Picks for 10/5/25
NFL
1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 466
Jets +1.5 over Cowboys (loss)
Today’s game is a battle between two first-year coaching staffs who are likely not close to playoff teams but are looking to find an identity moving forward. The primary key to this game is the lack of an offensive line that the Cowboys bring to the road. Tyler Guyton and Tyler Booker are out. Cooper Beebe and Rob Jones are on IR. Tyler Smith didn’t practice all week. QB Dak Prescott is not particularly mobile anymore and could really struggle today. The Dallas running game isn’t good, and they aren’t healthy either. The Jets will bring pressure every chance they get. QB Justin Fields has shown signs of maturity this season and, at the very least, can take off and run with the ball. It’s never easy banking on a 0-4 team to win the game, but the Jets have played better than their record and will not get a better opportunity for a home win than this one. Take the Jets.
1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 466
Jets +1.5 over Cowboys (loss)
Today’s game is a battle between two first-year coaching staffs who are likely not close to playoff teams but are looking to find an identity moving forward. The primary key to this game is the lack of an offensive line that the Cowboys bring to the road. Tyler Guyton and Tyler Booker are out. Cooper Beebe and Rob Jones are on IR. Tyler Smith didn’t practice all week. QB Dak Prescott is not particularly mobile anymore and could really struggle today. The Dallas running game isn’t good, and they aren’t healthy either. The Jets will bring pressure every chance they get. QB Justin Fields has shown signs of maturity this season and, at the very least, can take off and run with the ball. It’s never easy banking on a 0-4 team to win the game, but the Jets have played better than their record and will not get a better opportunity for a home win than this one. Take the Jets.
NFL
1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 469
Broncos +4.5 over Eagles (win)
The Eagles had a few fortunate special teams plays in back-to-back weeks that helped propel them to wins. The Philadelphia offense has so much talent, but it has yet to light up the scoreboard enough to show us that they are back to the team they were last year. The Eagles’ defense is the youngest unit in the NFL, and the Eagles’ victories have overshadowed some of their poor play. The Broncos are fundamentally sound in the trenches and are the only team to return all starters from last season on both the offensive and defensive lines. JK Dobbins is an outstanding running back, and QB Bo Nix can move the chains with his legs and has a lot of talent in the receivers’ room. The Denver defense is stacked with talent at all three levels and should help their team do enough to keep this game close. Take the Broncos.
1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 469
Broncos +4.5 over Eagles (win)
The Eagles had a few fortunate special teams plays in back-to-back weeks that helped propel them to wins. The Philadelphia offense has so much talent, but it has yet to light up the scoreboard enough to show us that they are back to the team they were last year. The Eagles’ defense is the youngest unit in the NFL, and the Eagles’ victories have overshadowed some of their poor play. The Broncos are fundamentally sound in the trenches and are the only team to return all starters from last season on both the offensive and defensive lines. JK Dobbins is an outstanding running back, and QB Bo Nix can move the chains with his legs and has a lot of talent in the receivers’ room. The Denver defense is stacked with talent at all three levels and should help their team do enough to keep this game close. Take the Broncos.
NFL
1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 473
Texans -1.5 over Ravens (win)
Lamar Jackson is the centerpiece of the Ravens offense, and without him in the lineup, the offense takes a serious hit. Cooper Rush has proven that he can win games in the past in the backup role, but the offense is the least of the Ravens’ concerns, as weird as that might sound. The Baltimore defense is a mess with Nnamdi Madubuike and Broderick Washington on IR. Roquan Smith is out, and Kyle Van Noy won’t be close to 100 percent and is being rushed back into the lineup because the Ravens’ front seven lacks talent. The Ravens’ secondary couldn’t escape the injury bug either, as Chidobe Awuzie is out with a hamstring injury, and Kyle Hamilton didn’t practice all week with a groin injury. The Texans have no business losing this game. Look for CJ Stroud to do enough to get the road victory. Take the Texans.
1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 473
Texans -1.5 over Ravens (win)
Lamar Jackson is the centerpiece of the Ravens offense, and without him in the lineup, the offense takes a serious hit. Cooper Rush has proven that he can win games in the past in the backup role, but the offense is the least of the Ravens’ concerns, as weird as that might sound. The Baltimore defense is a mess with Nnamdi Madubuike and Broderick Washington on IR. Roquan Smith is out, and Kyle Van Noy won’t be close to 100 percent and is being rushed back into the lineup because the Ravens’ front seven lacks talent. The Ravens’ secondary couldn’t escape the injury bug either, as Chidobe Awuzie is out with a hamstring injury, and Kyle Hamilton didn’t practice all week with a groin injury. The Texans have no business losing this game. Look for CJ Stroud to do enough to get the road victory. Take the Texans.
NFL
8:20 PM EST
Rotation # 484
Bills -8.5 over Patriots (loss)
The Patriots’ new coaching staff is ahead of schedule because they have a lot of talented players. The problem is that the Bills have more. Josh Allen is a front-runner for MVP because he is a dangerous dual-threat quarterback. Buffalo has a great running game and outstanding receivers. The Bills’ offensive line is experienced and has the luxury of playing together for a while. Buffalo is the most talented team on both sides of the football field, and over the course of 60 minutes, it should do enough to win by double-digits. Take the Bills.
8:20 PM EST
Rotation # 484
Bills -8.5 over Patriots (loss)
The Patriots’ new coaching staff is ahead of schedule because they have a lot of talented players. The problem is that the Bills have more. Josh Allen is a front-runner for MVP because he is a dangerous dual-threat quarterback. Buffalo has a great running game and outstanding receivers. The Bills’ offensive line is experienced and has the luxury of playing together for a while. Buffalo is the most talented team on both sides of the football field, and over the course of 60 minutes, it should do enough to win by double-digits. Take the Bills.