Broncos-Jets and Week 5 Picks!

Every game in the NFL is big, but some games feel more important than others. The Broncos have one this week. They are 2-2 and coming off a tough loss on Monday Night Football to the Chiefs. Now, they have to go all the way East to take on the Jets in the Meadowlands in the early window on Sunday. Should the Broncos win this game? Yes, they should but it will be tough because the Broncos have not played well on the road in a few years. With that said, they simply can't lose to the Jets this week. With the Rams in two weeks and a trip to KC at the end of the month, the Broncos can't lose this game and fall to 2-3. They can't come out flat, they can't lose to a rookie QB, and they have to get out of there with a win on Sunday. I'm not so sure Vance Joseph and this crew can be counted on at any point.

Prediction: NY JETS (-2) over Denver
Final Score: Jets-23 Broncos-17

Now, onto the picks for Week 5................

Last Week's Record: 7-5-3
Overall Record: 27-29-5
(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

CLEVELAND (+3) over Baltimore: The Browns are 1-2-1 and could be 4-0. I think the home crowd will be pumped up, and I'm always worried about the Ravens and Joe Flacco on the road.

KANSAS CITY (-3) over Jacksonville: Very interesting game in the AFC in Arrowhead. I think this game will be close, but I'll take the Chiefs at home to outlast the Jags.

Tennessee (-3) over BUFFALO: I still don't know how the Bills beat the Vikings a couple of weeks ago. At 1-3, they host the 3-1 Titans. I've been impressed by the Titans so far this year, and I think they keep it rolling with a road win. 

CAROLINA (-5) over NY Giants: Nothing makes me think the 1-3 Giants are going to go into Carolina and beat the Panthers. I think the Panthers will have a field day with the Giants and take care of business at home.


PITTSBURGH (-3) over Atlanta: Huge game for both teams on Sunday. The Steelers come in at 1-2-1 and the Falcons come in at 1-3. I don't have a great feel for this game, but I just can't see the Steelers losing their third straight home game to start the year.

DETROIT (+2) over Green Bay: At 2-1-1, I don't really love what the Packers have done so far this year. The Lions are 1-3 but have looked better since their Week 1 debacle. I have a feeling the Lions will play well this week at home and get the win.

CINCY (-5) over Miami: Miami is 3-1 after getting killed by the Pats last week. Now, they head to Cincy to take on the 3-1 Bengals after Cincy beat the Falcons late on the road last week. I think the Bengals are just too much for the Dolphins in this game.

Oakland (+7) over LA CHARGERS: Don't trust the Chargers with a significant point spread as a favorite. They are just too unreliable. Look at last week in their win over the Niners. The Raiders are 1-3, but I think they will keep this game close in LA.

PHILLY (-3) over Minnesota: Good game in the NFC in the late Sunday afternoon slot. I think the Eagles will get back on track. At 2-2, everyone is worried about them, but I think they will be fine. This should be a good test, but I think they will outlast the Vikings.

Arizona (+4) over SAN FRANCISCO: I have a feeling the 0-4 Cardinals get off the hook and go into SF and beat the Niners. I think Josh Rosen gets his first win as a NFL QB, and I think the 1-3 Niners are feeling the effects of losing Jimmy G to a torn ACL. I don't see them recovering.

SEATTLE (+7) over LA RAMS: Interesting game in the NFC West. I think the Rams win the game, but I could see Seattle giving them everything they can handle.

HOUSTON (-3) over Dallas: The Battle of Texas is on Sunday Night Football this week. The Texans are 1-3 after a crazy OT win over the Colts last week. The Cowboys are 2-2 after a late win over the Lions. I think the Texans get to 2-3 with a win over their in-state rival.

NEW ORLEANS (-7) over Washington: The Saints are 3-1 and look like they are rolling on offense. I think they will be too much for the Redskins to handle on Monday Night Football in the SuperDome.