Week 5 of the NFL season kicks off in Dallas. The Cowboys are at home, hosting the Buccaneers. The Cowboys have managed a 2-2 record despite a couple agonizing losses and some defensive struggles. The Buccaneers are still searching for a win and are entering Week 5 short-handed.

The Buccaneers will again be without Baker Mayfield, who has a thumb issue. Jaylon Daniels started in Week 4 and didn’t do much. He’ll have a short week to try and make some work of the Dallas defense. But the Dallas defense is missing a few starters who are out with injury, so could that lead to some fireworks on Thursday night? We’ll see.

For the Buccaneers, I have Daniels as a low-end QB2 option. I do like Bucky Irving, who could push for RB1 range. In the passing game, it’s been a struggle for Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin. It’s hard to trust them, even in a potentially decent matchup. Egbuka is a deep league flex for me at best.

For the Cowboys, Dak Prescott has been off to a hot start. The Buccaneers’ defense hasn’t slowed many down, so I like Prescott as a QB1 option this week. I like CeeDee Lamb as a WR1 option, too. George Pickens has had some big plays of late, so I like him as a WR2 with upside. I also like Jake Ferguson as a TE2 with upside. In the run-game, Javonte Williams had a big day in Week 4 with three touchdowns. But his rush efficiency has been off. I like him as an RB2 with some upside potential.

Now, on to the Week 5 picks!

NFL Picks, Week 5:

Cowboys Over Buccaneers
Jaguars Over Eagles
Texans Over Titans
Bengals Over Dolphins
Patriots Over Raiders
Vikings Over Saints
Browns Over Jets
Steelers Over Colts
Giants Over Commanders
Bears Over Packers
Broncos Over Chargers
Lions Over Cardinals
Seahawks Over 49ers
Falcons Over Ravens
Rams Over Bills

Last Week: 8-8
Season: 37-27

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.