NFL Week 5 2022: Picks and predictions for every game

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Paycor Stadium on September 29, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Paycor Stadium on September 29, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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Oct 3, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones (53) during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones (53) during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Baker Mayfield against the Niners defense. That should be put behind a pay-per-view surcharge.

Pick: San Francisco 20, Carolina 9

Can the Rams block the Cowboys? Feels like Matthew Stafford could be looking up at the SoFi Stadium roof a ton. That said, can Dallas score enough?

Pick: Los Angeles 22, Dallas 20

At some point, the Eagles are going to lose. Is this a trap game with the Cowboys next? Maybe, but tough to pick Arizona against a decent team.

Pick: Philadelphia 24, Arizona 21

Best game of the week. Whoever loses will be 2-3, while the winner has a lead in the AFC North and a critical win. I’ll take the better passing game, and better defense.

Pick: Cincinnati 34, Baltimore 30

What’s the case for Las Vegas stopping Kansas City’s offense? Just too many weapons against a defense with Maxx Crosby and little else.

Pick: Kansas City 35, Las Vegas 23

Last Week: 10-6
Season: 35-28-1