Week 5 in the NFL: Picks and Predictions

Nice bounce back week last week, lets see if we can build some momentum here.

Last week's record:  10-4

Overall record:  34-25


New England @ Cincinnati:  If there was ever a Jekyll and Hyde team in the NFL, it would be the Cincinnati Bengals.  To beat the Green Bay Packers one week, then lose to the Cleveland Browns cannot be sitting well in Cincinnati, and now you get the 4-0 Patriots.  This game's a toss up for me, especially with an impressive win for Tom Brady and company last week, but I'll take the Bengals at home to get it done.

Detroit @ Green Bay:  That Lions offense is lethal, especially with Reggie Bush. However, they rarely win in Green Bay, and now they get Aaron Rodgers off a bye week. Give me the Packers at home.

Seattle @ Indianapolis:  Just a casual battle between two quarterback's who have fallen victim to Ryan Tannehill.  Just had to get that in there.  As for the game, I like Russell Wilson and the Seahawks to stay unbeaten here.  That defense could give Andrew Luck some fits.  Give me the Seahawks.

New Orleans @ Chicago:  Well, the Saints are pretty good, huh?  But can they do it on the road?  On the other hand, you have to wonder which Jay Cutler will show up for this game?  In another toss up type game, I'll take Brees and the Saints to keep rolling.

Philadelphia @ N.Y. Giants:  If the Giants were ever to get off the shnide, you'd have to think it's at home against a brutal Eagles defense.  However, I just can't pick them until they show me they remember how to win.  I'll take the Eagles.

Jacksonville @ St. Louis:  What's the point?  Rams.

Kansas City @ Tennessee:  This would have been a fun game to watch if Jake Locker was playing. Heck, I'd probably pick the Titans.  However, I've seen Ryan Fitzpatrick enough to know what kind of QB he is.  Give me the Chiefs on the road.

Carolina @ Arizona:  The Cardinals have two wins this season, and I have absolutely no idea if they're actually good or not.  They beat a Detroit team without Reggie Bush, and a Tampa Bay team with a rookie QB nowhere near ready for the NFL.  As for Carolina, their only win came against a winless Giants team.  So what do I do?  Take the home team.  Give me the Cardinals.

Denver @ Dallas:  My gut tells me to pick the upset here.  And I really, really want to. But my eyes tell me that Peyton Manning is on a different planet right now, and last time I checked, he's playing.  Therefore, my head tells me to go with Denver.  Give me the Broncos in a good one.

Houston @ San Francisco:  Even with a win against St. Louis, this 49ers team still has serious question marks.  However, they've had 10 days to prepare, while the Texans are coming off a devastating loss to Seattle.  Give me the 49ers at home.

San Diego @ Oakland:  Philip Rivers has unseated Matt Ryan on my fantasy team, and for good reason.  Have you seen the season he's having?  These Chargers are flying under the radar so far, but I don't see that lasting much longer.  They're for real, and should have no problems against an Oakland team whose only win came Jacksonville. Give me the Chargers.

N.Y. Jets @ Atlanta:  This is a MUST win for Matty Ice and the Atlanta Falcons.  Good thing they're playing Geno Smith, who leads the league in turnovers.  Give me the Falcons, big.


Alright, that'll do it for now.  I'll have my pre-game coverage for you starting tomorrow morning, including my prediction.  After that, make sure to check back before the game for any last minute news.  And, of course, don't forget to follow the quarter by quarter blog beginning after the first quarter.

This is a BIG TIME game for the Miami Dolphins, so don't miss any of the gameday coverage!

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