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NFL Week 5 2019: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass the football in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field on September 26, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass the football in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field on September 26, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 29: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears looks to the sideline during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on September 29, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Vikings 16-6. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 29: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears looks to the sideline during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on September 29, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Vikings 16-6. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Chicago Bears (-4.5) at Oakland Raiders

This game and is in London. Khalil Mack is going to be out for blood whether this thing is played in Europe or Antarctica. The Bears (3-1) have a pop-gun offense, but the Raiders (2-2) don’t have the talent to beat Chicago’s all-world defense.

Pick: Chicago 17, Oakland 10

Jacksonville Jaguars at Carolina Panthers (-3.5)

Gardner Minshew is good. Really good. The Jaguars (2-2) are the best team in the AFC South, which isn’t saying a ton, but still. Carolina (2-2) won consecutive road games to get back in the race, but Kyle Allen against Jacksonville’s defense? Huge ask.

Pick: Jacksonville 23, Carolina 21

Minnesota Vikings (-5.5) at New York Giants

If Kirk Cousins and the Vikings’ (2-2) offense doesn’t break out on Sunday, it may never happen. The Giants (2-2) are playing confident with Daniel Jones, but he’s throwing balls to the other team at an alarming rate. Something to watch against a terrific defense.

Pick: Minnesota 30, New York 19

New York Jets at Philadelphia Eagles (-14)

This is going to be a massacre. The Eagles (2-2) are coming off a mini-bye and should be relatively healthy. Philadelphia’s main problem is its secondary, but it won’t be tested because the Jets (0-3) have no ability to pass the football. New York should be thrilled if this isn’t over by halftime.

Pick: Philadelphia 34, New York 13

New England Patriots (-15.5) at Washington Redskins

This game should have parental controls on it down in D.C.

Pick: New England 29, Washington 12

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints (-3)

Sneaky great game. The Saints (3-1) are winning without Drew Brees, but the offense has done very little. The Buccaneers (2-2) have an improved defense and Jameis Winston is looking better, albeit with horrid moments sprinkled in. If Winston doesn’t make the big mistake — a huge if — Tampa has a real shot to win.

Pick: New Orleans 24, Tampa Bay 23