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Week 5 of the NFL season saw a shift in fortunes for the betting public, with a series of short point spreads leading to a mix of outcomes. Favorites performed well, with many covering the spread, but notable upsets by the Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants helped sportsbooks recover from earlier losses. The average point spread this season is the tightest in the Super Bowl era, reflecting a competitive landscape in the league.
- Week 5 featured a series of close point spreads, with the average spread being 4.09.
- Underdogs have performed well this season, particularly in Week 5, with several pulling off upsets.
- The betting landscape is changing, with sportsbooks experiencing mixed results due to the tight spreads.
Derrick Henry | RB
Pickup
Week 5
1 rec TDs
- Derrick Henry scored a touchdown, contributing to the Ravens' win.
Garrett Wilson | WR
Pickup
Week 5
1 rec TDs
- Garrett Wilson also found the end zone, being one of the most-bet players to score.
Jayden Daniels | QB
Breakout
Week 5
- Jayden Daniels is becoming a favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Baltimore Ravens
- The Ravens covered as 2.5-point favorites against the Bengals.
New York Jets
- The Jets had a strong performance, with key players scoring touchdowns.
Cleveland Browns
- The Browns failed to deliver for sportsbooks, losing 34-13 to the Commanders.
Cincinnati Bengals
- The Bengals squandered a 10-point lead and lost in overtime to the Ravens.
Arizona Cardinals
- The Cardinals pulled off an upset as 7.5-point underdogs.
New York Giants
- The Giants also upset their opponent, contributing to a strong week for underdogs.
Washington Commanders
- The Commanders are performing well this season, currently 4-1.
Minnesota Vikings
- The Vikings are the only undefeated team in the NFC and have exceeded expectations.
Denver Broncos
- The Broncos are outperforming their preseason expectations.