Eagles come in off a loss last week to the Vikings. To make matters worse they lost Jay Ajayi for the year and are likely to be without left tackle Lane Johnson. Carson Wentz completed 24/35 for 311 yards and two touchdowns. Zach Ertz made 10 receptions for 110 yards and one touchdown. The defense only managed one sack in Week 5. This team is struggling to find their identity this season.
Giants come in off a loss last week to the Panthers. Eli Manning completed 22/36 for 326 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions. Odell Beckham made eight receptions for 131 yards one passing touchdown and one receiving touchdown. Saquon Barkley had a combined 129 rushing and receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. The defense had one sack and two interceptions in Week 5. Giants are struggling on every side of the ball.
Giants lead series 85-83-2 but with their current struggles they will not get the win on Thursday night.
Prediction: Eagles
Buccaneers (2-2) vs. Falcons (1-4)
Buccaneers come in off a bye last week. Jameis Winston will make his first start of the season this week. The defense ranks 15th in total defense so far this season.
Falcons come in off a loss last week to the Steelers. Matt Ryan completed 26/38 for 285 yards and one touchdown. Mohamed Sanu made four receptions for 73 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed one interception is severely depleted and it shows every week.
Falcons lead series 25-24 and will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Falcons
Steelers (2-2-1) vs. Bengals (4-1)
Steelers come in off a win last week over the Falcons. Ben Roethisberger completed 19/29 for 250 yards three touchdowns and one interception. James Conner rushed for 110 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns. Antonio Brown made six receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns. The defense made six sacks in Week 5. Steelers are starting to find their way even without Le'Veon Bell.
Steelers lead series 62-35 but will not beat a tough Bengals team at home.
Prediction: Bengals
Chargers (3-2) vs. Browns (2-2-1)
Chargers come in off a win last week over the Raiders. Philip Rivers completed 22/27 for 339 yards and two touchdowns. Melvin Gordon had 120 combined rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense scored three sacks and one interception in Week 5. This team's only glaring weakness is their specials teams but have managed to win even with that issue.
Browns come in off a win last week over the Ravens. Baker Mayfield completed 25/43 for 342 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to Rashad Higgins. The defense scored two sacks and one interception. This team has played great football, they just need to finish games.
Chargers lead series 16-9-1 and though this will be a close one, they should be able to pull out a win.
Prediction: Chargers
Seahawks (2-3) vs. Raiders (1-4)
Seahawks come in off a loss last week to the Rams. Russell Wilson completed 13/21 for 198 yards and three touchdowns with David Moore catching two of them. Tyler Lockett made three receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown. Mike Davis rushed for 68 yards on 12 carries and one touchdown. The defense did manage two interceptions in Week 5. The team has found a way to overcome their lack of a run game but not their losses on the defense.
Raiders come in off a loss last week to the Chargers. Derek Carr completed 24/33 for 268 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to Jordy Nelson. Martavius Bryant made three receptions for 91 yards. Raiders defense only managed one sack in the game and has been the biggest problem for the team this season.
Raiders lead series 29-25 but Seahawks will get the win in London on Sunday.
Prediction: Seahawks
Bears (3-1) vs. Dolphins (3-2)
Bears come in off a bye last week. Mitchell Trubisky has completed 91/130 for 945 yards 8 touchdowns, 3 interceptions and a passer rating of 70% in 2018.The defense is ranked first in total defense heading into Week 6.
Dolphins come in off a loss last week to the Bengals. Ryan Tannehill completed 20/35 for 185 yards one touchdown and two interceptions. Kenyan Drake rushed for 69 yards on seven carries and one touchdown. The defense made two sacks and one interception in Week 5.
Dolphins lead series 8-4 but with Tannehill out they will not win with Brock Osweiler.
Prediction: Bears
Cardinals (1-4) vs. Vikings (2-2-1)
Cardinals come in off a win last week over the 49ers. Josh Rosen completed 10/25 for 170 yards and one touchdown. Christian Kirk made three receptions for 85 yards and one touchdown. David Johnson rushed for two additional touchdowns. The defense had an impressive four sacks and two interceptions. This team may have found the quarterback they need long-term.
Vikings come in off a win last week over the Eagles. Kirk Cousins completed 30/37 for 301 yards ad one touchdown. Adam Thielen made seven receptions for 116 yards and one touchdown. The defense made three sacks in Week 5. The defense has been their biggest question mark this season.
Vikings lead series 16-11 and will get the win at home.
Prediction: Vikings
Colts (1-4) vs. Jets (2-3)
Colts come in off a loss last week to the Patriots. Andrew Luck completed 38/59 for 365 yards three passing touchdowns one rushing touchdown and two interceptions. Eric Ebron made nine receptions for 105 yards and two touchdowns. The defense scored two interceptions. As Luck has continued to improve, the defense has still continued to struggle.
Jets come in off a win last week over the Broncos. Sam Darnold completed 10/22 for 198 yards three touchdowns and one interception. Robby Anderson made three receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Isaiah Crowell rushed for 219 yards on 15 carries and one touchdown. The defense scored four sacks and one interception in Week 5. Darnold will continue to improve every week and so will the Jets.
Colts lead series 42-31.
Prediction: Jets
Panthers (3-1) vs. Redskins (2-2)
Panthers come in off a win last week over the Giants. Cam Newton completed 21/35 for 237 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions. Christian McCaffrey had 93 combined rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense scored one sack and two interceptions in Week 5. Panthers are a legit contender for the NFC South title.
Redskins come in off a loss last week to the Saints. Alex Smith completed 23/39 for 275 yards one rushing touchdown and one interception. The defense managed two sacks in the game. While the defense has played well this season, the offense hasn't played up to their potential.
Redskins lead series 7-6 but the Panthers will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Panthers
Bills (2-3) vs. Texans (2-3)
Bills come in off a win last week over the Titans. Josh Allen completed 10/19 for 82 yards one rushing touchdown and one interceptions. The defense managed one sack and one interception. This team has played surprisingly well in their wins but are inconsistent at best and horrible at worst.
Texans come in off a win last week over the Cowboys. Deshaun Watson completed 33/44 for 375 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to Keke Coutee. DeAndre Hopkins made nine receptions for 151 yards. The defense scored two sacks and two interceptions. On paper this is a great team, it just needs to translate to the field fast.
The series is tied 4-4 but Texans will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Texans
Rams (5-0) vs. Broncos (2-3)
Rams come in off a win last week over the Seahawks. Jared Goff completed 23/32 for 321 yards one touchdown and two interceptions. Cooper Kupp made six receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown but he and Brandin Cooks are both questionable for this game. Todd Gurley rushed for 77 yards on 22 carries and three touchdowns. The defense managed two sacks in Week 5. Rams are a runaway favorite to win the NFC this season.
Broncos come in off a loss last week to the Jets. Case Keenum completed 35/51 for 377 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Demaryius Thomas made five receptions for 105 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed one sack and one interception but have way under performed this season.
Rams lead series 8-5 and despite a potential for a snowy game, will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Rams
Jaguars (3-2) vs. Cowboys (2-3)
Jaguars come in off a loss last week to the Chiefs. Blake Bortles completed 33/61 for 430 yards one rushing touchdown one passing touchdown and a whopping four interceptions. T.J. Yeldon had a combined 122 rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense scored one sack and one interception. While having one of the top three defenses in the league, this team's offense has really been a problem.
Cowboys come in off a loss last week to the Texans. Dak Prescott completed 18/29 for 207 yards one touchdown and two interceptions with the lone touchdown going to Allen Hurns. The defense managed one sack and one interception. Cowboys have the benefit of playing in the weakest division in the league this season.
The series is tied 3-3 but the Jaguars will overcome their Week 5 loss on Sunday.
Prediction: Jaguars
Ravens (3-2) vs. Titans (3-2)
Ravens come in off a loss last week to the Browns. Joe Flacco completed 29/56 for 298 yards and one interception. The defense had an impressive five sacks and one interception but this team needs to get more points on the board.
Titans come in off a loss last week to the Bills. Marcus Mariota completed 14/26 for 129 yards and one interception. The defense scored one sack and one interception in Week 5. This team has to find a way to get more production out their run game.
The series is tied 11-11 but the Ravens will get the win behind a strong defense on Sunday.
Prediction: Ravens
Chiefs (5-0) vs. Patriots (3-2)
Chiefs come in off a win last week over the Jaguars. Patrick Mahomes completed 22/38 for 313 yards one rushing touchdown and two interceptions. Travis Kelce had five receptions for 100 yarsd. Kareem Hunt rushed for 87 yards on 22 carries and one touchdown. The defense had an astounding five sacks and four interceptions in Week 5. This team is one of the best in the NFL and early favorites for the AFC crown.
Patriots come in off a win last week over the Colts. Tom Brady completed 34/44 for 341 yards three touchdowns and two interceptions with Josh Gordon and James White each receiving a touchdown. The defense scored one sack and two interceptions and showed some of their best potential in Week 5.
Chiefs lead series 18-14-3 but the Patriots are hard to beat at home and will look to avenge their loss to the Chiefs in Week 1 of last season.
Prediction: Patriots
49ers (1-4) vs. Packers (2-2-1)
49ers come in off a loss last week to the Cardinals. C.J. Beathard completed 34/54 for 349 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions with Trent Taylor receiving one touchdown. The defense managed one sack in Week 5. This team is really struggling to find their way behind Beathard.
Packers come in off a loss last week to the Lions. Aaron Rodgers completed 32/52 for 442 yards and three touchdowns. Davante Adams made nine receptions for 140 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed three sacks and one interception. Special teams performed very poorly in WEek 5 but will recover quickly.
Packers lead series 35-30-1 and will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Packers
Survivor Pool Pick of the Week: Packers
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