Week 5 NFL Picks: Over/Under Advice, Final-Score Predictions and Odds

One could argue the majority of the NFL’s Week 5 lines form a rather easy slate. 

It’s a dangerous trap to fall into, like believing in the Carolina Panthers.

While it is true the NFL continues to sort itself out and the contenders have worked through rough patches while struggling teams took advantage, it doesn’t make the entire week predictable. Falling into such a lull is what the house wants.

So yes, the Minnesota Vikings will probably wallop the Houston Texans, and the Philadelphia Eagles will cruise against the Detroit Lions. But remember to take each game on a case-by-case basis to avoid the lull, even on short notice like this. Let’s help with the work right at the deadline.

NFL Week 5 Odds

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 Top Late Bets to Make N.Y. Jets at Pittsburgh (-8) O/U: 48.5

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Feel free to have a field day with this one. 

Over the past couple of years, it was easy to look at a matchup between the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers and think of a gritty defensive battle.

Now only one defense might show up.

Said defense belongs to the home team, which over three wins hasn’t allowed more than 16 points in any of the games. New York quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will help keep the Pittsburgh defense looking strong if his last two outings serve as a predictor—he’s tossed nine interceptions over two games.

Despite the borderline comical issues, Jets head coach Todd Bowles isn’t ready to throw in the towel on his starter, as captured by NFL Network’s Kimberly Jones:

Ryan Fitzpatrick has 9 INTs in the past 2 games. Todd Bowles: “We go game-by-game. I don’t foresee a change.” A short leash? “Ryan’s fine.”

— Kimberly Jones (@KimJonesSports) October 3, 2016

To be fair to Fitzpatrick and the Jets, the schedule hasn’t done any favors. Going against Cincinnati, Kansas City and Seattle to start the season was about as rough as it could get (until one remembers the Jets still have to deal with Pittsburgh and Arizona).

The problem? Pittsburgh smashed both …

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