We’ve reached an enormous second within the 2024 NFL season. Week 5 is upon us and that brings with it the primary byes of the season. The Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tennessee Titans are all sitting out this weekend’s slate.
As you put together to determine Survivor selections, the Titans had been the one you’d be most certainly to choose in opposition to, whereas the opposite three have sufficient questions that you simply would possibly go on them. That’s assuming you’re even nonetheless alive in your pool!
Final week noticed one other huge upset because the Jets misplaced to the Broncos 10-9 in an unpleasant one. New York had loads of alternatives to win this sport, however wouldn’t put it collectively. They had been a well-liked choose, however for the primary time this season, a lot of the favored picks survived. The 49ers led in loads of leagues, they usually dealt with their enterprise at residence in opposition to the Patriots. The Texans barely managed to return again, however they beat the Jaguars. And the Bengals and Cowboys each bought Ws.
I overestimated some attainable upsets in final week’s Survivor recommendation column, however if you happen to’re nonetheless swinging, I’m again with extra picks for Week 5. There are many choices to think about and each week this season we’ll be breaking down the most secure picks, the most effective worth picks, and the potential entice picks.
Most secure picks
49ers over Cardinals
Seahawks over Giants
There’s not as a lot purpose to avoid wasting groups as there was previously, so some would take into account each the 49ers and Seahawks first rate values. The draw back with each is they’re more likely to be in style picks this week. The 49ers had been the most well-liked in loads of leagues final week, however the Seahawks are anticipated to be the most well-liked this week. The one purpose to keep away from them is if you happen to’re involved about too many people grabbing them.
Finest worth picks
Commanders over Browns
Washington is popping into a well-liked play, and the one downside this week is lots of people will most likely experience with Jayden Daniels and the Commanders. Nonetheless, except you need to use them in Week 7 in opposition to the Panthers, or possibly Week 13 in opposition to the Titans, now is an efficient time to play them.
Lure picks
Bears over Panthers
I don’t see how anyone can belief the Bears proper now. They’re dealing with a nasty Panthers squad, however Carolina can also be exhibiting some life with Andy Dalton at quarterback. Keep away from this one.