NFL Picks Week 5: Buffalo and 2 Other Teams That Will Continue Downward Spirals

Can you believe it's already Week 5 of the NFL season? I guess there's some truth to the phrase “time flies when you're having fun.”

However, it hasn't been all fun and games for these three teams, whose seasons will continue to slip away with losses this week.

Minnesota Vikings

The arrival of Donovan McNabb hasn't led to a resurgence in Minnesota. Even though it's not as bad as it seems (they haven't lost by more than seven), the Vikings sit at 0-4 and the Christian Ponder era is getting closer every quarter.

While a home game against the Arizona Cardinals would seem like a perfect chance to get their first win, Arizona still has faint playoff hopes because of a weak division while the Vikings' season is over for all intents and purposes.

Cardinals win and the Ponder train picks up a little more momentum.

Prediction: Cardinals 23, Vikings 21

Seattle Seahawks

After last season's playoff triumph over the New Orleans Saints, Seattle was expected to contend for the division crown again in 2011. The addition of Sidney Rice was suppose to give the offense another weapon, but things just haven't worked out.

Even though a tough schedule hasn't helped matters, Seattle can't afford many more losses before its season is over, even in the weak NFC West. It would take a mammoth effort to overcome the Giants on the road, and the Seahawks just don't have enough talent to make it happen right now.

Giants roll and Seattle's early-season hole gets a little bit deeper.

Prediction: Giants 31, Seahawks 13

Buffalo Bills

Unlike the other two teams on this list, Buffalo actually got off to a good start. The Bills slipped up against Cincinnati last week, though, and their season outlook is now murky. A loss to the Eagles could mean last week's loss was the beginning of the end for Buffalo.

The Bengals took away the quick passes that helped Ryan Fitzpatrick take the league by storm for three weeks, and Buffalo's offense fell apart. Don't think Philadelphia didn't notice that trend and won't try to replicate it on Sunday.

Eagles cruise and the bandwagon starts to empty at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Prediction: Eagles 34, Bills 21