Lengthy story brief, listed below are my NFL picks for Week 5:
49ers 30, Panthers 10: It’s the NFL’s greatest protection vs. the NFL’s worst offense. It’s Bosa vs. Baker. And it’s simply the way in which the 49ers’ pile up factors earlier than an East Coast layover in West Virginia (see: 31-13 win in 2020 over the New York Jets, 41-33 win in ’21 at Detroit). Line: 49ers -6
Broncos 26, Colts 13: No Jonathan Taylor for the Colts, clearing the way in which for an additional Russell Wilson win in prime time in Denver. The larger thriller is whether or not Denver’s protection will flush Matt Ryan to retreat by way of the top zone. Line: Broncos -3.5
Packers 24, Giants 17: Aaron & Aaron Examine Overseas. That might be Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Jones main Inexperienced Bay to victory in its first London look. Line: Giants +8
Payments 31, Steelers 14: The Steelers decide Buffalo for Kenny Pickett’s first NFL begin? Could as effectively put him in a barrel and ship him over close by Niagara Falls. Line: Bils -14
Chargers 17, Browns 16: Again-to-back street wins for the Chargers, whose Khalil Mack shall be Nick Bosa’s greatest challenger for the NFL sack title this 12 months. Line: Browns +3
Jaguars 31, Texans 25: How lengthy will Houston go winless underneath coach Lovie Smith? This snaps the Texans’ eight-game win streak on this AFC South collection. Line: Texans +7
Vikings 28, Bears 20: The Vikings overcome their London jetlag and bid cheerio to Chicago’s upset bid. Line: Vikings -7
Patriots 28, Lions 27: Invoice Belichick finds a straightforward mark within the NFL’s most beneficiant protection (35.3 factors per recreation). Line: Lions +3
Saints 27, Seahawks 7: All due respect to Geno Smith for successful the NFC Offensive Participant of the Week award however he earned it in opposition to the NFL’s most beneficiant protection (see: above paragraph). Line: Saints -5 1/2
Dolphins 23, Jets 17: Tua Tagovailoa is out (lastly, fortunately, mercifully) and that leaves Miami coach Mike McDaniel to scheme his well past former 49ers colleagues Robert Saleh and Mike LaFleur, the Jets’ coach and offensive coordinator, respectively. Line: Dolphins -3
Bucs 28, Falcons 14: Tom Brady might use some optimistic publicity nowadays, so take into account this: he’s 9-0 in opposition to Atlanta, plus a titanic Tremendous Bowl comeback; he’s thrown 15 touchdowns and two interceptions in sweeping the Bucs-Falcons collection the previous two years. Line: Bucs -8 1/2
Titans 20, Commanders 17: Tennessee heads into its bye week after extending Washington’s shedding streak to 4. Line: Titans -2 1/2
Cardinals 29, Eagles 26: Down goes the NFC’s final undefeated staff. Kyler Murray channels his 2020 excellence in opposition to the Eagles (406 passing yards, 4 touchdowns in residence win). Line: Cardinals +5
Rams 27, Cowboys 20: Cooper Kupp > Cooper Rush. Line: Rams -5 1/2
Ravens 24, Bengals 23: It’s all concerning the all-black uniforms the Ravens don for his or her solely prime-time recreation on their present schedule. They’ve received six straight and are 17-5 all-time in them. Line: Bengals +3
Raiders 27, Chiefs 24: Now that they’re off the winless schneid, there’s no stopping Derek Carr and Davante Adams. This upset marks Carr’s fifth win in his previous six Monday nighters. Line: Raiders +7
Final week: 11-5 straight up, 10-6 in opposition to the unfold.
Season: 34-29-1 straight up, 32-32 in opposition to the unfold.