NFL Week 5 picks: Vikings and Chiefs put their undefeated records to the test

(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week 8-8 (.500); season 35-29 (.547). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 8-8 (.500); season 32-31-1 (.508). Times Pacific. OFF: Chargers, Lions, Eagles, Titans.

BUCCANEERS (3-1) AT FALCONS (2-2)

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has led two impressive victories. (Matt Rourke / Associated Press)

Tonight, 5:15. TV: Amazon Prime Video

Line: Falcons by 1½. O/U: 43½.

The Falcons are coming off a win over New Orleans and are starting to pick up some momentum. The Buccaneers are banged up, especially along the offensive line. Go with the home team.

Pick: Falcons 24, Buccaneers 21

JETS (2-2) at VIKINGS (4-0)

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, center, has made the right calls during the first four weeks of the NFL season. (Stacy Bengs / Associated Press)

Sunday, 6:30 a.m. TV: NFL Network

Line: Vikings by 2½. O/U: 40½.

Sam Darnold has played better than most anyone could have anticipated, but this is going to be a test against that Jets defense. Still, the Jets had a big letdown last week and are on the road.

Pick: Vikings 21, Jets 18

BROWNS (1-3) AT COMMANDERS (3-1)

Rookie Jayden Daniels’ ability to run and throw has made the difference for the Commanders. (Matt Slocum / Associated Press)

Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: Channel 11

Line: Commanders by 3. O/U: 44½.

Defense was supposed to be the strong suit for the Browns, but that hasn’t been enough to carry them. Jayden Daniels is a problem for defenses and has discovered Terry McLaurin.

Pick: Commanders 27, Browns 20

BILLS (3-1) AT TEXANS (3-1)

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud led a fourth-quarter drive to overcome the Jaguars last week. (Maria Lysaker / Associated Press)

Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: Channel 2

Line: Bills by 1½. O/U: 47½.

Even though Sean McDermott has a great record in the immediate…

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