NFL Week 5 Predictions

1. Atlanta Falcons VS San Francisco 49ers 4:05pm ET on Fox

Predicted Winner and Score: San Francisco 28-21

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Defense is San Francisco calling card and Atlanta's QB Matt Ryan will have his work cut out for him. He has not been able to find Wide Receiver Roddy White with some consistency; therefore, with a ground game to keep Linebacker Patrick Willis honest, Matt Ryan should easily find White with the use of the play action pass. Shaun Hill finds a way to win without a certified go to receiver. His main target is Tight End Vernon Davis.

2. Arizona Cardinals VS Houston Texans 4:15pm ET on CBS

Predicted Winner and Score: Arizona 24-21

This game may be the shootout of the week. Kurt Warner leads an offense that can put points on the board in a hurry. The defense of Arizona can be questionable at times and if they lapse for a second Matt Schaub and Wide Receiver Andre Johnson will make them pay. I expect Arizona to win this shootout.

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3. Baltimore Ravens VS Cincinnati Bengals 1:00pm ET on CBS

Predicted Winner and Score: Baltimore 24-10

Both teams are playing well, but the Ravens' defense will be the difference maker in the game. They will be coming after Bengal's QB Carson Palmer. He is not a mobile QB, and that is a liability when facing Ray Lewis. Running the football is mainstay for the offense and in this game; therefore the fans should expect a lot from Ravens' runningback tandem of Ray Rice and Willis McGahee.

4. Buffalo Bills VS Cleveland Browns 1:00pm ET on CBS

Predicted Winner and Score: Buffalo 21-17

A very interesting game as both teams looks for a victory. Braylon Edwards is no longer a Brown and Derek Anderson must find a reliable target to throw to when trying to move the chains. The Bills has shown that they can be competitive but have turned the ball over during important situations in the game. Runningback Fred Jackson has been surprise this season and will help Bills greatly in the game. I expect Trent Edwards to play better and Terrell Owens needs to show up for this game.

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5. Carolina Panthers VS Washington Redskins 1:00pm ET on FOX

Predicted Winner and Score: Carolina 24-10

Redskins needs a much improved offense or better play calling. Carolina Panthers has a defense that can stop anyone in the league and how the Redskins' offense has performed; the Panthers should easily stop the Redskins offense. Jake Delhomme must not turn the ball over because that has hurt Carolina all season. Carolina wins with a big game out of DeAngelo Williams and few catches from Steve Smith.

6. Dallas Cowboys VS Kansas City Chiefs 1:00pm ET on FOX

Predicted Winner and Score: Dallas 28 - 14

Dallas Cowboys needs a win and a better performance from QB Tony Romo. At this point in the season, the Chiefs are not quality competition and should be easily beaten by the Cowboys. Dallas must prove themselves in bigger games and they have yet to do that this season. Dallas beats Kansas City with their running game.

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Denver Broncos VS New England Patriots 4:15pm ET on CBS

Predicted Winner and Score: New England 24-17

Denver has shown this season that their defense is quite capable of stopping an offense. New England will be without the services of their leading rusher Runningback Fred Taylor. The weapons of Tom Brady and Randy Moss will win this game through the air.

 

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Detroit Lions VS Pittsburgh Steelers 1:00pm ET on CBS

Predicted Winner and Score: Pittsburgh 24-7

Veteran Daunte Culpepper will get the start for the Lions but the game remains an uphill battle for the Lions. Detroit should expect to see Pittsburgh run ball with effectiveness with the emergence of runningback Rashard Mendenhall. QB Ben Roethlisberger leads the offense and will be relied upon if the running game stalls.

9. Indianapolis Colts VS Tennessee Titans 8:20pm ET on NBC

Predicted Winner and Score:
Indianapolis 28-14

Tennessee needs a victory but it difficult to imagine a victory over the hottest quarterback in the NFL this year, Peyton Manning. Titans secondary have been suspect all year and Peyton Manning will exploit the secondary's weaknesses with ease; therefore, Indianapolis remains unbeaten.

10.
Jacksonville Jaguars VS Seattle Seahawks 4:15pm ET on CBS

Predicted Winner and Score: Jacksonville 31-24

With the return, Matt Hasselbeck to line up will perhaps make some difference. Hasselbeck will be rusty and will not make enough of a difference to lead the Seahawks to victory. On the other hand, QB David Garrard has played well the last few weeks and in this game it should not be an exception. Jaguars feast on the Seahawks.

11.
Minnesota Vikings VS Saint Louis Rams 1:00pm ET on FOX

Predicted Winner and Score: Minnesota 28-7

Adrian Peterson for 176 yards and two touchdowns is what I expect for this game. It will be a big day for Peterson and Brett Favre will not have to win the game as he did against his former Packer team last week. St. Louis needs a victory, but if they are second team to finish 0-16 in season it will not be too surprising to football fans.

12. New York Giants VS Oakland Raiders 1:00pm ET on CBS

Predicted Winner and Score: New York Giants 21-7

Giants should rest QB Eli Manning because this game could be won without him. Manning is expected to start despite his right foot heel injury. The running game for the Giants should be great against Oakland. QB Jamarcus Russell needs to play better football as does the entire Raider Team. Giants win easily with or without Eli Manning.

13. New York Jets VS Miami Dolphins 8:30pm ET on ESPN

(Monday Night Football Game)

Predicted Winner and Score: New York Jets 21-10

Jets' defense will tame the Wildcat of Miami. The newly acquired Wide Receiver Braylon Edwards will play, but it is difficult to expect him have a great effect on the outcome of the game. I am anxious to see the progression of rookie QB Mark Sanchez after the loss last week. He should show that he can bounce back from a loss and take care of business. Chad Henne gets his second start and it will be difficult going against a Jets' defense that like to blitz.

14.
Philadelphia Eagles VS Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00pm ET on FOX

Predicted Winner and Score: Philadelphia 24-14

QB Donovan McNabb returns to the starting line up and that spells bad news for Tampa Bay. It will be interested to see how much playing time Michael Vick will see with McNabb under center. I expect a great passing game by McNabb. Tampa Bay offense is struggling and do not expect it to get on track this game as they take another loss.

 

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