NFL Picks Week 5: New England Patriots and the 3 Teams Due for Easy Wins

Wins are never easy to come by in the NFL, and with the recent slew of comebacks we've witnessed, you really don't know what to expect after the high school band is done playing at halftime. 

This week, I'd put my money on these three teams picking up relatively "easy" wins. 

New England Patriots

This game will be competitive at the start, but Tom Brady will extend the lead in the second quarter and the Patriots will pull away in the second half. 

Although the Jets defense has had success in the past, I don't think they can lead New York to a victory alone. 

Expect New York to try to run the football with Jerod Mayo sidelined. Mark Sanchez will have an easier time throwing the football against a pretty bad New England secondary. 

Done with the positives for the Jets. 

Yes, Mayo is a major loss, but I don't have any faith in the Jets' running game even if Nick Mangold returns. 

In the end, it'll come down to Brady vs. Sanchez, and you already know who I've got in that matchup. 

New York Giants

They play the Seahawks. 

Where do the Seahawks call home?

Seattle. 

Teams from the West Coast traveling to the East Coast usually have problems winning. 

I mean, heck, it's like playing at 10 a.m. for them. 

Also, it doesn't help when the team you are playing is superior in just about every facet of the game, has a terrorizing pass rush, explosive wide receivers and a balanced running game. 

Giants go to 4-1. 

San Diego Chargers

Division games can be tough because of how familiar the teams are with each other. 

However, I don't see this one being close. 

The Broncos are allowing 275 yards through the air—you think Philip Rivers and Vincent Jackson are ready for this one?

Denver can score some points, too, but it won't be enough. San Diego's defense will give them too many problems up front and have a solid secondary.

Time for Tim Tebow?