Week 4 was a good one for bettors who pounced on early NFL lines.
As described in our early NFL picks piece for Week 4, smart money quickly hit the Buccaneers against the Eagles and the Broncos against the Jets, with both underdogs not only covering, but winning outright.
The wiseguys are right back it, getting down on their favorite NFL Week 5 picks, including the Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals.
Sharpest Early NFL Week 5 Picks
*Odds as of Tuesday afternoon
Panthers vs. Bears Pick
Sunday, Oct. 6 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX
With Andy Dalton under center, the Panthers actually look like a competitive football team.
And despite early struggles from rookie Caleb Williams, the Bears have managed to start the season with a 2-2 record.
But when it comes to the Panthers vs. Bears NFL Week 5 matchup, there's no denying where the smart money is flowing.
Chicago currently sits between -3.5 and -4 depending on the sportsbook as of the time of writing.
