NFL Picks Week 5: Detroit Lions and 3 Winners of Week 5's Marquee Games

The Detroit Lions are poised to extend their stirring winning streak on Monday night. They are not the only team that will have rousing success in marquee matchups. 

Week 5 will see some squads get a much deserved breather as we head into our first bye week of the season. It's a good thing that there are plenty of star-studded teams to lend intrigue to the schedule. 

Divisional races will heat up as some contenders go head to head. The ongoing question of who really matters in the league will be answered yet again. 

The Lions are forever hit with the memories of past Detroit squads. It is time to get on board their perfect record, because they aren't going anywhere, at least no this week. 

Here are the three games that matter the most heading into Week 5 play. 

1. Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions

 The Lions head into their Monday night game with a tremendous amount of momentum and confidence, two things the Bears are lacking at the moment. 

The Lions have a fierce pass rush that will test the still maturing offensive line of the Chicago Bears. This is where I have to give the Lions the edge in the battle of turnovers. That will be crucial in what should be a tightly contested game. 

2. Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers

The Titans are under the radar, though they shouldn't be. This is hardly a marquee game, mostly for the lack of production the Steelers have had in the first four weeks. 

Pittsburgh is riddled with injuries and will hardly be able to protect a hobbled Ben Roethlisberger in the pocket. The roles are reversed as the Titans will bruise and batter a Steelers squad that is hurt right now. 

3. Philadelphia Eagles at Buffalo Bills

 I have this game going down to the wire. The Eagles will put every ounce of their being into this game. Losing another game would put them into a huge hole, making this nearly a must-win. 

The Bills are far too versatile on offense to be kept at bay. With a lackluster linebacker corps, the Bills' Fred Jackson will have a fine day. You only have to see what Frank Gore did to the Eagles late Sunday to get a glimpse of things to come.