NFL Picks Against the Spread (ATS) for Week 5

Fresh off of his triumphant return to New England, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are big favorites at home against the scuffling Dolphins
The 2021 NFL season has already provided plenty of surprising results and this has carried over to the Vegas action as well. With only one undefeated team left standing after four weeks, it should come as no surprise that eight road teams covered last Sunday.
Related: Expert Picks for Every NFL Game in Week 5
This trend could continue in Week 5, although there are also are a couple of heavy home favorites on the board. And don't forget about the early-early Sunday game over in London.
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Here's how Athlon's own Rob Doster (@AthlonDoster), Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven), and Ben Weinrib (@benweinrib), see Week 5 playing out when it comes to picking against the spread.
NFL Week 5 Picks Against the Spread
Spread | Rob Doster | Steven Lassan | Ben Weinrib | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Los Angeles Rams at Seattle (TNF) | LAR -2.5 | Rams | Rams | Seahawks |
New York Jets vs. Atlanta (London) | ATL -3 | Falcons | Jets | Jets |
Philadelphia at Carolina | CAR -3 | Panthers | Eagles | Eagles |
Green Bay at Cincinnati | GB -3 | Packers | Packers | Packers |
New England at Houston | NE -9 | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots |
Tennessee at Jacksonville | TEN -4.5 | Titans | Titans | Titans |
Detroit at Minnesota | MIN -9.5 | Lions | Lions | Lions |
Denver at Pittsburgh | Even | Steelers | Steelers | Broncos |
Miami at Tampa Bay | TB -10 | Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Dolphins |
New Orleans at Washington | NO -2 | Saints | Saints | Saints |
Chicago at Las Vegas | LV -5.5 | Raiders | Raiders | Bears |
Cleveland at Los Angeles Chargers | LAC -2 | Chargers | Chargers | Chargers |
New York Giants at Dallas | DAL -7 | Cowboys | Giants | Cowboys |
San Francisco at Arizona | ARI -5 | Cardinals | 49ers | 49ers |
Buffalo at Kansas City (SNF) | KC -2.5 | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs |
Indianapolis at Baltimore (MNF) | BAL -7 | Ravens | Colts | Ravens |
Week 4 | 8-8 | 6-10 | 6-10 | |
Season Total | 25-23 | 24-24 | 20-28 |
Note: Season total does not include Week 1. Spreads are subject to change.