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Which NFL games are taking place today? Complete the Week 5 schedule

Bronwen Cerys October 6, 2024

Week 5 of the NFL season is here. This week marks the first bye weeks of the year as four teams will not play: the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers and Tennessee Titans.

That leaves 14 games remaining throughout the week, including a dozen on Sunday. Sunday’s slate includes five division games and a “Sunday Night Football” game between two of the most successful franchises in NFL history.

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Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Jets

Time/TV: 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network)
Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London
Betting odds: MIN (-2.5); O/U: 40.5

In the first London game of the year, the red-hot Vikings are 4-0 for the first time in a season since 2016. Quarterback Sam Darnold leads the league’s No. 4 offense with an NFL-best 11 passing touchdowns, and the Vikings’ No. 4 scoring defense is one of the league’s best at forcing turnovers. New York (2-2) is coming off a sloppy game against the Broncos in Week 4 and is trying to rebound in yards behind the league’s second-largest pass defense.

Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears

Time/TV: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Location: Soldiers’ Field in Chicago
Betting odds: CHI (-4); O/U: 41

The Bears (2-2) returned to their winning ways last week against Los Angeles behind rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who posted a season-best performance in passer rating. They selected Williams with a draft pick they got from Carolina (1-3), which has improved on offense since moving quarterback Andy Dalton into the starting role, over 2023 top pick Bryce Young.

Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals

Time/TV: 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
Location: Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati
Betting odds: BAL (-2.5); O/U: 48.5

Baltimore (2-2) appears to be one of the league’s best teams after a Sunday Night Football loss to the undefeated Buffalo Bills. The Ravens have developed into the best offense in the league behind quarterback Lamar Jackson and free agent acquisition Derrick Henry. Cincinnati (1-3) finally secured a win over Carolina in Week 4 after putting together their best performance on the ground this season. Both teams want to make up ground on AFC North leader Pittsburgh (3-1) this week.

Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans

Time/TV: 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
Location: NRG Stadium in Houston
Betting odds: HOU (-1); O/U: 47

Buffalo (3-1) had its worst performance of the year on offense and defense in last week’s loss to the Ravens. Josh Allen is still one of the best quarterbacks this year despite the loss, but Buffalo faces another playoff team from last season. Houston (3-1) needed a touchdown with 18 seconds left to beat the Jaguars in Week 4. Their running game was difficult despite the win and the defense gave up a season-high in yards.

Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars

Time/TV: 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
Location: EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Betting odds: JAC (-3); O/U: 45.5

Jacksonville (0-4) is the only winless team in the NFL after last week’s heartbreaking loss to Houston. The defense allowed the Texans a season-high 435 yards and ranks at or near the bottom of the league in most metrics. Indianapolis (2-2) handed Pittsburgh its first loss of the year last week, but they again face questions at quarterback after Anthony Richardson left Week 4 with a hip injury.

Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots

Time/TV: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Location: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Betting odds: MIA (-1); O/U: 35.5

New England (1-3) has lost three straight games and has scored just 16 points total over the past two weeks. They now rank 31st in the league in points per game, and the defense has given up more than 400 yards per game in their last two losses. Miami (1-3) had its worst week of the year on offense last week with new starting quarterback Tyler Huntley. The defense still does a good job, especially against the pass.

Cleveland Browns at Washington Commanders

Time/TV: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Location: Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md.
Betting odds: WAR (-3); O/U: 43.5

Washington is 3-1 for the first time since 2011 behind one of the league’s most efficient and high-scoring offenses. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels leads the league in completion percentage (82.1%) and the Commanders have a top-five rushing attack. However, their defense ranks 25th in points allowed per game and 27th in yards allowed per game, which could be good for Cleveland (1-3). The Browns offense is in the bottom five so far this season and could use a strong performance.

Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos

Time/TV: 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX)
Location: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver
Betting odds: DEN (-3); O/U: 35.5

The biggest story in this game may come off the field, as Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has requested a trade. Las Vegas (2-2) will miss him on offense; The Raiders have relied on the passing game due to their 31st-ranked rushing attack. Denver (2-2) earned a low-scoring victory last week despite rushing for just 60 yards as a team. This is the first of two consecutive AFC West games for Denver with Los Angeles on board.

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers

Time/TV: 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX)
Location: Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Betting odds: SF (-7); O/U: 49

San Francisco (2-2) bounced back in Week 4 with its best performance on both sides of the ball in a win over New England. Quarterback Brock Purdy is second in the league in passing yards and the 49ers are once again among the top 10 rushing teams. The defense faces a tougher test this week against Arizona (1-3), one of the better rushing teams in the league. The Cardinals had their biggest loss of the season last week against Washington and have back-to-back road games against playoff teams last season.

Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams

Time/TV: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Location: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Betting odds: GB (-3); O/U: 49

Green Bay (2-2) failed to complete its comeback after a 28-0 loss to Minnesota last week. Still, quarterback Jordan Love set a career-high in passing yards in his first game back from injury. The Packers boast the sixth-best offense heading into this week against a Los Angeles (1-3) defense that allows the second-most points per game. The Rams’ injuries are piling up ahead of next week’s bye, particularly on offense.

New York Giants vs. Seattle Seahawks

Time/TV: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Location: Lumen Field in Seattle
Betting odds: SEA (-7); O/U: 42.5

New York’s (1-3) offensive woes continued into Week 4, and they are ranked 29th in the league entering Week 5. Star rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers may be out of the lineup due to a concussion, making things even more difficult for the Giants on the road. Seattle (3-1) lost its first game of the year on “Monday Night Football,” but quarterback Geno Smith leads the league in passing yards and the defense should get back on track against one of the NFL’s worst offenses.

Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers

Time/TV: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Location: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh
Betting odds: PIT (-2.5); O/U: 44

The Steelers (3-1) lost their first game of the season in Week 4 against Indianapolis. The offense had its best performance of the season in the loss and the defense remains one of the best in the league according to many statistics. Dallas (2-2) returned to the win list last week against the Giants but is facing injury issues, including to star pass rusher Micah Parsons.

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Which NFL games are taking place today? Complete the Week 5 schedule