The Post’s expert NFL Week 5 roundtable picks, best bets, grid

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-11 · by Erich Richter

Quick Summary

The article is a roundtable discussion among sports experts from The Post who provide their predictions and betting recommendations for Week 5 of the NFL season. It highlights that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unexpectedly won as underdogs against the Dallas Cowboys in the previous week, and it mentions Steve Serby’s strong record with 36 wins, 26 losses, and 2 ties in his picks so far this season. The piece also includes links to guides on how to bet on NFL games and lists of recommended betting sites.
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Story summary

### Summary and Analysis of Articles

The articles cover several aspects related to the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, scheduled for October 8th, 2026. The key themes include betting promotions from various sportsbooks, player statuses, team performances, and viewing options.

#### Team Statuses

#### Betting Promotions

Several sportsbooks are offering promotions for this game, such as BetMGM and Fanatics Sportsbook, providing incentives like bonus bets or cash back upon losing bets.

#### Viewing Options

The game will be exclusively streamed on Prime Video. New users can sign up for a free trial of 30 days to watch the game.

#### Team Performance Analysis

#### Player Performance

Jalon Daniels, the undrafted rookie quarterback for Tampa Bay, is stepping up to replace Baker Mayfield. His performance against Green Bay was decent but not outstanding.

#### Odds

Oddsmakers project the Cowboys to have around a 9.5-point advantage at home.

### Conclusion

The Thursday Night Football matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers is highly anticipated due to the contrast in team performance and the intriguing story of Jalon Daniels stepping up for an injury-riddled team. Sportsbook promotions add excitement, making this game not just about watching but also betting opportunities. Fans can follow live streams on Prime Video or explore various sportsbook offers to enhance their viewing experience.

### Key Takeaways

These articles highlight the dynamic nature of NFL matchups and the various ways fans can engage with the sport beyond just watching the games.

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The Guardian
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 5% hedged 1 of 20 📰 publisher trust 60
“Both articles discuss the same Thursday night football game between the Buccaneers and the Cowboys on October 8, 2026.”
Fox News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 9% hedged 2 of 22 📰 publisher trust 70
“Article A discusses a promotional offer for an upcoming game between the Buccaneers and Cowboys, while Article B reports on the actual result of that game which has already taken place.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 10% hedged 6 of 61 📰 publisher trust 67
“The articles discuss NFL Week 5 predictions and picks, but focus on different aspects and teams, indicating they are separate pieces rather than reporting the same specific incident.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 4% hedged 1 of 28 📰 publisher trust 67
“Article A predicts a game, while Article B reports on the actual outcome of a different week's game.”

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Who wrote this

Erich Richter
55 article(s) here · 0 carrying a prediction
🔮 Add in that Tyler Shough has cleared this number twice this season and faces a blitz-heavy team that Brian Flores brings, and I see Shough being willing to move more often than usual.
🔮 With it having been a while since we’ve been in the warehouse that’s located in the middle of the desert, and we’ll have another 12 fights to enjoy and bet on. Of the 12 fights, a whopping eight of them are projected to end inside distance.
🔮 Payton’s move could help Bo Nix find his stride again, with the third-year QB having thrown for five touchdowns and three interceptions, connecting on just 60 percent of his passes for 819 yards over four games.
🔮 The Bronx Bombers will need to replace his production as his season ended uncomfortably, with him being benched to start Game 3 before he took over for Jose Caballero.
🔮 Chisholm then barely beat out what would have been a season-ending double play in the ninth inning on a hard hit ball to second base.
🔮 Beckham Jr. was expected to be a key contributor for the Giants after Calvin Austin III went out with an injury, but that did not materialize.
🔮 James signed for the league minimum to facilitate the deal and be able to sign wherever he wanted, and reports have trickled out that Michael Rubin, the billionaire owner of Fanatics who used to be a part owner of the 76ers, might have a bit more to do with James’ decision than was previously known.
🔮 The star Ravens quarterback could miss multiple games with an ankle injury he suffered Sunday in Baltimore’s 24-18 victory over the Titans, with NFL Network reporting Tuesday morning that Jackson is unlikely to play in Week 5.
🔮 Try it freeIt would have been difficult for Chisholm Jr. to turn the double play with Junior Caminero hustling down the line but Chisholm’s out-of-control throw added to the Yankees’ first-inning woes that started with a Ryan McMahon error on a Diaz grounder to start the game.
🔮 This line seems to imply that Jayden Daniels will be active for the Commanders, but there’s really nothing that points to that being the case. Add-in the fact that Marcus Mariota was also declared out at halftime of Sunday’s game in London and Washington may really be down to a third-string quarterback when they face the division rival Giants. Mariota is out with an MCL sprain, while Daniels hasn’t practiced since he injured his elbow earlier in the season.
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Buccaneers Cowboys NFL Survivor Tampa Bay

Subjects

NFL ORG · 5× BetMGM Sportsbook ORG · 1× Buccaneers ORG · 1× Charleen PERSON · 1× Cowboys ORG · 1× Post ORG · 1× Steve Serby PERSON · 1× Stitches PERSON · 1× Tampa Bay ORG · 1× Todd Bowles PERSON · 1×

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NFL Week 5 roundtable picks, best bets Betting on the NFL? - Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-11
2026-10-11 · New York Post
The Post’s expert NFL Week 5 roundtable picks, best bets, grid · assertive framing

Claims (7 extracted, 0 hedged)

We’re into Week 5 of the NFL season already as the leaves begin to change and Halloween approaches. asserted
Halloween → ’re → season
The Buccaneers pulled a trick on Thursday night this past week and the Cowboys were duped by Todd Bowles as they picked up an outright win as 8.5-point underdogs. asserted
they → pull → underdogs
Nearly everyone’s Survivor picks were busted. asserted
picks → bust → ?
Though, Stitches and Ms. Charleen nailed Tampa Bay against the spread. asserted
Stitches → nail → spread
See how The Post’s experts are targeting the rest of the card in this weekend’s NFL slate, as Steve Serby stands alone at the top with a 36-26-2 record. asserted
Serby → see → record
All odds are provided by BetMGM Sportsbook. asserted
odds → provide → Sportsbook
NFL Week 5 roundtable picks, best bets Betting on the NFL? - Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code asserted
picks → bet → Code
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