If Thursday Evening 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 drive additional 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 really rely as an upset? Technically, with Jacksonville favored, it does.
Second, you may not wish to take heed to me. Since now we have began these weekly upset alternatives I’m 0-for-2. That’s what occurs if you ask the F1 author to start out writing concerning the NFL.
Nonetheless, 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, due to Joe Flacco delivering a little bit of magic in reduction of an injured Anthony Richardson.
Whether or not it’s Anthony Richardson, Joe Flacco, Joe Richardson, Anthony Flacco, or me below middle — perhaps not that final choice — give me the Colts this weekend. — Mark Schofield
Carolina Panthers over the Chicago Bears
This appears like a kind of video games that may find yourself 36-10 and I couldn’t probably inform you who’s going to attain the 36. Which means it’s completely up within the air and ripe for an upset.
Every part on this matchup hinges on offensive line play on either side of the ball. The Bears have an atrocious OL with regards to defending Caleb Williams, however fortunately for Chicago the Panthers have a poor move rush that’s develop into horrible with out Derrick Brown within the lineup.
On the opposite aspect now we have 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 because the swap at QB. I believe Carolina can pull this one off and stun lots of people regardless of being +3.5 canine. — 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 large number, the protection has regressed far past “the imply” after a terrific season final 12 months and QB Deshaun Watson has been principally dangerous whereas Washington has excelled this season.
Alternatively, the costly Browns roster is in must-win mode, Watson had his greatest sport 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 task on this prediction. — Jared Mueller
Miami Dolphins over the New England Patriots
The Dolphins seemed fairly terrible final Monday, so I get why folks would move on them. However I believe no matter QB state of affairs 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 method. 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
