Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season offers some exciting matchups and crucial divisional showdowns as teams start to define their season narratives. With 14 games on the slate, and a few teams on bye, here’s everything you need to know about the key games and the latest betting odds.
Highlighted Matchups:
- Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 5 kicks off with a Thursday night NFC South showdown between the Falcons and Buccaneers. The Falcons, coming off a tight victory in Week 4, are favored by 3 points at home. Tampa Bay, with a solid 3-1 record, will be looking to upset their divisional rivals. Both teams will aim to seize control of a wide-open division. Current spread: Falcons -3(Vegas Odds)(Sportsbook Review). - Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Jets (London Game)
The second international game of the season takes place in London, where the undefeated Vikings are 2.5-point favorites against the Jets. Minnesota has been one of the biggest surprises of the season, sitting at 4-0, while the Jets look to rebound after a tough loss in Week 4. This game could turn into a defensive battle, with the total set at a modest 40.5 points(Covers.com)(RotoWire). - Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans
The Texans, off to a strong start, are slight favorites at home against the Bills. After a blowout loss in Week 4, Buffalo will try to regain momentum, but Houston’s defense and home advantage make this a tightly contested game. The over/under is set at 47.5 points, signaling a potentially high-scoring affair. Current spread: Texans -1.5(Covers.com)(Vegas Odds). - Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
In a primetime Sunday night matchup, the Cowboys head to Pittsburgh as slight favorites. Dallas has been inconsistent, but they’ll need a strong performance against a Steelers team coming off their first loss of the season. This game could have serious playoff implications, as both teams fight to stay competitive in their divisions. Current spread: Cowboys -1.5(Sportsbook Review)(RotoWire).
Other Key Games:
- Chicago Bears (-5.5) vs. Carolina Panthers
The Bears are favored by 5.5 points against the struggling Panthers. Chicago’s defense will look to dominate Carolina’s offense in a low-scoring game(NFLSpy). - Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals (-1.5)
This AFC North battle is expected to be one of the best games of Week 5, with the Bengals favored by 1.5 points at home. The total is set at 46.5, reflecting the explosive potential of both offenses(Sportsbook Review). - Kansas City Chiefs (-8) vs. New Orleans Saints
The Chiefs, favorites by 8 points, will look to keep their Super Bowl aspirations intact against a Saints team searching for consistency(NFLSpy).
Betting Insights:
Week 5 features tight spreads and several under-the-radar games that could go either way. Games like Texans vs. Bills and Jets vs. Vikings are receiving balanced betting action, while Cowboys vs. Steelers could see line movement closer to game day. Be sure to track injuries and late-week developments to maximize betting opportunities(
Covers.com)(
RotoWire).
| Home Team | Away Team | Date | Favorite | Spread | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA FALCONS | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | 2024-10-04 | ATLANTA FALCONS | -1.5 | 1.91 |
| MINNESOTA VIKINGS | NEW YORK JETS | 2024-10-06 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS | -2.5 | 1.89 |
| CINCINNATI BENGALS | BALTIMORE RAVENS | 2024-10-06 | BALTIMORE RAVENS | -2.5 | 1.87 |
| HOUSTON TEXANS | BUFFALO BILLS | 2024-10-06 | BUFFALO BILLS | -1.0 | 1.91 |
| CHICAGO BEARS | CAROLINA PANTHERS | 2024-10-06 | CHICAGO BEARS | -4.0 | 1.91 |
| WASHINGTON COMMANDERS | CLEVELAND BROWNS | 2024-10-06 | WASHINGTON COMMANDERS | -3.5 | 1.98 |
| JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS | 2024-10-06 | JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS | -3.0 | 1.95 |
| NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | MIAMI DOLPHINS | 2024-10-06 | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | -1.0 | 1.95 |
| SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | ARIZONA CARDINALS | 2024-10-06 | SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | -7.0 | 1.89 |
| DENVER BRONCOS | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | 2024-10-06 | DENVER BRONCOS | -2.5 | 1.87 |
| LOS ANGELES RAMS | GREEN BAY PACKERS | 2024-10-06 | GREEN BAY PACKERS | -3.0 | 1.83 |
| SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | NEW YORK GIANTS | 2024-10-06 | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | -6.5 | 1.93 |
| PITTSBURGH STEELERS | DALLAS COWBOYS | 2024-10-07 | PITTSBURGH STEELERS | -2.5 | 1.89 |
| KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS | 2024-10-08 | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | -5.5 | 1.89 |