NFL Week 5: Saints Favored, Nabers’ Absence Shifts Giants‘ Outlook
As NFL Week 5 approaches, the New Orleans Saints are pegged as 1.5-point favorites against the New York giants, according too picks from USA TODAY Sports’ NFL analysts. The matchup takes on added significance with the confirmed absence of Giants rookie receiver Malik Nabers, impacting Spencer Rattler‘s debut as starting quarterback and the team’s offensive capabilities.
The injury to Nabers dramatically alters the landscape for the Giants, who are seeking their first win under Rattler. Meanwhile,the Saints aim to capitalize on the Giants’ vulnerability and solidify their position in the NFC South. Updated standings reveal Blake Schuster currently leads the USA TODAY Sports pick ’em contest with a 34-27-3 record,followed closely by Jon Hoefling and tyler Dragon at 33-28-3.
Updated Injury Report & Analyst Picks
The Giants’ injury report centers on Nabers’ absence, while the Saints are reporting no notable new injuries. Christopher Cotta of USA TODAY Sports highlighted the impact,stating the Nabers injury is “an ugly reality for the G-Men.”
USA TODAY NFL Picks Against the Spread – week 4 & 2025 Records
| Name | Week 4 | 2025 Record |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Schuster | 10-5-1 | 34-27-3 |
| Jon Hoefling | 7-8-1 | 33-28-3 |
| tyler Dragon | 8-7-1 | 33-28-3 |
| Lorenzo Reyes | 5-10-1 | 30-31-3 |
| Chris Bumbaca | 6-9-1 | 30-31-3 |
| Jordan Mendoza | N/A | 24-22-2 |
| Richard Morin | 9-6-1 | 9-6-1 |
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