2026 season · Oct 8–12, 2026 · 15 games · 56 experts from 9 outlets

NFL Week 5 expert picks

Week 5 so far

Top straight-up record this week: Gilberto Manzano (Sports Illustrated), Lindsey Thiry (ESPN) and Pete Prisco (CBS Sports), 10-3-1. Top record against the spread: Will Hill (FOX Sports), 5-2-0.

The side most experts picked won 8 of 13 decided games straight up (plus 1 tie).
All picks straight up together: 422-281-54 (60.0%).
All picks against the spread together: 169-175-0 (49.1%).
All picks on totals together: 60-54-0 (52.6%).
1 game still to be played.

One week is a small sample. Season records are on the leaderboard.

How this week's picks were recorded: 751 picks restored from the outlets' pages after the games; 464 picks read after the games but time-stamped before kick-off by Tallysight; 70 picks recorded by us before kick-off. Each pick is labeled.

Games

Thu, Oct 8, 8:15 p.m. ETFinal

Buccaneers at Cowboys
- TBBuccaneers24
- DALCowboys16
Straight up · 0 of 55 correct

TB: 0DAL: 55

Against the spread · 3 of 25 won (CBS Sports DAL -8, NFL.com DAL -8.5)

TB: 3DAL: 22

Totals · 5 of 9 won (lines 47.5–48.5)

Over: 4Under: 5

All 55 experts' picks
Sun, Oct 11, 9:30 a.m. ETFinal

Eagles at Jaguars
- PHIEagles17
- JAXJaguars19
Straight up · 52 of 54 correct

PHI: 2JAX: 52

Against the spread · 9 of 24 won (CBS Sports JAX -6.5, NFL.com JAX -7.5)

PHI: 9JAX: 15

Totals · 4 of 8 won (line 41.5)

Over: 4Under: 4

All 54 experts' picks
Sun, Oct 11, 1 p.m. ETFinal

Bears at Packers
- CHIBears7
- GBPackers31
Straight up · 12 of 54 correct

CHI: 42GB: 12

Against the spread · 8 of 25 won (CBS Sports CHI -3, NFL.com CHI -1.5)

CHI: 17GB: 8

Totals · 3 of 8 won (line 45.5)

Over: 5Under: 3

All 55 experts' picks
Sun, Oct 11, 1 p.m. ETFinal

Bengals at Dolphins
- CINBengals31
- MIADolphins24
Straight up · 53 of 54 correct

CIN: 53MIA: 1

Against the spread · 16 of 25 won (CBS Sports CIN -7.5, NFL.com CIN -6.5)

CIN: 19MIA: 6

Totals · 3 of 8 won (line 42.5)

Over: 3Under: 5

All 55 experts' picks
Sun, Oct 11, 1 p.m. ETFinal

Browns at Jets
- CLEBrowns12
- NYJJets17
Straight up · 17 of 54 correct

CLE: 37NYJ: 17

Against the spread · 8 of 24 won (CBS Sports NYJ -2.5, NFL.com NYJ -1.5)

CLE: 16NYJ: 8

Totals · 7 of 8 won (lines 39.5–40.5)

Over: 1Under: 7

All 54 experts' picks
Sun, Oct 11, 1 p.m. ETFinal

Texans at Titans
- HOUTexans26
- TENTitans3
Straight up · 54 of 54 correct

HOU: 54TEN: 0

Against the spread · 16 of 24 won (CBS Sports HOU -7, NFL.com HOU -7.5)

HOU: 16TEN: 8

Totals · 6 of 9 won (lines 37.5–38.5)

Over: 3Under: 6

All 55 experts' picks
Sun, Oct 11, 1 p.m. ETFinal

Colts at Steelers
- INDColts22
- PITSteelers34
Straight up · 32 of 54 correct

IND: 22PIT: 32

Against the spread · 11 of 25 won (CBS Sports PIT -2.5, NFL.com PIT -2.5)

IND: 14PIT: 11

Totals · 3 of 8 won (line 44.5)

Over: 3Under: 5

All 55 experts' picks
Sun, Oct 11, 1 p.m. ETFinal

Raiders at Patriots
- LVRaiders17
- NEPatriots45
Straight up · 37 of 54 correct

LV: 17NE: 37

Against the spread · 11 of 25 won (CBS Sports NE -3.5, NFL.com NE -3.5)

LV: 14NE: 11

Totals · 6 of 8 won (lines 44.5–45.5)

Over: 6Under: 2

All 55 experts' picks
Sun, Oct 11, 1 p.m. ETFinal

Vikings at Saints
- MINVikings23
- NOSaints13
Straight up · 42 of 54 correct

MIN: 42NO: 12

Against the spread · 19 of 24 won (CBS Sports MIN -2, NFL.com MIN -1.5)

MIN: 19NO: 5

Totals · 4 of 8 won (lines 41.5–42.5)

Over: 4Under: 4

All 54 experts' picks
Sun, Oct 11, 1 p.m. ETFinal

Giants at Commanders
- NYGGiants27
- WSHCommanders27
Straight up · 0 of 0 correct, 54 pushes

NYG: 29WSH: 25

Against the spread · 17 of 25 won (CBS Sports WSH -3.5, NFL.com WSH -3.5)

NYG: 17WSH: 8

Totals · 2 of 7 won (lines 41.5–43.5)

Over: 2Under: 5

All 55 experts' picks
Sun, Oct 11, 4:05 p.m. ETFinal

Broncos at Chargers
- DENBroncos23
- LACChargers17
Straight up · 41 of 54 correct

DEN: 41LAC: 13

Against the spread · 17 of 25 won (CBS Sports DEN -3.5, NFL.com DEN -3.5)

DEN: 17LAC: 8

Totals · 2 of 8 won (lines 41.5–42.5)

Over: 6Under: 2

All 55 experts' picks
Sun, Oct 11, 4:25 p.m. ETFinal

Lions at Cardinals
- DETLions45
- ARICardinals21
Straight up · 51 of 54 correct

DET: 51ARI: 3

Against the spread · 17 of 24 won (CBS Sports DET -4.5, NFL.com DET -5.5)

DET: 17ARI: 7

Totals · 7 of 9 won (lines 54–54.5)

Over: 7Under: 2

All 55 experts' picks
Sun, Oct 11, 4:25 p.m. ETFinal

49ers at Seahawks
- SF49ers32
- SEASeahawks29
Straight up · 17 of 54 correct

SF: 17SEA: 37

Against the spread · 8 of 25 won (CBS Sports SEA -3, NFL.com SEA -3)

SF: 8SEA: 17

Totals · 3 of 8 won (lines 45.5–46.5)

Over: 3Under: 5

All 55 experts' picks
Sun, Oct 11, 8:20 p.m. ETFinal

Ravens at Falcons
- BALRavens30
- ATLFalcons23
Straight up · 14 of 54 correct

BAL: 14ATL: 40

Against the spread · 9 of 24 won (CBS Sports ATL -3, NFL.com ATL -3.5)

BAL: 9ATL: 15

Totals · 5 of 8 won (lines 43.5–76.5)

Over: 4Under: 4

All 54 experts' picks
Mon, Oct 12, 8:15 p.m. ET

Bills at Rams
- BUFBills 3-1
- LARRams 2-2
Market line: LAR -3.5, total 54.5

Straight up · 46 picks

BUF: 24LAR: 22

Against the spread · 16 picks (NFL.com LAR -3.5)

BUF: 10LAR: 6

Totals · 8 picks (lines 54–54.5)

Over: 8Under: 0

All 46 experts' picks

On bye in Week 5: Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs.

Week 5 records

Straight up, Week 5. Ties count as pushes.
#	Expert	W-L-P	Win %	Picks
1	Gilberto Manzano Sports Illustrated	10-3-1	76.9%	14
1	Lindsey Thiry ESPN	10-3-1	76.9%	14
1	Pete Prisco CBS Sports	10-3-1	76.9%	14
4	Anthony Balaj Pride of Detroit	9-4-1	69.2%	14
4	Brooke Cersosimo NFL.com	9-4-1	69.2%	14
4	Eric Thompson Daily Norseman	9-4-1	69.2%	14
4	Gennaro Filice NFL.com	9-4-1	69.2%	14
4	James Dator SB Nation	9-4-1	69.2%	14
4	Jason Reid ESPN	9-4-1	69.2%	14
4	Mark Schofield SB Nation	9-4-1	69.2%	14
4	Mike Clay ESPN	9-4-1	69.2%	14
4	Ricky O'Donnell SB Nation	9-4-1	69.2%	14
4	Tyler Sullivan CBS Sports	9-4-1	69.2%	14
4	Warren Ludford Daily Norseman	9-4-1	69.2%	14
15	Brandon Knapp Pride of Detroit	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	Dan Parr NFL.com	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	Eric Moody ESPN	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	GA Skol Daily Norseman	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	Jamey Eisenberg CBS Sports	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	Jared Mueller SB Nation	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	Jeremy Bergman NFL.com	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	Jeremy Fowler ESPN	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	John Breech CBS Sports	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	John Whiticar Pride of Detroit	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	Kalyn Kahler ESPN	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	Matt Bowen ESPN	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	Matthew Warren SB Nation	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	Mike Florio ProFootballTalk	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	Mookie Alexander SB Nation	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	Pamela Maldonado ESPN	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	R.J. Ochoa SB Nation	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	Ryan Wilson CBS Sports	8-5-1	61.5%	14
15	Shawn C Daily Norseman	8-5-1	61.5%	14
34	Albert Breer Sports Illustrated	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	Ben Solak ESPN	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	Brandon Gowton SB Nation	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	Christopher Gates Daily Norseman	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	Dan Graziano ESPN	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	Dave Richard CBS Sports	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	David Fucillo SB Nation	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	Erik Schlitt Pride of Detroit	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	Eva Geitheim Sports Illustrated	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	Jared Dubin CBS Sports	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	Jeremy Reisman Pride of Detroit	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	John Pluym Sports Illustrated	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	Matt Verderame Sports Illustrated	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	Meko Scott Pride of Detroit	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	Seth Wickersham ESPN	7-6-1	53.8%	14
34	Zac Snyder Pride of Detroit	7-6-1	53.8%	14
50	Bobby Kownack NFL.com	6-7-1	46.2%	14
50	Conor Orr Sports Illustrated	6-7-1	46.2%	14
50	Mike Kadlick Sports Illustrated	6-7-1	46.2%	14
50	Sam Buegler Daily Norseman	6-7-1	46.2%	14
54	Mitch Goldich Sports Illustrated	5-8-1	38.5%	14
55	Ryan Mathews Pride of Detroit	0-1-0	0.0%	1

Against the spread, Week 5. Outlets that publish spread picks only.
#	Expert	W-L-P	Win %	Picks
1	Will Hill FOX Sports	5-2-0	71.4%	7
2	Eric Thompson Daily Norseman	9-5-0	64.3%	14
2	Jamey Eisenberg CBS Sports	9-5-0	64.3%	14
2	Jeremy Reisman Pride of Detroit	9-5-0	64.3%	14
5	John Whiticar Pride of Detroit	8-6-0	57.1%	14
5	Pete Prisco CBS Sports	8-6-0	57.1%	14
5	Warren Ludford Daily Norseman	8-6-0	57.1%	14
8	Anthony Balaj Pride of Detroit	7-7-0	50.0%	14
8	Bobby Kownack NFL.com	7-7-0	50.0%	14
8	Brandon Knapp Pride of Detroit	7-7-0	50.0%	14
8	Christopher Gates Daily Norseman	7-7-0	50.0%	14
8	Dan Parr NFL.com	7-7-0	50.0%	14
8	Gennaro Filice NFL.com	7-7-0	50.0%	14
8	Jeremy Bergman NFL.com	7-7-0	50.0%	14
8	Meko Scott Pride of Detroit	7-7-0	50.0%	14
8	Zac Snyder Pride of Detroit	7-7-0	50.0%	14
17	Dave Richard CBS Sports	6-8-0	42.9%	14
17	GA Skol Daily Norseman	6-8-0	42.9%	14
17	John Breech CBS Sports	6-8-0	42.9%	14
17	Ryan Wilson CBS Sports	6-8-0	42.9%	14
17	Shawn C Daily Norseman	6-8-0	42.9%	14
17	Tyler Sullivan CBS Sports	6-8-0	42.9%	14
23	Jared Dubin CBS Sports	5-9-0	35.7%	14
23	Sam Buegler Daily Norseman	5-9-0	35.7%	14
25	Brooke Cersosimo NFL.com	4-10-0	28.6%	14
26	Ryan Mathews Pride of Detroit	0-1-0	0.0%	1

Totals (over/under), Week 5.
#	Expert	W-L-P	Win %	Picks
1	Meko Scott Pride of Detroit	10-4-0	71.4%	14
2	Eric Thompson Daily Norseman	8-6-0	57.1%	14
2	Warren Ludford Daily Norseman	8-6-0	57.1%	14
4	Sam Buegler Daily Norseman	7-6-0	53.8%	13
5	Christopher Gates Daily Norseman	7-7-0	50.0%	14
5	John Whiticar Pride of Detroit	7-7-0	50.0%	14
5	Will Hill FOX Sports	1-1-0	50.0%	2
8	GA Skol Daily Norseman	6-8-0	42.9%	14
8	Shawn C Daily Norseman	6-8-0	42.9%	14
10	Ryan Mathews Pride of Detroit	0-1-0	0.0%	1

Picks by outlet: CBS Sports · ESPN · NFL.com · Daily Norseman · Pride of Detroit · SB Nation · Sports Illustrated · ProFootballTalk · FOX Sports.