Heading into Week 5 of the NFL season, football fans are in for a treat as the New Orleans Saints take on the Kansas City Chiefs in what is shaping up to be a marquee matchup. The Saints, led by future Hall of Famer Drew Brees, have been riding a wave of momentum after a big win against the Detroit Lions in Week 4. On the other side, the reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs have been firing on all cylinders with star quarterback Patrick Mahomes at the helm.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there, as the San Francisco 49ers will be looking to bounce back from a tough loss to the Philadelphia Eagles as they take on the Miami Dolphins. The Niners are dealing with a slew of injuries to key players, but will be looking to rely on their depth to get the job done against a Dolphins team that has shown flashes of promise this season.
For bettors looking to get in on the action, FOX Sports’ Bear Bets has identified two key matchups to keep an eye on in Week 5: the Saints vs Chiefs and the Niners Team Total.
In the Saints vs Chiefs showdown, Bear Bets likes the Saints to cover the spread. Despite facing a tough Chiefs team, the Saints have shown they can hang with the best of them and will look to rely on their high-powered offense to keep pace with Mahomes and company. Look for Brees to have a big game and for the Saints defense to come up with crucial stops to keep this game close.
As for the Niners Team Total, Bear Bets is leaning towards the over. While the 49ers have struggled with injuries and inconsistent play so far this season, they still have a potent offense that is capable of putting up big numbers. With playmakers like George Kittle and Raheem Mostert at their disposal, look for the Niners to score enough points to hit the over on their Team Total against the Dolphins.
Overall, Week 5 promises to be an exciting slate of games with plenty of betting opportunities for football fans. Whether you’re backing the Saints, Chiefs, Niners, or any other team, be sure to keep an eye on Bear Bets for the best bets of the week. Stay tuned to FOX Sports for all the latest coverage and analysis of NFL Week 5.