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NFL Week 5 2018: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 30: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) runs during the game between the New York Jets and the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 30, 2018 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 30: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) runs during the game between the New York Jets and the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 30, 2018 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WI – SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers talks with Aaron Rodgers #12 during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The game ended in a 29-29 tie. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI – SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers talks with Aaron Rodgers #12 during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The game ended in a 29-29 tie. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Green Bay Packers (-1) at Detroit Lions

The Packers (2-1-1) have some dysfunction brewing at the moment. Mike McCarthy an Aaron Rodgers are at odds again, and the defense shows up one week and not the next. However, the Lions (1-3) are never consistent, which ironically, is the only consistent thing about them.

Pick: Green Bay 30, Detroit 22

Jacksonville Jaguars at Kansas City Chiefs (-3)

This is the best game of the week. Frankly, this is a toss up. The Chiefs (4-0) are at home, Arrowhead will be going insane and I have no idea what I’m getting from Blake Bortles. The Jaguars (3-1) have a phenomenal defense, but Patrick Mahomes and that group find a way.

Pick: Kansas City 23, Jacksonville 21

Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals (-6.5)

The Bengals (3-1) are legit. Cincinnati has a really good offense and a defense that should do enough to make the AFC North a fun race. The Dolphins (3-1) are very much un-legit, which we saw in Foxborough a week ago.

Pick: Cincinnati 29, Miami 17

New York Giants at Carolina Panthers (-7)

The Giants (1-3) should be better than they are, but the offense can’t go anything. Saquon Barkley has been good for one big play per week and little else, while Eli Manning throws checkdowns all game despite having Odell Beckham Jr. The Panthers (2-1) are better than most realize, and they take care of business at home.

Pick: Carolina 24, New York 18

Tennessee Titans (-3.5) at Buffalo Bills

The Bills (1-3) are going to have a very long year. The Titans (3-1) are quietly putting forth some excellent defensive efforts while the offense attempts to figure it out. Intriguing team to keep tabs on.

Pick: Tennessee 20, Buffalo 12