PREDICTIONS

Week 5

Last week against the spread: 9-6 (.600). Season 35-28 (.556).

Bengals (1-2-1) at Ravens (3-1)

1 p.m. Sunday | Ravens by 12 | O/U: 51

Joe Burrow looks excellent so far and could have some early success before Baltimore slams the door. Ravens 30, Bengals 20 Jaguars (1-3) at Texans (0-4) 1 p.m. Sunday | Texans by 5 1⁄ | O/U: 54 1⁄

2 2

Teams often get a short boost in the immediate aftermath of firing a coach, and that probably will happen for the Texans. Texans 28, Jaguars 24

Raiders (2-2) at Chiefs (4-0)

1 p.m. Sunday | Chiefs by 11 1⁄ | O/U: 55 1⁄

2 2

Derek Carr is playing well, but the young Raiders have miles to go. The Chiefs, meanwhile, have more than arrived. Chiefs 35, Raiders 24 Panthers (2-2) at Falcons (0-4) 1 p.m. Sunday | Falcons by 1 1⁄2 | O/U: 53 1⁄

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Carolina is surprisingly good without Christian McCaffrey, and Teddy Bridgewater continues to work the middle of the field. Panthers 28, Falcons 24

Rams (3-1) at Washington (1-3)

1 p.m. Sunday | Rams by 7 1⁄2 | O/U: 46 1⁄

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The Rams offense did not play to their standards against the Giants. They return to form against Sean McVay’s old team. Rams 34, Washington 23 Dolphins (1-3) at 49ers (2-2) 4:05 p.m. Sunday | 49ers by 8 | O/U: 51

The 49ers are on the mend, and quarterback

Jimmy Garoppolo and running back Raheem Mostert are back in the fold. 49ers 27, Dolphins 23 Giants (0-4) at Cowboys (1-3) 4:25 p.m. Sunday | Cowboys by 8 1⁄ | O/U: 54

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Dallas is putting up ridiculous offensive numbers, but the defense is absurdly bad. The Giants are capable of keeping it interesting. Cowboys 31, Giants 27

Vikings (1-3) at Seahawks (4-0)

8:20 p.m. Sunday | Seahawks by 7 | O/U: 56 1⁄

2 Dalvin Cook is rolling, and Seattle’s defense gives up a lot of ground, but this comes down to Russell Wilson taking control. Seahawks 33, Vikings 27

Broncos (1-3) at Patriots (2-2) 5 p.m. Monday | Line Off | O/U: Off

If Cam Newton is able to return for the Patriots, New England should be able to roll at home.

Patriots 28, Broncos 17 Chargers (1-3) at Saints (2-2) 8:15 p.m. Monday | Saints by 9 | O/U: 56 1⁄

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Justin Herbert looks phenomenal. At 6-6, he stands tall and plays tall. Drew Brees isn’t the player he once was, but he’s still plenty good. Saints 28, Chargers 23

Bills (4-0) at Titans (3-0) 7 p.m. Tuesday | Line Off | O/U: Off This game is under the shadow of a COVID cloud. The Bills are one of the best and most complete teams. If they play, go with the visitors. Bills 31, Titans 21