that latched on in New York as the offending organizer for the G-Men. Who is more motivated here with the Garrett scenario? Garrett clearly would LOVE to get revenge against Dallas for firing him by posting a huge game for Daniel Jones. But McCarthy better be inspired not to let Garrett beat him too. That would be very much bad. I think the Giants hang here, however the Cowboys will get a win..
Select: Cowboys 41, Giants 34.
Indianapolis (3-1) at Cleveland (3-1).
4:25 p.m. ET (CBS) Point spread: Colts -1.5.
Indy hasnt played anybody worthwhile yet, however the Browns are actually banged up in this area. If they cant run the way they want– and it will be more difficult versus the Colts, by the method– then I think Indy can kind of flip the script and force this game onto Baker Mayfields arm.
Pick: Colts 21, Browns 17.
Denver (1-3) at New England (2-2).
4:25 p.m. ET (CBS) Point spread: OFF.
If they will even play this match, another game with COVID issues and an uncertainty on. For now, lets presume the Pats are pretty substantial favorites, regardless of whether Cam Newton plays (if he plays, theyre probably 7- to 10-point favorites). I enjoy New England here, with or without Gilmore playing (likely without). The Broncos will trot out either Drew Lock or Brett Rypien versus a Bill Belichick defense when theyre on the roadway, and that could be a problem thinking about the battles of young quarterbacks versus Belichick throughout the years. The Pats must produce some turnovers, run the ball effectively and put Denver away here..
Simply when you thought things could not get any weirder in 2020, we now have ourselves an absolutely ridiculous week that could feature numerous games played or not played for different factors. Who understands if this video game is played. Another video game thats absolutely a “maybe” on being played this week, thanks to COVID-19 issues with both groups. Another game with COVID issues and an unpredictability on if they will even play this matchup. Not sure yet whether or not this video game is going to be played in New Orleans or in Indianapolis (the Colts have provided to let the game happen there in the event Hurricane Delta ends up being too much of an issue), however I do not believe it matters.
