Week 5 Picks

Okay... been a crazy year so far but I'm still above .500 at 35-25 (7-7 last week)... and expect this week to be tight again with a LOT of close games.

Good news for Vikings Fans... you won't lose this week... I can't promise no arrests though.
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Tampa Bay vs Atlanta - TB
This is this first of a long list of close games, but the Bucs are playing too good to ignore. Their Defense should be strong enough to hold off Mick Vick.

Oakland vs. Buffalo - OAK
Another game I didn't want to pick, but this looks like it could be a shootout. But with all of Oaklands guns they pull it off in this high scoring game.

New York Giants vs Dallas - NYG
Giants pull one out by their asses while in Dallas.

Washington vs Tennessee - TEN
The Titans just haven't proven to me that they're very good this year. I'm giving this one to the Redskins because I thing the Skin's D is better than Tennessee's.

Indianapolis vs Cinncinati - IND
Poor, poor Bengals when is their bye week??? I hope they get the QB-go-round fixed soon or they may be the 1st 0-16 team ever.

New England vs Miami - MIA
I HATED picking this game. It HONESTLY could go either way, but I gave the Phins the nod since they're at home.

Arizona vs Carolina - CAR
The Panthers improve to 4-1 but a pushed in spurts by the Card's Offense.

San Diego vs Denver - SD
Damn the Chargers are good this year. After what they did to New England I can't help but pick them to win.

Kansas City vs New York Jets - K.C.
Geez the Jets continue to suck...

St. Louis vs San Fransico - S.F.
No Kurt Warner... PROBABLY no Marshall Faulk... no Win for an ALREADY bad Rams team. (The curse of Chris Heatherington continues.)

Philadelphia vs Jacksonville - PHI
Donavan McNabb is the best QB in the NFL this year. Hands down.

Baltimore vs Cleveland - CLE
The Ravens are bad and they're playing IN Cleveland... I pity them.

Green Bay vs Chicago - CHI
Brett Farve proved he can play with a group of banged up players at home and pull one out, but the won't do that IN Chicago.

 

NCSU

 

32-26 on the year, 7 and 7 last week. Slow and steady wins the race......


Pittsburgh vs New Orleans SAINTS

....come marching in, oh when the saints come marching in, oh I wouldn't want to be Tommy Maddox, when the Saints come marching in.....

Tampa Bay vs Atlanta - FALCONS

Tampa's run game hasn't been doing much. This is a big game the Falcons have to have, with two weeks to prepare for.


Oakland vs. Buffalo - BILLS

First one to 50 wins.

New York Giants vs Dallas - GIANTS

Giants always seem to dog out a 14-13 win vs the Cowboys.

Washington vs Tennessee - Skins

The Titans just don't have the defense to play that grind it out game anymore. Run, Stephen, run! I told ya he played some good ball. Maybe Davis can pitch it. Hmmmmm.

Indianapolis vs Cinncinati - Colts

Kitna thinks Akili should QB. Akili wants Kitna to be the QB. Ferrotte is happy to be on the bench. Would you want to play for this team?

New England vs Miami - Phins

An aparent weakness has reared it's head in New England, and Ricky will be there to exploit it.

Arizona vs Carolina - CATS

This wil be a tough game, unless The Fake just shows his ass. They were more effective vs the run the past few weeks, but I still think we can exploit it. We've got a better line. It helps that their backs are hurt.

San Diego vs Denver - Donkeys

The Chargers are good. But at Denver, after an embarrasing loss? Broncos slip one by.


Kansas City vs New York Jets - Chiefs

Looks like Vinne and Curtis Martin's time is over, and well get to see what Jordan and Pennington can do. Regardless, Priest Holmes will run right over the weak Jets run D.

St. Louis vs San Fransico - 49ers

Stick a fork in em. Ram. It's what's for dinner.

Philadelphia vs Jacksonville - Eagles

Jags offense looks stronger as Fred Taylor returns to form. But the Eagle defense is still top notch.


Baltimore vs Cleveland - Browns

Ravens got a big win, lead by Ray Lewis and Todd Heap. But I don't think much of Redmon, and Jamal Lewis looks hesitent this year.

Green Bay vs Chicago - Pack

Another Brett Farve miracle as the injuries pile up in Chicago. Could da Bears be in trouble?

 

Blew chunks last week at 6-8, but I'm still 30-14 for the year. Let's see how this week goes...
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Tampa Bay vs Atlanta - TB
The Bucs D should be disciplined enough to hold Vick in check. So far Pittman hasn't done much on the ground, but word is Brad Johnson is starting to get the hang of Gruden's passing offense.

Oakland vs. Buffalo - OAK
The differences between the Raiders and the Bills are defense and the fact that the Raiders can play ball control offense. Buffalo only knows one speed: WFO.

New York Giants vs Dallas - NYG
The Giants aren't great, but they're better than Dallas.

Washington vs Tennessee - WAS
Even if the Gatorskins start Wuerffel and work in Ramsey, they've got a shot to win with Stephen Davis. The Titans' D has yet to take the field this season.

Indianapolis vs Cinncinati - IND
Dear Lord make it stop. Cincinnati is making a strong case to the NFL for contraction back to 31 teams.

New England vs Miami - NE
These two teams have good offenses, and defensive issues. I think it boils down to coaching, and I think Belichek is better than Wannestadt. The Champs will fix what's broke.

Arizona vs Carolina - CAR
The Cats reach 4-1 in a close one at home. Lace 'em up tight, Lamar. You're going to have a busy day.

San Diego vs Denver - DEN
The Chargers are tough and will give the Broncos all they want. But going from sea level to a mile high is going to be more than the underdogs can overcome.

Kansas City vs New York Jets - K.C.
After three years on the bench, Pennington finally gets a shot. But it won't matter on the scoreboard.

St. Louis vs San Fransico - S.F.
Garcia hasn't looked good so far this year, but to beat this Rams team, he shouldn't have to. The Niners will ride Hearst and Barlow all day long.

Philadelphia vs Jacksonville - PHI
The Eagles are the class of the NFC.

Baltimore vs Cleveland - CLE
The Ravens' win on MNF was a fluke, and they won't be able to sneak up on Couch & Co.

Green Bay vs Chicago - GB
If Favre can do enough with that crew of busted up ballast to beat our defense, he can beat Da Bears in Champaigne.

 

Falcons
Raiders
Dallas
Titans
INdy
Miami
PANTHERS
Chargers
KC
Niners
EAgles
Browns
Bears
Pittsburgh

HOw can we tell how we've done throughout the year?
I've picked every week.

 

I can't find week 1 picks, but I'm 50% for the most recent 3 weeks.

I got lucky week 3 - 11/14, and unlucky week 4 - 4/14.

 

Here's the link for week 1, Meat. You didn't post any picks on the thread, though. Neither did I, so I'm only counting from week 2 on.

 

I havent been posting mine here, but am in two pools, online and at work. I wont say what I have done, hopefully these picks will be good.
Panthers
Colts
Dolphins
Giants
Faiders
Saints
Falcons
Titans
Chiefs
Chargers
Eagles
Niners
Browns
Packers Tie breaker? 45 MNF

 

you think the Packers will score 45 on MNF against the Giants?!?!?! I see now why you won't tell us your stats up till now.