NFL survivor picks, strategy: Week 5 safe, value, and trap options
The NFL is back for Week 5 and while we’re not into the dog days of the season, things have settled down for the long haul. It feels like once we get into October, the next benchmark is the Thanksgiving slate. The trade deadline happens before then, but it’s not the same as the MLB […]
NFL play resumes in Week 5, and while the season isn't in its final stretch, things have settled down for the long haul. The trade deadline has passed, but its significance pales in comparison to MLB or NBA deadlines. As we enter Thanksgiving, the playoff race truly begins. Week 5 presents a challenging schedule, but the late afternoon slate shows promise with the 49ers-Seahawks in Seattle and Sunday Night Football featuring the Ravens against a resurging Falcons team.
Monday Night Football concludes the week with the Bills-Rams, a preseason Super Bowl choice for many.
As a reporter covering the NFL Survivor picks, I've analyzed the safest options, best value picks, and trap choices. My selections are based on odds provided by FanDuel.
The safest pick of the week is the Cowboys (-8) over the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers' Jalon Daniels is a concern, while Baker Mayfield is sidelined, making this a compelling matchup. The choice is popular, but its popularity stems from its high probability of success.
The best value pick is the Falcons (-3) over the Ravens. The Falcons may be a risky wager, given that Lamar Jackson has sprained his ankle and has an outside chance of playing. However, if Jackson is inactive or limited, the Falcons could present a great value pick. The downside to this choice is that it's on Sunday Night Football, which may not be ideal if the game status is not confirmed by the 1 p.m. mark.
Finally, the trap pick is the Jaguars (-7) over the Eagles. With both Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby out, and DeVonta Smith also questionable, the Eagles will be without their key players. The London game adds an extra layer of complexity to the matchup. While this choice is intriguing, the red flags associated with the London game make it a risky pick.
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