NFL Week 5 tips, odds, best bets

The NFL’s International Series returns this Sunday when the 2-2 Jets take on the 4-0 Vikings in London.

Minnesota is the 2.5-point favorite and the total points are around 40.

The Vikings’ incredible 4-0 start is largely due to the magic of defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

He creates confusion and chaos by lining up defenders on the offensive line and attacking everyone or no one – even though Minnesota ultimately ranks second among NFL defenses in blitz rate (41 percent).

The Jets are vulnerable to the blitz attack and are still missing right tackle Morgan Moses.

His replacement, rookie Olu Fashanu, allowed five pressures in last week’s loss to Denver.

It was a loss in which they scored just nine points as quarterback Aaron Rodgers continues to struggle under pressure (52 percent completion rate, no big shots).

While I’m concerned about the Jets’ offense, they still have a top-10 defense per game per game allowed and percentage allowed, according to the EPA.

They were weaker in stopping the run in the top seven, but they have the NFL’s best secondary according to Pro Football Focus’ coverage ratings.

Sauce Gardner should stop Sam Darnold from making too many downfield passes to Justin Jefferson.

Betting on the NFL?

These teams have two of the best stopping units in the league.

The Jets and Vikings are a combined 5-2-1 for the under, and I expect things to get even more similar between Minnesota’s front seven and New York’s secondary.

THE GAME: Jets-Vikings under 40.5 (-110, FanDuel)