{
  "id": 12920845,
  "title": "NFL Expert Picks for Week 5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nfl-expert-picks-for-week-5",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1131708/nfl-expert-picks-week-5"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 5 NFL expert picks are in, with a lineup of unpredictable matchups. Thursday Night Football features the Cowboys, who are favored to win against the Texans. However, the Lions' upset of the Carolina Panthers in Week 4 has left many wondering how they'll fare in their Sunday night game against the Atlanta Falcons, a team that has emerged as a strong contender in the NFC South.\n\nDivisional showdowns are also on the agenda, with the Seahawks facing the 49ers in a highly competitive NFC West battle. The panel is split on this one, with four experts backing the 49ers and five rating the Seahawks as favorites. The Ravens vs. Falcons game is another intriguing match-up, as Atlanta has shown signs of being a force to reckon with this season, potentially without their star quarterback Lamar Jackson.",
  "summary": "The panel rolls out with their picks in Week 5, and this is a DOOZY of a schedule around the NFL. This was one week where we all had to hem and haw over the majority of picks on the slate, because there are so many unknowns in Week 5 — and also some serious […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}