NFL 2008 Picks: Week 5

It’s turning ugly in a hurry. I really have no excuses. The only bright side is that if I was putting a lot of money on all of these games, I’d be extremely depressed. Woo!

Last Week: 5-8
Overall Season Results: 28-34-0

Sunday

IND (-3) at HOU
Indy, coming off a buy week, offensive line mostly healthy… I’m going with Peyton, even on the road.
Pick: IND

TEN (-3) at BAL
Tennessee looks like it’s on a mission. They won’t be able to run a lot in this defensive struggle, but I think they’ll survive.
Pick: TEN

SD (-7) at MIA
Time to go back to the “If you have the opportunity to bet against Norv Turner, take that opportunity” rule.
Pick: MIA

KC (+9.5) at CAR
Carolina’s getting their legs under them. Unless their offense makes as many mistakes as Denver last week, I’m envisioning a big win at home.
Pick: CAR

WAS (+6) at PHI
The Redskins were great last week on the road in Dallas. Campbell looks very under control and should be able to handle the myriad blitzes from Jim Johnson.
Pick: WAS

CHI (-3.5) at DET
Tough schedule for the Bears so far, and they’ve emerged 2-2. Running lanes should be aplenty for them in this game.
Pick: CHI

ATL (+4) at GB
That Green Bay defense should be able to carry the team at home.
Pick: GB

SEA (+7) at NYG
No Plaxico for the Giants and Seattle gets some real wide receivers back. I’ll take the points.
Pick: SEA

TB (+3) at DEN
How surprising was that Denver-KC game last week? Here’s hoping that Denver offense doesn’t make so many mistakes again.
Pick: DEN

NWE (-3) at SFO
As a Niners fan, this is a trap game. Belichick’s had two weeks to prepare and they’re hungry. I’m playing Sammy Morris in every fantasy league I have him. I hope I’m wrong.
Pick: NWE

BUF (+1) at ARI
At some point Buffalo’s going to stumble, they’ve been close two weeks in a row, but not this week.
Pick: BUF

CIN (+16.5) at DAL
That is a LOT of points. If Carson plays, Cincy should be able to put points on the board against this DAL secondary.
Pick: CIN

PIT (+4.5) at JAX
The Steelers pulled out a great win against Baltimore on Monday. It looks like they’ve figured out how to work around their offensive line problems by having their defense carry them.
Pick: PIT

Monday

MIN (+3) at NO
Sounds crazy, but I wasn’t that impressed by New Orleans last week. AP should be able run.
Pick: MIN