Hustlers Week 5 grades: 1-2, and one win I didn't earn

Season moves to 5-4. Here's the honest version.

Giants +3.5 at Commanders: WIN

Final: 27-27, tie

I said Washington was on its third quarterback. Jayden Daniels played and ran for two touchdowns. My reasoning was wrong, and the Giants covered anyway because Jameis Winston threw two touchdowns in the last 11 minutes and the game ended tied. I'll take the result. I won't take the credit.

Under 42.5, Bengals at Dolphins: LOSS

Final: Bengals 31, Dolphins 24, 55 points

Miami's scoring: Week 1 10 pts, Week 2 13 pts, Week 3 13 pts, Week 4 10 pts, Week 5 24 pts

I said I'd keep betting against Miami's offense until it scored 20. It scored 24 and ran for 217 yards. That's the end of that bit.

Saints +2.5 vs Vikings: LOSS

Final: Vikings 23, Saints 13

I said Minnesota's record was lying. New Orleans gained 142 yards. Minnesota is 5-0. The record might be telling the truth.

The record

• 3-3 Spreads
• 2-1 Totals
• 5-4 Overall

New rule starting this week: I confirm every starting quarterback the day before I post. Should have been the rule from day one.

21+. This is entertainment, not advice. If betting stops being fun, call 1-800-GAMBLER.