NBA Postseason Best Bets (5/14)
Alex Christenson
Welcome to The Read Option, FTN Fantasy’s NFL Week 5 game-by-game previews. This landing page will serve as your quarterback for the week and will link to preview for the upcoming slate of games.
FTN’s game-by-game previews are the most detailed and data-rich in the industry. This page will be updated throughout the week as the previews are published. Make sure to check back periodically as games are added.
Week 5 NFL Game Previews
Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders
WAS -7, O/U 44.5
Pace: CHI: 26.3 sec/snap (13th), WAS: 27.3 sec/snap (24th)
Week 5 kicks off with a less-than-exciting matchup between the Bears and Commanders. It’ll be interesting to see if Chicago’s offense can keep Week 4’s momentum going Thursday.
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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills
BUF -5.5, O/U 48.5
Pace: JAX: 27.1 sec/snap (18th), BUF: 28.3 sec/snap (26th)
Jacksonville will stay in London and await the red hot Buffalo Bills, who have scored over 35 points in three consecutive games.
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Houston Texans @ Atlanta Falcons
ATL -2, O/U 41.5
Pace: HOU: 25.9 sec/snap (9th), ATL: 28.0 sec/snap (24th)
C.J. Stroud is playing as well as any quarterback in the league right now, while the Falcons continue to utilize Jonnu Smith more than Kyle Pitts.
Click here to check out the full Texans/Falcons Week 5 fantasy football breakdown!
Carolina Panthers @ Detroit Lions
DET -9, O/U 44.5
Pace: CAR: 29.4 sec/snap (29th), DET: 27.8 sec/snap (22nd)
As a huge home favorite, will the Lions give David Montgomery 30-plus carries again? And what will Jameson Williams’ role be in his first game back?
Click here to check out the full Panthers/Lions Week 5 fantasy football breakdown!
Tennessee Titans @ Indianapolis Colts
IND -1, O/U 42.5
Pace: TEN: 31.6 sec/snap (32nd), IND: 17.4 sec/snap (1st)
Jonathan Taylor is eligible to return this week, which would have a massive impact on fantasy football. His first test might be the best run defense in the NFL.
Click here to check out the full Titans/Colts Week 5 fantasy football breakdown!
New York Giants @ Miami Dolphins
MIA -11, O/U 50
Pace: NYG: 29.4 sec/snap (29th), MIA: 26.8 sec/snap (14th)
The Dolphins and Giants both had rough Week 4 showings. We’ll see if Saquon Barkley (ankle) returns but given the state of the Giants offensive line, things won’t be easy for the All-Pro running back.
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New Orleans Saints @ New England Patriots
NE -1.5, O/U 40
Pace: NO: 25.0 sec/snap (6th), NE: 23.2 sec/snap (3rd)
Derek Carr continues to deal with a shoulder issue, which really limited the Saints offense last week. The Patriots, meanwhile, continue to deal with key injuries to the defense.
Click here to check out the full Saints/Patriots Week 5 fantasy football breakdown!
Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers
BAL -3.5, O/U 38
Pace: BAL: 26.9 sec/snap (16th), PIT: 26.9 sec/snap (16th)
The Steelers are dealing with injuries to Kenny Pickett, Diontae Johnson and Pat Freiermuth on offense. That’s not ideal ahead of a matchup with one of the MVP favorites in Lamar Jackson.
Click here to check out the full Ravens/Steelers Week 5 fantasy football breakdown!
Cincinnati Bengals @ Arizona Cardinals
CIN -3, O/U 44.5
Pace: CIN: 27.3 sec/snap (19th), ARI: 27.5 sec/snap (20th)
The Bengals offense continues to look broken, and now they could be without WR Tee Higgins ahead of a matchup with the feisty Arizona Cardinals.
Click here to check out the full Bengals/Cardinals Week 5 fantasy football breakdown!
Philadelphia Eagles @ Los Angeles Rams
PHI -4.5, O/U 50.5
Pace: PHI: 26.1 sec/snap (10th), LAR: 27.9 sec/snap (23rd)
Cooper Kupp could make his season debut Sunday, which will make this Rams passing game even more exciting given the emergence of Puka Nacua.
Check out the full Eagles/Rams Week 5 fantasy football breakdown! (free!)
New York Jets @ Denver Broncos
DEN -2, O/U 43.5
Pace: NYJ: 21.6 sec/sap (2nd), DEN: 28.2 sec/snap (25th)
Zach Wilson is coming off arguably the best game of his career and will look to keep it going against Denver’s league-worst defense.
Click here to check out the full Jets/Broncos Week 5 fantasy football breakdown!
Kansas City Chiefs @ Minnesota Vikings
KC -5, O/U 53
Pace: KC: 26.8 sec/snap (14th), MIN: 24.9 sec/snap (5th)
Kansas City’s passing attack struggled against the Jets last week, but this should be a shootout in Minnesota this week.
Click here to check out the full Chiefs/Vikings Week 5 fantasy football breakdown!
Dallas Cowboys @ San Francisco 49ers
SF -3.5, O/U 45
Pace: DAL: 27.6 sec/snap (21st), SF: 31.0 sec/snap (31st)
One of the best matchups of the year, the Cowboys and 49ers square off in prime time in what could be a defensive battle.
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Green Bay Packers @ Las Vegas Raiders
GB -2, O/U 44.5
Pace: GB: 26.6 sec/snap (13th), LV: 25.7 sec/snap (7th)
Aaron Jones and Christian Watson were both limited last Thursday but hopefully play more Monday night against a generous Raiders defense.
Click here to check out the full Packers/Raiders Week 5 fantasy football breakdown!
