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Week 5 NFL Picks: Odds Predictions and Top Prop Bets for Full Schedule
- Updated: October 9, 2016
A dominant team has yet to emerge as the NFL regular season passes by the quarter pole. The reigning champion Denver Broncos along with the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles remain unbeaten, but none of them have an aura of invincibility. At least not yet.
There are some terrific games on tap for Week 5 that should help in the process of identifying those potential Super Bowl contenders. Two of the best will see the Vikings take on the Houston Texans and the Broncos host the Atlanta Falcons.
Let’s check out the entire remaining slate for this week’s action, including odds and spread predictions for each contest. That’s followed by a look at the updated Super Bowl lines and a breakdown of the most worthwhile picks.
Week 5 NFL Picks
Super Bowl Prop Bets
Top Selections
Week 5: New England Patriots (-10.5)
The Patriots are coming off a forgettable 16-0 loss to the Buffalo Bills, but their outlook is still as positive as any team in the league. They went 3-1 with Tom Brady sidelined due to suspension and Rob Gronkowski extremely limited due to injury.
Now Brady is set to return for Sunday’s clash with the Cleveland Browns and his favorite target expressed optimism that it’s finally “go time” as his hamstring moves closer to full strength. In other words, New England’s 19th-ranked offense should be ready to take off.
The other, more intangible, factor is the quarterback’s mindset. Former Michigan teammate and longtime friend Aaron Shea told Ian O’Connor of ESPN the rest of the NFL can expected to see a …
