NFL Picks Week 5: A Giant Hill To Climb

The New Orleans Saints head back home to face the New York Giants, to continue their winless season so far. After avoiding getting stampeded in Buffalo last week, the Saints proved they could rebound from a terrible performance, even in a loss. Now the Saints go from facing the NFL’s best to facing a team in their own weight class, a team that just earned their first win of the season last week, with rookie QB Jaxson Dart in his first career start. Thankfully, there is now some film on Dart, following his win over the Chargers, a luxury the Saints historically haven’t had against many rookie quarterbacks. Four weeks over, and the Saints have yet to earn their first win and attaining that goal could be a giant hill to climb, but with some returning stars, that hill may not be as giant as it appears.

Let’s take a look at this and every matchup in Week 5.

Last week I went 10-6 (I count the tie as a loss)

I told you so: Steelers over Vikings!

What do I know: Bears over Raiders?

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WEEK 5

Thursday, October 2nd – Thursday Night Football

49ers(3-1) at Rams(3-1)

Outside of the final play in Philadelphia two weeks ago, the Rams have arguably looked like they could be considered the best team in the NFL. Now they host their arch-rivals in primetime. Like a continuation of last week, San Francisco’s rash of injuries will prove to be more than they can withstand. Los Angeles wins 21-14.

Pick: Rams

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Sunday, October 5th – Very Early Game

Vikings(2-2) at* Browns(1-3) – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – London, England

The Jekyll & Hyde Vikings will benefit from having stayed in Europe the past few weeks, along with the added benefit of facing this Cleveland offense. Minnesota wins 20-12.

Pick: Vikings

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Sunday, October 5th – Early Games

Texans(1-3) at Ravens(1-3)

Derrick Henry will put Baltimore on his back in this one, while the Ravens defense finally has their best performance of the season, against a Houston team desperately looking for answers. Baltimore wins 30-7.

Pick: Ravens

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Dolphins(1-3) at Panthers(1-3)

Fresh off their first win of the season, Miami will double their win total against the pathetic Panthers in Carolina. Miami wins 38-16.

Pick: Dolphins

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Raiders(1-3) at Colts(3-1)

Indy blew their game in Los Angeles last week due to self-inflicted wounds, but that wont happen again here against Vegas. Indianapolis wins 25-20.

Pick: Colts

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Cowboys(1-2-1) at Jets(0-4)

Dallas’ offense will simply overwhelm Aaron Glenn’s defense in this one. Dallas wins 26-17.

Pick: Cowboys

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Broncos(2-2) at Eagles(4-0)

With Philly’s passing offense under internal and external scrutiny, despite their undefeated record, they have a lot to prove. The Eagles will prove a lot to the doubters as well as themselves with a monster performance against Denver. Philadelphia wins 40-17.

Pick: Eagles

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