It might be Week 4, but I’m already looking ahead to Week 5 matchups. Let’s see if we can add value with Week 5 bets after Week 4 games finish. Here are two lookahead bets for Week 5 below.
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Best NFL Week 5 Lookahead Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Eagles face the Jaguars in London in Week 5.
In Week 4, the Eagles are home underdogs against the Los Angeles Rams. They’re coming off an embarrassing Week 3 loss, but Philadelphia is already 1-0 at home and will likely rebound and play much better against the Rams this week.
Meanwhile, the Jaguars face the Bengals on the road. Cincinnati has a sour taste in its mouth after losing a tight one to the Steelers. Look for the Bengals to rebound and knock off the Jaguars in their building.
If those two results happen, the Eagles could be closer to a pick’em by game time. I’ll back Eagles +2.5 here.
Pick: Eagles +2.5 (-105)
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
The Chicago Bears were a fun story last weekend. They dominated the Eagles with Case Keenum under center. But will Keenum actually take the Bears to the promised land week after week?
I have my doubts.
The Bears play the Jets this weekend. A win wouldn’t really move the needle, but a loss sure as heck would.
On the other hand, the Packers will face Jalon Daniels and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week. Daniels was a solid quarterback in college, but it’s tough to expect big things from him in his first pro start as a rookie.
Green Bay is better than what they’ve shown this season. They have two wide receivers in the top 10 in receiving yards. It’s been tough without Josh Jacobs and won’t get any easier without Jayden Reed, but the Packers have an elite staff and a proven track record.
If the Packers take care of business and win by multiple scores, they’ll be heavier favorites in Week 5. Grab Packers -2.5 while you can. The Packers at home, with a spread below three points in a rivalry game, is hard to pass up.
Pick: Packers -2.5 (-110)
