BENGALS (2-3) at PATRIOTS (4-1), 1 p.m.

Outlook: This seems like it should be a Game of the Week contender, except that Cincinnati has disappointed. Beware the Bengals, though. Their three losses were to teams that are a combined 12-3. I always trust Tom Brady at home, where he is 112-18 as a starter, and this is his homecoming love-in after last week’s post-suspension debut on the road. But Cincy keeps it close.

Television: CBS

Prediction: Patriots 27-23.

EAGLES (3-1) at WASHINGTON (3-2), 1 p.m.

Outlook: Our taking the Chargers over the Broncos on Thursday was probably a bigger upset than this. Still, we like Washington as a home underdog here for a fourth straight win in this series. Kirk Cousins has averaged 361 yards in his past three vs. Philly.

Television: FOX

Prediction: Washington 23-20

JAGUARS (1-3) at BEARS (1-4), 1 p.m.

Outlook: Jacksonville’s defense is fairly solid, the Jaguars come in off a bye for their first trip to Soldier Field since 2008, and the home field hasn’t exactly been a panacea to Chicago’s problems. So the upset meter is wiggling pretty good here. We still like the Bears, though. Brian Hoyer is on a real roll, and rookie RB Jordan Howard has provided a spark.

Prediction: Bears 20-17.

STEELERS (4-1) at DOLPHINS (1-4), 1 p.m.

Outlook: Points to Adam Gase for not mincing words. “We’re inept right now,” the coach described his Dolphins this week. Yep, can’t argue with that. The Steelers come in on a big roll for their first visit in six years, with an awesome offense fronted by Ben Roethlisberger. The Dolphins couldn’t slow the tepid Titans and now they’re supposed to stop this?

Prediction: Steelers 30-20.

49ERS (1-4) at BILLS (3-2), 1 p.m.

Outlook: Colin Kaepernick, the social activist who dabbles as an NFL quarterback, starts for San Francisco in place of the benched Blaine Gabbert. Not sure if it will help much. The Niners have lost four straight while Buffalo has won three straight since changing offensive coordinators.

Prediction: Bills 24-13.

BROWNS (0-5) at TITANS (2-3), 1 p.m.

Outlook: We have a funny feeling about this game. The Browns could finally win, but we don’t feel it strongly enough to pull the trigger. Cleveland beat Tennessee last year. It’s the Browns, though. None of that Cavaliers/Indians mojo is making it over to the football side.

Prediction: Titans 19-17.

RAVENS (3-2) at GIANTS (2-3), 1 p.m.

Outlook: Fifteen years after Super Bowl XXXV these teams meet at the intersection of Disappointment and Depression. The Giants have lost three straight. The Ravens just fired offensive coordinator Marc Trestman. Make it a venue pick but with hesitation. Baltimore has held Eli Manning to 330 passing yards total in three career meetings.

Prediction: Giants 24-20.

PANTHERS (1-4) at SAINTS (1-3), 1 p.m.

Outlook: When a does a game between teams with a combined 2-7 record promise entertainment? Right here, baby. The Panthers expect Cam Newton back from a concussion to face one of the NFL’s worst defenses. But Drew Brees counters with 27 TD passes in his past seven home games. Give me the home underdogs here.

Prediction: Saints 34-31.

RAMS (3-2) at LIONS (2-3), 1 p.m.

Outlook: The onus is on Detroit’s offensive line to give Matthew Stafford time in the pocket vs. a formidable Rams front seven. But I trust Stafford and Theo Riddick at home to outscore Case Keenum’s bad Los Angeles offense that still hasn’t gotten Todd Gurley untracked.

Prediction: Lions 23-13.

CHIEFS (2-2) at RAIDERS (4-1), 4:05 p.m.

Outlook: Here’s one of the sport’s better rivalries – better still because the Raiders have turned decent after years of woe. We’re liking Kansas City in what feels like a small upset. Alex Smith has a 133.7 rating in three games in Oakland and Jamaal Charles is ready for an increased role.

Prediction: Chiefs 24-23

FALCONS (4-1) at SEAHAWKS (3-1), 4:25 p.m.

Outlook: The meeting of the Game of the Week committee grew contentious this week, with a vocal minority pushing hard for Cowboys-Packers. But how can you go wrong with uber-hot Matt Ryan and a percolating Falcons offense vs. Seattle’s stout defense? The Falcons are the first team since the 1985 Lions with back-to-back wins over the previous season’s two Super Bowl teams, yet doubters remain. I like Seattle coming off a bye at home.

Prediction: Seahawks 27-23.

COWBOYS (4-1) at PACKERS (3-1), 4:25 p.m.

Outlook: Rookies Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott have made Dallas an early darling, while Aaron Rodgers is 49-12 in his career at home, including a 4-0 run vs. the Cowboys. Green Bay is hurting at running back and WR Randall Cobb is iffy to play, but I like an excellent Pack run defense to limit Elliott.

Television: FOX

Prediction: Packers 27-23.

COLTS (2-3) at TEXANS (3-2), 8:30 p.m.

Outlook: Not much sizzle to this prime-time division game. What little there is might be the pressure on Houston QB Brock Osweiler to start earning that big money. Counterpart Andrew Luck has won 14 of his past 15 division starts, including five straight over the Texans, but I like Houston at home, where it’s 3-0.

Television: NBC

Prediction: Texans 24-20.

MONDAY NIGHT

JETS (1-4) at CARDINALS (2-3), 8:30 p.m.

Outlook: What once seemed a matchup worthy of the Monday stage has been spoiled by two disappointing teams. But at least the host Cardinals get back QB Carson Palmer from a concussion to face a Jets pass defense that hasn’t been very good and could be missing Darrelle Revis. I don’t see the Jets’ first trip to the desert since 2004 going well.

Television: ESPN

Prediction: Cardinals 28-14.

By Greg Cote, Miami Herald (Last week 9-5, season 48-29)