NFL Sunday Week 5

NFL Week 5

Morning all and here we go with another exciting NFL Sunday!

Bears @ Chiefs -9.5

This is a big number for the Chiefs to cover considering they refuse to throw the ball downfield. Chicago battled hard last week to get their first win of the season and they should keep it close enough here to cash a +9.5 ticket. 

Seahawks @ Bengals -3 

This Bengals defensive front could run riot here against this patchwork Seahawks O line. It's travel on a short week for the Hawks and I have to side with Cincinnati going 5-0. Dalton and Lewis to be 5-0? Frightening isn't it!

Redskins @ Falcons -7 

Atalanta are rolling and I can't see Cousins keeping this close on the road. I shied away from Atlanta last week but I won't this Sunday as Matt Ryan should torch this porous Washington secondary. Atalanta to cover but with both teams committing to the run I lean heavily to the under on the total of 48. 

Jaguars @ Buccaneers -3 

Bet on this at your peril. If I had to bet this game I'd go with some of the over 42 points as both quarterbacks are likely to throw a pick six!

Saints @ Eagles -5.5 

The Eagles should get some success here against a last placed Saints defense. Brees on the road outside of a dome does not appeal to me at all and this Eagles defense is playing at a decent level. Load up on Chip Kelly and his men.

Browns @ Ravens -6.5 

Baltimore have dominated the meetings historically but they are missing Steve Smith. I lean towards the away dog but will not be betting them unless I can get plus seven which, as I write, is available. With Baltimore looking to run run run the ball I'm happy to take a slice of the under 43.5 points. 

Rams @ Packers -9.5 

Jeff Fisher will take his side to Wisconsin loving their dog status for this game. This is a big number but hey it's the Packers in Lambeau and all they do is win! Todd Gurley is a beast though and the Packers cannot stop the run. I could only back the Packers Straight Up here. 

Bills @ Titans +1 

Tennessee are coming off of a bye here and they sense they are still in the divisional title race. Buffalo had a wake up call last week and without many of their offensive options this will be placed entirely on the back of their defense. This could end up 17-13, 14-10 or even 12-9 the performance of some of the kickers this season!  Give me some of the under 42 points. 

Cardinals @ Lions +3 

The Lions' season is over after that heartbreaking loss last Monday Night Football. Will the crowd turn out in force to get behind them willing them to win or will they just tune out? I will take Carson Palmer to get the job done straight up on the road. 

Patriots @ Cowboys +9 

New England come off of a bye for their trip to big D and it's hard to make a case for anything other than a blow out Patriots win. Greg Hardy is back after suspension for the Cowboys and to celebrate this he has been talking guns and verbally abused Mrs Brady, do these clowns ever learn? With two weeks to scheme this game up I see New England winning by 14+ points. 

Broncos @ Raiders +4.5 

As with last last week against the Vikings I will look to oppose Denver in this one. The weather will not be a problem for Peyton Manning but this young spunky Oakland team should keep it at least close. 

49ers @ Giants -7 

Having see Colin Kaepernick play at home last Sunday I would want at least eleven points on the road before I could consider backing him. If they find a way to get him mobile they have a chance but I can't see it and I almost think he has the dreaded 'yips'. GMen for me to win and cover. 

Steelers @ Chargers -3.5 

Pittsburgh are pretty banged up going into this one and I would want to wait until nearer kick off before making my bets. I lean towards the away dog and the over but not willing to dip my toe into the betting water just yet. 

My 'just for fun' SuperContest picks are 12-8 and this week I do quite like my selections. I've never gone 5-0 but maybe one week hey.......

Cardinals -2.5

Eagles -4.5

Giants -7

Patriots -8.5

Titans +2.5

Whatever you bet this Sunday may I wish you the very best of British luck!

Speak soon

Jimmy