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Philadelphia Eagles (-400) @ New York Giants (+310):

Spread: Philadelphia Eagles -7.5 Over/Under: 41.5

Storyline: In terms of performance, this Eagles team is nothing like we’ve seen in the past, and if their horrid loss to the Broncos last week proved that they aren’t quite the same team we saw win the Super Bowl last year. This is probably one of the most frustrating 4-1 teams we’ve ever seen. Jalen Hurts and this offense have only had one solid performance (Week 3 against the Rams), but even that was assisted by a lucky blocked FG for a touchdown. Even their defense, which ended last year, ranked number 1 in the league, hasn’t shown the same spark or drive that we saw help propel this team through the postseason. Luckily, Coach Sirianni and the Eagles have a chance to right the ship against a New York team that allowed a floundering Saints team to put up a season-high 26 points. Speaking of New York, last week left much to be desired after a promising start to the Jaxson Dart era. 26-40-202 and 2 TDs to 2 INTs, the absence of explosive plays due to Malik Nabers' season-ending injury. Dart and this receiving core will have to step it up big time if they want to give Giants fans something to look forward to next season. 

Standings:

- Philadelphia Eagles 4-1 (1st in the NFC East)

- New York Giants 1-4 (4th in the NFC East)

Denver Broncos (-385) @ New York Jets (+295):

Spread: Denver Broncos -7.5 Over/Under: 43.5

Storyline: The Denver Broncos head to London this week to take on the Jets in the 3rd International game of the season. Denver has rallied after 2 frustrating losses for this young team as they looked poised to continue their win streak amid the Jets' woes. Bo Nix played well, and J.K. Dobbins is slowly finding his footing after averaging 4 yards a carry against a solid Eagles defensive front. That, combined with an even better performance from their receiving core, makes Dever a game back from first place in the AFC West. With the Chargers seemingly returning to earth and the Chiefs continuing to underperform, they have found themselves in the right place at the right time for their schedule. They come to London to face the only team in the league without a win, the New York Jets. There is no sign of life from the 2025 Jets, and honestly, their record might be better if they just didn’t play. An offense that has had 9 fumbles (7 of which were lost) in 5 games, their highest scoring player isn’t even on their offense. IT’S NICK FOLK…. THEIR 40-YR-OLD KICKER…. That’s how bad this Jets team is. I’m sorry, Jets fans, but this Aaron Glenn era has been a complete disaster. They have had 3 one-score games, and you would think that, with a defensive-minded head coach, they would’ve won at least one of those games… And well, you would be wrong for thinking that. Their stars are still young, so there is hope for the future, but don’t be surprised if this team goes down as the worst in history. Which, in terms of Jets teams, is really saying a lot.

Standings:

- Denver Broncos 3-2 (2nd in the AFC West)

- New York Jets 0-5 (4th in the AFC East)

Arizona Cardinals (+240) @ Indianapolis Colts (-295):

Spread: Indianapolis Colts -6.5 Over/Under: 47.5

Storyline: You know, the least surprising thing this season is the collapse of the Arizona Cardinals. Every year, they look like a competitive football team, then they fall apart, and end the season having to fight for their lives for a playoff spot. To add fuel to the fire, this was a game they SHOULD have won, by every metric, but Demercado fumbled at the goal line. Now the Titans have a win under their belt, and the Cardinals are at the bottom of the AFC. Unfortunately for them, they’ll have a significantly tougher challenge ahead of them as they take on Indiana Jones. The Colts are arguably the best team in football, and Daniel Jones is finally becoming the QB that everyone thought he could be. Looking ahead at their schedule, with the way they are playing, there’s a solid chance the Colts could come into November fighting for that top seed in the AFC. 

Standings:

- Arizona Cardinals 2-3 (4th in the NFC West)

- Indianapolis Colts 4-1 (1st in the AFC South)

Cleveland Browns (+200) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (-250):

Spread: Pittsburgh Steelers -5 Over/Under: 38.0

Storyline: Another week, another disappointing loss for the Cleveland Browns, only this time, instead of ruining the afternoon, Browns fans woke up to disappointment. While there was much to be desired regarding Gabriel’s passing performance, it was ultimately the penalty for what should’ve been a long Judkins TD that cost them this game. Luckily, they face an easier challenge this year as they head to Pittsburgh. Luckily for them, the AFC North is still wide open, despite their record. However, they face a must-win game after already dropping 2 of the 6 games versus their division opponents. The devastating loss to Seattle seems to be behind them, as the Steelers have been rolling lately. Aaron Rodgers and Co. have been performing consistently. This team is eerily similar to Tampa Bay, and it’s worked near flawlessly for them. With playmakers on both sides of the ball and a rookie QB under center for Cleveland, Pittsburgh could find itself seated well atop the AFC North, with virtually no threats to its top spot. 

Standings:

- Cleveland Browns 1-4 (4th in the AFC North)

- Pittsburgh Steelers 3-1 (1st in the AFC North)

Dallas Cowboys (-186) @ Carolina Panthers (+143):

Spread: Dallas Cowboys -3.5 Over/Under: 49.5

Storyline: It seems like the regular-season magic for Dak and the Cowboys has vanished this year. Overall, despite their record, this is definitely a team that is 0-4 in any other year. There have been plenty of flashes of greatness, mostly coming from the performances of WR George Pickens and TE Jake Ferguson. But it is hard to see this team as anything but a possible sneaky wildcard team. Granted, they have an interesting matchup versus a Carolina team that’s been remarkable to say the least. So it’ll be interesting to see which version of Dallas will take the field on Sunday. Granted, the Panthers played some impressive football last week. As Bryce Young and Rico Dowdle led them to a close 27-24 victory over the Miami Dolphins. This could be the turning point for this team, which has struggled offensively against average teams. Assuming this team found its footing, if they can control things down the field, then there’s a path to victory here. But the pressure will be on their defense to keep Dallas’ passing game in check. 

Standings:

- Dallas Cowboys 2-2 (3rd in the NFC East)

- Carolina Panthers 2-3 (3rd in the NFC South)

Los Angeles Chargers (-225) @ Miami Dolphins (+180):

Spread: Los Angeles Chargers -4.5 Over/Under: 43.5

Storyline: There have been a lot of collapses these past two weeks, and the most surprising of these is the Chargers. A team that was RED HOT coming into week 4 has now lost its last two games and could be in for a reality check this week. Injuries have reached a tipping point for this team, and with the offensive line basically dismantled. It’s going to be tough for LA to be that same tried-and-true offense. However, this is a test for this team and its leaders (especially Justin Herbert), to show that they still have that resilience and fight in them. Miami’s offense seemingly is not missing a beat even with the injury to Tyreek Hill, so the Chargers defense will have to find a way to slow them down and give this offense a chance to find its footing. If Tua can continue to improve on the hopefully one-in-a-million loss to Carolina, he can still put this team into a postseason position, but he will have to take down the Chargers first. 

Standings:

- Los Angeles Chargers 3-2 (1st in the AFC West)

- Miami Dolphins 1-4 (3rd in the AFC East)

Los Angeles Rams (-435) @ Baltimore Ravens (+325):

Spread: Los Angeles Rams -7.5 Over/Under: 45.5

Storyline: The Rams struggled to perform against a depleted 49ers team, coming off a tough 26-23 loss, and now must face an equally depleted Ravens team. Thankfully, even though their defense struggled to get a stop, their offense was still a productive one. Stafford (30-47-389, 2TDs) and superstar WR Puka Nacua (10-12-85, 1TD) continue to have undeniable chemistry. However, the 49ers were able to limit Nacua, and due to the lack of yards after catch, they managed to slow down this dangerous offense. The Ravens will likely try to do the same; however, it’s not the defense that’s the problem with Baltimore. They were absolutely picked apart by the Houston Texans, and the absence of Lamar Jackson was felt throughout the whole team. Jim Harbaugh, if not already, deserves to be in the hot seat after this game. His inability to find consistent success is even more glaringly obvious without his MVP QB. Signing Cooper Rush was clearly the wrong move for an offense that thrives due to the dual-threat ability that is typically under center for them. Rush went 14-20-179 and 3 INTs against a Texans defense whose only other successful appearance was against the Tennessee Titans. Even for a backup QB, that is an inexcusable performance. With Lamar likely to miss this game as well, the Ravens will need their QB back sooner rather than later, since clearly their coaching staff can’t succeed without him. 

Standings:

- Los Angeles Rams 3-2 (3rd in the NFC West)

- Baltimore Ravens 1-4 (3rd in the AFC North)

New England Patriots (-205) @ New Orleans Saints (+164):

Spread: New England Patriots -3.5 Over/Under: 45.5

Storyline: It’s safe to say that Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel have found the magic that propelled Maye to one of the top QBs in his rookie year. Maye, who struggled to find that success, went 22-30-273 as he led this team to a dominant win over the Buffalo Bills. The defense came out strong and still managed to slow down their rivals, keeping New England in control the whole game. Maye stepped up and delivered when it mattered, and a CRUCIAL INT secured by Marcus Jones ended Buffalo's chance to take control late in the 3rd quarter. After a victory like that, they now head to New Orleans to take on a Saints team that just secured its first win of the season. Rattler played the game of his career as he controlled the offense in a 21-31-225, 1TD performance in the 26-14 victory. However, while the young QB finally looked like a viable starter, it was the defense that took advantage of the young Giants QB under center in their win. With Jordan Howden, who returned his fumble recovery for a TD, Cameron Jordan, and Jonas Sanker recovering all three of the Giants' fumbles to give their team a chance to continue to take control. And aside from the one offensive TD, this team managed to come out with a win. Rattler will have to find more success in driving his team down the field and in the red zone if the Saints want to build on this momentum and hope to turn their season around. 

Standings:

- New England Patriots 3-2 (2nd in the AFC East)

- New Orleans Saints 0-4 (4th in the NFC South)

Seattle Seahawks (-105) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (-117):

Spread: Jacksonville Jaguars -1 Over/Under: 46.0

Storyline: Sam Darnold continues to perform as a top-level QB, and with Smith-Njigba continuing to be their tried and true WR1, this Seahawks team has shown so much more life than was expected of them in the past. However, it was ultimately his interception in the 4th quarter that led to the Seahawks falling behind the Bucs in this one. However, this team has been steadily improving overall and will likely continue to do so, especially before the trade deadline. If Seattle can stay competitive and Darnold can continue to play the way he has, then this team could find itself as a top seed in the NFC for the first time since 2020, but first, they will have to beat a REDHOT Jaguars team. Jacksonville has been playing some incredible ball lately. They have dominated in their last 3 games, coming off a crazy win over a playoff hopeful KC team. Granted, there is still much to be desired from their receiving core, but Brian Thomas Jr. is slowly coming back to his 2024 form. If he and rookie Travis Hunter can pick up steam, and the offense finds a way to include talented TE Brenton Strange, then this team has a chance to really cement itself as a top team in a weakened AFC.

Standings:

- Seattle Seahawks 3-2 (2nd in the NFC South)

- Jacksonville Jaguars 4-1 (2nd in the AFC South)

Tennessee Titans (+200) @ Las Vegas Raiders (-250):

Spread: Las Vegas Raiders -5.5 Over/Under: 41.5

Storyline: Tennessee has finally done it! They won a game! Granted, a fumble by the Cardinals at the goal line gifted them their win, but nevertheless, they won. However, Cam Ward continues to struggle in an offense that can’t produce consistently. When you are averaging 14 points and only 233 total yards of offense per game, and your defense can’t seem to keep your opponent out of the end zone, then there aren’t going to be very many games that you can win. Fortunately, the defense will have many opportunities to step up as they face a Raiders team that has allowed almost 2 INTs per game. Geno Smith and this Raiders defense continue to be a dark spot on a team that could be competitive, but just doesn’t have the drive to find success. This is a shocking turn of events after the hiring of Pete Carroll in the offseason. With Smith proving time and time again that the 2023 season was nothing more than a flash in the pan, many wonder when rookie QB Cam Miller will take over. With projected superstar running back Ashton Jeanty struggling immensely with the passing game being next to nonexistent, a change is inevitable at this point. And likely sooner, rather than later.

Standings:

- Tennessee Titans 1-4 (4th in the AFC South)

- Las Vegas Raiders 1-4 (4th in the AFC West)

Cincinnati Bengals (+650) @ Green Bay Packers (-1115):

Spread: Green Bay Packers -14.5 Over/Under: 44.0

Storyline: Veteran QB Joe Flacco will start his 1st game with the Bengals this week after a shocking trade on Monday with their instate rivals. However, with the Bengals' O-Line being non-existent, it seems like the Browns just got a free 5th round pick. This WR room will have to create quick throws and provide a blanket for Flacco with Micah Parsons lining up against them. There is some upside to this trade, as Flacco’s arm strength will give Green Bay the threat of Chase’s downfield presence that this offense has been lacking the past 2 weeks. However, none of that matters if Flacco doesn’t have time to throw the ball. Green Bay is coming off its bye week, hoping to bounce back from a disappointing tie with Dallas. But luckily, they’ve seen Flacco once this season, in their 13-10 loss to Cleveland Week 3. Early in the season, the strength of this team was proven to be in its defense, and they will need to rely on it again if they want to find the momentum they had in those first two weeks.

Standings:

- Cincinnati Bengals 2-3 (2nd in the AFC North)

- Green Bay Packers 2-1-1 (2nd in the NFC North)

San Francisco 49ers (+121 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-162):

Spread: Tampa Bay Buccaneers -3 Over/Under: 47.5

Storyline: Kyle Shanahan might be the greatest QB whisperer to ever exist. Mac Jones has played another absolutely insane game (by his standards) and led a 49ers team to a dominant win over the Rams. He went 33-49-342, 2TDs, giving the 49ers the lead and hitting the gas pedal from there. However, he struggled to find the same performance later in the game, and ultimately, it was the 49ers' defense that won the game. They’ll have a tougher challenge against a Bucs team that is playing lights out football. Baker Mayfield continues to perform at an MVP-caliber level. 29-33-379, 2TDs, and with the undeniable chemistry between him and rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka, who went 7-7-163, 1TD. This team is finding a way to win games, even without veteran wide receiver Mike Evans and running back Bucky Irving. It’s likely both will miss this matchup against a depleted 49ers core, and if that’s the case, expect Egbuka to have another solid performance as this team hopes to ride his incredible rookie campaign until Evans and Irving return. 

Standings:

- San Francisco 49ers 4-1 (1st in the NFC West)

- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4-1 (1st in the NFC South)

Detroit Lions (-103) @ Kansas City Chiefs (-118):

Spread: Kansas City Chiefs -1 Over/Under: 50.0

Storyline: Detroit seems to have put its Week 1 loss to Green Bay well behind them as the Lions are riding a 4-game win streak into Arrowhead to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Detroit has managed to score 30+ points in all 4 of those contests (including a 52-point performance against Chicago), and momentum like this couldn’t have come at a better time. Jared Goff is continuing to prove to be one of the most reliable QBs in the NFL, and with the best running back duo in the league supporting this passing game, this team shows no sign of slowing down. With an offense as explosive as Detroit's, Mahomes and KC are in for a mountain of a climb if they hope to have a shot at winning this game. Kansas City is, despite a 2-3 record, one of the worst teams in the league. Mahomes is playing below-average, and the run game, whose lead rusher is their QB. This team looks drastically different from the team that we’ve grown accustomed to since the Mahomes era began. With their offensive stars at the end of their run and their defense aging, this year could signal the end of a dominant run by the Chiefs. 

Standings:

- Detroit Lions 4-1 (1st in the NFC North)

- Kansas City Chiefs 2-3 (3rd in the AFC West)

Buffalo Bills (-210) @ Atlanta Falcons (+175):

Spread: Buffalo Bills -4 Over/Under: 48.5

Storyline: It was bound to catch up to them. The problem that I have with the Buffalo Bills, always is and seems like it will always be, their defense. This team, offensively, is one of the best in the league without a doubt. But the drastic lack of ability in the defense is such a glaring issue with this team. Time and time again, the defense cannot keep its opponents from scoring when it matters, which in turn causes almost a wave of panic in Josh Allen’s decision-making and creates the turnover issue that he has been famous for. After an embarrassing loss to the Patriots and another underwhelming performance by the defense, this team will look to turn it around against a Falcons team that will either be unstoppable or a flash in the pan. Granted, Michael Penix and Co. are coming off a bye week AND a dominant win over the Commanders. Buffalo’s run game has been their greatest strength, and if the Falcons take anything from the film of the Bills' last game victory is as simple as this: Stopping James Cook is key to taking down the top team in the AFC and giving their young QB a heavy shot of confidence. 

Standings:

- Buffalo Bills 4-1 (1st in the AFC East)

- Atlanta Falcons 2-2 (2nd in the NFC South)

Chicago Bears (+170) @ Washington Commanders (-210):

Spread: Washington Commanders -4.5 Over/Under: 50.0

Storyline: Ben Johnson seems to have unlocked Caleb Williams and this Chicago offense, and with the defense is playing surprisingly well. The young offense has a chance to really improve and build upon its recent wins by taking down a spotty Washington Commanders. There are obvious improvements to be made, especially in terms of the passing game, as interceptions and fumbles continue to be a problem for Williams. But if they can find some consistency and the defense can bend but not break, then they could win this game. However, the much-needed return of Jayden Daniels has really provided the necessary boost for Washington. Despite a shaky start, they rallied behind a great performance from Croskey-Merritt (14-111-2 TDs) and pulled out a 27-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. If Merritt’s performance is a sign of things to come, then Washington will be a dangerous matchup for Chicago. 

Standings:

- Chicago Bears 2-2 (4th in the NFC North)

- Washington Commanders 3-2 (2nd in the NFC East)

Bye Week Teams:

- Houston Texans 2-3 (3rd in the AFC South)

- Minnesota Vikings 3-2 (3rd in the NFC North)