Houston Texans at Atlanta Falcons: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 5 game
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The Houston Texans (2-2) seek to keep their hot streak going against the Atlanta Falcons (2-2) in a road game Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Rookie quarterback CJ Stroud has been getting his footing in the NFL with the Texans capturing his first win in Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and earning another one last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Texans' head coach is also getting adjusted to his new role as DeMeco Ryans has guided his former team to .500.
The Falcons, meanwhile, have been finding momentum behind their own first-year star, running back Bijan Robinson. They lost 23-7 to the same Jaguars team last week when quarterback Desmond Ridder threw two interceptions.
Ryans is 1-3 against the Dirty Birds as a player, getting his lone win with the Texans in 2011.
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Spread: Falcons (-1.5)
Moneyline: Falcons (-125); Texans (+105)
Over/under: 41.5
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Lorenzo Reyes: Texans 24, Falcons 17
Houston has one of the better stories in the NFL and rookie quarterback CJ Stroud is playing clean football. The Texans suddenly have discipline under this coaching staff, while Desmond Ridder has proven to be an unreliable quarterback. Even worse, the Falcons have athleticism on offense but a coaching staff that fails to properly highlight the things they do best.
Tyler Dragon: Falcons 21, Texans 10
First-year head coach DeMeco Ryans deserves a lot of credit for Houston’s surprising start. CJ Stroud is the front-runner for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. But the Falcons are playing at home and will try to get their own stud rookie going in running back Bijan Robinson.
Victoria Hernandez: Texans 24, Falcons 20
The Texans are coming into their own while Atlanta will be dealing with jetlag from last week's London game where Desmond Ridder struggled miserably. Bijan Robinson and Drake London have the potential to be major threats, but won't be able to shine as the Atlanta offense continues to piece things together.
Jordan Mendoza: Texans 20, Falcons 18
CJ Stroud and Houston have become a really good story considering this team looked like it had a ways to go before finding success. Bijan Robinson has been doing it all for Atlanta — but at a certain point, Desmond Ridder will have to step up if the Falcons want to make it back to the playoffs. Points will be at a premium, but Houston pulls out of this road contest with a win.
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