2024 Week 5 NFL Predictions
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons
Both of these teams are coming off wins in Week 4. The difference is one was more dominant than the other. The Falcons won by a walk-off field goal against the Saints, while the Bucs destroyed the Eagles.
Kirk Cousins had a down week last Sunday, but this game could be a lot of fun if he finds his groove again. This will likely come down to defense and Tampa Bay is too good in that department right now.
Winner: Buccaneers
New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings In London
The Jets are coming off a disheartening loss against the Broncos last week. The Vikings are still white hot at 4-0 with Sam Darnold looking the best he ever has. This matchup in London should be a lot of fun, but the Vikings are a runaway train. There’s no reason to doubt them until they finally lose.
Winner: Vikings
Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots
Both of these teams have looked rough this year. The Dolphins lost Tua and they haven’t been able to recalibrate since. The Patriots are finding their footing under a new regime.
New England has the better situation and a chance to catch a division rival on the back foot. Defense and field goals might decide this one but the Pats could steal it.
Winner: Patriots
Carolina Panthers @ Chicago Bears
Under Andy Dalton, the Panthers look much better than before. They’re finding the end zone and keeping games close. Caleb Williams and the Bears looked to be on the right track last week. They're a young group that struggled early, but now they’re finding an identity.
Chicago finally got the run game going and it paid off. The Panthers are still rocky, and the Bears should be able to build on their momentum this week.
Winner: Bears
Indianapolis Colts @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Anthony Richardson went down last week and Joe Flacco saved the day for Indy. Richardson is considered day-to-day now and likely to be active this week. The Jaguars are at the bottom of the barrel right now. They’re the only winless team in the league and they’re facing a division rival this week. Whether they start Richardson or Flacco, the Colts got this one.
Winner: Colts
Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans
The Bills might be the most confusing team in the NFL right now. They hung 47 points on the Jaguars in Week 3 only to get picked apart by the Ravens in Week 4. The Texans have been inconsistent as well. Both teams look like Super Bowl contenders nonetheless.
The Bills are looking to pick themselves up here and need this win more. It’ll be close, but there's a strong chance they meet again in the playoffs.
Winner: Bills
Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals
Both of these teams are coming off of desperately needed wins. The Bengals look to be finding their rhythm and becoming an efficient offense. The Ravens haven’t scored less than 20 points this season, and Derrick Henry looks like a monster once again.
This division match is a complete toss-up, but the Ravens are more consistent. Baltimore barely skates by with this one.
Winner: Ravens
Cleveland Browns @ Washington Commanders
The Commanders are hot right now. Jayden Daniels looks unbelievable and Washington seems to be a real playoff contender. The Browns have struggled to find any identity. Deshaun Watson's lack of production is killing Cleveland's offense. An upset is always possible, but there is no reason to bet against Washington here.
Winner: Commanders
Las Vegas Raiders @ Denver Broncos
The Raiders are making headlines over the current Davante Adams situation. There are rumors he could be traded, and his future is unclear. They are suffering without him in a major way.
The Broncos' defense has been impressive holding the Jets and Buccaneers to a combined 16 points in two weeks. If Denver’s offense can get rolling, they can be an entertaining team this year. They have the hot hand here in Week 5.
Winner: Broncos
Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers
Arizona has fizzled out over the last two weeks. They’re not bad by any means, but their production has been disappointing lately.
The 49ers are still struggling with injuries right now. CMC is still out, and George Kittle and Fred Warner are both questionable. They’re finding a way to win without some massive stars though. This should be a Niners win, but not an easy one.
Winner: 49ers
New York Giants @ Seattle Seahawks
Though their record doesn't show it, the Giants have been slowly improving this year. They kept things close with the Cowboys last Thursday and could’ve won if they could find the endzone.
The Seahawks took their first loss in Detroit last week but still looked strong in defeat. Malik Nabers is questionable for this game, which could hurt the Giants. Seattle has the better team right now and this is a good matchup for them.
Winner: Seahawks
Green Bay Packers @ Los Angeles Rams
Jordan Love made his return last week and had to shake some rust off. Nearly 400 passing yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions was plenty of shaking.
The Rams are struggling terribly without Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. It’s been painful to watch LA every week, and this will be no different. Jordan Love will catch his rhythm again in a mismatched game.
Winner: Packers
Dallas Cowboys @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Choosing the Cowboys here seems like a no-brainer, but the Steelers have been disrupters this year. Pittsburgh suffered a loss to the Colts last week, but they still have the best defense in football.
Justin Fields is making a real case for the starting job as well. The Giants’ defense held Dallas to 20 points last week and frankly, they’re not the Steelers. An elite defense will carry the Steelers to 4-1.
Winner: Steelers
New Orleans Saints @ Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs might be the worst 4-0 team in recent history. They have not won a game by more than seven points this season, and they’re consistently underperforming against lesser opponents. That being said, the Saints are in a bit of a rut after starting the year hot.
New Orleans' high-scoring offense has been tempered and that’s hard to pick back up. KC always finds a way, and it’ll be another frustrating night of football. Down to the wire, the Chiefs will pull it off and go into their bye week 5-0.
Winner: Chiefs
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