Greg Cote's Week 5 NFL picks

Week 4 was a struggle but we toughed through it OK at 9-6 overall and an even 7-7-1 against the spread, with Bucs-Chargers pushing at a seven-point margin for the tie. We misfired on our Upset of the Week _ lesson: you gamble on Vegas, you lose _ but we hit on a trio of dogs with points in calling covers by the Browns, Vikings and Eagles. Looking for a sizzling Week 5 as the second quarter of this pandemic-rocked season begins. (Note: Thursday night pick was Buccaneers (3-1, -3 {) over At Bears (3-1), 23-17.)