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HomeSportKickoff Countdown: Your Guide to NFL Week 5 Sunday Showdowns

Kickoff Countdown: Your Guide to NFL Week 5 Sunday Showdowns

 

NFL Games on Sunday: Start Times and TV Information for Week 5 Matches


We’re now at Week 5 of the NFL season. This week marks the start of the bye weeks with four teams sitting out: the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers, and Tennessee Titans.

 

Despite the byes, there are still 14 games to enjoy throughout the week, with 12 of those happening on Sunday. Sunday’s matchups include five divisional battles, along with a “Sunday Night Football” game featuring two of the league’s most successful teams.

 

Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL games happening this Sunday in Week 5.

NFL Week 5 Match Schedule

Odds sourced from BetMGM as of Saturday.

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Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Jets

  • Time/TV: 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network)
  • Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
  • Betting odds: MIN (-2.5); O/U: 40.5

The first London matchup of the season features the Vikings, who are off to a hot start at 4-0, their best beginning since 2016. Quarterback Sam Darnold leads a strong scoring offense, ranking fourth in the league with 11 touchdown passes, while the Vikings boast the fourth-best scoring defense known for creating turnovers. New York, holding a 2-2 record, aims to rebound from a sloppy loss to the Broncos in Week 4, relying on its second-ranked passing defense.

 

Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears

  • Time/TV: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Location: Soldier Field, Chicago
  • Betting odds: CHI (-4); O/U: 41

The Bears (2-2) broke their losing streak last week against the Rams, thanks to rookie quarterback Caleb Williams delivering his best performance of the season. Chicago acquired Williams with a draft pick from Carolina, who have struggled at 1-3 but have shown improvement on offense since Andy Dalton took over as the starting quarterback.

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals

  • Time/TV: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Location: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati
  • Betting odds: BAL (-2.5); O/U: 48.5

 

The Ravens (2-2) showcased their strength with a commanding win over the previously undefeated Bills last Sunday. Baltimore has the league’s top rushing offense led by quarterback Lamar Jackson and newly signed Derrick Henry. Cincinnati (1-3) clinched their first victory of the season last week against Carolina, typically relying on a strong ground game as they try to catch up to the AFC North-leading Steelers (3-1).

Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans

  • Time/TV: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Location: NRG Stadium, Houston
  • Betting odds: HOU (-1); O/U: 47

Buffalo (3-1) faced a tough outing last week, struggling offensively and defensively against the Ravens. Josh Allen remains a top QB despite the setback, while Houston (3-1) clinched a tight win against the Jaguars thanks to a last-minute touchdown, although their ground game struggled and their defense allowed a significant number of yards.

 

Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Time/TV: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Location: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Fla.
  • Betting odds: JAC (-3); O/U: 45.5

Jacksonville (0-4) is now the only winless team left after an agonizing loss to Houston last week, where they allowed a staggering 435 yards. Indianapolis (2-2) pulled off a victory against Pittsburgh, but faces quarterback challenges following Anthony Richardson’s hip injury.

 

Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots

  • Time/TV: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.
  • Betting odds: MIA (-1); O/U: 35.5

New England (1-3) has lost three consecutive games, scoring just 16 points over the last two weeks. Their offense ranks 31st in the league in points per game, while yielding over 400 yards in the last two defeats. Miami (1-3) faced a rough offensive week with new quarterback Tyler Huntley taking over, but their defense remains solid, particularly against the pass.

Cleveland Browns at Washington Commanders

  • Time/TV: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Location: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Md.
  • Betting odds: WAS (-3); O/U: 43.5

Washington has started strong with a record of 3-1, featuring an efficient scoring offense led by rookie QB Jayden Daniels, who boasts the league’s highest completion percentage at 82.1%. Their rushing game is also among the best in the league. However, their defense is struggling, ranking low in points allowed and yardage, which presents an opportunity for Cleveland (1-3), whose offense has been weak this season and could benefit from a solid showing.

 

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos

  • Game Time/TV: 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver
  • Betting Odds: DEN (-3); O/U: 35.5

A notable story heading into this matchup revolves around Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams, who has made a trade request. The Raiders (2-2) will feel his absence on the field, as they have been relying heavily on their passing game due to a struggling rushing attack ranked 31st in the league. Meanwhile, the Broncos (2-2) squeaked out a victory last week despite a mere 60 yards in passing as a team. This game marks the beginning of two consecutive AFC West matchups for Denver, with a game against Los Angeles coming next.

Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers

  • Game Time/TV: 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
  • Betting Odds: SF (-7); O/U: 49

San Francisco (2-2) rebounded in Week 4 with an impressive performance against New England. Quarterback Brock Purdy is currently ranked second in the league for passing yards, and the 49ers have returned to being a top-10 rushing team. This week, their defense will face a challenge against Arizona (1-3), a team known for its strong rushing game. The Cardinals experienced their worst defeat of the season last week against Washington and are gearing up for two consecutive away games against playoff contenders from the previous year.

Green Bay Packers vs. Los Angeles Rams

  • Game Time/TV: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
  • Betting Odds: GB (-3); O/U: 49

Green Bay (2-2) fell short in their comeback attempt after starting 28-0 down against Minnesota last week. However, quarterback Jordan Love recorded a career-high for passing yards in his first game back from injury. The Packers feature the 6th-ranked scoring offense, going up against a struggling Los Angeles (1-3) defense that has allowed one of the highest points per game. The Rams are facing mounting injury issues ahead of their bye week.

New York Giants vs. Seattle Seahawks

  • Game Time/TV: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle
  • Betting Odds: SEA (-7); O/U: 42.5

The New York Giants (1-3) are struggling offensively, currently sitting at 29th in the league for scoring as they head into Week 5. Rookie sensation Malik Nabers is likely out due to a concussion, adding to the Giants’ challenges on the road. Seattle (3-1) tasted defeat for the first time this year on “Monday Night Football” but enjoys strong quarterback play from Geno Smith, who leads the league in passing yards. Their defense hopes to regain its footing against one of the league’s least effective offenses.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Game Time/TV: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
  • Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh
  • Betting Odds: PIT (-2.5); O/U: 44

The Steelers (3-1) suffered their first defeat of the season against Indianapolis last week. Despite the loss, the offense performed at its best this season, while the defense continues to be among the league’s elite. The Cowboys (2-2) found success again against the Giants but are dealing with injury concerns, particularly regarding star pass rusher Micah Parsons.