| Matchup | Adam's Pick | Eric's Pick |
|---|---|---|
Falcons at Eagles | Falcons | Eagles |
Browns at Steelers | Steelers | Steelers |
Seahawks at Bears | Bears | Bears |
Chiefs at Texans | Texans | Chiefs |
Saints at Buccaneers | Buccaneers | Saints |
Ravens at Patriots | Ravens | Patriots |
Dolphins at Packers | Dolphins | Packers |
Chargers at Rams | Chargers | Chargers |
Lions at Giants | Giants | Giants |
Jets at Broncos | Jets | Jets |
Raiders at 49ers | 49ers | 49ers |
Cowboys at Vikings | Cowboys | Vikings |
Colts at Redskins | Colts | Colts |
Titans at Jaguars | Titans | Titans |
Adam | Eric | |
Week 5 Record | 8-6 | 7-7 |
Season Standings | 37-39 | 42-34 |
Bye Weeks: Bengals, Bills, Cardinals, Panthers
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The predictions here come from Adam and correspond to his picks.
Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles
C'mon Atlanta, prove there is at least one real team in the NFC. Kevin Kolb should get the start again, and while the Eagles have some nice pieces, I think Atlanta will be able to run the ball and pressure Kolb into enough mistakes to make the difference.
Prediction: Falcons 24 – Eagles 21
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers
Colt McCoy vs. Big Ben and the Pittsburgh defense, on the road: uh-oh Colt.
Prediction: Steelers 28 – Browns 10
Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears
If you get to 5-1, you really should make the playoffs. With the Seahawks in town, who have been awful on the road this year, that's exactly where I expect the Bears to be. Jay Cutler will be back, and the Bears' front seven should give Seattle a lot of issues.
Prediction: Bears 24 – Seahawks 13
Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans
I love that Kansas City is a rebuilding team that is looking to compete right now. Ultimately though, the Chiefs won't have enough gimmicks to bridge the gap between Matt Cassel and Matt Schaub. Houston wins.
Prediction: Texans 23 – Chiefs 14
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
We are far enough into this year to go off of what we have seen and not what we thought based on last year. Maybe the Saints have their bust out game this week, but if they play like they have thus far, the Bucs will win. I'll take Tampa.
Prediction: Buccaneers 27 – Saints 23
Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots
Partially out of a nostalgic respect for New England, I have a hard time picking against them. Still, without Randy Moss and with no running game, the Ravens will be able to tee off on Tom Brady and bracket Wes Welker. The Patriots' defense is mediocre, so expect Ray Rice to go for big yards and Anquan Boldin to have his way. Gimme the Ravens.
Prediction: Ravens 23 – Patriots 16
Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers
This is a really tough one to pick. Aaron Rodgers obviously gives the Pack a huge edge at QB, but he is coming off a concussion. Also Jermichael Finley, Ryan Grant, Nick Barnett, Morgan Burnett, and possibly Clay Matthews will all be absent from this game. I think coming off a bye week and with a good coaching staff, the Dolphins will be ready. With Green Bay's banged up defense, the Dolphins will be able to run the ball like they want and can take some shots to Brandon Marshall. I think the Packers are too one-dimensional right now and will lose this game.
Prediction: Dolphins 21 – Packers 18
San Diego Chargers at St. Louis Rams
As unimpressive as the Chargers' loss to the Raiders was last week, the Rams lost by 38 to the Lions. San Diego Super Chargers win.
Prediction: Chargers 30 – Rams 20
Detroit Lions at New York Giants
The Giants defense has been impressive the past two weeks, and Shaun Hill vs. Eli Manning isn't really a close matchup.
Prediction: Giants 27 – Lions 13
New York Jets at Denver Broncos
The Broncos couldn't handle the Ravens' defense last week, and now an even better unit comes to town along with an offense that is looking to really take off. I'll take the Jets.
Prediction: Jets 20 – Broncos 16
Oakland Raiders at San Fransisco 49ers
I don't know why I bother, but hello 1-5 49ers.
Prediction: 49ers 27 – Raiders 20
Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings
I have waffled on this, "If We Don't Win We Will be in Full Panic Mode Bowl" pick all week. Jared Allen has been a non factor this year, but he gets a poor left tackle in Doug Free to work against. On the other side, Demarcus Ware will also get real familiar with Brett Favre. I think it comes down to the fact that Dallas has corners to really cover the Vikings' weapons whereas the Vikings don't have much talent at all in their secondary. Adrian Peterson will be a big factor, but the Boys should be able to run against a Vikes' defensive line that hasn't lived up to its potential. Tony Romo will put up more points than Favre, Cowboys win.
Prediction: Cowboys 31 – Vikings 23
Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins
Despite my Donovan McNabb man crush, Santana Moss, Joey Galloway, and an arena league castoff aren't going to match Reggie Wayne, Austin Collie, Dallas Clark, and Pierre Garcon. Gimme the Colts just because they will get to twenty points and the Skins probably can't.
Prediction: Colts 27 – Redskins 17
Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars
Both teams are well-coached, but a trio of Vince Young, Chris Johnson, and Kenny Britt is better than David Garrard, Maurice Jones-Drew, and Mike Sims-Walker. Gimme Jeff Fisher.
Prediction: Titans 21 – Jaguars 13
Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles
C'mon Atlanta, prove there is at least one real team in the NFC. Kevin Kolb should get the start again, and while the Eagles have some nice pieces, I think Atlanta will be able to run the ball and pressure Kolb into enough mistakes to make the difference.
Prediction: Falcons 24 – Eagles 21
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers
Colt McCoy vs. Big Ben and the Pittsburgh defense, on the road: uh-oh Colt.
Prediction: Steelers 28 – Browns 10
Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears
If you get to 5-1, you really should make the playoffs. With the Seahawks in town, who have been awful on the road this year, that's exactly where I expect the Bears to be. Jay Cutler will be back, and the Bears' front seven should give Seattle a lot of issues.
Prediction: Bears 24 – Seahawks 13
Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans
I love that Kansas City is a rebuilding team that is looking to compete right now. Ultimately though, the Chiefs won't have enough gimmicks to bridge the gap between Matt Cassel and Matt Schaub. Houston wins.
Prediction: Texans 23 – Chiefs 14
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
We are far enough into this year to go off of what we have seen and not what we thought based on last year. Maybe the Saints have their bust out game this week, but if they play like they have thus far, the Bucs will win. I'll take Tampa.
Prediction: Buccaneers 27 – Saints 23
Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots
Partially out of a nostalgic respect for New England, I have a hard time picking against them. Still, without Randy Moss and with no running game, the Ravens will be able to tee off on Tom Brady and bracket Wes Welker. The Patriots' defense is mediocre, so expect Ray Rice to go for big yards and Anquan Boldin to have his way. Gimme the Ravens.
Prediction: Ravens 23 – Patriots 16
Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers
This is a really tough one to pick. Aaron Rodgers obviously gives the Pack a huge edge at QB, but he is coming off a concussion. Also Jermichael Finley, Ryan Grant, Nick Barnett, Morgan Burnett, and possibly Clay Matthews will all be absent from this game. I think coming off a bye week and with a good coaching staff, the Dolphins will be ready. With Green Bay's banged up defense, the Dolphins will be able to run the ball like they want and can take some shots to Brandon Marshall. I think the Packers are too one-dimensional right now and will lose this game.
Prediction: Dolphins 21 – Packers 18
San Diego Chargers at St. Louis Rams
As unimpressive as the Chargers' loss to the Raiders was last week, the Rams lost by 38 to the Lions. San Diego Super Chargers win.
Prediction: Chargers 30 – Rams 20
Detroit Lions at New York Giants
The Giants defense has been impressive the past two weeks, and Shaun Hill vs. Eli Manning isn't really a close matchup.
Prediction: Giants 27 – Lions 13
New York Jets at Denver Broncos
The Broncos couldn't handle the Ravens' defense last week, and now an even better unit comes to town along with an offense that is looking to really take off. I'll take the Jets.
Prediction: Jets 20 – Broncos 16
Oakland Raiders at San Fransisco 49ers
I don't know why I bother, but hello 1-5 49ers.
Prediction: 49ers 27 – Raiders 20
Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings
I have waffled on this, "If We Don't Win We Will be in Full Panic Mode Bowl" pick all week. Jared Allen has been a non factor this year, but he gets a poor left tackle in Doug Free to work against. On the other side, Demarcus Ware will also get real familiar with Brett Favre. I think it comes down to the fact that Dallas has corners to really cover the Vikings' weapons whereas the Vikings don't have much talent at all in their secondary. Adrian Peterson will be a big factor, but the Boys should be able to run against a Vikes' defensive line that hasn't lived up to its potential. Tony Romo will put up more points than Favre, Cowboys win.
Prediction: Cowboys 31 – Vikings 23
Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins
Despite my Donovan McNabb man crush, Santana Moss, Joey Galloway, and an arena league castoff aren't going to match Reggie Wayne, Austin Collie, Dallas Clark, and Pierre Garcon. Gimme the Colts just because they will get to twenty points and the Skins probably can't.
Prediction: Colts 27 – Redskins 17
Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars
Both teams are well-coached, but a trio of Vince Young, Chris Johnson, and Kenny Britt is better than David Garrard, Maurice Jones-Drew, and Mike Sims-Walker. Gimme Jeff Fisher.
Prediction: Titans 21 – Jaguars 13
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