Week 5 Picks

So last week a few big upsets hurt my picks, but hopefully I can recover and get above .500 for the season, I swear I am normally a lot better with my picks. There are a lot of games that are pretty much a toss up, so those ones are gonna be hard to pick

Jaguars vs Bills - This is one of those tough games to pick. The Jaguars are just beat the Colts last week, but the question will be if they can keep the momentum up and play a good game. Luckily for them the Bills are awful this season. This game will be close, and hate to say it, but boring.

My Pick - Jaguars over Bills

Buccaneers vs Bengals - The Bengals just lost to the Browns, and should be more focused on this game. The Bucs had a bye last week and want to rebound after the Steelers killed them in Week 3. TB has a bad defense, this should be the game were we see Carson Palmer prove he is still a great QB.

My Pick Benagls over Bucs

Falcons vs Browns - The Browns are very confident after beating the Bengals, it was a big win for this team. However they now have to host the Falcons, who at times have looked like on the of the best teams in the NFC. The Browns should put up a fight, but it won't be enough.

My Pick - Falcons over Browns

Rams vs Lions - This game is really hard for me to make a pick on. The Rams have won two games in a row, so their confidence is high. And even though the Lions haven't won a game this year, they have made each game close, so its not like they are getting blown out each week. This game is literally a toss up, but I think homefield might give the Lions an edge.

My Pick - Lions over Rams

Chiefs vs Colts - The Chiefs are the lone undefeated team in the league, that will end this week. The Colts have got to be upset that they let the Jaguars beat them, so expect them to show no mercy against the Chiefs.

My Pick - Colts over Chiefs

Packers vs Redskins - The Packers have not looked elite, but they have looked really good all year. The Redskins are still an up and down team this year, but with RB Clinton Portis out with an injury I think that will make this game too hard for the Skins.

My Pick - Packers over Redskins

Bears vs Panthers - The Bears are without QB Jay Cutler, but the Panthers are still going to play rookie QB Claussen. The Bears got embarrassed last week against the Giants, so expect them to play harder and run the ball better.

My Pick - Bears over Panthers

Broncos vs Ravens - The Ravens just got a huge win over the Steelers, so expect them to keep up their confidence. Flacco finally got in a groove last week and was able to pass the ball really well. The Broncos have seemed a little confused on defense, and that could be trouble.

My Pick - Ravens over Broncos

Giants vs Texans - The Giants defense looked really good against the Bears. However the offense was awful, they could not turn turnovers and punts into points. The Texans have a good defense and an explosive offense. The Giants will keep it close until half time or so, then the Texans should start to pull away.

My Pick - Texans over Giants

Saints vs Cardinals - The Saints have been hit hard with injuries, but they still find ways to win. The Cards will be starting rookie QB Max Hall, so don't be surprised to see the Saints blitz a lot. The key to the game will be turnovers. The Saints have dropped passes in the redzone a lot this year, so if that changes the Saints win easy.

My Pick - Saints over Cardinals

Titans vs Cowboys - This is a big game for Dallas, they are coming off of a bye and are playing a team that can amaze you one week, and embarrass you the next. Tennessee wants to prove they are legit, but the Cowboys defense is pretty good and should shut down their running game.

My Pick - Cowboys over Titans

Chargers vs Raiders - The Chargers dismantled the Cardinals last week and seem to have found their tempo. I expect the Chargers to keep up the pace and score a lot of points. The Raiders are just looking for an identity right now, and they do not have it.

My Pick - Chargers over Raiders

Eagles vs 49ers - The Eagles are without QB Michael Vick, that is a huge blow to their momentum. Kevin Kolb did not look all that hot against Washington last week. The Eagles will be more prepared to use Kolb instead of Vick but the 49ers defense also won't be planning for Vick. The Eagles defense has not been very good at all this year, and with Asante Samuel out with an injury, their secondary just got worse. Expect San Fran to run the ball and use a lot of play action. If the Niners lose this week it will be a lost season and coach Singletary will be out of a job.

My Pick 49ers over Eagles

Vikings vs Jets - The Vikings picked up Randy Moss for a 3rd round pick, so that should help their passing woes, but with Brett Favre still not playing like we are use to seeing him play, and the offensive line still giving up sacks, it may not be enough. The Jets are ready to prove they are elite, if they can beat the Vikings in primetime their will be a lot of talk about the Jets. Even though the Vikings are 1-2, it will still be a big win for the Jets. I haven't heard if Moss will be playing as well, there are rumors he may sit this one out. Either way this game is huge for both teams, but the home team should come out on top.

My Pick - Jets over Vikings

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