NFL: Picking 5 Games for Week 5

Now is when we really start to get an idea about the teams in the NFL this year. Were the first 4 weeks just for fun? Were they nothing more than a mirage? Of course not. But there were some teams who were nothing but pretenders. And there were other teams that struggled but will turn things around and become a great team in the next 12 weeks.

So, here we go with picking 5 games here in week 5.

Oakland Raiders at New York Giants

In this game the Giants are favored by a whopping 15 points (15.5 for some places). That’s a lot of points. Especially considering the Giants might be without Eli Manning.

But the key to this game is the Giants defense against the Raiders offense. That is such a mismatch. And that alone will allow the Giants to win by 3 touchdowns. So, I’m going with the Giants.

Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers

The Niners are favored by 3, which is what they get for being the home team.

I like the Falcons to win this game outright. With getting 3 points, I’m definitely taking Atlanta.

New England Patriots at Denver Broncos

The Broncos are 4-0 and even the odds makers are giving them any respect. The Pats are favored by 3.5 points.

I don’t believe in the Broncos either and I think they lose this game by at least 10. So, I take the Pats.

Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans

The Colts are favored by 4 points and for good reason. But the winless Titans know their season hangs in the balance. They will be fighting for everything for the season.

I say we see a Titans team that plays really well and a Colts team that doesn’t play quite as well as they’ve been playing. I take the Titans.

New York Jets at Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins are better than their record. They finally played up to their potential last week. Yet, it’s the Jets that are favored by 1.5 in this game.

I take the Dolphins. They’ll win outright. And they’ll also get to Sanchez and shake him up a little.