NFL Week 5 Betting Recap: Cowboys Upset Shakes Bettors
The NFL Week 5 commenced with an unexpected upset on Thursday night when the Dallas Cowboys, favored by 9.5 points, lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This defeat marked a significant moment for bettors, as the Buccaneers had not covered the spread in their last 13 games and were starting an undrafted rookie quarterback, Jalon Daniels.
The loss for the Cowboys disrupted many betting parlays that included them as a key favorite. Following this, sportsbooks across the country reported a back-and-forth weekend, with various outcomes in both NFL and college football games. Notably, the Cowboys' loss was highlighted by Caesars Sports' Joey Feazel, who emphasized the unpredictability of NFL betting.
In subsequent games, the Jacksonville Jaguars secured a narrow victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, while the Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns failed to meet expectations as underdogs. The weekend also saw the Houston Texans finally winning against the Tennessee Titans, which benefited bettors. Overall, the weekend's betting landscape was characterized by a mix of favorites winning and covering, alongside a few surprising upsets.
