NFL Week 5 Picks: The fourth week of the 2011 NFL season is in the books with some big wins and shocking losses. Green Bay and Detroit are 4-0, Miami, Minnesota and St.Louis remain winless, Philadelphia drops third straight game, Ravens rattle Sanchez, cruise to easy win vs. Jets, Steelers QB Roethlisberger set for MRI on injured left foot. Let’s take a look ahead to some weekend action and some of the more interesting matchups. Start your NFL Week 5 Picks off right by getting your bet on the latest NFL Point Spreads available now.
New York Jets vs New England Patriots NFL Week 5 Picks – The Jets (2-2) lost ugly, in Baltimore, losing 17-34 in Week 4, for their second straight loss. QB Mark Sanchez went 11 for 35 for 119 yards, and the only score he produced until the fourth quarter was a field goal by Nick Folk after a 25-yard drive. The Ravens got 17 points off three fumbles by Sanchez.
The Patriots (3-1) beat the mistake-prone Oakland Raiders 31-19, on the road, in Week 4. QB Tom Brady bounced back from a four-interception performance by throwing for 226 yards, two touchdowns and committing no turnovers.
The Patriots first ranked offense (507ypg) goes up against the Jets eighth ranked defense (310ypg). The Patriots first ranked pass game (384ypg) goes up against the Jets second ranked pass defense (180ypg). The Patriots ninth ranked running game (122ypg) goes up against the Jets 28th ranked rush defense (130ypg). The Jets 25th ranked offense (308ypg) goes up against the Pats 32nd ranked defense (477ypg). The Jets 16th ranked pass offense (237ypg) goes up against the Pats 32nd ranked pass defense (368ypg). The Jets 30th ranked ground game (71ypg) goes up against the Pats 18th ranked rush defense (108ypg).
Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 5 Picks – The Bears (2-2) beat Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers 34-29, at home, in Week 4. Devin Hester set an NFL record with his 11th punt return for a touchdown, while RB Matt Forte ran for a career-high 205 yards. QB Jay Cutler was 9 of 17 for 102 yards, but with Forte and Hester providing the lift, the Bears came out on top.
The Lions (4-0) got a stunning 34-30 road win over the Dallas Cowboys, in Week 4. QB Matthew Stafford saw his defense wipe out a 24-point deficit with interceptions returned for touchdowns on consecutive drives midway through the third quarter, then he and Calvin Johnson took over from there. Stafford finished 21 of 43 for 240 yards and Johnson caught eight passes for 96 yards, and tied Cris Carter's NFL record of catching two TDs in four straight games. He already was the first player in NFL history to do it in the first three games of a season.
The Lions 11th ranked offense (375ypg) goes up against the Bears 31st ranked defense (425ypg). The Lions seventh ranked pass game (301ypg) goes up against the Bears 29th ranked pass defense (301ypg). The Lions 29th ranked rushing offense (74ypg) goes up against the Bears 24th ranked rush defense (124ypg). The Bears 26th ranked offense (307ypg) goes up against the Lions 11th ranked defense (334ypg). The Bears 25th ranked pass offense (211ypg) goes up against the Lions 12th ranked pass defense (221ypg). The Bears 19th ranked ground game (96ypg) goes up against the Lions 19th ranked rush defense (113ypg). Get $50 in Free NFL Picks here.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts
Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings
Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills
Oakland Raiders vs Houston Texans
New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers
Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars
Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Francisco 49ers
New York Jets vs New England Patriots
San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos
Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons
Monday Night Football: Monday, October 10, 2011
Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions
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