Week 5

I didn't have a good week last week, much like the Eagles, I felt like my ribs were broken and cartilage torn, so after 6 wins, let's see if we can get back on track with week 5.

Jacksonville (-1.5) @ Buffalo
Buffalo is bad, real bad. Jacksonville, is a little better, but not sure how much. David Garrard is too inconsistent and on the road, not sure what you are going to get, Buffalo traded Marshawn Lynch this past week, making way for CJ Spiller and Fred Jackson to take the reigns. I don't see the Bills going 0-16, they are going to have to win a game sooner than later, the law of averages say so.
Bills 24 - Jags 20

Cincinnati (-6.5) vs Tampa
The Bucs started off so well, but were quickly brought back to earth by the Steelers. They are a very young team, with a good up and coming QB. The Bengals are a mess, you don't know what you are really getting, but they have talent. Their Defense has been good, but not spectacular. Carson Palmer has fallen pretty far, but has talent around him.
Bengals 30 - Buccs 21

Atlanta (-3.5) @ Cleveland
This is a very interesting match up. I love Atlanta this year, I think Matt Ryan is the verge of being a top 5 QB, think of Tony Romo, but better. I like their supporting cast and I really like Head Coach Mike Smith. But Cleveland is one of those teams that doesn't look good on paper, but at the end of the year, they will win 7-8 games and you will wonder how? I kinda want to see Cleveland lose some so Colt McCoy will get a chance at QB. Here's the break down, Can Peyton Hillis rush for 100+ yards? Will Mo Massaqueri finally have a break out game? Will Josh Cribbs have a total of 100 all purpose yards? But it comes down to this, can Cleveland's Defense contain, Atlanta's Offense?
Falcons 26 - Browns 17

Detroit (-3.5) vs St. Louis
The Rams are in first place in the NFC West and the Lions are winless. Sam Bradford looks really good for a rookie. Matthew Stratford is still hurt. Both Head Coaches Jim Scwartz and Steve Spagnola are solid up and coming coaches in the league. It's hard to see a home field advantage, St. Louis plays in a dome of their own and I don't see a "raucous" crowd in Ford Field to change the game. I see a shoot out and whomever has the ball last wins.
Rams 45 - Lions 41

Indianapolis (-8.5) vs Kansas City
Usually a team off their bye week will have an extra week to prepare for their next opponent, but KC will have to deal with an irate Indy team, who lost to Jacksonville on a last second field goal. Division rival or not, losing to Jax is not good for Peyton Manning and company. Indy's defense losing Melvin Bullet hurts. KC is playing way above what anyone thought. It's hard to see KC as more than a touchdown under dog, even on the road. I still think Indy is good, but Indy of 2 years ago would blow them away. I think this is a close game and KC's Special Teams will have a big day.
Colts 28 - Chiefs 23 (1972 Dolphins can pop the champagne early this season)

Green Bay (-2.5) @ Washington
The Redskins beat the Eagles last week. The Packers beat them in week 1. Both teams didn't do it pretty. Donovan McNabb still has some left in the tank, too bad he has NO ONE around him. Aaron Rodgers is at the top of his game with lots of weapons. Skins defense is better than the Pack's.
Packers 24 - Redskins 14

Chicago (-1.5) @ Carolina
Todd Collins gets the start for the Bears. Jimmy Clausen gets his third start minus Steve Smith this week. The Bears defense is good, The Panthers Defense is not.
Bears 13 - Panther 10

Baltimore (7.5) vs Denver
Ravens 23 - Broncos 21

Houston (-3.5) vs NY Giants
Not sure which Giant or Texan team will show up
Giants 26 - Texans 24

New Orleans (-8.5) @ Arizona
Rookie QB starting in the Desert, don't know what you are getting. But you have Larry Fitzgerald to throw to. New Orleans too many weapons on Offense.
Saints 38 - Cardinals 14

San Diego (-6.5) @ Oakland
Both teams are mysteries.
Chargers 24 - Raiders 17

Dallas (-6.5) vs Tennessee
Vince Young coming home. he has a lot to prove. Chris Johnson is no where near the 2,500 yard pace. Titans Defense looked flat last week. Cowboys coming off a bye needs a big one at home. Tony Romo is due for a big game as do the Cowboys Running Attack. If it was a game of coaching, Titans would win by 5 scores, but it comes down to talent
Cowboys 28 - Titans 20

San Francisco (-3.5) vs Philadelphia
Eagles 2-0 on the road, San Fran 0-4. Kevin Kolb gets his big chance due to Michael Vick's injury. It comes down to LeSean McCoy, if he plays, he is playing with broken ribs, OUCH. I am not sure Mike Bell can do half of what McCoy can. Alex Smith has regressed and I have a feeling David Carr will get into this game. Can the Eagles stop Frank Gore?
49ers 26 - Eagles 21

NY Jets (-4.5) vs Minnesota
I am not a fan of the Jets. I am not a fan of Rex Ryan, Mark Sanchez or Braylon Edwards. I think LT Is playing on borrowed time. Randy Moss is back with the Vikings and the Diva has a weapon to chuck the ball to. It all comes down to Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin.
Vikings 31 - Jets 28