NFL Pick'em Week 5 2026: Games, Lines and Picks
NFL pick'em Week 5 of the 2026 season has 15 games, running from Thursday, October 8 to Monday, October 12 (times in Eastern). Use the cards below to compare spreads, moneylines and totals before you lock in your picks.
Thursday Night
International Game
Sunday Early
Sunday Late
Sunday Night
Monday Night
Week schedule at a glance
| Kickoff (ET) | Matchup | Spread | O/U | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 8, 8:15 PM | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys | |||
| Sun Oct 11, 9:30 AM | Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars | |||
| Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM | Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots | |||
| Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM | Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins | |||
| Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM | Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers | |||
| Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM | New York Giants at Washington Commanders | |||
| Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM | Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints | |||
| Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM | Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans | |||
| Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM | Cleveland Browns at New York Jets | |||
| Sun Oct 11, 4:05 PM | Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers | |||
| Sun Oct 11, 4:25 PM | San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks | |||
| Sun Oct 11, 4:25 PM | Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers | |||
| Sun Oct 11, 4:25 PM | Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals | |||
| Sun Oct 11, 8:20 PM | Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons | |||
| Mon Oct 12, 8:15 PM | Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams |
Run your own Week 5 pick'em
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Week 5 pick'em questions
How many NFL games are in Week 5 of 2026?
There are 15 games scheduled in Week 5, from Thursday, October 8 through Monday, October 12. Teams on a bye do not appear on this page.
Which teams are on a bye in Week 5?
Teams with no game in Week 5: Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs. Leave them out of your pick sheet this week.
When do the Week 5 games kick off?
Week 5 breaks down as 1 in the Thursday Night window, 1 in the International Game window, 7 in the Sunday Early window, 4 in the Sunday Late window, 1 in the Sunday Night window, 1 in the Monday Night window. All times on this page are Eastern; use the local-time button to convert.
What does the spread mean for pick'em?
The spread is the number of points the favorite is expected to win by. In a straight-up pool it is only a guide. In an against-the-spread pool the favorite must win by more than the spread for that pick to count.
When do picks lock in Week 5?
Most pools lock each game at its own kickoff, so Thursday picks lock first and Monday picks last. Check your pool rules, because some commissioners lock the whole week before the first Sunday game.
Where do the lines on this page come from?
Spreads, moneylines and totals are pulled from a major US sportsbook and refreshed several times a week. They are shown for reference; NFL Pickem Hub does not take bets.