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Week 5 NFL Straight Up / Spread Picks Picks

By Masterballer 10/10/2009
FFBaller.com

We are 39-23 against the spread and 40-22 straight up for the season.

Minnesota (-10) over St. Louis
The Rams have been blown out almost every week and this game against a sack happy Vikings team won't be any different.  Vikings 27-7

Dallas (-8.5) over Kansas City
The Cowboys may choke against good teams but usually trample bad teams.  Luckily they get the winless Chiefs this week.  Romo is great when the competition is easy.  Cowboys 35-17

Carolina (-3.5) over Washington
Carolina will limit Delhomme's mistakes by using Williams and Stewart to pound away at the Redskins' 22nd ranked run defense.  Panthers 24-17

Philadelphia (-14.5) over Tampa Bay
McNabb is back and the Eagles have only been beaten by the Saints.  They handily won their other two games and should easily beat a struggling Bucs team that has averaged 6.5 points the past two weeks.  Eagles 33-7

New York Giants (-15) over Oakland
The Raiders are struggling to score even against bottom ranked defenses.  This week they will be on the road to face the top ranked Giants.  The only question is if they will score at all.  Giants 30-3

Cleveland (+6) over Buffalo
Cleveland finally got some life in their offense with Anderson at the helm.  Expect a high scoring affair with the Bills pulling it out late.  Bills 30-27

Cincinnati (+8.5) over Baltimore
The Ravens strong rush defense will force Carson Palmer to air it out more than he likes.  This will be a close divisional game that will be ultimately won by Baltimore's defense.  Ravens 20-17

Pittsburgh (-10.5) over Detroit
The Steelers should have their way against an improving Lions team.  Detroit just can't seem to play an entire game.  They might keep it close for awhile but look for Pittsburgh to pull away.  Steelers 27-10

San Francisco (-2.5) over Atlanta
The Niners have the sixth ranked defense and have able to get to the QB.  Ryan will make a few mistakes on the road.  49ers 20-17

Denver (+3.5) over New England
The surprising Broncos face another test against the resurgent Patriots.  The Broncos are strong against the pass and the rush so look for a low scoring tight game.  Denver 14-13

Houston (+5.5) over Arizona
Houston's pass defense is ranked 10th but they've only gotten to the QB five times.  Warner will have enough time in the pocket to be dangerous.  Schaub will get to face the 30th ranked pass defense so this will be a shootout with the winner probably having the last possession.  Arizona 34-31

 Seattle (Pick) over Jacksonville
Hasselbeck looks like he’ll play and Seattle is a much different team with him at QB.  Jacksonville has played well but is vulnerable against the pass so I’ll go with the home team squeaking by.  Seahawks 24-20

Indianapolis (-3.5) over Titans
The Titans may be beyond desperate to get their first win but when you own the worst pass defense in the league and the opposing QB is Peyton Manning, hope is all you have which won’t be enough here.   Colts 27-10

New York Jets (-2) over Miami
Both defenses have been playing well but the Jets are playing a little bit better.  The Jets have better offensive weapons which help them take a close divisional game on the road.  Jets 17-14


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