NFL Week 5 Predictions, Odds & NFL Picks for All NFL Games in Week 5

• Date: Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, 8:15 p.m.
• TV: Amazon Prime
• My Best Bet: Terry McLaurin Over 58.5 Receiving Yards (-114) at FanDuel

Terry McLaurin has been the leading receiver for the Commanders this season, recording 26 catches for 212 yards. We are going to target a McLaurin prop for Thursday's matchup with the Bears. 

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We are going with McLaurin over 58.5 receiving yards (-114) at FanDuel. He's coming off his best game against the Eagles with eight catches on 10 targets for 86 yards. McLaurin has also gotten at least six targets in each of his last three games. 

Considering the Bears rank as one of the worst pass defenses in the league, we like McLaurin's over on his receiving yardage prop. 

⭐ My Best Bet: Terry McLaurin Over 58.5 Receiving Yards (-114) at FanDuel

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, 1:00 p.m.
• TV: FOX
• My Best Bet: Texans +2 (-110) at BetMGM

Houston has found life after an 0-2 start, winning in back-to-back weeks over the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars. Much of the team's success can be traced to the strong start from rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud. In four games, stroud has thrown for 1,212 yards, which ranks fourth in the league. He also has six touchdowns and zero interceptions. It's been an impressive showing from the rookie.

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Meanwhile, Atlanta's young quarterback, Desmond Ridder, has struggled. He's coming off a 23-7 loss to the Jaguars where he completed just 19 of 31 passes for 191 yards and two interceptions. Ridder wasn't much better in Week 3 during the 20-6 loss to the Detroit Lions, throwing for just 201 yards and no touchdowns. With Atlanta scoring just 13 points int eh last two weeks and the Texans recording dominant wins over two teams prognosticators figured to be in the playoff chase, we feel confident in taking the Texans as small underdogs.

⭐ My Best Bet: Texans +2 (-110) at BetMGM

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, 1:00 p.m. EDT
• TV: CBS
• My Best Bet: Titans Moneyline (-110) FanDuel

It's been an interesting season for the Tennessee Titans. They've won a close game, beating the Los Angeles Chargers in overtime, 27-24, and also lost a tight one, falling to the New Orleans Saints 16-15. Then there were the blowouts. Tennessee is coming off a 27-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4, but also lost to the Cleveland Browns by the same score in Week 3. 

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Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts are also 2-2 and have played two consecutive drama-filled games of their own, beating the Baltimore Ravens in overtime 22-19 before falling to the Los Angeles Rams 29-23. But those two games highlighted a weakness for the Colts. Baltimore gained 186 yards on the ground, averaging 5 yards per carry, while the Rams finished with 164 yards and averaged 4.6 yards per attempt. 

Tennessee is at its best when it can establish the run, as it was able to do so in the win over the Bengals. The Titans ran for 173 yards (5.2) and were led by Derrick Henry gaining 122 yards and a touchdown. We like the Titans in this matchup and expect Henry to have a strong game against the Colts' porous run defense.

⭐ My Best Bet: Titans Moneyline (-110) FanDuel

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, 9:30 a.m. EDT
• TV: NFL Network
• My Best Bet: Jaguars +5.5 (-110) at bet365

The Buffalo Bills have turned into one of the most dominant teams in the NFL following the Week 1 loss to the New York Jets. Buffalo has won its last three games by an average of 30 points, including a 48-20 win over the previously unbeaten Miami Dolphins. But we're going to go the other way in this weekend's London game. 

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Buffalo will be at a disadvantage considering Jacksonville is already acclimated to the time change and conditions in London after beating the Atlanta Falcons 23-7 in London on Sunday. Jacksonville's defense was dominant, allowing just 287 yards and recording four sacks and forcing three turnovers. It's fair to wonder question if the Bills will be able to get up mentally and physically for a London game after the marquee matchup against the division-rival Dolphins. 

With these factors going against Buffalo, we will take the Jaguars. 

⭐ My Best Bet: Jaguars +5.5 (-110) at bet365

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, 1:00 p.m. EDT
• TV: CBS
• My Best Bet: Under 40 (-110) at BetMGM

The Saints offense has stalled out. After leading the Green Bay Packers 17-0 in Week 3, the Saints have scored just nine points in their last six quarters, losing 18-17 to Green Bay and falling 26-9 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Derek Carr's status was questionable going into Week 4 and he didn't play well, completing just 23 of 37 passes for 127 yards. 

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The Patriots have struggled in their own right and are coming off a 38-3 beatdown to the Dallas Cowboys. Mac Jones was bad, throwing two interceptions and only throwing for 150 yards while converting on 12 of 21 passes. Jones was eventually pulled from the game. 

With two offenses struggling this bad, we like the under in this game despite it being at a low total of 40. The last three Patriots games have gone under, while all four Saints games have gone under this season.

⭐ My Best Bet: Under 40 (-110) at BetMGM

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, 1:00 p.m. EDT
• TV: CBS
• My Best Bet: Ravens -4 (-110) FanDuel

With how bad the Pittsburgh Steelers offense has been, we have no choice but to fade them. Pittsburgh was just blown out 30-6 by the Houston Texans in a game where the offense gained just 225 yards, gave up three sacks and committed two turnovers. That's two games now where the Steelers offense has looked terrible, including the 30-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1. 

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Kenny Pickett managed to throw for just 114 yards on 15 of 23 pass attempts. Given how the Steelers have yet to develop any offensive consistency this season, we're going to take the Ravens. Baltimore's defense was dominant against an inept Cleveland offense in Week 4's 28-3 win over the Browns.

⭐ My Best Bet: Ravens -4 (-110) FanDuel

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, 1:00 p.m. EDT
• TV: FOX
• My Best Bet: Dolphins -11 (-110) at Caesars

This is an ideal bounce-back spot for a Miami Dolphins team that was blown out by the Buffalo Bills 48-20. Miami gets an ideal matchup against a New York Giants team that was embarrassed on Monday Night Football, losing 24-3 to the Seattle Seahawks. The Giants' issues don't appear to be able to be fixed in just a week. 

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New York surrendered 11 sacks, with Daniel Jones routinely running for his life whenever he dropped back to pass. With the Giants line dealing with injuries and the inability to block anyone, not even the chance running back Saquon Barkley returns could be enough for us to want to back New York based off what we saw last week. 

⭐ My Best Bet: Dolphins -11 (-110) at Caesars

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, 4:05 p.m. EDT
• TV: FOX
• My Best Bet: Cardinals +3 (-110) at bet365

It's been a trying season for the Cincinnati Bengals offense. The offense has been held to just three points in two games this season, including last week's 27-3 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Cincinnati generated just 211 yards, was sacked three times and Joe Burrow threw an interception. Burrow completed just 20 of 30 passes for 165 yards as he and the rest of the Bengals lack the form from the Super Bowl run two seasons ago. 

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Burrow ranks last out of all 34 quarterbacks in passing yards per attempt at 4.8. The Bengals' pass game is nonexistent this season and remains in a place where we can't suggest a bet on Cincinnati as long as its offense continues to struggle. We'll go with the underdog Arizona Cardinals, who have a signature win at home already over the Dallas Cowboys.

⭐ My Best Bet: Cardinals +3 (-110) at bet365

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, 4:25 p.m. EDT
• TV: FOX
• My Best Bet: Rams +4.5 (-110) at BetMGM

Despite low expectations, the Los Angeles Rams have started the season off solidly with a 2-2 record despite not having Cooper Kupp, who has yet to debut this season as he continues to nurse a hamstring injury. The Rams have found offensive success on the ground, gaining 164 yards and two touchdowns in the 29-23 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts. 

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With the Rams getting +4.5 points at home against the Eagles, we like Los Angeles to cover considering the balance on offense. Matthew Stafford completed 27 of 40 passes for 319 yards in the Rams' win over the Colts, and defensive lineman Aaron Donald remains one of the game's elite defensive players. Philadelphia's defense was just exposed in a 34-31 overtime win over the Washington Commanders, and given the Rams' balance, we like Los Angeles at home.

⭐ My Best Bet: Rams +4.5 (-110) at BetMGM

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, 4:25 p.m. EDT
• TV: CBS
• My Best Bet: Jets +1.5 (-110) at FanDuel

We may have seen New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson turn a corner during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Wilson completed 28 of 39 passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns, rallying the Jets from a 17-0 deficit to make it a game. Wilson was making confident throws in tight windows, which has been lacking from the Jets offense in recent years. 

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Perhaps the game will serve as a confidence boost for Wilson. We are banking on that and still don't buy the Broncos even after the 31-28 win over the Chicago Bears. Denver found itself down 28-7 before coming back, but no competent team should go behind 21 to the lowly Bears. 

⭐ My Best Bet: Jets +1.5 (-110) at FanDuel

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, 4:25 p.m. EDT
• TV: CBS
• My Best Bet: Chiefs -4 (-110) at Caesars

The Kansas City Chiefs have garnered more attention with Taylor Swift becoming the team's latest fan through her relationship with Travis Kelce. Much of the focus has been on Swift's fandom and the eyes she's bringing to the sport, but the reality is Kansas City has bounced back from the season-opening loss to the Lions with three straight wins. 

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Now, the Chiefs travel to face a Minnesota Vikings team that has struggled to start the season and only beat the 0-4 Carolina Panthers just last week. Minnesota has struggled defending the deep ball against competent offenses this season, which could spell trouble with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. 

⭐ My Best Bet: Chiefs -4 (-110) at Caesars

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, 8:20 p.m. EDT
• TV: FOX
• My Best Bet: 49ers -4 (-110) at bet365

The game of the week features two of the Super Bowl favorites going up against each other. San Francisco has been downright dominant this season, going 4-0 and covering the spread in three games this season. The 49ers have won their four games by an average of 16.7 points per game. 

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The San Francisco offense has been incredibly efficient. Only 29% of the 49ers drives this season have ended in a punt or turnover, which leads the league. Defensively, the team ranks third in points allowed per game at 14.5. 

Considering how the 49ers have controlled both sides of the ball so far this season, we're inclined to take them to cover the spread against the Cowboys.

⭐ My Best Bet: 49ers -4 (-110) at bet365

• Date: Monday, Oct. 9, 8:20 p.m. EDT
• TV: NBC
• My Best Bet: Packers -1 (-110) at BetMGM

Both the Packers and Raiders have issues to address before the Week 5 Monday Night Football showdown. Green Bay was destroyed by the Lions on Thursday, going down 27-3 in the first half as its run defense was nonexistent. Las Vegas also trailed early to the Chargers, going down 24-7 at the half but rallied. The Raiders had a chance to tie the game but an Aidan O'Connell interception in the red zone sealed the victory for the Chargers. 

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It's worth monitoring whether Jimmy Garoppolo will be back to lead the Raiders offense or whether O'Connell will get another start. Whoever the Raiders start at quarterback is enough to flip this pick, but as it stands with O'Connell the projected starter, we are leaning towards Green Bay. The Packers are coming off extended rest having played on Thursday, which should allow the team to get key guys back on the offensive line to help protect Jordan Love. 

⭐ My Best Bet: Packers -1 (-110) at BetMGM