The Picks - Week 5
Colts (-3) at Texans: Colts -3
The middle of the Colts' defensive line will have trouble containing Slaton, but it's the dude with the rhyming name that plays for Indi (HINT: his dumbass brother plays for the Giants) who will break out in this one.
Titans (-3) at Ravens: Titans -3
This will be a fun game to watch from a defensive standpoint; offensively, not so much. Chris Johnson is too explosive for the superb Baltimore run D to contain.
Chargers (-6.5) at Dolphins: Chargers -6.5
So the Dolphins put up like 80 points on the Pats two weeks ago. Big deal. They come back down to earth this week with a blowout loss to San Diego.
Chiefs at Panthers (-9.5): Chiefs +9.5
Steve Smith's up to full speed after being suspended for the first two games of the season, and rookie Jonathan Stewart has been impressive thus far, but I think the Chiefs find a way to keep this to within a touchdown. LJ has looked too good the past two weeks to think he can't have another good one here.
Redskins at Eagles (-6): Redskins +6
Three words: Brian Westbrook questionable.
Bears (-3.5) at Lions: Bears -3.5
The Lions are terrible all around, but especially against the run. Chicago has one of the most explosive rookie runners in the league in Matt Forte. Do the math.
Falcons at Packers (even): Packers
Word is that Aaron Rodgers' teammates expect him to start, and that's enough for me. If Rodgers starts, Ryan Grant will also get back on track.
Seahawks at Giants (-7): Seahawks +7
I know this is becoming something of a recurring theme, but I hate the Giants. Plus, Hasselbeck is getting back Branch and Engram, meaning he'll actually have more than one TD pass this game.
Buccaneers at Broncos (-3): Broncos -3
One of the league's top offenses against one of its top defenses - this promises to be a fun game, but the Broncos' offense is just too good. That and the Bucs offense isn't exactly scary, despite the fact that Denver's' D sucks.
Patriots (-3) at 49ers: Patriots -3
In all honesty, the Pats probably deserve to be underdogs in this matchup due to how shitty they looked against the Fins. That being said, there's no way Cassel can't get something done with the weapons he has around him. It's time for Moss to find the end zone.
Bills at Cardinals (-1.5): Bills +1.5
Boldin's absence probably won't hurt as much as you'd think, but the Bills actually look pretty good right now. Marshawn Lynch is one of the most consistent backs in the league, and Lee Evans finally looks like a top tier wide receiver.
Bengals at Cowboys (-16): Cowboys -16
The only shot the Bengals have of staying in this one is if they put up at least 20 points. With Palmer likely out again, that won't happen (even though he's sucked pretty bad so far himself). Romo, Barber, T.O., etc. should have huge days.
Steelers at Jaguars (-4): Steelers +4
We're a long way from Pittsburgh's Week 1 38-17 win over Houston, but the Steelers are still capable of that kind of production. Fast Willie's still out, and so is his top backup in Rashard Mendenhall, but Mewelde Moore is a serviceable backup, and that defense will go a long to helping alleviate the pressure the offense will feel.
Vikings at Saints (-3): Saints -3
No Colston and Shockey hasn't been a problem for Brees thus far, and it will continue not to be against the Vikings (that's a lot of negatives in one sentence...).
The middle of the Colts' defensive line will have trouble containing Slaton, but it's the dude with the rhyming name that plays for Indi (HINT: his dumbass brother plays for the Giants) who will break out in this one.
Titans (-3) at Ravens: Titans -3
This will be a fun game to watch from a defensive standpoint; offensively, not so much. Chris Johnson is too explosive for the superb Baltimore run D to contain.
Chargers (-6.5) at Dolphins: Chargers -6.5
So the Dolphins put up like 80 points on the Pats two weeks ago. Big deal. They come back down to earth this week with a blowout loss to San Diego.
Chiefs at Panthers (-9.5): Chiefs +9.5
Steve Smith's up to full speed after being suspended for the first two games of the season, and rookie Jonathan Stewart has been impressive thus far, but I think the Chiefs find a way to keep this to within a touchdown. LJ has looked too good the past two weeks to think he can't have another good one here.
Redskins at Eagles (-6): Redskins +6
Three words: Brian Westbrook questionable.
Bears (-3.5) at Lions: Bears -3.5
The Lions are terrible all around, but especially against the run. Chicago has one of the most explosive rookie runners in the league in Matt Forte. Do the math.
Falcons at Packers (even): Packers
Word is that Aaron Rodgers' teammates expect him to start, and that's enough for me. If Rodgers starts, Ryan Grant will also get back on track.
Seahawks at Giants (-7): Seahawks +7
I know this is becoming something of a recurring theme, but I hate the Giants. Plus, Hasselbeck is getting back Branch and Engram, meaning he'll actually have more than one TD pass this game.
Buccaneers at Broncos (-3): Broncos -3
One of the league's top offenses against one of its top defenses - this promises to be a fun game, but the Broncos' offense is just too good. That and the Bucs offense isn't exactly scary, despite the fact that Denver's' D sucks.
Patriots (-3) at 49ers: Patriots -3
In all honesty, the Pats probably deserve to be underdogs in this matchup due to how shitty they looked against the Fins. That being said, there's no way Cassel can't get something done with the weapons he has around him. It's time for Moss to find the end zone.
Bills at Cardinals (-1.5): Bills +1.5
Boldin's absence probably won't hurt as much as you'd think, but the Bills actually look pretty good right now. Marshawn Lynch is one of the most consistent backs in the league, and Lee Evans finally looks like a top tier wide receiver.
Bengals at Cowboys (-16): Cowboys -16
The only shot the Bengals have of staying in this one is if they put up at least 20 points. With Palmer likely out again, that won't happen (even though he's sucked pretty bad so far himself). Romo, Barber, T.O., etc. should have huge days.
Steelers at Jaguars (-4): Steelers +4
We're a long way from Pittsburgh's Week 1 38-17 win over Houston, but the Steelers are still capable of that kind of production. Fast Willie's still out, and so is his top backup in Rashard Mendenhall, but Mewelde Moore is a serviceable backup, and that defense will go a long to helping alleviate the pressure the offense will feel.
Vikings at Saints (-3): Saints -3
No Colston and Shockey hasn't been a problem for Brees thus far, and it will continue not to be against the Vikings (that's a lot of negatives in one sentence...).
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