NFL picks, predictions Week 5: Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers

Jarrett Bailey

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The Arizona Cardinals are 1-3 through four games, and are entering a near must-win in Week 5 when they travel to Levi's Stadium to take on the San Francisco 49ers. Who will come out on top? Here is what the experts say entering Week 5.

Pro Football Talk

Mike Florio: "Both teams are better than their records indicate. The 49ers seem to be on the verge of fattening up their record.

Florio: 49ers, 30-21.

Simms: 49ers, 31-20."

Bleacher Report

BR Staff: "Seattle's loss in Detroit Monday night gives the Niners an opportunity to ramp up the pressure in the NFC West. They will—and win by three scores.

"Stick that in your tentacles, Squid-boy."

Predictions

Davenport: 49ers

Gagnon: Cardinals

Hanford: Cardinals

Knox: 49ers

Michelino: Cardinals

Moton: Cardinals

O'Donnell: Cardinals

Sobleski: Cardinals

ATS Consensus: Cardinals +7.5

Score Prediction: 49ers 27, Cardinals 21

CBS Sports

Pete Prisco: "The Cardinals were blown out last week and the defense was bad. That's never a good thing when playing the 49ers at their place. Brock Purdy and Co. should have a big day. The defense will do its part as well. Look for a 49ers blowout as the Cards just don't have the players on defense.

Pick: 49ers 30, Cardinals 17"

    Jarrett Bailey

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    Jarrett Bailey is a freelance NFL writer for The Sporting News. He previously wrote for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, The 33rd Team and Pro Football Network. Enjoyer of chocolate milk, metal music, Batman, pasta salad, and pro wrestling. There is nothing more breathtaking than a Jeff Hardy swanton bomb.