If Thursday Night time Soccer is any indication, we’re in for a particular Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season.
Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons started the week in dramatic trend, utilizing a last-minute drive to power extra time towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, after which successful in walk-off trend when KhaDarel Hodge turned a fast hitch route right into a 45-yard landing.
That was simply how Week 5 started. How may it finish? That we have no idea, however listed below are our weekly upset specials.
Indianapolis Colts over Jacksonville Jaguars
Two issues up entrance.
One, does this actually depend as an upset? Technically, with Jacksonville favored, it does.
Second, you may not need to take heed to me. Since we’ve began these weekly upset alternatives I’m 0-for-2. That’s what occurs once you ask the F1 author to start out writing in regards to the NFL.
Nevertheless, the Jaguars are completely struggling proper now. They put a scare into the Houston Texans final weekend, however vibes stay low. As for the Colts, they’re coming off a win over the beforehand undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers, because of Joe Flacco delivering a little bit of magic in aid of an injured Anthony Richardson.
Whether or not it’s Anthony Richardson, Joe Flacco, Joe Richardson, Anthony Flacco, or me underneath middle — possibly not that final possibility — give me the Colts this weekend. — Mark Schofield
Carolina Panthers over the Chicago Bears
This seems like a type of video games that can find yourself 36-10 and I couldn’t presumably inform you who’s going to attain the 36. Which means it’s completely up within the air and ripe for an upset.
All the pieces on this matchup hinges on offensive line play on each side of the ball. The Bears have an atrocious OL relating to defending Caleb Williams, however fortunately for Chicago the Panthers have a poor cross rush that’s develop into horrible with out Derrick Brown within the lineup.
On the opposite aspect we’ve the Panthers, who’ve quietly assembled the most effective offensive line within the league. Andy Dalton goes to have time again there, and the bizarro Panthers have began to attain in bunches for the reason that swap at QB. I believe Carolina can pull this one off and stun lots of people regardless of being +3.5 canines. — James Dator
Cleveland Browns over the Washington Commanders
You’re proper to imagine that the Producer at Dawgs By Nature is barely biased towards the 1-3 Browns knocking off the 3-1 Commanders on the highway.
Cleveland’s offensive line is a multitude, the protection has regressed far past “the imply” after an incredible season final 12 months and QB Deshaun Watson has been principally unhealthy whereas Washington has excelled this season.
Alternatively, the costly Browns roster is in must-win mode, Watson had his finest recreation in Week 4 and HC Kevin Stefanski has misplaced three or extra video games in a row simply twice in his four-plus season within the NFL.
RB Brian Robinson’s knee damage additionally performs a job on this prediction. — Jared Mueller
Miami Dolphins over the New England Patriots
The Dolphins regarded fairly terrible final Monday, so I get why folks would cross on them. However I believe no matter QB scenario we see will get slightly higher this week. Add within the potential return of operating again Raheem Mostert to the lineup and I believe even a Skylar Thompson or Tyler Huntley may do some issues.
On the opposite aspect of the ball, the Patriots misplaced middle David Andrews to a shoulder damage and with him on injured reserve, that shakes issues up in a giant approach. Miami doesn’t have a very good defensive position, however they’ll be in a significantly better place towards a Patriots offensive line that’s lacking a key starter. — David Fucillo
