NFL Week 5

NFL Week 5

BYE: Raiders, Coyboys, Lions, Buccaneers

ARI @ STL: Are the Cardinals the team to beat now? The NFC West is shaping up to be a strong conference and maybe Arizona can give the 49ers a run for their money this year. I still need to see a breakout game where the offense shows more power and is more careful with the ball. The Rams usually play good at home and I think Steven Jackson is going to play like a beast. That will set up the play action for Sam Bradford and company. Rams win 20-10.

BAL @ KC: Baltimore’s defense is great at taking away your best weapon. The only chance Kansas City has is if Jamal Charles gets rolling. Don’t expect that to happen though. Ravens 28-10.

CLE @ NYG: Upset game. The Browns have a good chance of winning this game. I still think New York has the advantage in this game, but just maybe the Browns can pull out the win. I’m going out on a limb here Browns 21-20.

MIA @ CIN: The Bengals are solid all around. Not great at anything, but not bad either. Andy Dalton will do well against the Dolphins back side defense. Bengals 27-22.

GB @ IND: Looks like the monster in Wisconsin finally awoke from hibernation last week. The quarterback that had the highest rating in NFL history last year finally had a good game. Andrew Luck won’t have a good game against a defense that thrives on confusing QB’s. The only chance the Colts have is if they pound the ball and control the clock, seems to be a good formula so far against the Packers. Green Bay 31-21.

PHI @ PIT: Game of the week #2. Turnovers. Whoever wins the turnover battle wins this game. Big Ben vs. Michael Vick. I’m going with Pittsburg because they have the better defense. Steelers 28-24.

ATL @ WAS: Big game here for both teams. Atlanta needs this to stay undefeated and Washington needs it to stay relevant in the NFC East. I think this one could go either way and it will come down to the wire. Falcons 38-35.

SEA @ CAR: This is a wild card game. Two QB’s who are still kind of struggling in the beginning of the season, yet they can both run the ball effectively on the scramble. DeAngelo Williams needs to help out Cam in the same way Marshawn helps Russell. If that happens the Panthers win. If not, Seahawks win. Panthers 20-17.

CHI @ JAC: This one shouldn’t even be close. Chicago’s defense has expanded their playbook and utilizing Brian Urlacher more even though everyone else is getting credit. Bears 35-18.

BUF @SF: The 49ers only weakness is a balanced offense. Not sure how balanced Buffalo is without C.J. Spiller. San Francisco 24-17.

DEN @ NE: Game of the week #1. We are nearing the end of a great battle between two great QB’s. This game is all about match-ups. Whichever defense gives up the big play at the end will come up disappointed in this one. New England 31-28.

TEN @ MIN: Minnesota is looking a lot better than last year. AP will do work against the Tennessee defense this week. Look for a +150 yard performance from him. Vikings win 27-17.

SD @ NO: Game of the week #3. Drew Brees will get the record this week, but not the win sadly. This is usually where San Diego starts to fall off a little bit, only this year their defense is somewhat helping out the offense. Expect big numbers from the Saints offense, but they won’t get into the end zone too often. Chargers 30-24.

HOU @ NYJ: The Texans are old school in the way they play football. Run the ball, play great defense, and play action over the top once you start to creep up to stop the run. The Jets are shorthanded at receivers and can’t seem to catch a break. Texans 33-14.