NFL Week 5 Picks

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Last week the Bengals needed overtime to beat the Browns. Kicker Shane Graham connected on a last second field goal ... or did he? Take a look at this Zapruderesque image or clip. How are people not talking about this? He MISSED the FG, and the game should have ended in a tie.


The dark image just to the left of the left goalpost is the ball. It definitely sailed to wide-right. Laces out! One of the many reasons why being a Browns fan sucks.

Moving on.

Home Team in CAPS

RAMS (+9.5) over Vikings

This has the makings of a let-down game for the Vikes. They just played an emotional game on Monday night against Favre's old team, and now they have to get on a plane and travel to St. Louis. I know the Rams are awful and have scored fewer COMBINED points than the Vikings are averaging per game, but let's just say I've got a gut instinct about this one.

CHIEFS (+7.5) over Cowboys

The Cowboys aren't very good and I don't understand why they keep getting these ridiculous spreads.

Redskins (+2.5) over PANTHERS

There are two terrible teams, so might as well go with the points. If the Redskins win this game, they'll be 3-2. They have to be in the discussion for worst 3-2 team of all time if this happens, right?

EAGLES (-13.5) over Bucs

The Eagles haven't lost a regular season game coming off a bye since the late 90's. Seriously, I'm not sure they are going to cover, but they're a lock to win this one. McRib is back, so start all your Eagles.

Raiders (+15.5) over GIANTS

Elisha's foot is bothering him and might not suit up for the game. The Giants should still win even if David Carr has to play but it won't be pretty. Besides, there is something about the Meadowlands that neutralizes the home-field advantage for the Giants. They just seem to play better on the road.

Browns (+5.5) over BILLS

What an abomination of a football game. The drive chart will looking something like this:

PUNT
PUNT
PUNT
PUNT
PUNT
PUNT
INTERCEPTION
PUNT
FUMBLE
PUNT
PUNT
PUNT
INTERCEPTION
PUNT
FUMBLE
PUNT
FG
PUNT

That's right, looks like a 3-0 win for the Browns.

Bengals (+8.5) over RAVENS

All of the Bengal games have been close, so is there any reason to think this one won't? Oh yeah, they're playing the Ravens. Forget everything I've said.

Steelers (-9.5) over LIONS

True, the Steelers are having trouble closing out games. But you know what helps? Playing the Lions.

49ERS (-1.5) over Falcons

Good game. Lofty game. Too close to call, so I'll go with the home team.

BRONCOS (+3.5) over Pats

Please reserve one seat on the Broncos bandwagon. But if they lose this game...er...all bets are off.

CARDINALS (-3.5) over Texans

The battle to 8-8 marches on with these two perfectly mediocre teams. Lotta fantasy players involved, so lets hope for a shootout.

SEAHAWKS (-2.5) over Jaguars

I like the 'Hawks if Hasselbeck plays. I've seen what Seneca Wallace is selling, and I'm not buying.

Colts (-2.5) over TITANS

The Titans stink. I know these divisional games are usually close, but the Colts are dominant and laser, rocket arm looks like a possible MVP.





DOLPHINS (+1.5) over Jets

Mark Sanchez, welcome back to earth.

Week 5 Quick Hits
Lead Pipe Lock of the Week: Colts -2.5
Feeling Good About: Eagles to win, Colts to cover, Browns to cover
Pick 'Em: Giants
Last Week: 5-9
Season: 21-23