Expert picks, fantasy advice and all the NFL Week 5 essentials you need
It's Week 5 and Justin Fields is the new QB1 in Chicago. Before we dig even deeper, enjoy these:
- Which teams will emerge victorious in Week 5? Our experts make their picks.
- A former Pro Bowl linebacker landed on the Packers after a surprising release.
- Derek Carr responded after Joey Bosa said the Raiders QB "gets shook."
- As always, we're here to help you dominate your fantasy football matchup.
About last night: Los Angeles Rams 26, Seattle Seahawks 17 -- The Rams rebounded from Sunday's humbling loss to the Cardinals. Meanwhile, Russell Wilson injured a finger on his throwing hand and had to be replaced by Geno Smith.
Game of the Week: Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs -- In a rematch of last season's AFC championship game, the Chiefs - who have been inconsistent so far this season - host one of the NFL's hottest teams at Arrowhead. The Chiefs have owned this series of late, winning five of the last six against the Bills.
Sneaky-Good Game of the Week: Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals -- On one sideline, there's the three-time MVP Aaron Rodgers, and on the other is the promising up-and-comer Joe Burrow. Burrow could have a big game against a depleted Packers pass defense.
Survivor Pool Game of the Week: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings -- The pick this week is the Vikings, who are coming off their third one-score loss of the season. But, lucky for the Vikings, the winless and wounded Lions come to town. The Vikings have dominated against the Lions, winning seven straight and holding a 78-39-2 all-time edge in this series. Full disclosure: Previous survivor picks were the Rams (Week 1), Buccaneers (Week 2), Broncos (Week 3) and Bills (Week 4) ✅.
Week 5: Picks, analysis and more
- Week 5 predictions: USA TODAY Sports' panel of experts have made prognostications for every game this weekend.
- NFL superlatives: Who's distinguishing themselves – for better or worse – after four weeks?
- Jags owner should have known hiring Urban Meyer would lead to this: What did Jaguars owner Shad Khan expect when he hired Meyer? It’s become the flaming wreck so many expected, Nancy Armour writes.
- Giants safety helped Dak find answers after injury: After Dak Prescott suffered a gruesome leg injury on Logan Ryan's tackle, the Giants safety made a point to reach out to the Cowboys QB.
- What's up with Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin? What is Rodgers trying to say when he continually praises the Steelers head coach?
- Stephon Gilmore trade winners and losers: Gilmore's arrival in Carolina is cause for celebration for several figures – but not for Tom Brady and several others throughout the NFL.
- Power rankings: See how all 32 teams stack up heading into Week 5. For the third time in three weeks, there was a new No. 1.
Fantasy football: Get your lineup right
Our fantasy football experts have valuable advice to get the most out of your lineup.
- Fantasy rankings for Week 5: For your convenience, these position-by-position rankings were updated for this week's games.
- Studs, duds and sleepers: Here are some names to know going into Week 5. If Jimmy Garoppolo can't go, is Trey Lance worth taking a flier on?
- Waiver wire options: It's never too late to scan for quality available players to add to your roster.
- Fantasy stock watch: Latavius Murray is looking like the lead back for the Ravens.
NFL Week 5 schedule
Thursday
Sunday
New York Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons (in London), 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network)
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
New Orleans Saints at Washington Football Team, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
New England Patriots at Houston Texans, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Cleveland Browns at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
Chicago Bears at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Monday
Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN)
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