Week 5 NFL Picks

By Denny Basens, Sports Talk Philly staff writer 

It's another Sunday in the NFL, so it's time to check in with this week's matchups and make some predictions for Week 5.

Washington at Baltimore

The Ravens suffered a brutal heartbreaker last week at home against the Raiders. I don't expect them to let down two weeks in a row.

Pick: Baltimore 23, Washington 21

New England at Cleveland

Cleveland's miserable season continues; Tom Brady will be ready to unleash hell on the lowly franchise in his return.

Pick: New England 38, Cleveland 10

Philadelphia at Detroit

Fresh off of the bye week, facing an injured, erratic Lions team, the Eagles should face little difficulty reaching their first 4-0 start since 2004.

Pick: Philadelphia 27, Detroit 16

Chicago at Indianapolis

The Bears might be able to put up some numbers against the weak Indy defense, but this is a game the Colts just have to win.

Pick: Indianapolis 31, Chicago 23

Tennessee at Miami

The Dolphins have just looked absolutely brutal. At least the Titans have been in a couple of their losses. I think the Titans are the better team, and edge the erratic Miami squad.

Pick: Tennessee 20, Miami 16

Houston at Minnesota

The Vikings defense will demolish Brock Osweiler, and keep Minnesota undefeated going into their bye. Sam Bradford once again will contribute a mere 170 passing yards in the effort.

Pick: Minnesota 23, Houston 10

New York at Pittsburgh

The Steelers are nearly unbeatable at home. Ryan Fitzpatrick is turning the ball over at an alarming rate, setting the stage for another Pittsburgh blowout.

Pick: Pittsburgh 31, New York 17

Atlanta at Denver

Time for the Falcons to come crashing down to earth against one of the few true elite defenses in this league.

Pick: Denver 23, Atlanta 16

Cincinnati at Dallas

Dak Prescott faces a competent defense for the first time all season. Playing without Dez Bryant will be much more of an issue against this defense than it was against Chip Kelly's lowly 49ers.

Pick: Cincinnati 24, Dallas 20

Buffalo at Los Angeles

Case Keenum and the Rams can't possibly go on a four-game winning streak, can they?

Pick: Buffalo 20, Los Angeles 13

San Diego at Oakland

The Raiders have found ways to come through in big moments this year, while the Chargers have found ways to choke winnable games away. Oakland rolls at home.

Pick: Oakland 27, San Diego 20

New York at Green Bay

If Odell Beckham suffers another meltdown, he could take the Giants' season with him. Green Bay is fresh off the bye, and is just getting their offense on track. They should have no trouble picking up a win at home.

Pick: Green Bay 30, New York 23

Carolina at Tampa Bay

It's a must-win for both teams. Cam Newton won't be able to play, but I have to believe that the Panthers pick things up and get a much-needed win over a Bucs team that still may be at least another year away.

Pick: Carolina 26, Tampa Bay 17