NFL Week 5 lookahead lines, picks: The three games to bet a week early from proven NFL expert

Sportsbooks release their first lines for a given week 10-12 days out, and Mike Tierney shares how you can take advantage.

Mike Tierney

Week 3 of the NFL season is in the books. While most bettors are focused on the upcoming set of matchups, we're jumping ahead with suggestions on wagers for the succeeding group of games -- Week 5, in today's case.

We will provide three games each week, unless a fourth (or fifth) is irresistible.

Let's get the ball rolling. 

Week 5 lookahead lines

Colts at Broncos (-2.5), O/U 42.5
Giants at Packers (-7.5), O/U 41
Dolphins (-6) at Jets, O/U 45.5
Titans at Commanders (PK), O/U 42.5
Chargers (-1.5) at Browns, O/U 48
Steelers at Bills (-13), O/U 47.5
Falcons at Buccaneers (-9), O/U 47.5
Seahawks at Saints (-6), O/U 41
Texans at Jaguars (-7), O/U 43.5
Bears at Vikings (-7), O/U 44
Lions at Patriots (-1), O/U 44
49ers (-3) at Panthers, O/U 39
Eagles (-4) at Cardinals, O/U 48.5
Cowboys at Rams (-7), O/U 46
Bengals at Ravens (-3.5), O/U 48.5
Raiders at Chiefs (-7), O/U 50.5

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