PFT's Week 5 2026 NFL picks
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Key Points:
- The author struggled with predicting standalone games in Week 4, going 0-4, but overall had a decent 10-6 record that week and a 37-27 record for the year.
- The best Week 4 pick was the 49ers over the Broncos, while the worst was the Lions over the Panthers; the Saints over Falcons pick was notably poor.
- For Week 5, the author predicts the Cowboys will defeat the Buccaneers 34-13, the Jaguars will beat the Eagles 27-12 in London, and the Bears will win against the Packers 27-20 despite missing their starting QB.
- Other Week 5 predictions include Bengals over Dolphins, Patriots over Raiders, Vikings over Saints, Browns over Jets, Steelers over Colts, Texans over Titans, Commanders over Giants, Broncos over Chargers, Lions over Cardinals, Seahawks over 49ers, Falcons over Ravens, and a close Bills vs. Rams game.
- The author acknowledges the unpredictability of the games but aims to improve their record and avoid embarrassing outcomes as the season progresses.
