2007 NFL Week 5
Sunday October 7, 2007
Jacksonville Jaguars at Kansas City Chiefs
Eddie – JAGUARS
Even with the last two victories for the Chiefs I’m still not convinced they have turned things around. The Jags can come in take control of the game like they did against Denver. Chiefs won the last matchup between the two so it’s time for some payback.
Fred – JAGUARS
Jags had a bye last week so their fresh. They also beat the Broncos in Denver in Week 3. After the game this Sunday, they will begin being talked about as another one of the great AFC teams.
Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins
Eddie – LIONS
I’ll keep saying this week in and week out – the Lions’ offense is a machine and the Redskins just can’t match up. The only thing going for the Skins is that this is in DC.
Fred – LIONS
Upset Pick #1…and it’s the only one this week! As of the time of this writing, Santana Moss is highly unlikely to play. With Kevin Jones back, Detroit’s offense is even more potent. They get it done in Washington.
Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots
Eddie – PATRIOTS
Notice to the Browns: The Patriots are not the Bengals or the Ravens.
Fred – PATRIOTS
When the Patriots lose one-to-two games this year, it won’t be at home, and will definitely not be against the Browns.
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints
Eddie – SAINTS
The Saints take advantage of a broken down Carr and ride the bus to a victory.
Fred – SAINTS
After a bye week, can a 2006 “Coach of the Year” figure out how to beat a 2-2 Panthers team with Carr at QB? I would hope so.
New York Jets at New York Giants
Eddie – GIANTS
I thought the loss of Tiki Barber would destroy the Giants. Then when Jacobs went down I figured they were a lock for the number one draft pick next year but the Giants just won’t give up. I’m actually impressed.
Fred – GIANTS
The on-fire Giants team against an offense that couldn’t even rack up the points on the worst defense in the NFL…the Giants should win the “Battle of NY”.
Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams
Eddie – CARDINALS
What a difference a different a head coach can make. Example: San Diego Chargers. Proof – this game’s winner – Cardinals.
Fred – CARDINALS
No S-Jax, a Benched Bulge, and a demoted offensive coordinator…things just don’t look very good in St. Louis. With Gus at QB and someone different calling the plays, they will make it a close game. But, with Warner coming off the bench and Arizona’s pass offense is on the attack, they’ll undoubtedly get more points than the Rams.
Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers
Eddie – STEELERS
This should be a good game but I feel the Steelers will bounce back from a loss to the Cardinals.
Fred – STEELERS
The Seahawks dominated the game last week against the Niners. This week, they travel to Pittsburgh to play an angry Steelers defense. Pittsburgh scores a lot early, holds onto the lead, and gets the “W”.
Atlanta Falcons at Tennessee Titans
Eddie – TITANS
Harrington is starting to show signs of life in an offensive system he thrives in but I think Young and company is too much for the Falcons defense to handle.
Fred – TITANS
In Week 3, the Titans put the smack down on the Saints. Last week, they had a bye. This week, they’re at home against the 1-3 Falcons. The Titans will win in a close one.
Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans
Eddie – TEXANS
This game is for the Texans to show the world they are for real. I like the Texans but in a close win.
Fred – TEXANS
Even without their #1 RB and WR last week, Schaub still had over 300 yards passing. This week he’s going against a defense that let Culpepper score 5 TDs against them last week, and the Jets score 31 points the previous week. Schaub has a huge day and Houston wins in a high-scoring affair.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts
Eddie – COLTS
Who can stop the Colts? Well for certain it won’t be Tampa Bay.
Fred – COLTS
The Bucs defense has stepped up. But, even if they have to go without Addai, the Colts pass offense will not be stopped at home.
Baltimore Ravens at San Francisco 49ers
Eddie – RAVENS
The 49ers offense is lost and they won’t find it against a Ravens defense that has something prove.
Fred – RAVENS
Dilfer is the worst starting QB in the league! Even though the Ravens defense has been getting burned in the air, they turn it around this week and get at least 3 interceptions/fumbles and win the game.
San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos
Eddie – BRONCOS
Huge implications from the results of this game and it won’t be pretty for the losing team.
Fred – BRONCOS
What a disaster in San Diego! How can Norv and the other coaches destroy a 2006 14-2 team? LT has his way with the Denver defense, but it’s not enough to get the victory.
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers
Eddie – BEARS
The Packers have been riding on an emotional high for the last few weeks and it will be hard to maintain the intensity.
Fred – PACKERS
The Packers look so good right now, and they are having a great time out there. At Lambeau, the streak should continue against a Bears team which is still nicked up on defense.
Monday October 8, 2007
Dallas Cowboys at Buffalo Bills
Eddie – COWBOYS
Dallas meet 5-0. 5-0 meet Dallas.
Fred – COWBOYS
Even though they’re away (and up in Buffalo), the Cowboys have yet another easy win Monday night.
