2018 NFL Week 5: Quick pick winners for every game

2 of 3

CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 31: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers directs his teammates during the game against the Oakland Raiders at StubHub Center on December 31, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) /

LATE

Oakland Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers

More from NFL Mocks

It’s hard to figure out who the Chargers are at this point. There’s no questioning their talent, but they always seem to play down to opponents they should have an easy time beating. With that said, the Oakland Raiders may be a divisional foe but they’re still one of the worst teams in the league. It’s a game L.A. should handle if they don’t let Derek Carr go off.

OAK 27, LAC 28

Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles

The Vikings were hammered the last time they went to Philadelphia and that was by Eagles QB Nick Foles. This time they have Carson Wentz and Minnesota won’t have star defensive end Everson Griffen. Their defense just gave up over 500 yards against Los Angeles last week and won’t have Dalvin Cook in the lineup again.

MIN 23, PHI 34

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers gave it everything they had last week against the Chargers but came up short. They clearly miss Jimmy Garoppolo and now won’t have Marquise Goodwin in the lineup either. Arizona is eagerly seeking its first win after a narrow loss to Seattle last week. If they can get David Johnson going and protect Josh Rosen, this might be their time.

ARI 21, SF 20

Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks were already at a disadvantage with so many losses to their defense. Now they won’t have Earl Thomas too? It just doesn’t look like there’s anywhere on the field there’s a matchup they can exploit. Having home field might give them a chance but right now the Rams just feel like they’re too hot for this gritty but undermanned team to handle.

LAR 28, SEA 24

Home/NFL Hot Takes