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How you should bet every Week 5 NFL game

By Kelly Thompson

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on before the start of a game against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on September 19, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on before the start of a game against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on September 19, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 22: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals runs with the ball while looking down field against the Carolina Panthers at State Farm Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

Arizona (+3) @ Cincinnati – 47 o/u

The Bengals have scored 57 points in four games (14.25 per game) in a display of futility rarely seen in the NFL. The Cardinals have been marginally better but have been more competitive than Cincy by and large. The Cardinals also have offensive weapons to exploit Bengal weaknesses. Without John Ross, and with AJ Green likely still a week away, the Bengals offense has Joe Mixon and Tyler Boyd. Arizona does enough in this one, but both teams move the ball well. Take Arizona (+3) and the over, in a 27-20 contest.

Jacksonville (+3 1/2) @ Carolina – 40 o/u

Kyle Allen and Gardner Minshew have stolen the media attention from their team’s much more vaunted (and much better paid) starting quarterbacks, Cam Newton and Nick Foles. Since losing both to injury, the teams are a combined 4-1 (the Jags 1 points loss to the Texans the only blemish). Something has got to give here, and I think the answer is both. Both quarterbacks show their true, career backup colors this week in a defensive struggle. The game remains close and comes down to the last position. Who knows who wins?, but take the Jags (+3.5) and the under. 13-10, uh…Jags I guess.

Philadelphia (-14 1/2) v NYJ – 43 1/2 o/u

Philadelphia may have found its groove last week in a 34-27 win over previously unbeaten Green Bay Packers. The offense moved on all cylinders and the defense made timely plays, and the preseason Super Bowl favorites picked up a huge win that may have saved their season. What can we say about the Jets? Their season is in the tank and Adam Gase may be a one-and-done despite all the injuries that may be making his job more difficult. The Eagles run the Jets out of the building, and I’m taking them (-14.5) and the over, 35-14.

Minnesota (-5) @ NYG – 43 1/2 o/u

Minnesota is the more talented team and its not particularly close without Saquon Barkley in the lineup. But, the Vikings are also incredibly inconsistent, especially on offense, and coming off scoring only six points against the Bears last week. The Giants, meanwhile, are 2-0 since inserting their first-round pick, Daniel Jones, in to the line up to replace Eli Manning at quarterback. The honeymoon has to end sometime, and the Vikings offense is too talented to stay dormant for long. Take the Vikings (-5) and the over in this one, 31-24.

Indianapolis (+11) @ Kansas City – 56 o/u

The Chiefs defense has not improved much, if at all, under new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and the eight new starters he’s inserted on defense. Fortunately for Kansas City, the offense has not slowed down either. The offense put up 27 points last week in a game when reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes did not throw a touchdown pass. Jacoby Brissett has been better than expected in taking over for Andrew Luck, and the offense has talent that will exploit Chief weaknesses. The Chiefs pull it out, but its close, and its a bit of a shootout, I’m taking the Colts (+11), and the over, 35-28.