week 5

I went 12 and 4 last week with 113 points. So far I'm on a roll but this week will be the hardest week to pick games since there are many close match ups combined with the fact that my mind is focused on the Texas Rangers with the hope that they can make it back to the world series. With only 1/4th of my mind focusing on these NFL games (I know I left myself wide open for a put down with that) here are my picks.
Green Bay 28 Atlanta 14 (13). The Packers destroyed Atlanta in the playoffs last year and the Falcons will be feeling deja vu this Sunday.
Chargers 30 Denver 16 (12). If irrational Bronco fans get their way and Tim Tebow gets to play this game, the score will be worse.
Giants 24 Seahawks 14 (11). Giant are coming off a big win and at home should dominate even without Justin Tuck.
Saints 31 Panthers 21 (10). Cam Newton will keep the game close but the Saints will pull away in the 4th quarter.
Houston 21 Raiders 14 (9). Houston is finally figuring out how to play 4 quarters of football.
Bengal 24 Jaguars 14 (8). I got real tired just thinking of this game.
Patriots 27 Jets 20 (7). With a good quarterback the Jets could take apart New England's terrible defense. Too bad their QB is Mark Sanchez.
Bills 27 Eagles 17 (6). Eagles are doing their best impersonation of the cowboys last season.
49ers 17 Bucaneers 14 (5). Two overachieving teams will fight this one out all the way. I'll take the home team.
Titans 24 Steelers 14 (4). An injured Ben Rothlisberger will be feeling even more pain Sunday.
Lions 20 Bears 17 (3). Detroit lucked out against Dallas and won't push their luck at home.
Colts 20 Chiefs 14 (2). Curtis Painter is far from Peyton Manning but enough to beat a team like the Chiefs.
Cardinals 21 Vikings 17 (1). Flipped a coin. Heads Cardinals, Tails Vikings. Heads wins.