Full NFL predictions, picks for complete Week 5 slate

The Publish’s Erich Richter makes his picks and predictions for Week 5 of the NFL season.

Sunday

Ravens (-2.5) vs. BENGALS

It’s the Derrick Henry present in Cincinnati

The Bengals did get proper in opposition to Carolina, however their protection continues to be struggling.

Baltimore is 7-3 in opposition to Cincinnati since 2019, together with back-to-back victories.

The Ravens may bury the Bengals in Ohio. 

Jets (+2.5) vs. VIKINGS

In some way, Aaron Rodgers has by no means confronted a Brian Flores-led protection as a head coach or defensive coordinator.

Throughout this 4-0 run for the Vikings, they’ve confused the likes of Daniel Jones, Brock Purdy, Stroud and Jordan Love.

Rodgers is a grasp of dissecting coverages.

This line is an overreaction to the listless performances we noticed in opposition to Denver.

Jets are in must-win territory. 

SEAHAWKS (-6) vs. Giants

No Malik Nabers or Devin Singletary is a big drawback for Huge Blue.

A group bereft of offensive expertise is seeing accidents mount, and impulsively Daniel Jones is required to hold the Giants to a win.

Spoiler alert: He gained’t.

The Seahawks journey working again Kenneth Walker to victory right here because the Giants go on life help. 

Browns (+3.5) vs. COMMANDERS

Jayden Daniels is for actual, that protection will not be.

They’re permitting 6.2 yards per carry since Week 3, a putrid determine that’s the second worst within the NFL.

Deshaun Watson is a shell of himself, but when Cleveland has any sense, it is going to lean on its protection and run sport to snag a win. 

TEXANS (-1) vs. Payments

Buffalo heads to the Nice Plains this weekend however gained’t get a king’s welcome.

The Payments are actually banged up — lacking prime receiver Khalil Shakir, star move rusher Von Miller (suspension) and defensive deal with Ed Oliver.

Josh Allen vs. C.J. Stroud ought to be loads entertaining, however Houston is one of the best guess of the 1 p.m. slate. 

Panthers (+4) vs. BEARS

Andy Dalton has breathed new life into the Panthers.

Carolina is sixth within the NFL in yards per move try since they inserted him into the beginning lineup.

Chicago’s protection has been higher than marketed, and lots of predict a D’Andre Swift showcase this Sunday.

I’d mood expectations.

The Panthers are permitting simply 3.4 yards per carry since Week 3, a top-10 unit in that span.

Carolina wins outright. 

Dolphins (+1) vs. PATRIOTS

Tyler Huntley seemed unhealthy, and it’s by no means straightforward betting on unhealthy groups like this.

To be clear, neither of those groups are good. However Raheem Mostert returns for Miami, and Odell Beckham Jr. ought to assist as effectively.

What’s the distinction between Jacoby Brissett and Huntley? Minuscule at greatest.

An excessive amount of expertise right here to guess on New England. 

JAGUARS (-2.5) vs. Colts

Decide your poison.

Two unhealthy groups that know one another very effectively face off.

The distinction right here isn’t simply quarterback play.

The Colts’ solely strong offensive weapon, Jonathan Taylor, is out for Sunday’s sport.

Brian Thomas Jr. places on a present because the Jaguars cruise in opposition to wannabe Cam Newton: Anthony Richardson, if he performs. 

Cardinals (+7.5) vs. 49ERS

Groups that lose by 20 or extra and are underdogs the next week by greater than a discipline purpose are 333-248-33 in opposition to the unfold since 2003.

A 57 p.c win and an 11 p.c return on funding, the Cardinals have sufficient expertise on this divisional matchup to seize a win. 

Raiders (+2.5) vs. BRONCOS

Antonio Pierce is 9-3-1 in opposition to the unfold in his teaching profession.

Denver has misplaced its previous eight conferences in opposition to the Raiders.

Although the Broncos protection has seemingly righted the ship and Davante Adams desires out of Vegas, that doesn’t imply Denver ought to be favored by three in opposition to anybody. Don’t journey the Broncos on this division sport. 

Packers (-3) vs. RAMS

Two elite coaches face off in a terrific bounceback spot for the gifted Packers.

Inexperienced Bay is eighth in yards per carry (4.8) whereas the Rams have allowed 5.0 yards per carry, fifth-most.

Josh Jacobs has his popping out celebration for the Packers in a powerful victory. 

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STEELERS (-2.5) vs. Cowboys

Anytime the Cowboys take care of accidents, they’re in bother.

A top-heavy roster means no depth, and the Dallas protection already bleeds in opposition to working backs.

The Cowboys have the worst graded run protection by far within the NFL, in response to Professional Soccer Focus, and have allowed 300 rush yards prior to now two weeks. Najee Harris and Justin Fields run to victory. 

Monday

CHIEFS (-5.5) vs. Saints

Derek Carr instantly comes again all the way down to earth and gained’t have the run sport to fall again on.

New Orleans has run the ball the fourth most within the NFL (101 whole carries).

Kansas Metropolis’s protection is unbelievable in opposition to the run, permitting 3.8 yards per carry since Week 2, the third-best quantity within the NFL. It’s a foul matchup on the highway for New Orleans. 

Final week: 4-11-1
Season: 23-36-1.