Colin went 1-4 last week, not a good start to the season.

Onto week 5 picks…

Blazing 5 Record

2024 Season: 7-12-1

• Week 1: 1-3-1
• Week 2: 2-3
• Week 3: 3-2
• Week 4: 1-4
• Wee 5:

Past Records

• 2024: 7-12-1 (36.8%)
• 2023: 45-35-5 (56.3%)
• 2022: 44-37-4 (54.3%)
• 2021: 39-47 (45.3%)
• 2020: 40-42-2 (48.8%)
• 2019: 42-41-3 (50.6%)
• 2018: 43-33-2 (57.7%)
• 2017: 43-29-3 (59.7%)
• 2016: 44-33-3 (57.1%)

Colin Cowherd Week 5 2024 Blazing 5

Here are Colin Cowherd’s Blazing 5 picks for the week:

1. Vikings (-2.5) vs Jets (in London)
2. Cardinals (+7.5) at 49ers
3. Seahawks (-6.5) vs Giants
4. Steelers (-3) vs Cowboys
5. Saints (+5.5) at Chiefs

Vikings (-2.5) vs Jets (in London)

Cowherd favors the Vikings, noting that favorites typically perform well in London games. Minnesota hasn’t trailed in their last three games against strong opponents.

The Jets are dealing with injuries, including to Aaron Rodgers. Cowherd points out that the Jets’ wins have come against backup quarterbacks.

He predicts a Vikings win, 27-20.

Cardinals (+7.5) at 49ers

Cowherd takes the points with Arizona, citing injuries to key 49ers players like George Kittle and potentially Fred Warner. He likes the Cardinals’ offense with James Conner and the return of Trey McBride.

Kyler Murray has been efficient in recent games. Cowherd notes the 49ers’ struggling third-down defense.

He predicts a close 49ers win, 27-23, but takes Arizona to cover.

Seahawks (-6.5) vs Giants

Cowherd likes Seattle, even with the increased spread. He points out key injuries for the Giants, including Malik Nabers and potentially Wan’Dale Robinson.

The Seahawks’ offense is clicking with Geno Smith and DK Metcalf. The Giants have struggled to score, being held under 20 points in three of their last four games.

Cowherd predicts a Seahawks win, 28-20.

Steelers (-3) vs Cowboys

Cowherd favors Pittsburgh at home, highlighting Dallas’s inability to run the ball (75 yards per game) against a strong Steelers run defense.

He notes the Cowboys’ defensive struggles since Week 2 and key injuries (Micah Parsons doubtful, DeMarcus Lawrence out).

Cowherd likes the Steelers’ run game against Dallas’s defense. He predicts a close Steelers win, 28-24.

Saints (+5.5) at Chiefs

While Cowherd thinks the Chiefs will win, he’s taking the points with New Orleans. He notes the Saints’ close losses to good teams and Derek Carr’s high PFF grade.

The Chiefs have trailed by 7+ in every game and are without Rashee Rice, Mahomes’ most efficient target. Cowherd highlights the Saints’ robust offense, ranking first in points per game and second in third-down percentage.

He predicts a close Chiefs win, 24-23, with the Saints covering.