NFL Picks, Week 5

Posted by Mike Giardi October 4, 2008 at 10:14 am

Without further adieu, my Week 5 NFL picks.

New England (-3) at San Francisco - We’ll see what Matt Cassel’s made of. If it doesn’t look good, rev up the Kevin O’Connell bus. Pats, 24-14.

Tennessee (-3) at Baltimore - Anyone who suggests there is a QB controversy in Tennessee is a fool. Kerry Collins is the starter, Vince Young his caddy. Ravens, 17-14.

Washington at Philadelphia (-6) - The NFC East is just taking turns beating the crap out of each other. That’s good fun. Eagles, 24-21.

Cincinnati at Dallas (-17) - My guy Ryan Fitzpatrick starter at QB for the Bengals last week. He looked awful. But I still believe…that he’ll at least get a cover this weekend. Cowboys, 31-17.

Tampa Bay at Denver (-3) - Brian Griese is 1-0 in revenge games this year, having already beaten the Bears. Can he do the same to the Broncos, who would give up 42 points to Division 1-AA UNH? Nah. Broncs rebound, 21-17.

Pittsburgh at Jacksonville (-4) - The Steelers are beat up. They lost their best lineman, and their first-round draft choice. Word is, Mike Tomlin placed calls to Franco Harris, Rocky Bleier and Mean Joe Greene. Unfortunately, they’re all about 60 now. Damn, I’m old. Jags, 27-24.

Atlanta at Green Bay (no line) - This could be the battle of two rookie QBs. Matt Ryan and his pedigree for the A-T-L, and Matt Flynn, a 7th rounder out of LSU. Oddly enough, I’m feeling Flynn in this matchup. Pack, 20-14.

San Diego (-6 1/2) at Miami - The Chargers haven’t been nearly what we thought. What their excuse? No Merriman?? San Diego, 21-17.

Kansas City at Carolina (-9 1/2) - I will not insult the Chiefs again this year, even if they stink. Panthers, 24-17.

Chicago (-3 1/2) at Detroit - The Lions have been freed of Matt Millen’s presence. Unfortunately, they still have all the players he picked. Bears, 21-10.

Buffalo at Arizona (-1) - I think the Bills magical mystery tours ends in Arizona. I know. I’m delirious. The Cards just gave up 56 points to the Jets. Whatever. Call it a feeling. Cards, 20-17.

Indianapolis (-3) at Houston - The bye week will do Peyton good. Colts, 31-21.

Seattle at NY Giants (-7) - Matt Hasselback’s actually getting some of his receivers back. Seahawks end the G-Men’s run toward perfection. Seattle 28-21.

Minnesota at New Orleans (-3) - The Vikes season is already hanging in the balance. Who cares? Brees blows up in prime time. Saints, 28-20.

Last Week: 7-6 vs Spread (25-20)

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* can’t find results for Week 2 (fine archive system!)