NFL Week 5 Best Bets

The Buccaneers are in all kinds of trouble early in the season, having lost all four of their games so far. Their recently re-signed franchise quarterback, Baker Mayfield, has also gone down with an injury.

The Cowboys, on the other hand, have looked promising to start the season but don’t have the wins to show for it. They’ll look to use this Thursday Night Football game to launch themselves into the midpoint of the campaign.

For mine, they’ll rely on their star trio of Dak Prescott, George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb to get them off to a flyer, while the Buccaneers’ rookie quarterback, Jalon Daniels, will need to use his legs to get himself out of trouble.

Tips

Best: Jalon Daniels Over 46.5 Rushing Yards @ $1.88
Anytime Touchdown Scorer: CeeDee Lamb Anytime Touchdown Scorer (WAS $1.90)
SGM: Jalon Daniels Over 46.5 Rushing Yards, CeeDee Lamb ATS and George Pickens ATS @ $5.80

The Jags and Eagles will make the trip across the pond to play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in front of a big-time crowd.

Looking at this matchup in the pre-season, many would have favoured Philly, but it’s no secret that the Jags are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, while the Eagles are one of the coldest. The Eagles have also just lost two of their starting offensive linemen.

It seems like an uphill battle for the Eagles to make any noise here, and I expect the Jags to get the job done in the UK.

Tips

Best: Jacksonville Jaguars (-7.5) @ $1.92
Anytime Touchdown Scorer: Parker Washington @ $2.65
SGM: Jacksonville Jaguars (-7.5), Parker Washington ATS and Over 42 Total Points @ $5.6

The Bears now look like the leading authority in the NFC North as they take on the Packers, who held that title for the better part of two decades. The Packers are no doubt not looking like themselves to start the season.

It’s always tough to go into Lambeau Field and win, particularly when you’re without a superstar quarterback like the Bears are with Caleb Williams out. But the way Ben Johnson has this team buying in is truly something special.

For mine, I can see this being a classic NFC North battle, with neither side budging an inch. But it just feels like the Bears have the scheme and coaching to get the job done behind enemy lines.

Tips

Best: Under 45.5 Total Points @ $1.92
Anytime Touchdown Scorer: D’Andre Swift @ $2.05
SGM: Under 45.5 Total Points, D’Andre Swift ATS and Chicago Bears To Win @ $7.05

How about it? In Week 5, we already have two of the best teams in the NFL facing off in one of the best atmospheres in all of sport.

The Seahawks have begun to look like the side that convincingly won the Super Bowl last year, on the back of an elite defence and an offensive unit that just makes timely plays.

For San Fran, there’s no doubt they look to be at their best, and Brock Purdy might be playing the best ball of his career. That’s massive for a side that has been looking for him to shoulder the load rather than be a passenger.

For me, I’m leaning towards the 49ers making a statement with this win. This is the kind of game that could really allow them to make their mark as the best team in the league, and I think they could be up to the task.

Tips

Best: San Francisco 49ers (+3) @ $1.96
Anytime Touchdown Scorer: George Kittle @ $2.90
SGM: San Francisco 49ers (+3), George Kittle ATS and Jaxon Smith-Njigba ATS
 @ $9.37

The Falcons have been a revelation over the past couple of weeks. With Michael Penix Jr back in the fold, they’ve looked like a completely different unit and one of the most dangerous offences in the NFL.

That may be because they have one of the best skill-position players in the NFL in Bijan Robinson, who keeps making big-time plays on snaps where other players would lose yards.

The Ravens are likely to be without Lamar Jackson, and without him, their offence becomes a bit toothless. However, they still have an opportunity to win the battle in the trenches against the Falcons’ defensive line.

Tips

Best: Bijan Robinson 90+ Rushing Yards @ $1.80
Anytime Touchdown Scorer: Drake London @ $1.85
SGM: Bijan Robinson 90+ Rushing Yards, Drake London ATS and Over 43.5 Total Points @ $5.59

Closing out with another outstanding matchup, the Rams take on the Bills in the City of Angels in prime time on Monday Night Football.

Looking at this game, the Rams haven’t quite been the side they expected to be so far this season. But being able to get by without Myles Garrett would be a massive step towards becoming the team they need to be in the second half of the season.

On the other side of this matchup is the best quarterback in football, with Josh Allen taking his game to yet another level this season.

When looking for value in this game, it feels like it lies with the Bills and Josh Allen, who will be looking to bounce back against a Rams team that may be at its most vulnerable right now due to injuries.

Tips

Best: Buffalo Bills To Win @ $2.45
Anytime Touchdown Scorer: Josh Allen @ $1.90
SGM: Buffalo Bills (+3.5), Josh Allen ATS and Over 54.5 Total Points @ $4.67