NFL Week 5 Predictions

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Season Record (40-23)

Winners in BOLD
(Game Times CST)

BUF @ CLE
Thursday 7:25 p.m.

So let's get this straight. The Browns are just fooling everyone. After an 0-2 start, starting quarterback Brandon Weeden gets hurt and they trade running back Trent Richardson to the Colts. In steps backup Brian Hoyer as well as a below average running back committee and they rattle off two straight wins. Football really is an interesting game. But, the Cleveland defense is legit. The unit has allowed the fourth fewest yards in the NFL and tight end Jordan Cameron has been better than anyone imagined. I like the Browns and their defense to give rookie QB E.J. Manuel a rough night and get to 3-2.

NO @ CHI
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

It's really hard to pick against the 4-0 Saints who are firing on all cylinders. But, they are coming off a short week and are going to a tough place to play in Chicago. How the Bears try to stop the dynamic combination of Drew Brees and Jimmy Graham though? That'll be the difference.

NE @ CIN
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

The Bengals are coming off a bad home loss to the Browns, while the Patriots are coming off an impressive road win at Atlanta. Andy Dalton has almost seemed to take a step back as he can't find any real consistency. After A.J. Green went off for 162 yards in the opener, he's been held to just 138 in the last three.

DET @ GB
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

Seriously can't believe the Lions have lost the past 19 games at Lambeau Field. The Lions offense is really good, which is why I think this game is going to be really close. But, I like Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers edging them out at home.

KC @ TEN
Sunday 12:00 p.m.


No Locker, no chance. Chiefs move to 5-0.

SEA @ IND
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

Seattle was lucky to escape Houston with a win thanks to a bad interception by Matt Schaub. I like the Colts more, especially now with Trent Richardson getting comfortable learning the playbook.

JAC @ STL
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

This is the Jaguars best chance to get a win for while. Sadly, it's not going to happen for them here.

BAL @ MIA
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

PHI @ NYG
Sunday 12:00 p.m.

The Giants need to show me something before I can actually pick them to win a game. They've been outscored by 62 points over the last two games!

CAR @ ARI
Sunday 3:05 p.m.

DEN @ DAL
Sunday 3:25 p.m.

With 16 touchdowns and zero interceptions, Peyton Manning has been unbelievable. The Broncos defense is number one against the run, but I'll throw that stat out for this one, because it'll be hard to run the ball when you're down 20 early.

HOU @ SF
Sunday 7:30 p.m.

The 49ers are well rested and the Texans are coming off a loss that had to have taken a lot out of them. With a soft schedule coming up, this could end up being a pivotal game to the start of a big streak for San Francisco. Texans offensive coordinator Rick Dennison said Schaub is, "mentally tough." Going into hostile Candlestick Park, he'll need to be for Houston to have a chance.

SD @ OAK
Sunday 10:35 p.m.

NYJ @ ATL
Monday 7:30 p.m.

Atlanta needs this win, badly. Sitting at 1-3 looks bad but like San Francisco, they have a soft schedule for the next few games and need to start a streak here. They've lost their three games by a combined 17 points and have led by 10 or more in two of them. There's really nothing I can see happening that would give the Jets an edge here. Falcons will take out their frustration and get to 2-3 as they try to begin their climb back in the division.