NFL Week 5 2018: Picks and predictions

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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CARSON, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: Running back Melvin Gordon #28 of the Los Angeles Chargers fights off cornerback Greg Mabin #26 of the San Francisco 49ers as he runs for a first down in the fourth quarter of the game at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

Oakland Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers (-5.5)

The Raiders (1-3) are on the road, but it’s basically a home game. Oakland will have the fans filled with silver and black, but the Chargers (2-2) are still the better team. If Los Angeles can kick a damn extra point and make the occasional field goal (HUGE ifs), the Chargers should handle business against their AFC West rival.

Pick: Los Angeles 28, Oakland 24

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers (-4.5)

If you watch this game, seek help.

Pick: San Francisco 22, Arizona 19

Los Angeles Rams (-7) at Seattle Seahawks

The Rams (4-0) are the best team in football by a mile. The Seahawks (2-2) are insanely softer than their record would indicate. The only way Seattle wins this game is if we get a virtuoso performance from Russell Wilson and Jared Goff loses his touch.

Pick: Los Angeles 34, Seattle 19

Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles (-3)

This is an enormous game for Minnesota (1-2-1) and Philadelphia (2-2). Considering how tough the NFC is, the Vikings would be starting to fade from playoff contention with a loss here. Meanwhile, the Eagles should be fine in the NFC East but things like a playoff bye and home field might be a pipe dream with another defeat so early.

Pick: Minnesota 26, Philadelphia 22

Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans (-3)

This game is somehow on national television. Hope you’re excited about Houston (1-3) showcasing the worst offensive line in football, and Dallas (2-2) giving us Allen Hurns and Geoff Swaim as starting targets for Dak Prescott.

Pick: Houston 27, Dallas 21

Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints (-6.5)

Drew Brees needs 201 yards to break the all-time passing yards record, and he should do it easily. The Redskins (2-1) are a decent team, but going on the road against the Saints (3-1) on Monday night is a tall, tall order.

Pick: New Orleans 30, Washington 24

Last Week: 10-5
Season: 37-24-2