Week 5 NFL Predictions and Analysis

Senior Writer Written on October 06, 2009

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CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 04: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs for a first down late in the overtime period against the Cleveland Browns during their game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Bengals defeated th

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Last week, I was 9-5 in my predictions for Week Four. We now head into Week Five with many surprises and other stuff. I will preview five games from this week with analysis on it and will show the rest of my picks for Week Five.

The Titans are still winless and have lost more games already than last year after being the best team in the NFL. Can they win their first game against the Colts on Sunday Night?

Find out in the picks for this week!

Let's begin!

Texans Over Cardinals

GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 18: Defensive end Mario Williams #90 of the Houston Texans fights the block of tackle Mike Gandy #69 of the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium August 18, 2007 in Glendale, Arizona. (Ph

I know it does look like a bit of a surprise but the Texans are good this season. The Cardinals have been struggling so far and haven't been able to find success with their Kurt Warner-Larry Fitzgerald tandem from last season. Let's hope the Cards can improve, but for this game, I really don't see that happening. Expect some good plays from Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson. I think Steve Slaton might be seeing a good game against the Cardinals weak defense.

Colts Over Titans

INDIANAPOLIS - DECEMBER 28: Marvin Harrison #88 of the Indianapolis Colts grips the ball as he is sacked by Chris Carr #29 during the game against the Tennessee Titans on December 28, 2008 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by: Jamie S

The Colts are a new team, and hell, so are the Titans. One team is awesome, one other just sucks. The Titans are at 0-4 and have lost to all their division rivals, and I think the Colts will be the next team. Sorry Jeff Fisher, but I don't think your Titans will be seeing a win this week. Sunday Night Football, Peyton Manning looks to shine.

Jaguars Over Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jamie Sharper stops Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor at Alltel Stadium, September 11, 2005 in Jacksonville. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

The Seahawks struggled last week against the Colts, 34-17. With Matt Hasselbeck expected to play this week, it really won't make that big of a difference. Expect another big game from David Garrard from last week.

Ravens Over Bengals

BALTIMORE - NOVEMBER 11: Chad Johnson #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a 20 yard pass reception for a first down in the first quarter as Willie Gaston #44 of the Baltimore Ravens makes the tackle at M&T Bank Staduim on November 11, 2007 in Baltimore,

The Patriots whined their way to escape the Ravens during their 27-21 victory. Don't worry Baltimore, you'll get them sometime. But now it is time to focus on Cincinnati. I think it's going to be a tough game. Expect a strong fight. It looks like a good game, but I think the Ravens will get the win here to move on towards 4-1.

Browns Over Bills

ORCHARD PARK, NY - AUGUST 26: Quaterback Charlie Frye #9 of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by defensive tackle Tim Anderson #77 of the Buffalo Bills during the preseason game on August 26, 2006 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Brow

With Derek Anderson back in action after the Browns shocked the Bengals, I think they'll be getting a win against the Bills. If Trent Edwards continues to struggle and T.O. continues not to get the ball and starts ranting, Buffalo is in trouble. After last week's killing against Dolphins, expect the Bills to lose again because I don't see Buffalo improving.

Other Picks For This Week

DENVER - JANUARY 14: Linebacker Al Wilson #56 of the Denver Broncos helps quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots up as Brady lays on his back during the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game on January 14, 2006 at Invesco Field

Redskins Over Panthers
Steelers Over Lions
Cowboys Over Chiefs
Giants Over Raiders
Eagles Over Buccaneers
Vikings Over Rams
Falcons Over 49ers
Broncos Over Patriots
Jets Over Dolphins

Bye's This Week

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 05: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is chased by Brian Robinson #96 of the Minnesota Vikings during the Monday Night Football game on October 5, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Here are the teams that'll be having BYE's this week:

Chargers
Bears
Packers
Saints

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