NFL Week 5 features significant underdog picks by analysts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 11:09 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
In NFL Week 5, analysts from Cards Wire discuss potential underdog teams to cover the spread. After last week's successful underdog performances, the focus shifts to three slated matchups: the Jacksonville Jaguars face the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Miami Dolphins, and the Houston Texans will play against the Tennessee Titans. The Buccaneers recently achieved an outright win against the Cowboys, enhancing optimism for other underdogs. The Titans have performed well as underdogs this season and are expected to remain competitive against the Texans.
- •Tampa Bay Buccaneers won against the Dallas Cowboys 24-16 as underdogs.
- •Analysts predict Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, and Houston Texans as possible underdog covers.
- •Tennessee Titans are 2-0 this season as underdog picks.
- •Last week saw all four underdog picks either cover or tie the spread.
- •Week 5 features ongoing matchups rather than completed games.
- 11:09 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Week 5 big underdog picks of the week
"Cards Wire writers predict which big underdog will at least cover the spread in Week 5.
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