NFL Week 5 Picks

Some awesome upsets last week in the NFL as both the Eagles and Cowboys collapsed and fell to 1-3 on the year so far. Nevertheless, it is still only Week 5 and very early in the season. Last week I went 12-4 on my picks despite the upsets and that puts me at 34-14 (.708) for the season. The Bye Weeks start this week and the teams that get the break are as follows: Ravens, Browns, Cowboys, Dolphins, Rams, and Redskins. Now here are my Week 5 picks.

NFL Week 5 - Sunday, October 9

1:00PM Games

Saints OVER Panthers - Saints better be careful because Cam Newton is adapting the NFL pretty quickly and looking very dangerous...plus that Saints D isn't playing the greatest right now.
Bills OVER Eagles - UPSET SPECIAL - Dare I say the Eagle fall to 1-4? If they aren't careful that could very well happen. I will be rooting for the Bills and definitley think they are playing at a different level right now and can win this game.
Giants OVER Seahawks - Thankfully the Giants are back home this week and this will help as Eli looks to continue his great play at QB and the D continues to stay in line.
Bengals OVER Jaguars - UPSET SPECIAL - The Bengals surprisingly upset the Bills last week. I don't think anyone expected them to be .500 by this time in the season. Dalton and AJ Green are shaping up to be good investments and I look for them to win again this week against the weak Jaguars.
Colts OVER Cheifs - Even though the Colts have not won a game yet they have started to show a little promise over the past few weeks that they may be able so salvage some of this season if things keep developing. I like them to get their first win at home this week.
Steelers OVER Titans - I would like nothing more for the Steelers to lose this week. Big Ben is not getting any protection behind that line and it makes me nervous to still pick them this week over a continued surging Titans team but I still feel that the Steelers will use this game to get back on track at home.
Cardinals OVER Vikings - UPSET SPECIAL - Didn't think the win-less Vikings would be favored in this game but I do feel that the Cardinals will have the edge going into this game as the Vikings look to start a new QB. Vikings stay win-less.
Texans OVER Raiders - I like both of these teams this year. Although the Raiders got handled last week look for them to put up a fight as they always seem to do. The Texans without Andre Johnson will look to run more and the healthy Arian Foster will take this gladly.

4:00PM Games

49ers OVER Bucs - 49ers 3-1? Yes, you read right...the 49ers have a winning record going into this week. Good for them. After the huge upset over the Eagles last week I think they will keep that momentum going forward against the Bucs this week at home.
Patriots OVER Jets - The Jets just look lost out there especially after the loss to the Ravens on MNF last week. I don't see this game going any other way but maybe another 400+ yard passing game for Brady.
Chargers OVER Broncos - Philip Rivers has not turned the ball over in the last 2 games and actually is starting to look like the QB he did a few years ago. Broncos are just out of whack right now and I don't see them even keeping this game close.

Sunday Night Game
Packers OVER Falcons - the Champs stay undefeated. Enough said. Rodgers is already looking like a HOFer.

Monday Night Game
Lions OVER Bears - Do we all remember the shotty call last year in Chicago? This game happens to be in Detroit so even a better reason for the Lions to get some revenge. Megatron and Stafford hook up for another 2 TDs.

There are my picks for Week 5. Hope everyone enjoys the games and have a fun and safe Columbus Day Weekend!

-R.N.N.
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