Week 5 Pick'em

Browns @ Bills = Bills
-I can only assume Mangini was given the nickname "Man-Genius" in the same way a really fat guy is ironically called "Slim".  With Herm Edwards out of the league, Mangini is clearly the worst coach in the NFL and doesn't deserve/probably won't get another win ever again.

Steelers @ Lions = Steelers
-Sure the Lions have looked better this season, but remember, the ugly girl in the pretty dress still isn't as hot as the prom queen.  Steelers should be fine in the Motor city.

Cowboys @ Chiefs = Cowboys
-Cowboys and Indians -- gotta love it.  Romo will earn himself a stay of execution against an utterly pathetic opponent. 

Vikings @ Rams = Vikings
-Another tough match-up this week, but I'm gonna have to go with the Vikings here.  Adrian Peterson has two more touchdowns this season than the ENTIRE Rams team.  

Raiders @ Giants = Giants
-In another clash of NFC East and AFC West titans, the G-Men will roll over the futile Oakland offense.  Although the good news is JaMarcus Russell's 39.8% season completion percentage will go up on Sunday (if you take the literal translation that an interception is -- in fact -- a completion.)

Bucs @ Eagles = Eagles
-Games like these will lead a man to drink, (and that's exactly what I'll be doing).  Game-set-match: NFC East, as the Bucs go 0-4 on the season against the division.  Everyone in that division is now dumber having played the Bucs, I award them no points, and may God have mercy on their souls. 

Redskins @ Panthers = Futility...err, Panthers 
-I absolute can't, in good conscience, choose the Skins to win this one out of respect for fellow bingbonger Steve Lugerner.  I have visions of Steve Smith having a big game -- the little guy's due.

Bengals @ Ravens = Ravens
-Finally a game worth watching!  As a "Hard Knocks" fan, I want to give it to the Bengals here, but I just can't.  An overtime performance against the Browns and an angry Ray Lewis doesn't bode well for the Bengals.  The man has killed for less than a 'Roughing the Passer' call...no, literally.

Falcons @ 49ers = Falcons
-I don't know why, but I'm getting a sneaking suspicion that this is a "show-me" game for the Falcons.  With Gore still out and Burner yet to show anything special this season, the Birds could come out firing on this one.

Jaguars @ Seahawks = Jaguars
-Maybe the Titans just really are that bad, but the Jags offense looked good last week and even with the return of Matt Hasselbeck I don't expect good things out of this team of veritable "he's still in the league?" all-stars.  As far as match-ups go, MJD + MSW vs. SEA makes me one VHO (very happy owner).


Texans @ Cardinals = Cardinals
-While the match-up of Andre vs. Fitz should be enjoyable to watch, I think the depth of weapons on the Cards will be too much for Houston.

Patriots @ Broncos = Patriots
-I don't think this is going to be nearly as close as everyone thinks (the line is currently even).  The Broncos are clearly the weakest 4-0 team in the league.  Save for two ridiculous plays out of Stokley and Marshall, the Broncos are looking at a 2-2 start with wins coming against the Browns and the Raiders.  It might not be a blowout, but Belichick is going to continue to teach McDaniels a thing or two about coaching in the NFL.

Colts @ Titans = Colts
-Can't believe the line on this is only 6.  The Titans first win is coming, just not this week.  With the assortment of no-name receivers Manning is putting on the radar, it wouldn't surprise me if he put a "Make-a-Wish" kid in at flanker for a few plays AND throws him a touchdown.

Jets @ Dolphins = Dolphins
-Going against the grain with this one, but I can see this being the game the Dolphins get amped up for this season.  Between the trash-talking going on with Rex Ryan and the embarrassing display against the Colts a few weeks ago, Dolphins could sneak away with the win here.  

Fantasy Sleeper of the Week: LeSean McCoy, RB Eagles.  After losing McNabb for a few weeks on a meaningless touchdown, I wouldn't be surprised to see Andy Reid play it safe with his starters once they get the lead against the Bucs.  I'd say McCoy will get at least 10-15 touches.

Fantasy Worry of the Week: Steve Smith, WR Giants.  Yeah, I know this is going to be a blowout and looks like an easy match-up, but Nnamdi Asomugha held Andre Johnson to 2 catches on 8 targets last week and Steve Smith is NOT Andre Johnson.  Nnamdi backwards is I-D-MANN -- coincidence? 

That's all for this week.  Good luck with your picks and enjoy the weekend.  Packers have a bye so my stomach should look like the end of Titanic with dozens of wings floating face-down in Guinness and shots of Jack.

-Dave