2022 NFL Week 5 predictions: Picks against the spread for every game

Simply when it seemed as if the Giants’ selections for beginning quarterback Sunday towards the Packers in London have been right down to Davis Webb and Prince Harry, Large Blue received some excellent news when Daniel Jones’ sprained left ankle confirmed enchancment at observe Wednesday.

That improvement makes it a much more palatable choice to take the Giants +8 factors towards Inexperienced Bay. Aaron Rodgers and his receivers are nonetheless not fairly in sync, the quick week received’t assist them get there, and on the opposite facet of the ball, the sport seems to form up equally to the Packers’ matchup final week towards the Patriots at Lambeau Area. Piloted by third-string QB Bailey Zappe, Invoice Belichick’s group placed on an excellent offensive exhibiting win a 27-24 extra time loss.

The Packers knew the Patriots have been going attempt to run the ball, and nonetheless New England pounded out 167 dashing yards. The presence of Jones ought to not less than make Inexperienced Bay suppose twice about attacking Saquon Barkley (113 yards per recreation) with eight-man containers, and I even have confidence Brian Daboll and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka can have some inventive solutions if the Packers pursue Barkley too aggressively.

By way of a betting scenario, the Giants are additionally again of their blissful place (or, this one being in England, their jolly place) as they're 22-12-2 ATS in street and neutral-site video games for the reason that starting of the 2018 season.

Giants vs. Packers choose: Giants +8.

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Daniel Jones
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NEW YORK JETS (+3) over Miami Dolphins

Just a few weeks in the past, forward of the Bengals recreation, we detailed right here that the Jets are winless after every of their uncommon victories within the quick Robert Saleh period. Let’s not get into the entire gory particulars once more apart from to level out that the document in these spots is now 0-5 SU, 1-4 ATS after the loss to Cincinnati.

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So what has modified in two weeks? Properly for one factor, the Jets’ beginning quarterback, Zach Wilson, is again, whereas the opposition might be utilizing its backup, Teddy Bridgewater. And the protection is lastly beginning to take form, with Quinnen Williams trying like a beast and the secondary coming off 4 interceptions in Pittsburgh.

Miami WR Jaylen Waddle didn’t observe Wednesday and was restricted Thursday. His absence, or not less than diminished standing, would allow the Jets to make use of their finest assets on Tyreek Hill whereas Williams, Carl Lawson and Jermaine Johnson go after Bridgewater.

Pittsburgh Steelers (+14) over BUFFALO BILLS

Don’t know if it is a basic sandwich recreation for Buffalo, however for some cause I’m craving a beef on weck. Payments had robust battles with the Dolphins and Ravens, and subsequent week go to Arrowhead to face the Chiefs. Will take the large head begin with Kenny Pickett, who can do extra with the Steelers’ offense than Mitch Trubisky did.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (-9.5) over Atlanta Falcons

It’s the third street recreation up to now 4 weeks for Atlanta, however that is extra only a feeling that the Bucs, accidents and all, are going to be equipped for a no-doubter coming off back-to-back losses to the Packers and Chiefs.

Tennessee Titans (-1.5) over WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

Tennessee picked up a giant victory final week in Indianapolis, so the sting in want belongs to Washington after three losses in a row. Accidents to Treylon Burks (Titans) and Jahan Dotson (Commanders) could possibly be a wash, however I simply really feel as if I’m getting the higher group at a really low cost worth.

 Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry
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CLEVELAND BROWNS (+2.5) over Los Angeles Chargers

This can be a good time to salute Paul Schwartz for his unimaginable 14-1-1 ATS grasp class in final week’s Bettor’s Information. His one loss was on Cleveland, and Paul goes the opposite method with L.A. right here. However I determine Nick Chubb and the returning Myles Garrett will makes this a tricky go for the Chargers.

Seattle Seahawks (+5.5) over NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Saints have a one-point win adopted by three losses, a bunch of accidents, and the jet lag from final week’s journey to London to contemplate. Although desperation might assist them snag a “W,” there’s a protracted solution to go from there to distancing Geno Smith and the Seahawks by six or extra.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (-3.5) over Detroit Lions

Did you suppose you’d ever see this tiny unfold for a Patriots-Lions recreation in Foxborough? Me neither. I’m rolling with it as a result of, after scoring 24 factors with Zappe and a restricted offense in Inexperienced Bay, New England ought to be capable of do much more towards this Lions D. Additionally a revenge recreation for Matt Patricia, fired two years in the past by Detroit.

Houston Texans (+7) over JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

I don’t often concentrate on collection outcomes, however the Texans have received eight in a row and 19 of the previous 23 towards the Jaguars. Jacksonville seemingly has a little bit of an higher hand now, however I’m undecided I can go from these outcomes to Jags -7 so straight.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (-7.5) over Chicago Bears

Little bit anxious about laying seven plus the hook as a result of -6.5 was obtainable earlier. Chicago’s offense was rather less prehistoric final week as Justin Fields threw for 174 yards, however the Bears nonetheless misplaced by eight to the Giants. Pondering Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson get this to the neighborhood of the Vikings’ 23-7 win over the Packers in Week 1.

Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins
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San Francisco 49ers (-6.5) over CAROLINA PANTHERS

Lengthy journey for the 49ers off a giant Monday night time rivalry win. Usually, that’s a recipe for a letdown. However this protection is insanely good, and Kyle Shanahan will discover a solution to generate greater than the ten factors the 49ers put up in every of two street losses in September.

Dallas Cowboys (+5.5) over LOS ANGELES RAMS

Losses by 21 to the Payments and 15 to the 49ers persuade me the Rams have taken a step or two down from the mountaintop. With a powerful, opportunistic protection and serviceable QB Cooper Rush, the Cowboys might win this one outright.

Philadelphia Eagles (-5.5) over ARIZONA CARDINALS

Regardless that the final undefeated group in any given season is at all times dwelling on borrowed time, the Eagles are worthy of assist after their savage comeback from 14-0 down versus the Jaguars.

Cincinnati Bengals (+3.5) over BALTIMORE RAVENS

It has been a irritating begin for John Harbaugh and the Ravens, who've flushed massive house results in the Dolphins and Payments. The Bengals are available in off further relaxation after distancing Miami, and can have confidence off of their 41-17 and 41-21 wins over Baltimore final season.

Betting on the NFL?

Monday

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-7) over Las Vegas Raiders

The Silver and Black are coming off their first win, and plenty of will keep in mind their 40-32 victory at Arrowhead in 2020. However within the surrounding seasons, their visits produced beat-downs of 48-9, 40-9 and 35-3.

Finest bets

Steelers, Titans, Cowboys.

Lock of the week

Steelers (Locks 3-1 in 2022.)

Final week

8-7-1 total, 2-1 Finest Bets.

Thursday

Broncos (L).

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