A Fox News sports betting column published Oct. 11, 2026, highlighted three wagers for the NFL Week 5 early schedule: the Cincinnati Bengals to cover a seven-point spread against the Miami Dolphins, the over in the Houston Texans-Tennessee Titans matchup, and the Baltimore Ravens at +3 against the Atlanta Falcons.
The writer favored Cincinnati based on the teams’ early-season records and described the Bengals as substantially stronger than Miami. The column said the Dolphins had lost their first four games and had not scored more than 13 points in any of them. It also cited the absence of running back DeVon Achane. Those points were offered as support for the pick, not as independently verified reporting here.
For Texans-Titans, the writer expected enough scoring to go over the game’s betting total. The column described Houston as 0-4 and said Tennessee had remained within one score late in three of its first four games. It also noted that weather could be a factor, without providing a forecast or the total being offered.
The third recommendation was Baltimore +3. The writer pointed to the Ravens’ three wins in four games and running back Derrick Henry’s seven touchdowns, while arguing Atlanta’s rushing defense could require the Falcons to rely on their passing game.
These are attributed betting opinions, not game results or guarantees. The source text does not establish whether any of the suggested wagers later won, and its discussion of team records, player availability and performance is presented as context for the columnist’s predictions.
