Who Plays Tonight’s Game? NFL Football Matchups Week 5

Who’s playing tonight in the NFL? Get the rundown on all the Week 5 matchups right here, including times and TV info.

Introduction

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America, and the highest professional level of American football in the world. NFL players are the world’s best paid sportsmen, by average annual salary per player.

The regular season runs from September to December, with each team playing 16 games and having one bye week. Following the conclusion of the regular season, six teams from each conference (four division winners and two wild card teams) advance to the playoffs, a single-elimination tournament culminating in the Super Bowl, which is usually held on the first Sunday in February and is played between the champions of the NFC and AFC.

Week 5 of the NFL season is upon us! Here are tonight’s matchups:

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens are set to face off in an exciting NFL football matchup this week. These two teams have a long history of rivalry, so fans can expect a great game. Who will come out on top? Tune in to find out!

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans

In Week 5 of the 2019 NFL season, the Cincinnati Bengals will travel to Houston to take on the Texans. These two teams met last season in Week 10, with the Bengals coming out on top, 37-34.

The Bengals come into this game with a 1-2-1 record, while the Texans are 2-2. Both teams have had their ups and downs this season, but will be looking to get back to .500 with a win in this one.

The Bengals have struggled on offense this season, scoring just 21.8 points per game, which ranks 28th in the NFL. However, they have been much better on defense, allowing 19.5 points per game, which ranks 8th in the league.

The Texans have also been inconsistent on both sides of the ball this season. They rank 12th in points scored per game (24.5) and 14th in points allowed per game (21).

This should be a close matchup between two evenly matched teams. The winner of this game will likely be determined by which team can make more plays on offense and which team can get stops when they need them on defense.

New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The New Orleans Saints take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5 of NFL action. The Saints are coming off a loss to the Dallas Cowboys, while the Buccaneers defeated the Chicago Bears. This matchup features two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, as Drew Brees leads the Saints and Tom Brady leads the Buccaneers.

The Saints are favorited to win this game, but the Buccaneers will be a tough test. Both teams have high-powered offenses, so it should be a great game to watch. Tune in to see who comes out on top!

New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins

The New England Patriots are set to take on the Miami Dolphins in an AFC East battle on Sunday afternoon. The Patriots are coming off a tough loss to the Buffalo Bills, while the Dolphins defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in their last game.

Both teams will be looking for a win in this matchup, as they each have a 2-2 record on the season. The Patriots are slight favorites to win this game, as they have a better overall record than the Dolphins.

Who will come out on top in this AFC East battle? Tune in to find out!

Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Jets

The Arizona Cardinals will travel to New York to take on the Jets in Week 5 of the NFL season. The Cardinals are coming off a disappointing loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 4, while the Jets are coming off a victory over the Denver Broncos.

This will be the first meeting between these two teams since 2015, when the Cardinals defeated the Jets 24-17. The Cardinals have won four of the last five meetings between these two teams, but the Jets will be looking to turn things around in this one.

The Cardinals have a record of 2-2 on the season, while the Jets have a record of 1-3. Both teams are struggling offensively, as the Cardinals are averaging just 19.5 points per game, while the Jets are averaging 18.8 points per game.

Defensively, both teams have been solid, as the Cardinals are allowing 22.5 points per game, while the Jets are allowing 21.5 points per game.

The Jets will be looking to pick up a big win at home against a struggling Cardinals team, while the Cardinals will be looking to get back on track with a victory on the road.

Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks

The Rams are coming off a Thursday night loss to the 49ers in which they looked out of sorts on offense for much of the game. Quarterback Jared Goff threw for just 220 yards and two touchdowns, while the running game was held to just 3.8 yards per carry.Things won’t get any easier this week against a Seahawks defense that is allowing the fewest yards per game in the NFL. Seattle is also coming off a loss, albeit a closer one, falling 20-17 to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday night.

The Seahawks offense has been much better than the Rams this season, averaging 28 points per game compared to Los Angeles’ 19.5. Quarterback Russell Wilson has been at the forefront of that success, throwing for 1,502 yards and 15 touchdowns with just two interceptions. Wilson will need to be at his best again this week against a Rams defense that is allowing opposing quarterbacks to complete just 57% of their passes.

Prediction: Seahawks 23, Rams 16

Denver Broncos vs. New York Giants

The Denver Broncos (2-2) travel to New York to take on the Giants (1-3) in Week 5 of the NFL season. The Broncos are coming off a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, while the Giants are coming off a win against the Houston Texans. This is the first meeting between these two teams since 2014, when the Broncos won 31-17.

Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys

The Green Bay Packers will take on the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5 of NFL action. This game will be played at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers are 4-0 on the season and are coming off a win over the Detroit Lions. The Cowboys are 3-1 on the season and are coming off a win over the New Orleans Saints. This is a matchup of two of the best teams in the NFC and it should be a great game.

Conclusion

The Cincinnati Bengals play the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati tonight at 8:20 PM EST. This will be a close game as both teams have strong defenses. The Bengals have a good chance to win this game as they are at home and playing well this season.