Predicting Who Will Win Every NFL Game for Week 5
From the Chiefs to the Cowboys, The Complex Sports team is predicting who will win every NFL game for week 5.
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We made it, guys. The NFL is back and it's hard not to appreciate having football back in our lives after it looked like it might not happen because of the COVID-19 pandemic. And who knows what will happen this season, but as of now, they're playing and we're ready for it. Of course, the season will look different than most. A good amount of teams won't have fans to start the season and with a shortened offseason, the football could look a little ugly to start the season.
We've already ranked every QB in the NFL and gave you our full season predictions for every single team, as well as playoff predictions. And now just like last year, we're bringing you guys weekly predictions for every single NFL game. These are straight up picks and not ATS. For all our NFL bets of the week, tune into the Complex Sports 'Load Management' podcast, where we break down every game by the spread. Angel is out to an early lead as we head into week 3, but it's close across the board. Let's have some fun.
*Week 5 note* - We did not pick the Titans vs. Bills game because it's unclear if they will play this week.
Overall Records:
Chopz - 39-23
Adam - 39-23
Angel - 44-18
Zion - 39-23
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears
Chopz: Tom Brady is on a roll. I’ll go with the Bucs.
Adam: I really want to go the other way and take the Bears here, but unless somebody spikes Tom Brady’s avocado ice cream the Buccaneers will be 4-1.
Zion: Bucs.
Angel: The Bucs.
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons
Chopz: You’d think the Falcons would have to win a game eventually, but this isn’t the one. Panthers.
Adam: If you feel bad for the 0-4 Falcons you’re a better person than me. I think it’s fucking hilarous. Panthers.
Zion: Falcons.
Angel: Taking the Falcons here because they’re home, but I’m not confident about it.
Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs
Chopz: Chiefs, next.
Adam: Did you know KC is the first team in NFL history to start 4-0 in four straight seasons? They’re about to be 5-0 for the first time since 2018.
Zion: Chiefs.
Angel: The Chiefs in a surprisingly competitive game.
Los Angeles Rams at Washington Football Team
Chopz: Rams win, but Dwayne Haskins should not have been benched. That was a mistake by Washington. You have to let him get reps and play.
Adam: The NFL is making the Rams go back to the east coast for the third time in four weeks and they have a showdown with San Francisco on SNF in Week 6? Washington pulls off the upset.
Zion: Rams.
Angel: Rams win in a game that’s gonna be closer than it should be.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans
Chopz: Texans finally fired Bill O’Brien. They roll.
Adam: I predicted Bill O’Brien would be the first coach fired...last year. Texans because they are due.
Zion: I’ll go Jags here. The Texans have looked awful.
Angel: Texans are gonna be hype from finally ridding themselves of that cancer. They win at home.
Arizona Cardinals at New York Jets
Chopz: Cardinals. The Jets might actually go 0-16.
Adam: Jets are such a lost cause Adam Gase can’t even win the “First Coach to be Fired” prop bet. Arizona without a second of hesitation.
Zion: Cards, the Jets going 0-16. Just End The Season.
Angel: I am by no means a Jets fan, yet I hate Adam Gase with a passion. Arizona on the road.
Philadelphia Eagles at Pittsburgh Steelers
Chopz: Give me the Eagles. I don’t know why, but give me Philly.
Adam: Eagles cover the 7-point spread, but Steelers win.
Zion: Steelers at home.
Angel: Eagles.
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens
Chopz: Ravens win a close one.
Adam: The Ravens seem to pummel the bad teams and suck it up against the good ones. Bengals qualify as one of the bad ones so the Ravens cruise.
Zion: Ravens in a blowout.
Angel: Ravens in an easy one.
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers
Chopz: The Dolphins need to start Tua. 49ers take this.
Adam: Is Jimmy G back? We don’t know in the middle of the week. If he’s playing, 49ers. If he’s riding the pine, Miami.
Zion: Niners.
Angel: The Niners have Deebo back, they win with or without Jimmy.
Denver Broncos at New England Patriots
Chopz: If Cam doesn’t play then this could be an ugly one. Give me the Pats.
Adam: If you think Bill Belichick is losing a game to whatever second or third-stringer the Broncos put under center, it’s time to see a specialist.
Zion: Pats, even without Cam and Gilmore.
Angel: The Pats with or without Cam.
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys
Chopz: I’ll go with Dallas to get back on track.
Adam: New York’s point differential this year is a comical -49. I’l be disappointed if Dallas doesn’t put up 49 against that atrocious Giants defense and cruise to a victory.
Zion: Cowboys, the Giants might go 0-16 too.
Angel: Cowboys need this one bad and I need the Giants to just tank. Dallas.
Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns
Chopz: The Cleveland Browns are 3-1. Not sure if you guys know that. They win at home vs. the Colts.
Adam: Colts since I’m contractually obligated to pick against the Browns each and every week.
Zion: Sad but I have to pick the browns.
Angel: Colts bring the Browns back down to Earth.
Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks
Chopz: Give me Seattle.
Adam: No-brainer of the week: Seahawks.
Zion: Seahawks.
Angel: Hawks.
Los Angeles Chargers at New Orleans Saints
Chopz: Are the Saints on national TV every single week? WTF. They win, but this will be close.
Adam: Already sick of the Saints in primetime. Heart says LA, head says New Orleans.
Zion: Saints win at home.
Angel: Saints but the Chargers cover.