Admin October 9, 2024
NFL Week 5 Overreactions: Ravens are back, Bills playoff hopes are dwindling
Sports Seriously’s Mackenzie Salmon ‘overreacts’ to the biggest storylines from Week 5— including the Vikings’ 5-0 start and the Cowboys’ thriller victory on SNF.
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The Chicago Bears (3-2) are starting to find a rhythm, and they’ll try to keep it rolling at home when the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-4) visit town Sunday.
There are no more winless teams in the NFL after the Jaguars were finally able to get in the win column with a victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Trevor Lawrence delivered on his birthday and Jacksonville can now start to climb itself out of the bottom of the AFC.
Caleb Williams looked like the future of the Bears this past Sunday when he led Chicago to a thumping of the Carolina Panthers. He had his best game so far of his young career, and he’ll play his first game across the Atlantic Ocean in this London matchup.
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Bears vs. Jaguars odds, moneyline, over/under
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- Spread: Bears (-2.5)
- Moneyline: Bears (-145); Jaguars (+120)
- Over/under: 44.5
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NFL Week 6 odds, predictions and picks
Seahawks vs. 49ers | Bears vs. Jaguars | Ravens vs. Commanders | Packers vs. Cardinals | Patriots vs. Texans | Saints vs. Buccaneers | Eagles vs. Browns | Titans vs. Colts | Broncos vs. Chargers | Raiders vs. Steelers | Panthers vs. Falcons | Cowboys vs. Lions | Giants vs. Bengals | Jets vs. Bills
Lorenzo Reyes: Bears 26, Jaguars 20
Chicago showed it can have a very capable offense if the offensive line gives Caleb Williams plenty of time to throw. The Jaguars, similar to last week’s opponent (Panthers), struggle to generate a pass rush and still have failed to intercept a single pass — one of only three teams to do so. Jacksonville’s week of preparation may also be disrupted by Hurricane Milton.
Tyler Dragon: Bears 21, Jaguars 20
The Jaguars finally earned a win last week. The Jags get a trip to London to face the Bears as a reward. Three of Jacksonville’s losses have been within five points. Expect a close one against a Bears team that’s been in four one-score games to begin the year. Caleb Williams had a career-high 126.2 passer rating in Week 5. Chicago has some advantages on the outside.
Jordan Mendoza: Bears 22, Jaguars 16
Caleb Williams finding momentum with his dangerous weapons surrounding him is bad news for anyone facing Chicago. Jacksonville’s defense is suspect, and the Bears let it rip for a third-straight victory.
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